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

Q51. The "Nameri National Park" was declared a Tiger Reserve in:
  • A. 1999
  • B. 1998
  • C. 2000
  • D. 2005
Answer: 1999
Explnation: Declared a Tiger Reserve in 1999.
Q52. Which Ahom King was known as "Bamuni Konwar"?
  • A. Sudangpha
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Suklenmung
  • D. Susenghphaa
Answer: Sudangpha
Explnation: Sudangpha was known as Bamuni Konwar.
Q53. Who held the title of "Charing Raja" in the Ahom administration?
  • A. Heir Apparent
  • B. Prime Minister
  • C. Chief Priest
  • D. General
Answer: Heir Apparent
Explnation: The title "Charing Raja" was typically conferred upon the heir apparent to the Ahom throne, who administered the Charing tract.
Q54. The "Tea District Labour Association" formed in 1917 was responsible for:
  • A. Exporting tea to Europe.
  • B. Regulating labor recruitment and replacing the contractor system.
  • C. Setting the price of tea in the local market.
  • D. Managing the land rights of tea tribes.
Answer: Regulating labor recruitment and replacing the contractor system.
Explnation: The Tea District Labour Association was formed by planters to handle labour recruitment after the abolition of the Contractor system by the Act of 1915.
Q55. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Assam Valley Literary Award"?
  • A. Bhabendra Nath Saikia
  • B. Homen Borgohain
  • C. Saurabh Kumar Chaliha
  • D. Nilmani Phookan
Answer: Bhabendra Nath Saikia
Explnation: Dr. Bhabendra Nath Saikia was the first recipient in 1990.
Q56. Which Act separated the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) from Assam?
  • A. North Eastern Areas Act 1971
  • B. Act of 1935
  • C. Act of 1947
  • D. Act of 1960
Answer: North Eastern Areas Act 1971
Explnation: The North Eastern Areas (Reorganization) Act of 1971 separated NEFA from Assam to form the Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh.
Q57. The "Jonbeel Mela" is famous for:
  • A. Barter System
  • B. Buffalo Fight
  • C. Elephant Race
  • D. Boat Race
Answer: Barter System
Explnation: Jonbeel Mela is a historic fair known for its traditional barter system between hill and plain tribes.
Q58. Which British administrator is known for the "Assam Chief Commissioner's power Bill"?
  • A. Mr. Hobhouse
  • B. David Scott
  • C. Keatinge
  • D. Fuller
Answer: Mr. Hobhouse
Explnation: Mr. Hobhouse proposed the bill to transfer powers from the Lt. Governor of Bengal to the Chief Commissioner of Assam.
Q59. Who was the first ruler of the Varman dynasty and is considered a contemporary of the Gupta Emperor Samudragupta?
  • A. Bhaskarvarman
  • B. Pushyavarman
  • C. Mahendravarman
  • D. Kalyanavarman
Answer: Pushyavarman
Explnation: Pushyavarman (c. 350-380 AD) was the first ruler of the Varman dynasty. He was a contemporary of Samudragupta and is often described as being subordinate to the Gupta Empire.
Q60. Which Ahom King built the "Talatal Ghar"?
  • A. Rudra Singha and Rajeshwar Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Gadadhar Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha and Rajeshwar Singha
Explnation: Started by Rudra Singha, completed by Rajeshwar Singha.
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