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

Q81. Who was the British Governor-General during the Treaty of Yandaboo?
  • A. Lord Amherst
  • B. Lord Dalhousie
  • C. Lord Cornwallis
  • D. Lord William Bentinck
Answer: Lord Amherst
Explnation: Lord Amherst was the Governor-General of India when the Treaty of Yandaboo was signed in 1826.
Q82. During the Moamoriya Rebellion, who was the "Bor Raja" whose actions against the Sudra Mahantas fueled the discontent?
  • A. Queen Kuranganayani
  • B. Queen Phuleswari
  • C. Queen Ambika
  • D. Queen Sarbeswari
Answer: Queen Phuleswari
Explnation: Queen Phuleswari, the wife of Siva Singha, was given the title "Bor Raja". She insulted the Sudra Mahantas by forcing them to smear the blood of sacrificed animals on their foreheads, which fueled the Moamoriya Rebellion.
Q83. 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.
Q84. The "Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Sonitpur
  • B. Nagaon
  • C. Jorhat
  • D. Golaghat
Answer: Sonitpur
Explnation: Bura-Chapori is located in Sonitpur district.
Q85. Who wrote the novel "Miri Jiyori"?
  • A. Rajanikanta Bordoloi
  • B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
  • C. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
  • D. Homen Borgohain
Answer: Rajanikanta Bordoloi
Explnation: Rajanikanta Bordoloi wrote Miri Jiyori, a classic Assamese novel.
Q86. The "Namghosa" was written by which Vaishnavite saint?
  • A. Madhavdeva
  • B. Sankardeva
  • C. Damodardeva
  • D. Harideva
Answer: Madhavdeva
Explnation: The Namghosa, a scripture of verses in praise of the Lord, was written by Madhavdeva, the chief disciple of Sankardeva.
Q87. 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.
Q88. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Public Affairs?
  • A. Parbhati Baruah
  • B. Hem Bharali
  • C. Prafulla Govinda Baruah
  • D. Dhirendra Nath Bezbaruah
Answer: Parbhati Baruah
Explnation: Parbhati Baruah received it for Social Work (Elephant conservation).
Q89. Who was the first Chief Secretary of the "Eastern Bengal and Assam" province?
  • A. P.C. Lyon
  • B. H. Luttman Johnson
  • C. William Ward
  • D. Henry Cotton
Answer: P.C. Lyon
Explnation: P.C. Lyon was appointed as the first Chief Secretary of the new province in 1906.
Q90. What was the primary reason for the "Forest Satyagraha" in Assam during the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930)?
  • A. Assam had no coastline to perform Salt Satyagraha.
  • B. The British had banned the use of timber for local housing.
  • C. To protest against the poaching of Rhinos.
  • D. To demand the reservation of forests for tea plantations.
Answer: Assam had no coastline to perform Salt Satyagraha.
Explnation: Since Assam was a landlocked province and had no sea coast to break salt laws, the APCC decided to violate Forest Laws as a form of Civil Disobedience.
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