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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. Where was the first tea planted in Assam?
Q1. Where was the first tea planted in Assam?

(A) Chinamora garden
(A) Chinamora garden
(B) Shadiya
(B) Shadiya
(C) Chabua
(C) Chabua
(D) Chenglung
(D) Chenglung
Answer: (C) Chabua
Answer: (C) Chabua
Chabua town, which consists of 10 wards, is situated in Dibrugarh district in the state of Assam. Its name derives from Chah(tea) and bua(plantation). It also known as the Motherland of Tea, because first time in Asia, tea was planted in Chabua.
Chabua town, which consists of 10 wards, is situated in Dibrugarh district in the state of Assam. Its name derives from Chah(tea) and bua(plantation). It also known as the Motherland of Tea, because first time in Asia, tea was planted in Chabua.

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Q2. Which Ahom king is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671?
Q2. 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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Q3. In which locations did Maniram Dewan establish his initial tea gardens?
Q3. In which locations did Maniram Dewan establish his initial tea gardens?

(A) Golaghat and Sivasagar
(A) Golaghat and Sivasagar
(B) Jorhat and Sivasagar
(B) Jorhat and Sivasagar
(C) Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
(C) Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
(D) Tezpur and Nagaon
(D) Tezpur and Nagaon
Answer: (B) Jorhat and Sivasagar
Answer: (B) Jorhat and Sivasagar
Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Baruah, was a prominent figure in Assam's history and a pioneer in the tea industry. He established his initial tea gardens in the areas of Sivasagar and Jorhat, which were then part of the unified Sivasagar district. These ventures marked the beginning of organized tea cultivation by indigenous Assamese individuals and contributed significantly to the growth of the tea industry in the region.
Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Baruah, was a prominent figure in Assam's history and a pioneer in the tea industry. He established his initial tea gardens in the areas of Sivasagar and Jorhat, which were then part of the unified Sivasagar district. These ventures marked the beginning of organized tea cultivation by indigenous Assamese individuals and contributed significantly to the growth of the tea industry in the region.

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Q4. King Sarbananda Singha represented which community?
Q4. King Sarbananda Singha represented which community?

(A) Morans
(A) Morans
(B) Motoks
(B) Motoks
(C) Ahoms
(C) Ahoms
(D) Sonowals
(D) Sonowals
Answer: (B) Motoks
Answer: (B) Motoks
King Sarbananda Singha was a prominent leader of the Matak community and established the Matak Kingdom in the 19th century.
King Sarbananda Singha was a prominent leader of the Matak community and established the Matak Kingdom in the 19th century.

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Q5. Which Assamese personality joined the Dandi March?
Q5. Which Assamese personality joined the Dandi March?

(A) Bishnuram Medhi
(A) Bishnuram Medhi
(B) Kuladhar Chaliha
(B) Kuladhar Chaliha
(C) Gopinath Bordoloi
(C) Gopinath Bordoloi
(D) Leeladhar Barua
(D) Leeladhar Barua
Answer: (D) Leeladhar Barua
Answer: (D) Leeladhar Barua
Liladhar Baruah and Mahadev Desai are two Assamese people who participated in the Dandi March in 1930. The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a 24-day nonviolent act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi against British rule in India.
Liladhar Baruah and Mahadev Desai are two Assamese people who participated in the Dandi March in 1930. The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a 24-day nonviolent act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi against British rule in India.

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Q6. Who founded Nataraj Theatre, the first mobile theatre of Assam?
Q6. Who founded Nataraj Theatre, the first mobile theatre of Assam?

(A) Ratan Lahkar
(A) Ratan Lahkar
(B) Sada Lahkar
(B) Sada Lahkar
(C) Achyut Lahkar
(C) Achyut Lahkar
(D) Bikash Lahkar
(D) Bikash Lahkar
Answer: (C) Achyut Lahkar
Answer: (C) Achyut Lahkar
Achyut Lahkar is considered the father of modern Assamese mobile theatre. He founded Nataraj Theatre in 1963 in Pathsala, Assam. While traveling theatre forms like Yatra were present earlier, Lahkar's Nataraj Theatre formalized and popularized mobile theatre with its organized structure and focus on contemporary themes, making it a significant cultural force in Assam.
Achyut Lahkar is considered the father of modern Assamese mobile theatre. He founded Nataraj Theatre in 1963 in Pathsala, Assam. While traveling theatre forms like Yatra were present earlier, Lahkar's Nataraj Theatre formalized and popularized mobile theatre with its organized structure and focus on contemporary themes, making it a significant cultural force in Assam.

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Q7. The first Moamaria uprising began during the rule of which king?
Q7. The first Moamaria uprising began during the rule of which king?

(A) Swargadeo Rudra Singha
(A) Swargadeo Rudra Singha
(B) Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha
(B) Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha
(C) Swargadeo Pramatta Singha
(C) Swargadeo Pramatta Singha
(D) Swargadeo Siva Singha
(D) Swargadeo Siva Singha
Answer: (B) Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha
Answer: (B) Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha
The Moamaria rebellion was a significant uprising in Assam that started during the reign of Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha.
The Moamaria rebellion was a significant uprising in Assam that started during the reign of Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha.

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Q8. Who was the final ruler of the Chutiyas?
Q8. 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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Q9. What was the first capital of Ahom kingdom?
Q9. What was the first capital of Ahom kingdom?

(A) Charaideo
(A) Charaideo
(B) Rangpur
(B) Rangpur
(C) Garhgaon
(C) Garhgaon
(D) Habung
(D) Habung
Answer: (A) Charaideo
Answer: (A) Charaideo
Charaideo or Che-Rai-Doi (Literally: the shining city on the hills in Ahom language) is a town in Charaideo district, Assam, India and was also the first capital of the Ahom kingdom established by the first Ahom king Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha in 1253.
Charaideo or Che-Rai-Doi (Literally: the shining city on the hills in Ahom language) is a town in Charaideo district, Assam, India and was also the first capital of the Ahom kingdom established by the first Ahom king Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha in 1253.

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Q10. What served as the capital for the Varmanas?
Q10. What served as the capital for the Varmanas?

(A) Sadiya
(A) Sadiya
(B) Koch Behar
(B) Koch Behar
(C) Pragjyotishpur
(C) Pragjyotishpur
(D) Gargaon
(D) Gargaon
Answer: (C) Pragjyotishpur
Answer: (C) Pragjyotishpur
The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.
The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.

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Q11. The Tripura Buranjis were authored by?
Q11. The Tripura Buranjis were authored by?

(A) Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagee
(A) Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagee
(B) Hem Saraswati and Ratna Kandali
(B) Hem Saraswati and Ratna Kandali
(C) Devendranath Bezbaruah and Hem Saraswati
(C) Devendranath Bezbaruah and Hem Saraswati
(D) Surya Kumar Bhuyan and Sukumar Barkaith
(D) Surya Kumar Bhuyan and Sukumar Barkaith
Answer: (A) Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagee
Answer: (A) Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagee
The Tripura Buranji is a historical account of the diplomatic relations between the Ahom and Tripura kingdoms. It was authored by Ratna Kandali Sarma Kataki and Arjun Das Bairagi Kataki, who were envoys of the Ahom kingdom.
The Tripura Buranji is a historical account of the diplomatic relations between the Ahom and Tripura kingdoms. It was authored by Ratna Kandali Sarma Kataki and Arjun Das Bairagi Kataki, who were envoys of the Ahom kingdom.

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Q12. Who is credited with constructing the City of Jorhat, declared as the final capital of the Ahoms, during Gadadhar Singha's rule?
Q12. Who is credited with constructing the City of Jorhat, declared as the final capital of the Ahoms, during Gadadhar Singha's rule?

(A) Purnananda Burhagohain
(A) Purnananda Burhagohain
(B) Patalang Phukan
(B) Patalang Phukan
(C) Patalang Gogoi
(C) Patalang Gogoi
(D) Momai Tamuli
(D) Momai Tamuli
Answer: (A) Purnananda Burhagohain
Answer: (A) Purnananda Burhagohain
Purnananda Burhagohain
Purnananda Burhagohain

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Q13. Burmese army entered Assam in 1817 through?
Q13. Burmese army entered Assam in 1817 through?

(A) Diphu
(A) Diphu
(B) Bomdila
(B) Bomdila
(C) Dihang
(C) Dihang
(D) Patkai
(D) Patkai
Answer: (D) Patkai
Answer: (D) Patkai
The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.
The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.

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Q14. When was Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Barua hanged to death?
Q14. When was Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Barua hanged to death?

(A) 1824
(A) 1824
(B) 1830
(B) 1830
(C) 1828
(C) 1828
(D) 1826
(D) 1826
Answer: (B) 1830
Answer: (B) 1830
Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Baruah were hanged to death in 1830 and the rest were expelled from the country. Thus Assam passed into the hands of the British. Besides Assam, they annexed Khamtis, Singhpho, Matak, Kachari, Naga, Garo, Luchai and other hilly kingdoms to the ever growing empire.
Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Baruah were hanged to death in 1830 and the rest were expelled from the country. Thus Assam passed into the hands of the British. Besides Assam, they annexed Khamtis, Singhpho, Matak, Kachari, Naga, Garo, Luchai and other hilly kingdoms to the ever growing empire.

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Q15. Which British colonial official is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century?
Q15. Which British colonial official is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century?

(A) Robert Bruce
(A) Robert Bruce
(B) William Robinson
(B) William Robinson
(C) Charles Bruce
(C) Charles Bruce
(D) Arthur Purves
(D) Arthur Purves
Answer: (A) Robert Bruce
Answer: (A) Robert Bruce
Robert Bruce was a British colonial official who is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century. He discovered the wild tea plants growing in the region and recognized the potential for tea cultivation. His efforts led to the establishment of the first tea gardens in Assam, which eventually made the region one of the largest tea-producing areas in the world.
Robert Bruce was a British colonial official who is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century. He discovered the wild tea plants growing in the region and recognized the potential for tea cultivation. His efforts led to the establishment of the first tea gardens in Assam, which eventually made the region one of the largest tea-producing areas in the world.

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Q16. Which ancient Assamese kingdom was known for its strong navy and military under Lachit Borphukan?
Q16. Which ancient Assamese kingdom was known for its strong navy and military under Lachit Borphukan?

(A) Ahom Kingdom
(A) Ahom Kingdom
(B) Kamrup Kingdom
(B) Kamrup Kingdom
(C) Kachari Kingdom
(C) Kachari Kingdom
(D) Koch Kingdom
(D) Koch Kingdom
Answer: (A) Ahom Kingdom
Answer: (A) Ahom Kingdom
The Ahom Kingdom, which ruled Assam for over six centuries, was renowned for its powerful military and, especially, its strong navy. This naval strength played a key role in their resistance against the Mughal Empire. Lachit Borphukan, a celebrated Ahom general, is particularly famous for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat (1671) where his strategic brilliance and naval tactics led to a decisive Ahom victory against the Mughals, halting their expansion into Assam.
The Ahom Kingdom, which ruled Assam for over six centuries, was renowned for its powerful military and, especially, its strong navy. This naval strength played a key role in their resistance against the Mughal Empire. Lachit Borphukan, a celebrated Ahom general, is particularly famous for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat (1671) where his strategic brilliance and naval tactics led to a decisive Ahom victory against the Mughals, halting their expansion into Assam.

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Q17. Jorpukhuri is a part of which historic temple?
Q17. Jorpukhuri is a part of which historic temple?

(A) Ugratara
(A) Ugratara
(B) Kamakhya
(B) Kamakhya
(C) Avagraha Temple
(C) Avagraha Temple
(D) Shiva Doul
(D) Shiva Doul
Answer: (A) Ugratara
Answer: (A) Ugratara
Jorpukhuri, meaning "twin ponds" in Assamese, is a significant feature of the Ugratara Temple in Guwahati, Assam. These ponds were constructed by the Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha in 1725 AD to provide water for the temple rituals and also served as a means of access to the temple via the Brahmaputra River.
Jorpukhuri, meaning "twin ponds" in Assamese, is a significant feature of the Ugratara Temple in Guwahati, Assam. These ponds were constructed by the Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha in 1725 AD to provide water for the temple rituals and also served as a means of access to the temple via the Brahmaputra River.

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Q18. When was Saraighat bridge constructed?
Q18. When was Saraighat bridge constructed?

(A) 1950
(A) 1950
(B) 1962
(B) 1962
(C) 1987
(C) 1987
(D) 1973
(D) 1973
Answer: (B) 1962
Answer: (B) 1962
The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963. The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.
The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963. The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.

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Q19. What was the time period of ancient Assam history?
Q19. What was the time period of ancient Assam history?

(A) AD 300-750
(A) AD 300-750
(B) AD 350-1206
(B) AD 350-1206
(C) AD 340-1228
(C) AD 340-1228
(D) AD 350-1325
(D) AD 350-1325
Answer: (B) AD 350-1206
Answer: (B) AD 350-1206
AD 350-1206
AD 350-1206

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Q20. When was the Gauhati High Court established?
Q20. When was the Gauhati High Court established?

(A) August 15, 1947
(A) August 15, 1947
(B) January 26, 1950
(B) January 26, 1950
(C) April 5, 1948
(C) April 5, 1948
(D) January 21, 1972
(D) January 21, 1972
Answer: (C) April 5, 1948
Answer: (C) April 5, 1948
The Gauhati High Court was promulgated by governor general of India on 1 March 1948 after the Government of India Act 1935 was passed, establishing the high court with effect from 5 April 1948, for the then-province of Assam. It was originally known as the High Court of Assam and Nagaland, but renamed as Gauhati High Court in 1971 by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.
The Gauhati High Court was promulgated by governor general of India on 1 March 1948 after the Government of India Act 1935 was passed, establishing the high court with effect from 5 April 1948, for the then-province of Assam. It was originally known as the High Court of Assam and Nagaland, but renamed as Gauhati High Court in 1971 by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.

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