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Assam History MCQs

Q51. Identify the correct chronological order of these events in the Assam Freedom Movement:
  • A. Formation of Assam Association -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Pandu Session of Congress -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti
  • B. Formation of Assam Association -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti -> Pandu Session of Congress
  • C. Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Association -> Pandu Session of Congress -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti
  • D. Formation of Assam Association -> Pandu Session of Congress -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti
Answer: Formation of Assam Association -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti -> Pandu Session of Congress
Explnation: The Assam Association was formed in 1905. Mahatma Gandhi first visited Assam in 1921. The Assam Mahila Samiti was formed in 1926. The 41st session of the Indian National Congress was held at Pandu (Guwahati) in 1926 (later in the year).
Q52. The "Assam Valley Literary Award" is given by:
  • A. Williamson Magor Education Trust
  • B. Assam Sahitya Sabha
  • C. Sahitya Akademi
  • D. Asam Sahitya Sabha
Answer: Williamson Magor Education Trust
Explnation: The award is instituted by the Williamson Magor Education Trust.
Q53. The Assam Panchayat Act was passed in:
  • A. 1994
  • B. 1959
  • C. 1986
  • D. 1972
Answer: 1994
Explnation: The Assam Panchayat Act, 1994 replaced the earlier act to conform with the 73rd Constitutional Amendment.
Q54. The "Pani Dihing Bird Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Sivasagar
  • B. Jorhat
  • C. Dibrugarh
  • D. Golaghat
Answer: Sivasagar
Explnation: Pani Dihing is a bird sanctuary in Sivasagar.
Q55. The "Treaty of Ghilajharighat" (1663) was signed between:
  • A. Ahoms and Mughals (Mir Jumla)
  • B. Ahoms and Koch
  • C. Ahoms and Burmese
  • D. British and Burmese
Answer: Ahoms and Mughals (Mir Jumla)
Explnation: The treaty was signed after Mir Jumla's invasion, imposing heavy indemnity on the Ahoms.
Q56. 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.
Q57. Who was the first editor of the Assamese magazine "Orunodoi"?
  • A. Dr. Nathan Brown
  • B. Oliver Cutter
  • C. Miles Bronson
  • D. William Robinson
Answer: Dr. Nathan Brown
Explnation: Dr. Nathan Brown was the first editor of Orunodoi, published in 1846.
Q58. Which Ahom King built the "Sukreswar Ghat"?
  • A. Pramatta Singha
  • B. Rajeswar Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Pramatta Singha
Explnation: Pramatta Singha built it.
Q59. According to the Kalika Purana, who was the founder of the Danava dynasty, the first legendary line of rulers in Pragjyotisha?
  • A. Narakasura
  • B. Mahiranga Danava
  • C. Ghatakasura
  • D. Banasura
Answer: Mahiranga Danava
Explnation: The Kalika Purana identifies Mahiranga Danava as the founder of the Danava dynasty, which is considered the first legendary line of monarchs in the Pragjyotisha region, originating from Kirata lineage.
Q60. Who was the Mughal commander defeated at the Battle of Bharali?
  • A. Mir Jumla
  • B. Abu Bakr
  • C. Ram Singh
  • D. Turbak
Answer: Abu Bakr
Explnation: Abu Bakr was the Mughal commander who led the 1615 invasion and was defeated and killed at the Battle of Bharali.
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