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. Which battle fixed the Manas River as the boundary between the Ahom and Mughal empires in 1682?
  • A. Battle of Saraighat
  • B. Battle of Itakhuli
  • C. Battle of Alaboi
  • D. Battle of Bharali
Answer: Battle of Itakhuli
Explnation: The Battle of Itakhuli (1682) resulted in a decisive Ahom victory, pushing the Mughals back to the Manas River.
Q52. 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.
Q53. Who was the first martyr of the Quit India Movement (1942) in Assam?
  • A. Kushal Konwar
  • B. Maniram Dewan
  • C. Kanaklata Barua
  • D. Bhogeswari Phukanani
Answer: Kanaklata Barua
Explnation: Kanaklata Barua was shot dead on September 20, 1942, while leading a procession to hoist the flag at Gohpur Police Station, becoming the first martyr of the 1942 movement in Assam.
Q54. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Archaeology?
  • A. Madhav Chandra Goswami
  • B. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
  • C. Kanaklal Barua
  • D. Birinchi Kumar Barua
Answer: Madhav Chandra Goswami
Explnation: Madhav Chandra Goswami received it.
Q55. Which prominent woman leader was the wife of Tarun Ram Phukan and led women in the Non-Cooperation movement?
  • A. Hemantakumari Devi
  • B. Bidyutprova Devi
  • C. Chandraprabha Saikiani
  • D. Amalprabha Das
Answer: Bidyutprova Devi
Explnation: Bidyutprova Devi, the wife of Tarun Ram Phukan, played a leadership role in mobilizing women during the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921.
Q56. Who was the Ahom King who fled to Guwahati during the Moamoriya Rebellion?
  • A. Gaurinath Singha
  • B. Lakshmi Singha
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: Gaurinath Singha
Explnation: King Gaurinath Singha was forced to flee the capital Rangpur and seek refuge in Guwahati due to the intensity of the Moamoriya Rebellion.
Q57. The "Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Karbi Anglong
  • B. Dima Hasao
  • C. Kokrajhar
  • D. Chirang
Answer: Karbi Anglong
Explnation: Marat Longri is in Karbi Anglong.
Q58. Who systematically implemented the Paik system during the reign of Pratap Singha?
  • A. Lachit Borphukan
  • B. Momai Tamuli Borbarua
  • C. Atan Buragohain
  • D. Laluk Sola Borphukan
Answer: Momai Tamuli Borbarua
Explnation: Momai Tamuli Borbarua is credited with systematically organizing and implementing the Paik system under the patronage of King Pratap Singha.
Q59. The "Dihing Patkai National Park" is known as:
  • A. Amazon of the East
  • B. Serengeti of the East
  • C. Kaziranga of the East
  • D. Manas of the East
Answer: Amazon of the East
Explnation: Dehing Patkai is called Amazon of the East due to its rainforest.
Q60. Who was known as the "Kalaguru" of Assam?
  • A. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
  • B. Bishnu Prasad Rabha
  • C. Phani Sarma
  • D. Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Explnation: Bishnu Prasad Rabha is affectionately known as "Kalaguru" for his immense contribution to Assamese culture and arts.
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