Assam History MCQ
11. Ghatakasura was a ruler of the ______.
- A. Aryans
- B. Kirats
- C. Dravidians
- D. Mongolians
B. Kirats
Explanation: Ghatakasura was a ruler of the Kirats, an ancient tribe from the Himalayan region. The Aryans, Dravidians, and Mongolians are different groups not related to his rule.
12. Who was killed by the first Naraka King Narakasura and established the Bhauma dynasty?
- A. Pushyavarman
- B. Ghatakasura
- C. Bhaskarvarman
- D. Gopala
B. Ghatakasura
Explanation: Narakasura killed Ghatakasura and established the Bhauma dynasty, marking the beginning of his reign.
13. Name the two medieval texts that were compiled in the region of Assam:
- A. Ved and Puran
- B. Kalika Purana and Yogini Tantra
- C. Kaunji Khel and Yogini Tantra
- D. Namanjali and Kirtan
B. Kalika Purana and Yogini Tantra
Explanation: The Kalika Purana and Yogini Tantra are two significant medieval texts compiled in Assam, reflecting the region’s rich cultural and religious history.
14. The tantric text “Yogini Tantra” is dedicated to the worship of two goddesses. One is kali and the other one is?
- A. Mahamaya
- B. Kamakhya
- C. Tara Devi
- D. None of the above
B. Kamakhya
Explanation: The Yogini Tantra is dedicated to the worship of the goddesses Kali and Kamakhya, emphasizing the importance of these deities in Assamese religious traditions.
15. According to which of the following ‘Purana’, the temple of Kamakhya was in the center of Kamarupa?
- A. Vishnu Purana
- B. Kalika Purana
- C. Shiva Purana
- D. Yogini Tantra
B. Kalika Purana
Explanation: The Kalika Purana mentions that the temple of Kamakhya was situated in the center of Kamarupa, highlighting its religious significance.
16. According to the Kalika Purana, Naraka the mythological ancestor of the Varman dynasty was the son of:
- A. Varaha form of Vishnu and Bhumi
- B. Kartick form of Shiv and Parborti
- C. Srikrishna
- D. None of the above
A. Varaha form of Vishnu and Bhumi
Explanation: The Kalika Purana states that Naraka was the son of the Varaha (boar) incarnation of Vishnu and the Earth goddess Bhumi.
17. Ranapith, Kampith, Swanapith and Saumarpith were the four divisions of the ancient Kamrupa. Which of the following historical compositions mentions about these four divisions?
- A. Yogini Tantra
- B. Kalika Purana
- C. Vishnu Purana
- D. Mahabharat
A. Yogini Tantra
Explanation:The Yogini Tantra is an ancient text that mentions the four divisions of Kamrupa: Ranapith, Kampith, Swanapith, and Saumarpith. The Kalika Purana, Vishnu Purana, and Mahabharat do not provide this specific information about Kamrupa.
18. Hinduism was established in Pragjyotishpura by the king ________
- A. Narakasur
- B. Sri Krishna
- C. Bhagadatta
- D. Banasur
A. Narakasur
Explanation: Narakasura is credited with establishing Hinduism in Pragjyotishpura, laying the foundation for the region’s religious traditions.
19. Naraksur was killed by ______
- A. Shiva
- B. Sri Krishna
- C. Bhagadatta
- D. Banasur
B. Sri Krishna
Explanation: According to legend, Narakasura was killed by Lord Krishna, marking the end of his tyrannical rule.
20. Who killed Mura, the general of Narakasura?
- A. Shiva
- B. Sri Krishna
- C. Bhagadatta
- D. Banasur
B. Sri Krishna
Explanation: Mura, the general of Narakasura, was killed by Sri Krishna during the campaign against Narakasura.
