Assam History MCQ
51. Gandhiji visited Assam for the first time in connection with the National Freedom Movement in the year ________.
- A) 1920
- B) 1921
- C) 1935
- D) 1926
B) 1921
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi visited Assam in 1921 to promote the Non-Cooperation Movement and to encourage the people of Assam to join the struggle for India’s independence.
52. The Assam region was separated from the Bengal Presidency in
- A) 1874
- B) 1889
- C) 1861
- D) 1826
A) 1874
Explanation: Assam was separated from the Bengal Presidency in 1874 and was made a Chief Commissioner’s Province to better administer the region.
53. The title of the overall administrative head of Lower Assam region during the Ahom Rule was
- A) Barkhukan
- B) Rajkhowa
- C) Borpatragohain
- D) Khongea Barua
A) Barkhukan
Explanation: During the Ahom rule, the title “Barkhukan” was given to the overall administrative head of the Lower Assam region, responsible for the governance and administration of the area.
54. The first rebellion against the British rule in Assam in 1828 was led by
- A) Piyali Phukan
- B) Maniram Dewan
- C) Gomdhar Konwar
- D) Piyali Barua
C) Gomdhar Konwar
Explanation: The first rebellion against British rule in Assam was led by Gomdhar Konwar in 1828, which was a significant event in the history of Assam’s resistance against colonial rule.
55. Which district was separated from Assam and given to Pakistan in 1947?
- A) Chittagong
- B) Khulna
- C) Sylhet
- D) Sholashahar
C) Sylhet
Explanation: The Sylhet district was separated from Assam and became part of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) following the partition of India in 1947.
56. In 1826 the Treaty of Yandaboo was signed by which the British practically occupied Assam from the Burmese. In which year was Burma annexed by the British?
- A) 1837
- B) 1826
- C) 1864
- D) 1886
D) 1886
Explanation: Burma (now Myanmar) was annexed by the British in 1886 following the Third Anglo-Burmese War, making it a province of British India until 1937.
57. The earliest historical dynasty of Assam was that of the
- A) Palas
- B) Varmans
- C) Narakas
- D) Salastambhas
B) Varmans
Explanation: The Varman dynasty is considered the earliest historical dynasty of Assam, which ruled from around the 4th to the 6th century AD.
58. The first tea company established in Assam was
- A) Jorhat Tea Company
- B) Assam Company
- C) Assam-Bengal Tea Company
- D) None of the above
B) Assam Company
Explanation: The Assam Company, established in 1839, was the first tea company in Assam, marking the beginning of large-scale tea cultivation in the region.
59. Who was not the Chief Minister of Assam in Independent India?
- A) Gopinath Bordoloi
- B) Sir Muhammad Saadulla
- C) Bishnu Ram Medhi
- D) Bimala Prasad Chaliha
B) Sir Muhammad Saadulla
Explanation: Sir Muhammad Saadulla was the Prime Minister of Assam during the British rule, but he was never the Chief Minister of Assam after India gained independence.
60. Rang Ghar was constructed during the reign of
- A) Rudra Singha
- B) Rajeswar Singha
- C) Pramatta Singha
- D) Siva Singha
C) Pramatta Singha
Explanation: Rang Ghar, one of the oldest surviving amphitheaters in Asia, was constructed during the reign of Swargadeo Pramatta Singha, who ruled from 1744 to 1751 AD. This architectural marvel served as a royal sports pavilion.
