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. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Dronacharya Award"?
  • A. None
  • B. Bhogeswar Baruah
  • C. Nipon Goswami
  • D. Anshuman Dutta
Answer: None
Explnation: No Assamese has received Dronacharya yet.
Q52. To which linguistic family do the Khasi and Jaintia languages belong?
  • A. Tibeto-Burmese
  • B. Austro-Asiatic (Mon-Khmer)
  • C. Indo-Aryan
  • D. Tai-Kadai
Answer: Austro-Asiatic (Mon-Khmer)
Explnation: The Khasi and Jaintia languages belong to the Mon-Khmer branch of the Austro-Asiatic linguistic family.
Q53. Which Ahom King built the "Madan Kamdev"?
  • A. Pala Dynasty
  • B. Ahom Dynasty
  • C. Koch Dynasty
  • D. Kachari Dynasty
Answer: Pala Dynasty
Explnation: Madan Kamdev ruins are attributed to the Pala Dynasty, not Ahom.
Q54. Which article of the Indian Constitution grants special provisions to Assam?
  • A. Article 371B
  • B. Article 371A
  • C. Article 371C
  • D. Article 371F
Answer: Article 371B
Explnation: Article 371B deals with special provisions for the state of Assam.
Q55. Which Ahom King built the "Basistha Temple"?
  • A. Rajeswar Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Rajeswar Singha
Explnation: Rajeswar Singha built it.
Q56. Which two ministerial offices were originally established by Sukapha to assist in administration?
  • A. Borbarua and Borphukan
  • B. Burhagohain and Borgohain
  • C. Borpatrogohain and Sadiya Khowa Gohain
  • D. Rajmantri and Solal Gohain
Answer: Burhagohain and Borgohain
Explnation: Upon settling at Charaideo, Sukapha established the offices of the "Dangarias"—the Burhagohain and the Borgohain—to aid him in the administration of the kingdom.
Q57. Who was the first Assamese to receive the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award?
  • A. Bishnu Rabha
  • B. Phani Sarma
  • C. Bhupen Hazarika
  • D. Moghai Ojah
Answer: Bishnu Rabha
Explnation: Bishnu Prasad Rabha received the award (though dates/recipients vary in sources, he is a major cultural icon). Note: Technically, Satradhikar Biramwara Mahanta (1961) or others might be cited in specific lists, but Bishnu Rabha is the cultural giant.
Q58. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Ramon Magsaysay Award"?
  • A. Ravi Kannan
  • B. Arnab Goswami
  • C. Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
  • D. Bishnu Rabha
Answer: Ravi Kannan
Explnation: Dr. Ravi Kannan R. (based in Assam) received the award in 2023.
Q59. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Dadasaheb Phalke Award"?
  • A. Bhupen Hazarika
  • B. Jahnu Barua
  • C. Seema Biswas
  • D. Adil Hussain
Answer: Bhupen Hazarika
Explnation: Bhupen Hazarika received it in 1992.
Q60. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Cinematography"?
  • A. Mrinal Kanti Das
  • B. Adil Hussain
  • C. Jahnu Barua
  • D. Rima Das
Answer: Mrinal Kanti Das
Explnation: Mrinal Kanti Das won for "Adajya".
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