Assam History MCQ
41. Who was the President of Swaraj Party formed in Assam during the Freedom Movement?
- A) Maniram Dewan
- B) Vishnuram Medhi
- C) Gopinath Bordoloi
- D) Tarun Ram Phukan
D) Tarun Ram Phukan
Explanation: The Swaraj Party was formed in 1923 by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das to achieve self-governance within the British Empire. In Assam, the Swaraj Party was led by Tarun Ram Phukan, who was a prominent freedom fighter and leader.
42. The Yandaboo Treaty was signed in 1826 between _________.
- A) East India Company and the Ahom King
- B) East India Company and the Burmese
- C) British Crown and the Ahom King
- D) British Crown and the Burmese
B) East India Company and the Burmese
Explanation: The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed on 24 February 1826 between the British East India Company and the Burmese King Bagyidaw, ending the First Anglo-Burmese War. This treaty marked the beginning of British control over Assam.
43. The Buranjis are _______.
- A) Autobiographical writings of the Ahom rulers
- B) Diaries written by the monarchs
- C) Chronicles
- D) None of the above
C) Chronicles
Explanation: Buranjis are historical chronicles written initially in the Ahom language and later in Assamese. They were commissioned by the Ahom kings to record significant events, administrative details, and other important matters.
44. Under the Mountbatten Plan, a referendum in Assam was to be held in the district of _______.
- A) Sibsagar
- B) Lakhimpur
- C) Goalpara
- D) Sylhet
D) Sylhet
Explanation: The Mountbatten Plan, also known as the Indian Independence Act of 1947, included a provision for a referendum in the Sylhet district to decide whether it would remain part of India or join East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
45. The last independent Ahom King was ________.
- A) Chandrakanta Singha
- B) Kamaleswar Singha
- C) Jogeswar Singha
- D) Purandar Singha
A) Chandrakanta Singha
Explanation: Chandrakanta Singha was the last independent Ahom king. His reign saw the invasion of the Burmese and the subsequent First Anglo-Burmese War, which led to British control over Assam.
46. Sadiya Khowa Gohain was a ______
- A) Jamindar
- B) King
- C) Frontier officer
- D) Naval commander
C) Frontier officer
Explanation: Sadiya Khowa Gohain was a title used for frontier officers in the Ahom kingdom. They were responsible for the administration and defense of frontier regions.
47. The king nicknamed as Bhagaraja was _______.
- A) Sutiyampha
- B) Sutamla
- C) Surampha
- D) Sunytpha
C) Surampha
Explanation: Surampha, also known as Bhagaraja, was an Ahom king who reigned during a tumultuous period marked by internal and external challenges.
48. A pioneer lady responsible for forming the Mrityu Bahini in Assam in connection with the freedom struggle of the country was ________.
- A) Chandraprabha Saikiani
- B) Pushpalata Das
- C) Rani Gaidinlieu
- D) None of themselves
B) Pushpalata Das
Explanation: Pushpalata Das was a prominent freedom fighter from Assam who played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement. She was instrumental in forming the Mrityu Bahini (Death Squad), a group of young women dedicated to the cause of freedom.
49. Ibn Batuta, the celebrated traveller, visited Assam in the ________
- A) Thirteenth century
- B) Fourteenth century
- C) Fifteenth century
- D) Tenth century
B) Fourteenth century
Explanation: Ibn Batuta, the famous Moroccan traveler, visited India and parts of Assam in the 14th century during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate. His travel accounts provide valuable insights into the history and culture of that period.
50. Maidams are ___________.
- A) Elaborate burial tanks of Ahom nobility and kings
- B) Large fields
- C) Temples
- D) Enclosure for sporting activities
A) Elaborate burial tanks of Ahom nobility and kings
Explanation: Maidams (also spelled as Moidams) are elaborate burial mounds or tombs of the Ahom royalty and nobility. They are similar to pyramids and are found in the Charaideo district of Assam. These structures were built to honor deceased Ahom kings and nobles and serve as their final resting places.
