50 History of Assam MCQ | Learn Assam’s Culture and Legacy
Test your knowledge with 50 History of Assam MCQs covering Kamarupa, Ahom dynasty, culture, heritage and important events.
History of Assam MCQ is an important topic for understanding the rich historical journey, culture and heritage of Assam. Assam, located in northeastern India, has a long and fascinating history that begins with the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa. Over the centuries, different dynasties, including the Varman, Pala and Ahom dynasties, played an important role in shaping the political and cultural identity of the region. From the ancient city of Pragjyotishpura to the Ahom kingdom, the Battle of Saraighat, the British period and the Assam Movement, the history of Assam reflects a unique cultural legacy.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!1. What was the ancient name of Assam that translates to “the form of desire”?
A. Pragjyotisha
B. Kamarupa
C. Ahom
D. Varman
Answer
B. Kamarupa
2. Which dynasty is considered the earliest historical dynasty in Assam?
A. Palas
B. Varmans
C. Kamarupa dynasty
D. Mlechchhas
Answer
C. Kamarupa dynasty
3. Who was the founder of the Ahom dynasty?
A. Sukapha
B. Rudra Singha
C. Chandra Kumar
D. Gaurinath
Answer
A. Sukapha
4. Which river served as a vital trade artery in Assam’s history?
A. Brahmaputra River
B. Ganges River
C. Yamuna River
D. Barak River
Answer
A. Brahmaputra River
5. Under which dynasty did Assam experience remarkable growth in art and architecture?
A. Kamarupa dynasty
B. Ahom dynasty
C. Pala dynasty
D. Mlechchhas
Answer
B. Ahom dynasty
6. The famous Kamakhya Temple in Assam is dedicated to which deity?
A. Shiva
B. Durga
C. Kamadeva
D. Vishnu
Answer
B. Durga
7. Which battle marked the beginning of Ahom’s decline?
B. Battle of Mukti
C. Battle of Itakhuli
D. Battle of Sattras
Answer
C. Battle of Itakhuli
8. The first British political agent in Assam was?
A. Captain Welsh
B. Lieutenant Munro
C. Major G.M. O’Donnell
D. Captain Lachlan Macpherson
Answer
A. Captain Welsh
9. What was the primary source of income in ancient Assam?
A. Agriculture
B. Trade
C. Mining
D. Fishing
Answer
A. Agriculture
10. Which festival is celebrated to mark the harvest season in Assam?
A. Bihu
B. Bohag
C. Magh Bihu
D. Rongali Bihu
Answer
C. Magh Bihu
11. Who was the last king of the Ahom dynasty?
A. Rudra Singha
B. Purandar Singha
C. Chandra Kanta Singha
D. Gaurinath Singha
Answer
B. Purandar Singha
12. Which Assamese literary figure is known for his works on the history of Assam?
B. Lakhminath Bezbaroa
D. Hiren Gohain
Answer
B. Lakhminath Bezbaroa
13. What was the significance of the Sattras in Assam?
A. Places for trade
B. Centers of religious learning
C. Forts for defense
D. Agricultural hubs
Answer
B. Centers of religious learning
14. Who led the anti-British movement in Assam during the 1857 uprising?
B. Piyali Phukan
C. Rudra Singha
Answer
15. Which Assamese king is famous for his administrative reforms?
A. Rudra Singha
B. Pramatta Singha
C. Sukapha
D. Gaurinath
Answer
A. Rudra Singha
16. The Borahi festival is associated with which community in Assam?
A. Bodos
B. Ahoms
C. Rabhas
D. Mishings
Answer
C. Rabhas
17. The term ‘Sanskritization’ in Assam is often linked to which aspect?
A. Economic development
B. Cultural integration
C. Political power
D. Agricultural innovation
Answer
B. Cultural integration
18. Who is known as the ‘father of Assamese literature’?
A. Rupkonwar Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
B. Srimanta Sankardev
C. Hiren Gohain
Answer
B. Srimanta Sankardev
19. Which ancient text provides information about the early history of Assam?
A. Mahabharata
B. Puranas
C. Ramayana
D. Arthashastra
Answer
B. Puranas
20. The Ahom kingdom was founded in which century?
A. 12th century
B. 13th century
C. 14th century
D. 15th century
Answer
B. 13th century
21. What is the significance of the Treaty of Yandabo?
A. End of the First Anglo-Burmese War
B. Establishment of British rule
C. Independence of Assam
D. Formation of the Ahom dynasty
Answer
A. End of the First Anglo-Burmese War
22. Which king is credited with establishing the capital of the Ahom kingdom at Jorhat?
A. Rudra Singha
B. Sukapha
C. Chandra Kanta Singha
D. Gaurinath Singha
Answer
D. Gaurinath Singha
23. The first Assamese newspaper was published in which year?
A. 1820
B. 1846
C. 1863
D. 1900
Answer
B. 1846
24. What is the significance of the Assam Accord of 1985?
A. It granted statehood to Assam
B. It resolved the issues of illegal immigration
C. It provided financial aid for development
D. It established a separate council for Assam
Answer
B. It resolved the issues of illegal immigration
25. The Battle of Saraighat was fought in which year?
A. 1671
B. 1682
C. 1706
D. 1714
Answer
A. 1671
26. Which city is known as the cultural capital of Assam?
A. Guwahati
B. Dibrugarh
C. Tezpur
D. Jorhat
Answer
D. Jorhat
27. Who was the first Assamese to graduate from Calcutta University?
B. Suresh Chandra Choudhury
D. A. M. Choudhury
Answer
28. Which movement aimed at the socio-economic upliftment of the people of Assam?
A. Assam Agitation
B. Khilafat Movement
C. Quit India Movement
D. Swadeshi Movement
Answer
A. Assam Agitation
29. Which tea garden is considered the oldest in Assam?
A. Jorhat Tea Estate
B. Liza Tea Estate
C. Chabua Tea Estate
D. Assam Tea Estate
Answer
C. Chabua Tea Estate
30. Who wrote the famous Assamese book “Buranji”?
A. Hemchandra Barua
B. Radhika Mohan Gohain
C. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
D. Jagannath Barua
Answer
B. Radhika Mohan Gohain
31. Which community is primarily associated with the Bihu festival?
A. Bodos
B. Ahoms
C. Mishings
D. Kacharis
Answer
B. Ahoms
32. Who is the author of the “Assamese Dictionary”?
A. S. K. Bhattacharya
B. N. L. Baruah
C. B. R. Chaudhary
D. S. N. Dutta
Answer
B. N. L. Baruah
33. Which festival is celebrated to honor the arrival of the new year in Assam?
A. Bihu
B. Rongali Bihu
C. Bohag Bihu
D. Magh Bihu
Answer
C. Bohag Bihu
34. What is the primary language spoken in Assam?
A. Hindi
B. Bengali
C. Assamese
D. Bodo
Answer
C. Assamese
35. The Sadiya region in Assam is famous for which resource?
A. Tea
B. Oil
C. Rice
D. Timber
Answer
A. Tea
36. Which Assamese dish is made from fermented bamboo shoots?
A. Khar
B. Fish Tenga
C. Pitha
D. Aloo Pitika
Answer
A. Khar
37. The ancient city of Pragjyotishpura is located near which modern city?
A. Dispur
B. Guwahati
C. Tezpur
D. Jorhat
Answer
B. Guwahati
38. Which Assamese folk dance is performed during the Bihu festival?
A. Sattriya
B. Bihu dance
C. Jhumur
D. Dhuliya
Answer
B. Bihu dance
39. Which institution was established to promote Assamese literature and culture?
A. Sahitya Akademi
B. Assam Sahitya Sabha
C. K.K. Handique State Open University
D. Gauhati University
Answer
B. Assam Sahitya Sabha
40. Who is known as the “nightingale of Assam”?
A. Dipali Borthakur
C. Zubeen Garg
Answer
A. Dipali Borthakur
41. The Brahmaputra River is known by what name in Tibet?
A. Yarlung Tsangpo
B. Indus
C. Ganges
D. Mekong
Answer
A. Yarlung Tsangpo
42. Which freedom fighter from Assam played a key role in the Indian National Congress?
C. Bhupen Hazarika
D. Kumudini Devi
Answer
A. Gopinath Bordoloi
43. The festival of Bihu is primarily associated with which agricultural activity?
A. Sowing
B. Harvesting
C. Planting
D. Weeding
Answer
B. Harvesting
44. Which major wildlife sanctuary in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Answer
45. The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for how many years?
A. 500
B. 600
C. 700
D. 800
Answer
B. 600
46. Which monument is a symbol of Assamese culture?
B. Sivasagar Sivadol
C. Talatal Ghar
D. Rang Ghar
Answer
D. Rang Ghar
47. Who is the founder of the Assamese film industry?
A. Phani Sarma
D. Bhupen Hazarika
Answer
C. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
48. The traditional dress of Assamese women is known as what?
A. Saree
B. Mekhela Chador
C. Salwar Kameez
D. Lehenga
Answer
B. Mekhela Chador
49. What is the primary occupation of the people of Assam?
A. Agriculture
B. Industry
C. Services
D. Handicrafts
Answer
A. Agriculture
These 50 History of Assam MCQs provide a simple way to learn about the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, the Ahom dynasty, important battles, freedom fighters, Assamese culture, literature and historical places. Regular practice of these questions can help students improve their knowledge of Assam’s rich past and cultural legacy. This topic is also useful for various Assam Government Exams such as APSC, ADRE, Assam Police, Assam TET, Grade III and Grade IV examinations. Understanding the History of Assam will help students build a strong foundation in Assam GK and answer important questions with greater confidence.
