Assam History MCQ
21. Who was the President of the Swaraj Party in Assam during the freedom movement?
- A) Bishnuram Medhi
- B) Gopinath Bordoloi
- C) Tarun Ram Phookan
- D) Maniram Dewan
C) Tarun Ram Phookan
Explanation: Tarun Ram Phookan was a prominent leader in Assam and a key figure in the Indian independence movement. He led the Swaraj Party in Assam, which sought greater self-governance and reform within the British Indian government.
22. Who was the leader of the 1857 Revolt in Assam?
- A) Lachit Barphukan
- B) Pioli Baruah
- C) Maniram Dewan
- D) Kanaklata
C) Maniram Dewan
Explanation: Maniram Dewan was an important figure in the 1857 Revolt in Assam. He was a tea planter and a former dewan of the Assam Tea Company, who rebelled against British rule and was subsequently executed for his role in the uprising.
23. In which year was Srimanta Sankardeva born?
- A) 1568
- B) 1455
- C) 1449
- D) 1475
C) 1449
Explanation: Srimanta Sankardeva was born in 1449. He was a saint-scholar, cultural icon, and the founder of the Bhakti movement in Assam, playing a crucial role in the cultural and religious history of the region.
24. The first Peasant Uprising against the British was known as?
- A) Phulaguri Dhawa
- B) Patharughat Raijmel
- C) Battle of Itakhuli
- D) None of these
A) Phulaguri Dhawa
Explanation: The Phulaguri Dhawa was the first major peasant uprising against British rule in Assam. It took place in 1861 in the village of Phulaguri and was a significant early act of resistance against colonial policies.
25. Who organized Mrityu Bahini in fighting for India’s Independence in Assam?
- A) Chandraprabha Saikiani
- B) Pushpalata Das
- C) Padumi Nath
- D) Kanaklata Barua
B) Pushpalata Das
Explanation: Pushpalata Das was a prominent freedom fighter from Assam who organized the Mrityu Bahini, a group of volunteers dedicated to the cause of Indian independence, often undertaking dangerous missions against the British.
26. Name the three capitals of the Ahom Kingdom at different eras.
- A) Tipam, Namrup, Gargaon
- B) Moran, Bhogdoi, Charing
- C) Charaideo, Gargaon, Jorhat
- D) None of the above
C) Charaideo, Gargaon, Jorhat
Explanation: The Ahom Kingdom had several capitals during different periods of its history. Charaideo was the first capital, followed by Gargaon, and later Jorhat became the capital until the kingdom’s end.
27. One of the first ever Barbaruas of the Ahom Kingdom also achieved a memorable reputation. Name both father and son duo.
- A) Satram Barbarua (Father), Kaliabhomora Barphukan (Son)
- B) Momai Tamuli Barbarua (Father), Lachit Barphukan (Son)
- C) Bholanath Barbarua (Father), Haranath Barphukan (Son)
- D) None of the above
B) Momai Tamuli Barbarua (Father), Lachit Barphukan (Son)
Explanation: Momai Tamuli Barbarua was the first Barbarua, a high-ranking official in the Ahom Kingdom. His son, Lachit Barphukan, became famous for his leadership and bravery during the Battle of Saraighat against the Mughals.
28. Dimapur, the capital of the Kachari Kingdom was occupied by the Ahom King _______.
- A) Rudra Singha
- B) Gadadhar Singha
- C) Suhungmung
- D) Rajeswar Singha
C) Suhungmung
Explanation: Suhungmung, also known as Dihingia Raja, was an Ahom king who expanded the kingdom’s territory by conquering Dimapur, the capital of the Kachari Kingdom.
29. The posts of Barbarua and Barphukan were created by _________.
- A) Suteopha
- B) Pratap Singha
- C) Supatpha
- D) Rudra Singha
B) Pratap Singha
Explanation: Pratap Singha, also known as Susenghphaa, was an Ahom king who established the posts of Barbarua and Barphukan to streamline the administration and strengthen the military of the Ahom Kingdom.
30 The Kamakhya Temple was rebuilt by the Koch King ________.
- A) Biswa Singha
- B) Raghu Dev
- C) Naranarayan
- D) Prananarayan
C) Naranarayan
Explanation: The Kamakhya Temple, an important Hindu pilgrimage site in Assam, was rebuilt by Naranarayan, the Koch king, in the 16th century after it had been destroyed earlier.
