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Assam History MCQs
Q71. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Sahitya Akademi Fellowship"?
A. Nilmani Phookan
B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
C. Indira Goswami
D. Homen Borgohain
Answer: Nilmani Phookan Explnation: Nilmani Phookan received the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship.
Q72. Who was the first Assamese to be the Governor of an Indian state?
A. Bishnuram Medhi
B. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
C. Devakanta Barua
D. Loknath Misra
Answer: Bishnuram Medhi Explnation: Bishnuram Medhi was Governor of Madras.
Q73. What was the "Arkati" system prevalent in the colonial tea industry of Assam?
A. A method of tea pruning introduced by Chinese experts.
B. A system of revenue collection from tea estates.
C. A labor recruitment system using contractors to import laborers.
D. A system of land grants given to tea planters.
Answer: A labor recruitment system using contractors to import laborers. Explnation: In the initial period of tea plantation, the Contractor system was followed, where labour contractors known as "Arkatis" recruited labourers from other provinces, often using deceptive and inhumane practices.
Q74. The "Reconstruction Department" formed in 1944 was later renamed as:
A. Planning and Development Department
B. Public Works Department
C. Supply Department
D. Relief Department
Answer: Planning and Development Department Explnation: The Reconstruction Department was reconstituted as the Planning and Development Department in 1947.
Q75. Which Ahom King built the "Rudrasagar Tank"?
A. Lakshmi Singha
B. Rudra Singha
C. Siva Singha
D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Lakshmi Singha Explnation: Lakshmi Singha built it.
Q76. How long after its establishment in Guwahati was the Assam Secretariat moved to Shillong?
A. 100 days
B. 1 year
C. 41 days
D. 6 months
Answer: 41 days Explnation: The Assam Secretariat was moved from Guwahati to Shillong merely 41 days after its establishment in 1874, due to climatic and strategic reasons.
Q77. What was the main function of the Borphukan based in Guwahati?
A. Head of Revenue
B. Viceroy of Western Assam
C. Religious Head
D. Chief Architect
Answer: Viceroy of Western Assam Explnation: The Borphukan acted as the Viceroy of the Ahom King in Western Assam, responsible for civil and military administration and defense of the frontier.
Q78. Who was the first Assamese to get the PhD degree?
A. Moyidul Islam Bora
B. Banikanta Kakati
C. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
D. Maheswar Neog
Answer: Moyidul Islam Bora Explnation: Dr. Moyidul Islam Bora was the first Assamese to receive a PhD.
Q79. The "Assam State Museum" was established in:
A. 1940
B. 1947
C. 1950
D. 1955
Answer: 1940 Explnation: The Assam State Museum in Guwahati was established in 1940.
Q80. The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) was established in:
A. 2003
B. 1993
C. 2001
D. 2005
Answer: 2003 Explnation: The BTC was established in 2003 following the Bodo Accord.