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Assam is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of 78,438 km2 (30,285 sq mi).
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Category Description: Assam is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of 78,438 km2 (30,285 sq mi). The state is bordered by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Bangladesh to the south; and West Bengal to the west. Assamese and Boro are the official languages of Assam, while Bengali is an additional official language in the Barak Valley. History of Assam consists of various histories of tribes - Ahom, Bodo, Kachari, Rabha, etc. Lets explore history of Assam in the form of MCQ Quiz.

Q1. Which Assamese movement, led by students and intellectuals, protested against the Assam Accord and demanded greater autonomy for Assam, leading to a violent crackdown by the government in 1983?
Q1. Which Assamese movement, led by students and intellectuals, protested against the Assam Accord and demanded greater autonomy for Assam, leading to a violent crackdown by the government in 1983?

(A) Assam Movement
(A) Assam Movement
(B) Bodo Movement
(B) Bodo Movement
(C) ULFA Movement
(C) ULFA Movement
(D) Asom Sena
(D) Asom Sena
Answer: (A) Assam Movement
Answer: (A) Assam Movement
The Assam Movement, also known as the Assam Agitation, was a student-led movement that began in 1979 and continued until 1985. It protested against the Assam Accord, which granted citizenship to illegal immigrants, and demanded greater autonomy for Assam. The movement turned violent in 1983, with the government cracking down on protesters, leading to widespread unrest and bloodshed.
The Assam Movement, also known as the Assam Agitation, was a student-led movement that began in 1979 and continued until 1985. It protested against the Assam Accord, which granted citizenship to illegal immigrants, and demanded greater autonomy for Assam. The movement turned violent in 1983, with the government cracking down on protesters, leading to widespread unrest and bloodshed.

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Q2. Who participated in the Kurukshetra War from Assam?
Q2. Who participated in the Kurukshetra War from Assam?

(A) Bhagadatta
(A) Bhagadatta
(B) Narakasura
(B) Narakasura
(C) Pushyavarmana
(C) Pushyavarmana
(D) Tyag Singha
(D) Tyag Singha
Answer: (A) Bhagadatta
Answer: (A) Bhagadatta
Bhagadatta was the son of Narakasura, and the king of Pragjyotisha in Hindu mythology. Bhagadatta was born from a limb of the asura called Bashkala. He was a renowned warrior, and was known to be a great friend of Indra. Supratika (Bhagadatta's elephant). Bhima killed all the elephants with his mace.
Bhagadatta was the son of Narakasura, and the king of Pragjyotisha in Hindu mythology. Bhagadatta was born from a limb of the asura called Bashkala. He was a renowned warrior, and was known to be a great friend of Indra. Supratika (Bhagadatta's elephant). Bhima killed all the elephants with his mace.

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Q3. When was the Assam Tea Company established?
Q3. When was the Assam Tea Company established?

(A) 1835
(A) 1835
(B) 1840
(B) 1840
(C) 1839
(C) 1839
(D) 1838
(D) 1838
Answer: (C) 1839
Answer: (C) 1839
The Assam Tea Company, a pioneering company in the Indian tea industry, was established in 1839. This marked a significant step in the organized cultivation and commercialization of tea in Assam, which had been discovered to have indigenous tea plants. The company played a vital role in developing tea plantations and establishing Assam as a major tea-producing region.
The Assam Tea Company, a pioneering company in the Indian tea industry, was established in 1839. This marked a significant step in the organized cultivation and commercialization of tea in Assam, which had been discovered to have indigenous tea plants. The company played a vital role in developing tea plantations and establishing Assam as a major tea-producing region.

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Q4. Which ancient kingdom of the Brahmaputra Valley was ruled by the Varman dynasty?
Q4. Which ancient kingdom of the Brahmaputra Valley was ruled by the Varman dynasty?

(A) Pragjyotishpura
(A) Pragjyotishpura
(B) Kamarupa
(B) Kamarupa
(C) Davaka
(C) Davaka
(D) Sylhet
(D) Sylhet
Answer: (B) Kamarupa
Answer: (B) Kamarupa
The Varman dynasty ruled the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa in the Brahmaputra Valley from the 4th to the 7th century CE. During their reign, they built several temples, monuments, and cities, and developed a distinct culture that blended Indian and Southeast Asian influences.
The Varman dynasty ruled the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa in the Brahmaputra Valley from the 4th to the 7th century CE. During their reign, they built several temples, monuments, and cities, and developed a distinct culture that blended Indian and Southeast Asian influences.

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Q5. To whom did Laluk Sola Borphukan surrender Guwahati
Q5. To whom did Laluk Sola Borphukan surrender Guwahati

(A) Shaista khan
(A) Shaista khan
(B) Wazir zafar khan
(B) Wazir zafar khan
(C) Minnawar khan
(C) Minnawar khan
(D) Prince Azam Tara
(D) Prince Azam Tara
Answer: (D) Prince Azam Tara
Answer: (D) Prince Azam Tara
Prince Azam Tara
Prince Azam Tara

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Q6. Who was the final ruler of the Chutiyas?
Q6. Who was the final ruler of the Chutiyas?

(A) Dhirnarayan
(A) Dhirnarayan
(B) Nitipal
(B) Nitipal
(C) Ratnanarayan
(C) Ratnanarayan
(D) Durlabh Narayan
(D) Durlabh Narayan
Answer: (B) Nitipal
Answer: (B) Nitipal
Nitipal, also known as Nitai, was the last king of the Chutiya dynasty. He ruled alongside his legendary wife, Queen Sadhani.
Nitipal, also known as Nitai, was the last king of the Chutiya dynasty. He ruled alongside his legendary wife, Queen Sadhani.

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Q7. Which period is often refers to as 'Maanar Din'?
Q7. Which period is often refers to as 'Maanar Din'?

(A) 1817-1819
(A) 1817-1819
(B) 1816-1825
(B) 1816-1825
(C) 1800-1826
(C) 1800-1826
(D) 1821-1826
(D) 1821-1826
Answer: (D) 1821-1826
Answer: (D) 1821-1826
The period between 1821 and 1826 is often referred to as "Maanar Din". The term is Assamese for "The days/period of the Burmese". The period refers to the time when the Kingdom of Assam was under the control of Burma. The period is remembered with horror by the people of Assam. The period was the climactic period of the Ahom kingdom. The population of Assam was greatly reduced by 2/3 and 1/3 of the men and boys were killed during this period.
The period between 1821 and 1826 is often referred to as "Maanar Din". The term is Assamese for "The days/period of the Burmese". The period refers to the time when the Kingdom of Assam was under the control of Burma. The period is remembered with horror by the people of Assam. The period was the climactic period of the Ahom kingdom. The population of Assam was greatly reduced by 2/3 and 1/3 of the men and boys were killed during this period.

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Q8. Which dynasty ruled Assam for the longest period?
Q8. Which dynasty ruled Assam for the longest period?

(A) Pala Dynasty
(A) Pala Dynasty
(B) Koch Dynasty
(B) Koch Dynasty
(C) Ahom Dynasty
(C) Ahom Dynasty
(D) Varman Dynasty
(D) Varman Dynasty
Answer: (C) Ahom Dynasty
Answer: (C) Ahom Dynasty
The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for over six centuries, leaving a significant impact on the region's culture and heritage.
The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for over six centuries, leaving a significant impact on the region's culture and heritage.

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Q9. The capital of Muttock kingdom was?
Q9. The capital of Muttock kingdom was?

(A) Sadiya
(A) Sadiya
(B) Ganakkusi
(B) Ganakkusi
(C) Jorhat
(C) Jorhat
(D) Rangagora
(D) Rangagora
Answer: (D) Rangagora
Answer: (D) Rangagora
The capital of the Muttock Kingdom was Rangagora, Tinsukia (Bengmara). The city was built by King Sarbananda Singha and his minister Gopinath Barbaruah. The Muttock Kingdom existed from 1788–1842. During the reign of the last Muttock King, Sarbananda Singha, many ponds and tanks were created around the capital city. Na-Pukhuri Park is a historical monument from the Muttock Kingdom that was built during this time.
The capital of the Muttock Kingdom was Rangagora, Tinsukia (Bengmara). The city was built by King Sarbananda Singha and his minister Gopinath Barbaruah. The Muttock Kingdom existed from 1788–1842. During the reign of the last Muttock King, Sarbananda Singha, many ponds and tanks were created around the capital city. Na-Pukhuri Park is a historical monument from the Muttock Kingdom that was built during this time.

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Q10. Between whom the battle of Ghiladhari was fought?
Q10. Between whom the battle of Ghiladhari was fought?

(A) Mughal and Ahom
(A) Mughal and Ahom
(B) Burmese and Ahom
(B) Burmese and Ahom
(C) Kachari and Ahom
(C) Kachari and Ahom
(D) Koch and Ahom
(D) Koch and Ahom
Answer: (B) Burmese and Ahom
Answer: (B) Burmese and Ahom
The Battle of Ghiladhari was fought on March 27, 1817 between the Burmese forces and the Assamese army. The Burmese forces were led by General Bhamo and the Assamese forces were led by Daman Gogoi, Hau Bora, and Jama Khan. The Burmese forces defeated the Assamese army, and the Assamese army surrendered within a week.
The Battle of Ghiladhari was fought on March 27, 1817 between the Burmese forces and the Assamese army. The Burmese forces were led by General Bhamo and the Assamese forces were led by Daman Gogoi, Hau Bora, and Jama Khan. The Burmese forces defeated the Assamese army, and the Assamese army surrendered within a week.

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Q11. Who established the 'Shil Kalika Opera Party'?
Q11. Who established the 'Shil Kalika Opera Party'?

(A) Achyut Lahkar
(A) Achyut Lahkar
(B) Braja Sharma
(B) Braja Sharma
(C) Phani Sharma
(C) Phani Sharma
(D) Ratan Lahkar
(D) Ratan Lahkar
Answer: (B) Braja Sharma
Answer: (B) Braja Sharma
Brajanath Sharma, a prominent figure in Assamese theatre, founded the 'Shil Kalika Opera Party' in 1921. This marked an important early development in the evolution of mobile theatre in Assam. Sharma is recognized for his pioneering work in bringing theatre to wider audiences, particularly in rural areas, and the 'Shil Kalika Opera Party' was a key part of his contribution.
Brajanath Sharma, a prominent figure in Assamese theatre, founded the 'Shil Kalika Opera Party' in 1921. This marked an important early development in the evolution of mobile theatre in Assam. Sharma is recognized for his pioneering work in bringing theatre to wider audiences, particularly in rural areas, and the 'Shil Kalika Opera Party' was a key part of his contribution.

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Q12. Who was the founding ruler of the legendary Bhauma dynasty of Pragjyotisha-Kamrupa?
Q12. Who was the founding ruler of the legendary Bhauma dynasty of Pragjyotisha-Kamrupa?

(A) Hatakasura
(A) Hatakasura
(B) Ghatakasura
(B) Ghatakasura
(C) Ratnasura
(C) Ratnasura
(D) Narakasura
(D) Narakasura
Answer: (D) Narakasura
Answer: (D) Narakasura
Narakasura was the founding ruler of the legendary Bhauma dynasty of Pragjyotisha.
Narakasura was the founding ruler of the legendary Bhauma dynasty of Pragjyotisha.

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Q13. To which dynasty did the earliest mythological ruler of Kamrupa belong?
Q13. To which dynasty did the earliest mythological ruler of Kamrupa belong?

(A) Danava Dynasty
(A) Danava Dynasty
(B) Asura Dynasty
(B) Asura Dynasty
(C) Varman Dynasty
(C) Varman Dynasty
(D) Koch dynasty
(D) Koch dynasty
Answer: (A) Danava Dynasty
Answer: (A) Danava Dynasty
Narakasura, the earliest mythological ruler of Kamrupa, is traditionally associated with the Danava dynasty. This dynasty is primarily found in mythological and Puranic literature.
Narakasura, the earliest mythological ruler of Kamrupa, is traditionally associated with the Danava dynasty. This dynasty is primarily found in mythological and Puranic literature.

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Q14. At the end of which war, Yandaboo treaty was signed?
Q14. At the end of which war, Yandaboo treaty was signed?

(A) War of Itakhuli
(A) War of Itakhuli
(B) Second Anglo Burmese war
(B) Second Anglo Burmese war
(C) First Anglo Burmese War
(C) First Anglo Burmese War
(D) Battle of Mahargarh
(D) Battle of Mahargarh
Answer: (C) First Anglo Burmese War
Answer: (C) First Anglo Burmese War
The Treaty of Yandabo (February 1826) formally ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. The treaty was signed on 24 February 1826, nearly two years after the war formally broke out on 5 March 1824, by General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and the Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side, without any due permission and consent of the Ahom kingdom, Kachari kingdom or the other territories covered in the treaty. With the British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km (50 mi) from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion.
The Treaty of Yandabo (February 1826) formally ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. The treaty was signed on 24 February 1826, nearly two years after the war formally broke out on 5 March 1824, by General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and the Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side, without any due permission and consent of the Ahom kingdom, Kachari kingdom or the other territories covered in the treaty. With the British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km (50 mi) from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion.

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Q15. Which archaeological site in Assam is famous for its ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions, and is believed to be the ancient capital of the Salasthambha Kingdom?
Q15. Which archaeological site in Assam is famous for its ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions, and is believed to be the ancient capital of the Salasthambha Kingdom?

(A) Kanai-Boroxiboa
(A) Kanai-Boroxiboa
(B) Ambari
(B) Ambari
(C) Tezpur
(C) Tezpur
(D) Sivasagar
(D) Sivasagar
Answer: (A) Kanai-Boroxiboa
Answer: (A) Kanai-Boroxiboa
Kanai-Boroxiboa is an archaeological site in Assam that is famous for its ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions. It is believed to be the ancient capital of the Salasthambha Kingdom and dates back to the 4th century AD.
Kanai-Boroxiboa is an archaeological site in Assam that is famous for its ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions. It is believed to be the ancient capital of the Salasthambha Kingdom and dates back to the 4th century AD.

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Q16. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in which battle?
Q16. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in which battle?

(A) Battle of Saraighat
(A) Battle of Saraighat
(B) Battle of Itakhuli
(B) Battle of Itakhuli
(C) Battle of Moamoria
(C) Battle of Moamoria
(D) Battle of Ghiladhari
(D) Battle of Ghiladhari
Answer: (D) Battle of Ghiladhari
Answer: (D) Battle of Ghiladhari
Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in the Battle of Ghiladhari 1817.
Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in the Battle of Ghiladhari 1817.

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Q17. Which Ahom king is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671?
Q17. Which Ahom king is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671?

(A) Pratap Singha
(A) Pratap Singha
(B) Rajeswar Singha
(B) Rajeswar Singha
(C) Chakradhwaj Singha
(C) Chakradhwaj Singha
(D) Lachit Borphukan
(D) Lachit Borphukan
Answer: (D) Lachit Borphukan
Answer: (D) Lachit Borphukan
Lachit Borphukan, the Commander in Chief of the Ahom Kingdom of Assam's Royal Army, is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. The battle took place on the Brahmaputra river in Saraighat, which is now part of Guwahati, Assam, India. It was a decisive victory that ended the Mughals' years-long siege of Guwahati.
Lachit Borphukan, the Commander in Chief of the Ahom Kingdom of Assam's Royal Army, is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. The battle took place on the Brahmaputra river in Saraighat, which is now part of Guwahati, Assam, India. It was a decisive victory that ended the Mughals' years-long siege of Guwahati.

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Q18. Who was the first ruler of Assam?
Q18. Who was the first ruler of Assam?

(A) Mahiranga
(A) Mahiranga
(B) Narakasura
(B) Narakasura
(C) Ratnasura
(C) Ratnasura
(D) Ghatakasura
(D) Ghatakasura
Answer: (A) Mahiranga
Answer: (A) Mahiranga
Mahiranga (Mirong) Danava
Mahiranga (Mirong) Danava

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Q19. When did the British annex Assam?
Q19. When did the British annex Assam?

(A) 1905
(A) 1905
(B) 1920
(B) 1920
(C) 1826
(C) 1826
(D) 1820
(D) 1820
Answer: (C) 1826
Answer: (C) 1826
1826
1826

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Q20. When was Kushal Konwar hanged?
Q20. When was Kushal Konwar hanged?

(A) 1940
(A) 1940
(B) 1943
(B) 1943
(C) 1945
(C) 1945
(D) 1942
(D) 1942
Answer: (B) 1943
Answer: (B) 1943
Kushal Konwar was hanged at 4:30 AM on June 15, 1943 in Jorhat Jail. The British police arrested Konwar after a military train derailed, killing many British and American soldiers. The British police accused Konwar of being the main conspirator behind the sabotage.
Kushal Konwar was hanged at 4:30 AM on June 15, 1943 in Jorhat Jail. The British police arrested Konwar after a military train derailed, killing many British and American soldiers. The British police accused Konwar of being the main conspirator behind the sabotage.

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