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. Which Ahom King built the "Namdang Stone Bridge"?
  • A. Rudra Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Rajeswar Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha
Explnation: Rudra Singha built the Namdang Stone Bridge.
Q82. The "Treaty of Asurar Ali" was signed in which year?
  • A. 1639
  • B. 1663
  • C. 1671
  • D. 1682
Answer: 1639
Explnation: The Treaty of Asurar Ali was signed in February 1639.
Q83. Who was the first Chief Commissioner of Assam when the Chief Commissionership was established in 1874?
  • A. Sir Henry Cotton
  • B. Colonel R.H. Keatinge
  • C. Sir Bamfyled Fuller
  • D. David Scott
Answer: Colonel R.H. Keatinge
Explnation: The Chief Commissionership of Assam was established on February 7, 1874, and was taken over by Colonel R. H. Keatinge, V.C., C.S.I., who became the first Chief Commissioner.
Q84. Which Ahom King refused to pay the balance of the war indemnity promised by his predecessor to the Mughals, stating "Death is preferable to a life of subordination to foreigners"?
  • A. Jayadhwaj Singha
  • B. Chakradhwaj Singha
  • C. Udayaditya Singha
  • D. Gadadhar Singha
Answer: Chakradhwaj Singha
Explnation: Chakradhwaj Singha (1663–1670) refused to pay the remaining indemnity agreed upon in the Treaty of Ghilajharighat by his predecessor Jayadhwaj Singha, leading to the renewal of conflict and the recovery of Guwahati.
Q85. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Audiography"?
  • A. Debajit Gayan
  • B. Amrit Pritam
  • C. Jatin Sharma
  • D. Khagen Gogoi
Answer: Debajit Gayan
Explnation: Debajit Gayan won for "Abdullah".
Q86. 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.
Q87. Which is the largest wetland in Assam?
  • A. Son Beel
  • B. Deepor Beel
  • C. Chandubi
  • D. Kumri Beel
Answer: Son Beel
Explnation: Son Beel in Karimganj district is the largest wetland in Assam.
Q88. Who was the Mughal commander defeated at the Battle of Bharali?
  • A. Mir Jumla
  • B. Abu Bakr
  • C. Ram Singh
  • D. Turbak
Answer: Abu Bakr
Explnation: Abu Bakr was the Mughal commander who led the 1615 invasion and was defeated and killed at the Battle of Bharali.
Q89. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Boxing?
  • A. Shiva Thapa
  • B. Lovlina Borgohain
  • C. Jamuna Boro
  • D. Ankushita Boro
Answer: Shiva Thapa
Explnation: Shiva Thapa won it.
Q90. The religion propagated by Srimanta Sankardeva is known as:
  • A. Eka-Sarana-Nama-Dharma
  • B. Brahma Dharma
  • C. Sahajiya Dharma
  • D. Gourio Dharma
Answer: Eka-Sarana-Nama-Dharma
Explnation: Sankardeva's teachings focused on devotion to a single God (Krishna) and came to be known as "Eka-Sarana-Nama-Dharma".
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