Prepare effectively for Assam government competitive exams like APSC, ADRE, TET, B.Ed , and various other recruitment tests with the Top 100 Assam History MCQs. This comprehensive collection covers Assam’s history all updated and curated to boost your exam success
1. Who was the last ruler of the Ahom Kingdom before British annexation?
Answer: A) Purandar Singha
Explanation: Restored briefly by the British in 1833 but was finally deposed in 1838.
2. The revolt of 1857 in Assam was led mainly by?
Answer: A) Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua
Explanation: They plotted against British rule; both were executed in 1858.
3. In which year was Assam separated from Bengal Presidency and made a Chief Commissioner’s Province?
Answer: A) 1874
Explanation: Office of Chief Commissioner formed; Shillong made capital.
4. Who established the Satras in Majuli?
Answer: A) Sankardev
Explanation: Sankardev’s Neo-Vaishnavite movement led to establishment of Satras, especially in Majuli.
5. Battle of Saraighat was fought in which year?
Answer: B) 1671
Explanation: Fought between Ahoms led by Lachit Borphukan and Mughals; a decisive victory for Ahoms.
6. Who was the first Indian to initiate tea cultivation as a commercial venture in Assam?
Answer: A) Maniram Dewan
Explanation: Started tea plantation at Chabua and Jorhat before being executed in 1858.
7. The capital of Assam was shifted from Shillong to Dispur in which year?
Answer: B) 1973
Explanation: After Meghalaya was carved out in 1972, Dispur became the capital.
8. Which Ahom king is credited with building the Joysagar tank?
Answer: B) Siva Singha
Explanation: Built in memory of his mother Joymoti.
9. Who was the first Assamese to be elected as the President of Indian National Congress?
Answer: B) Tarun Ram Phukan
Explanation: Presided over its special session in 1929 at Guwahati.
10. Which Assamese saint-poet composed the “Kirtan Ghoxa”?
Answer: A) Sankardev
Explanation: Kirtan Ghoxa is a seminal text of Assamese Vaishnavism.
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