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Assam History MCQs
Q61. Who was "Gagini"?
A. Son of Moamoriya Mahanta
B. Ahom General
C. Koch King
D. British Officer
Answer: Son of Moamoriya Mahanta Explnation: Gagini was the son of the Moamoriya Mahanta Ashtabhuj and played a role in mobilizing disciples to build the Bor Bheti.
Q62. Who was the first Assamese Barrister?
A. Jnanadabhiram Barua
B. Anundoram Borooah
C. Tarun Ram Phukan
D. Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: Jnanadabhiram Barua Explnation: Jnanadabhiram Barua was the first Assamese Barrister.
Q63. Who wrote the biography of Sankardeva "Guru Charit"?
A. Ramcharan Thakur
B. Madhavdeva
C. Daityari Thakur
D. Bhattadeva
Answer: Ramcharan Thakur Explnation: Ramcharan Thakur is credited with writing the biography Guru Charit.
Q64. What was the outcome of the Battle of Alaboi fought in 1669?
A. Decisive Ahom Victory
B. Mughal Victory (Ahom defeat)
C. Peace Treaty signed immediately
D. Death of Ram Singh
Answer: Mughal Victory (Ahom defeat) Explnation: The Battle of Alaboi was a severe setback for the Ahoms. A terrible contest on the plains south of Alaboi Hill resulted in a major defeat for the Ahom forces.
Q65. 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.
Q66. The "Singari Ghar Utha" ceremony was traditionally associated with:
A. The appointment of a new Gohain
B. The coronation of the Ahom King
C. A victory celebration
D. The harvest festival
Answer: The coronation of the Ahom King Explnation: The "Singari Ghar Utha" was the traditional coronation ceremony of the Ahom kings, held with great pomp and show at the capital Charaideo.
Q67. During the partition of Bengal (1905-1912), Assam was incorporated into which new province?
A. Bengal and Assam
B. Eastern Bengal and Assam
C. North East Frontier Agency
D. Assam Province
Answer: Eastern Bengal and Assam Explnation: In 1905, Assam was merged with the districts of Eastern Bengal to form the new province of "Eastern Bengal and Assam."
Q68. The "Umananda Island" is the smallest inhabited river island in the world. It is located in which river?
A. Brahmaputra
B. Ganges
C. Yamuna
D. Godavari
Answer: Brahmaputra Explnation: Located in the Brahmaputra.
Q69. Which Ahom King built the "Lankuri Doul"?
A. Gadadhar Singha
B. Siva Singha
C. Rudra Singha
D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Gadadhar Singha Explnation: Gadadhar Singha built the Lankuri Doul.
Q70. Which of the following describes the "Kirtichandra Borbarua" factor in the Moamoriya Rebellion?
A. He was a Moamoriya leader who defected to the British.
B. He was an Ahom official who insulted the Moamoriya Mahanta and disciples.
C. He was the General who defeated the Moamoriyas at Rangpur.
D. He was the Sattradhikar of the Auniati Sattra.
Answer: He was an Ahom official who insulted the Moamoriya Mahanta and disciples. Explnation: Kirtichandra Borbarua's arrogance, including cutting off the ear of a Moamoriya disciple (Nahar Khora) and insulting the Mahanta, was a spark that ignited the rebellion.