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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 composed “Naam Ghosa”?
A) Sankardev
B) Madhavdev
C) Damodardev
D) Ananta Kandali
Answer: B) Madhavdev
Explanation: Collection of devotional verses.
2. Which Ahom ruler adopted the Hindu title Swargadeo Jayadhwaj Singha?
A) Sutamla
B) Rudra Singha
C) Siva Singha
D) Gadadhar Singha
Answer: A) Sutamla
Explanation: After conversion to Hinduism.
3. The “Moamoria Rebellion” lasted how many years?
A) About 5 years
B) About 20 years
C) About 35 years
D) About 50 years
Answer: C) About 35 years
Explanation: From 1769 till early 1800s.
4. Which famous Assamese historian wrote “History of Assam”?
A) S.K. Bhuyan
B) H.K. Barpujari
C) Dimbeswar Neog
D) Padmanath Gohain Baruah
Answer: A) S.K. Bhuyan
Explanation: Known as the “father of modern Assamese history writing”.
5. The British moved Assam’s capital from Sadiya to which town in 1839?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Guwahati
C) Jorhat
D) Shillong
Answer: A) Dibrugarh
Explanation: Due to frequent floods at Sadiya.
6. Who was Bir Chilarai?
A) Younger brother of Naranarayan
B) Ahom general
C) Dimasa ruler
D) Koch rebel
Answer: A) Younger brother of Naranarayan
Explanation: Koch general known for swift military campaigns.
7. Which Ahom king assumed the Hindu name Gaurinath Singha?
A) Sukhampha
B) Chandrakanta Singha
C) Kamaleswar Singha
D) Rajeswar Singha
Answer: A) Sukhampha
Explanation: Ruled in late 18th century.
8. “Haria” festival is celebrated by which tribe in Assam?
A) Bodo
B) Mising
C) Rabha
D) Tiwa
Answer: C) Rabha
Explanation: Community agricultural festival.
9. The First Assamese film “Joymoti” was released in?
A) 1933
B) 1935
C) 1937
D) 1940
Answer: B) 1935
Explanation: Directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala.
10. Who is known as the “Bard of Brahmaputra”?
A) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
B) Bhupen Hazarika
C) Bishnu Rabha
D) Raghunath Choudhary
Answer: B) Bhupen Hazarika
Explanation: Legendary singer, lyricist, and music director.