Assam History MCQ. Assam’s past is filled with different cultures coming together from all over. It was ruled by powerful kings and queens for a long time, then by the British, before finally becoming its own state in India.
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1. A glimpse of the rich history of Assam – Assam History MCQ
1. Which ancient empire ruled the regions of Assam?
(A) Mauryan Empire
(B) Secret Empire
(C) Kamrup Empire
(D) Pal Empire
2. Which king of Asam was known for his religious tolerance?
(A) Bhaskarvarman
(B) Dharampal
(B) Harshvardhan
(D) Lalitavarman
3. Which city of Assam was an important trading center in the 13th century?
(A) Guwahati
(B) Silchar
(C) Majuli
(D) Dhemaji
4. Who founded the Ahom Empire in Asam?
(A) Changij Khan
(B) Babur
(C) Chungali
(D) Lachit Fukan
Assam History MCQ
5. Which king of the Empire Empire defeated the Mughals?
(A) Pratap Singh
(B) Shivaji
(C) Ranjit Singh
(D) Lachit Fukan
6. Which city of Assam had become the center of tea industry in the 19th century?
(A) Jorhat
(B) Dibrugarh
(C) Tezpur
(D) Sivasagar
7. Who was the prominent leader of the freedom movement in Assam?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Gopinath Boardoloi
(D) Sardar Patel
2. Polaring Assam: Pragistic period – Assam History MCQ
Assam History MCQ
8. When is the beginning of prehistoric period in Assam?
(A) 2.5 million years ago
(B) 10,000 years ago
(C) 500 BCE
(D) 1200 AD
9. Which is the oldest among prehistoric sites found in Assam?
(A) Hatigaon
(B) Borkhola
(C) Sonapara
(D) Old Guwahati
10. What was the main feature of Hatigaon culture?
(A) agriculture
(B) Animal husbandry
(C) Small industries
(D) All above
11. Borkhola culture is related to which period?
(A) Palaeolithic period
(B) Neolithic period
(C) Tamarpashan period
(D) iron era
12. Which is not included in the major sites of the Tamrapan period in Assam?
(A) Sonapara
(B) Dahalpara
(C) Doimonga
(D) Borkhola
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13. What kind of art and craft developed in Assam during the iron era?
(A) Sculpture
(B) Painting
(C) stamping
(D) All above
14. Which religion was prevalent in ancient Assam?
(A) Hinduism
(B) Buddhism
(C) Jainism
(D) All above
15. Which language was used in ancient Assam?
(A) Sanskrit
(B) Ancient Assamese
(C) Pali
(D) All above
16. What was the importance of trade and commerce in ancient Assam?
(A) It was the basis of the economy.
(B) It promoted cultural exchange.
(C) It was a source of political power.
(D) All above
17. What was the importance of education and knowledge in ancient Assam?
(A) It promoted social mobility.
(B) It encouraged religious and spiritual development.
(C) It developed art and culture.
(D) All above
18. Which major dynasties ruled in ancient Assam?
(A) Kamrup
(B) Pal
(C) Matsya
(D) All above
19. Which king in ancient Assam is considered the ‘greatest king of Assam’?
(A) Bhaskarvarman
(B) Harshvardhan
(C) Dharampal
(D) Lalitavarman
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20. Which art and architectural style was prevalent in ancient Assam?
(A) Secret style
(B) Pallava style
(C) Both above
(D) Neither secret style nor Pallava style
3. Ancient Assam: Brief description of ancient dynasties – Assam History MCQ
21. Which dynasty is considered the oldest in ancient Assam?
(A) demon
(B) Hell
(C) Matsya
(D) Kamrup
22. Who founded the demon dynasty?
(A) Pushpadatta
(B) Bhaskarwarman
(C) Salasthan
(D) Mahendravarman
23. Who founded the hell dynasty?
(A) Bhumdatta
(B) Vishnuvarman
(C) Brahmapal
(D) Salasthan
24. Who founded the Fast Dynasty?
(A) Bhaskarvarman
(B) Salasthan
(C) Brahmapal
(D) Dharmapala
25. Who founded the Kamrup dynasty?
(A) Bhaskarvarman
(B) Salasthan
(C) Brahmapal
(D) Dharmapala
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26. Who was the most famous king of the Kamrup dynasty?
(A) Bhaskarvarman
(B) Harshvardhan
(C) Dharampal
(D) Lalitavarman
27. Which religion did the Kamrup dynasty adopt?
(A) Hinduism
(B) Buddhism
(C) Jainism
(D) All above
28. What did the Kamrup dynasty contribute to art and architecture?
(A) He built grand temples and monuments.
(B) He made excellent works in sculpture and painting.
(C) He encouraged literature and drama.
(D) All above
29. Who founded the Pal Dynasty?
(A) Bhaskarvarman
(B) Salasthan
(C) Brahmapal
(D) Dharmapala
30. Who was the most famous king of the Pal dynasty?
(A) Bhaskarvarman
(B) Harshvardhan
(C) Dharampal
(D) Lalitavarman
31. Which religion did the Pal dynasty adopt?
(A) Hinduism
(B) Buddhism
(C) Jainism
(D) All above
32. What did the Pal dynasty contribute to art and architecture?
(A) He built grand temples and monuments.
(B) He made excellent works in sculpture and painting.
(C) He encouraged literature and drama.
(D) All above
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33. Who was the most famous king of the Fast dynasty?
(A) Bhaskarvarman
(B) Harshvardhan
(C) Dharampal
(D) Lalitavarman
34. Which religion adopted the Most Dynasty?
(A) Hinduism
(B) Buddhism
(C) Jain
(D) All above
35. What did the Fast dynasty contribute to art and architecture?
(A) He built grand temples and monuments.
(B) He made excellent works in sculpture and painting.
(C) He encouraged literature and drama.
(D) All above
4. Mention of Assam in Mahabharata and Ramayana period – Assam History MCQ
36. What is the mention of Assam in Mahabharata?
(A) Assam was known as ‘Pragjyotishpur’.
(B) King of Assam was a friend of Lord Krishna.
(C) Arjuna participated in the war in Assam.
(D) All above
37. What is the mention of Assam in Ramayana?
(A) Assam was known as ‘Kamarup’.
(B) The king of Assam gave shelter to Lord Rama during exile.
(C) Laxman participated in the war in Assam.
(D) All above
38. In what form is Assam mention in Mahabharata and Ramayana?
(A) as a powerful state
(B) as a rich trading center
(C) as a cultural center
(D) All above
39. How was the life of the people of Assam during the Mahabharata and Ramayana period?
(A) He depended on agriculture and animal husbandry.
(B) They were active in business and commerce.
(C) He was a lover of art and culture.
(D) All above
40. How was the culture of Assam during the Mahabharata and Ramayana period?
(A) It was influenced by Vedic culture.
(B) It was influenced by Buddhism.
(C) It was influenced by Jainism.
(D) All above
41. Which language was spoken in Assam during the Mahabharata and Ramayana period?
(A) Sanskrit
(B) Ancient Assamese
(C) Both above
(D) Neither Sanskrit nor ancient Assamese
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42. Which religions were prevalent in Assam during the Mahabharata and Ramayana period?
(A) Hinduism
(B) Buddhism
(C) Jainism
(D) All above
43. Which art and architectural style was prevalent in Assam during the Mahabharata and Ramayana period?
(A) Secret style
(B) Pallava style
(C) Both above
(D) Neither secret style nor Pallava style
44. What was the political significance of Assam during the Mahabharata and Ramayana period?
(A) It was an important power in Northeast India.
(B) It used to control trade routes.
(C) It was the center of cultural exchange.
(D) All above
45. What was the cultural significance of Assam during the Mahabharata and Ramayana period?
(A) It was the center of art, literature and philosophy.
(B) It was the center of education and knowledge.
(C) It was the center of religious pilgrimage centers.
(D) All above
5. Assam: Ahom Empire – Assam History MCQ
46. Who founded the Ahom Empire?
(A) Chungali
(B) Lalitavarman
(C) Brahmapal
(D) Dharmapala
47. When was the Empire established?
(A) 12th century
(B) 13th century
(C) 14th century
(D) 15th century
48. Where was the capital of Ahom Empire?
(A) Guwahati
(B) Jorhat
(C) Nagaon
(D) Sivasagar
49. The Ahom Empire expanded during which king’s reign?
(A) Chungali
(B) Pratap Singh
(C) Ranjit Singh
(D) Lachit Fukan
50. Which religion did the Ahom Empire adopt?
(A) Hinduism
(B) Buddhism
(C) Jainism
(D) All above
51. What were the characteristics of the art and culture of the Ahom Empire?
(A) It was known for its specific language, costumes and customs.
(B) It was known for its grand architecture, sculpture and painting.
(C) It was known for its rich literary tradition.
(D) All above
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52. What was the economy of the Ahom Empire?
(A) It was based on agriculture.
(B) It was based on trade and commerce.
(C) It was based on both.
(D) Neither agriculture nor business and commerce were based.
53. How powerful was the military force of the Ahom Empire?
(A) It was known for its mounted army and elephants.
(B) It was known for its water force and Navy.
(C) It was known for both.
(D) Neither was known for the cavalry and elephants nor for the water forces and the Navy.
54. What was the Ahom Empire related to the Mughals?
(A) The Ahom Empire defeated the Mughals.
(B) The Mughals defeated the Ahom Empire.
(C) Both fought many wars.
(D) Both maintained peaceful co-existence.
55. When did the Ahom Empire collapse?
(A) 18th century
(B) 19th century
(C) 20th century
(D) 21st century
6. Medieval Assam: Achievement and cultural contribution of Ahom kings – Assam History MCQ
56. What did Ahom kings contribute to the field of agriculture?
(A) He developed the irrigation system.
(B) He started cultivating new crops.
(C) They improved agricultural equipment.
(D) All above
57. What did Ahom kings contribute to the field of trade and commerce?
(A) They built trade routes.
(B) He released the currency.
(C) He encouraged business communities.
(D) All above
58. What did Ahom kings contribute to the field of art and culture?
(A) He built grand temples and monuments.
(B) He gave protection to artists and litterateurs.
(C) He promoted Ahom language and culture.
(D) All above
59. What did Ahom kings contribute to the field of education?
(A) He established schools and educational institutions.
(B) He encouraged education.
(C) He gave protection to scholars and teachers.
(D) All above
60. What did Ahom kings contribute to the field of social reforms?
(A) He weakened the caste system.
(B) They promoted women’s rights.
(C) He removed social evils.
(D) All above
61. What did Ahom kings contribute to the field of state administration?
(A) He established a strong and efficient administrative system.
(B) He maintained law and order.
(C) They strengthened the justice system.
(D) All above
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62. What did Ahom kings contribute to the field of defense?
(A) He created a powerful army.
(B) He protected his boundaries.
(C) He maintained peaceful relations with his neighboring states.
(D) All above
63. What is the importance of Ahom kings in the history of Assam?
(A) He made Assam a powerful and rich kingdom.
(B) He promoted the art, culture and language of Assam.
(C) He implemented social reforms in Assam.
(D) All above
64. What is the impact of the achievements of Ahom kings on the present Assam?
(A) His achievements have helped preserve the rich cultural heritage of Assam.
(B) His achievements have helped to unite the people of Assam.
(C) His achievements have inspired the development and progress of Assam.
(D) All above
7. Medieval Assam: depiction of religious and social life – Assam History MCQ
66. Which was the major religion in medieval Assam?
(A) Hinduism
(B) Buddhism
(C) Islam
(D) All above
67. Which religion did Ahom kings adopt?
(A) Vaishnavism
(B) Shaivism
(C) Both above
(D) Neither Vaishnavism nor Shaivism
68. Who were the major social classes in medieval Assam?
(A) Rajput
(B) Brahmins
(C) Vaishya
(D) Shudra
69. How was the caste system in Ahom society?
(A) It was hard.
(B) It was flexible.
(C) It had no existence.
(D) Neither hard nor flexible.
70. How was the condition of women in medieval Assam?
(A) He had equal rights to men.
(B) They did not have equal rights to men.
(C) Their situation kept changing over time.
(D) All above
71. What was included in social evils in medieval Assam?
(A) Sati system
(B) Child marriage
(C) Polys
(D) All above
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72. How was art and culture in medieval Assam?
(A) It was rich and diverse.
(B) It was affected by external influences.
(C) It was based on local traditions.
(D) All above
How was literature in medieval Assam?
(A) It was religious.
(B) It was mythological.
(C) It was historical.
(D) All above
74. How was education in medieval Assam?
(A) It was accessible only to the elite.
(B) It focused on religious education.
(C) It was also focused on vocational education.
(D) All above
75. What was the social life of medieval Assam?
(A) It was simple and rural.
(B) It was full of festivals and festivals.
(C) It was based on community spirit.
(D) All above
8. Modern Assam: Impact of British rule in colonial period – Assam History MCQ
75. What was the most important impact of British rule in Assam in colonial period?
(A) Political change
(B) Social change
(C) Economic change
(D) cultural change
77. Which industry developed in Assam during British rule?
(A) iron and steel
(B) Clothing
(C) paper
(D) wood
78. What type of transport developed in Assam during British rule?
(A) Road
(B) Rail
(C) boat
(D) All above
79. What are the changes in the education system in Assam during British rule?
(A) Traditional education system was abolished.
(B) English education was promoted.
(B) Missionary schools were established.
(D) All above
80. What kind of social evils were spread in Assam during the colonial period?
(A) Child marriage
(B) untouchability
(C) Dowry system
(D) All above
81. Which rebellion took place in Assam against the British rule?
(A) Faraji Rebellion
(B) Soldier Rebellion
(C) Fakir Rebellion
(D) no one
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82. Which religion spread in Assam during the British rule?
(A) Hinduism
(B) Islam religion
(C) Christianity
(D) Buddhism
83. When did British rule end in Assam?
(A) 1947
(B) 1948
(C) 1949
(D) 1950
84. What effect did the British rule affect the culture of Assam?
(A) Assamese language was promoted.
(B) Traditional art and crafts were given protection.
(C) Assamese literature developed.
(D) None of these
85. What were the challenges in Assam after independence?
(A) Poverty and unemployment
(B) Ethnic and regional conflicts
(C) Undeveloped Academic structure
(D) All above
9. Modern Assam: Assam's role in freedom struggle - Assam History MCQ
86. In which movement did the people of Assam play an important role in the freedom struggle?
(A) Non -cooperation movement
(B) Civil Disobedience Movement
(C) Quit India Movement
(D) All above
87. Who was among the prominent leaders of the freedom struggle in Asam?
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(B)
(C) Madanam ohan malaviya
(D) Prafulla Chandra Ray
88. Which incident in Assam gave impetus to the freedom struggle?
(A) Soldier Rebellion of 1857
(B) Russian Revolution of 1917
(C) The Greaty of 1929
(D) Quit India Movement of 1942
89. What did the women of Assam contribute to the freedom struggle?
(A) He participated in Salt Satyagraha.
(B) He boycotted foreign clothes.
(C) He opposed English education.
(D) All above
90. What challenges did Assam face after independence?
(A) Ethnic conflict
(B) Economic backwardness
(C) Political instability
(D) All above
10. Cultural heritage of Assam: Prosperity of Assamese Language, Literature and Music - Assam History MCQ
91. Question: Assamese language originated from which language family?
(a) Dravidian language family
(b) Indo-Aryan language family
(c) Chinese-Tibetati language family
(d) Austro-Asian language family
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92. Who is the most famous creator of Assamese literature?
(a) Shankardev
(b) Laxminath Bezbarua
(c) Hemant Shekhar
(d) Bhawaniprasad Barua
11. Cultural Heritage of Assam: Description of traditional handicrafts and arts - Assam History MCQ
93. Which of the most famous handicrafts of Assam is?
(a) mask dance
(b) Bamboo weaving
(c) silk cloth
(d) terracotta pottery
94. Which artist of Assam is called 'Leonardo of Assam'?
(a) Bipinpal Das
(b) Neelamani Deka
(c) Phani Mahendra Katki
(d) Ramakant Barua
12. Natural splendor of Assam: Description of the glory and biodiversity of the Brahmaputra River - Assam History MCQ
95. By what name is the Brahmaputra river known?
(A) Ganga River
(b) Yamuna River
(c) Indus River
(d) Lohit River
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96. Which national park in Assam is famous for its biodiversity?
(a) Kaziranga National Park
(b) Manas National Park
(c) Dibru-Saikhova National Park
(d) All these
13. Natural splendor of Assam: Kaziranga National Park and other natural sites mention - Assam History MCQ
97. Kajiranga National Park is famous for?
(a) A horny rhinoceros
(b) Lion
(c) Elephant
(d) tiger
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98. Manas National Park is famous for which tiger?
(A) Bengal Tiger
(b) Sumatan Tiger
(c) Malay Tiger
(d) Royal Bengal Tiger
99. Dighlipara Hot Spring is famous for whom?
(a) Hot water waterfalls
(b) Volcano
(c) Tea plantation
(d) dense forest
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100. Hafalong Lake is famous for whom?
(a) Boating Vihara
(b) Seeing bird
(c) Tea plantation
(d) All these
What makes Assam's culture unique?
Assam is known for its diverse culture, blending influences from different regions and religions, including its own unique language, literature, music, dance, and festivals.
What are some famous handicrafts and art forms of Assam?
Assam is famous for its beautiful silk textiles, especially Muga and Pat silk, and bamboo and cane crafts. It's also home to talented artists like Fani Mohindra Katki, often called the "Leonardo of Assam."
What are the natural wonders of Assam?
Assam is blessed with the mighty Brahmaputra River, which is a lifeline for the region. It's also home to rich biodiversity, with several national parks like Kaziranga, famous for the one-horned rhinoceros.
What is the importance of Kaziranga National Park?
Kaziranga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the world's largest home to the one-horned rhinoceros. It's also a haven for other wildlife, including tigers and elephants.
Can you tell me about the history of Assam in simple terms?
Assam has a rich history with different cultures blending together over time. It was ruled by powerful kings and queens for a long time, then by the British, before becoming its own state in India in 1947.
