This page provides Assam History MCQsAPSC, UPSC, SSC and other competitive examinations. The questions are curated from standard sources and previous year exam patterns. Practicing these Assam History objective questions with answers will help aspirants strengthen their preparation.

Assam History MCQs

Q41. Who was appointed as the first Chief Commissioner of Assam in 1874?
  • A. Sir Henry Cotton
  • B. Colonel R.H. Keatinge
  • C. Sir Bamfyled Fuller
  • D. David Scott
Answer: Colonel R.H. Keatinge
Explnation: Colonel R.H. Keatinge was appointed as the first Chief Commissioner of Assam when the separate province was created in 1874.
Q42. In which year was oil discovered in Digboi?
  • A. 1889
  • B. 1867
  • C. 1901
  • D. 1823
Answer: 1889
Explnation: Oil was discovered in Digboi in 1889, leading to the establishment of Asia's first refinery.
Q43. The "Dewal" in the Paik system referred to:
  • A. The second levy of paiks
  • B. The first levy
  • C. The third levy
  • D. The fourth levy
Answer: The second levy of paiks
Explnation: In times of emergency, the first levy was called "mul", the second "dewal", and the third "tewal".
Q44. Who was the last ruler of the Kachari Kingdom?
  • A. Govinda Chandra
  • B. Krishna Chandra
  • C. Tamradhwaj
  • D. Yaso Narayan
Answer: Govinda Chandra
Explnation: Govinda Chandra was the last king of the Kachari kingdom before it was annexed by the British.
Q45. Which site was the first preference of the Site Selection Committee for the new capital of Assam in 1971?
  • A. Dispur
  • B. Sonapur
  • C. Amchang-Panikhati
  • D. Silghat
Answer: Amchang-Panikhati
Explnation: The Site Selection Committee's first preference for the new capital was the Amchang-Panikhati-Chandrapur area, though Dispur was eventually chosen.
Q46. The "Deepor Beel" is a:
  • A. Ramsar Site
  • B. National Park
  • C. Tiger Reserve
  • D. Biosphere Reserve
Answer: Ramsar Site
Explnation: Deepor Beel is a Ramsar Site.
Q47. Which organization, formed in 1905, is considered the forerunner to the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee?
  • A. Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha
  • B. Assam Association
  • C. Assam Students’ Conference
  • D. Ahom Sabha
Answer: Assam Association
Explnation: The Assam Association, formed in 1905, was the premier political organization that eventually merged into the Congress, acting as its forerunner.
Q48. Which Ahom King created the posts of "Borbarua" and "Borphukan"?
  • A. Sukapha
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Pratap Singha
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Pratap Singha
Explnation: King Pratap Singha (Susenghphaa) added the two offices of Borbarua and Borphukan to the Ahom administration to manage the growing kingdom.
Q49. Who was the first Chief Justice of the Guwahati High Court?
  • A. R.F. Lodge
  • B. Holi Ram Deka
  • C. T.V. Thadani
  • D. M.C. Pathak
Answer: R.F. Lodge
Explnation: Sir R.F. Lodge was the first Chief Justice of the Assam High Court (now Guwahati High Court).
Q50. Which legislative Act separated the districts of Assam from the Bengal administration to form the Chief Commissionership in 1874?
  • A. Act VIII of 1874
  • B. Government of India Act 1858
  • C. Act XII of 1874
  • D. Bengal Regulation Act
Answer: Act VIII of 1874
Explnation: Act VIII of 1874 was the legislation that established the Chief Commissionership of Assam, transferring powers from the Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal.
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