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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. When did English forces occupied Gauhati from the Burmese?
Q1. When did English forces occupied Gauhati from the Burmese?
Answer: (C) 1824
Answer: (C) 1824
Answer: (C) 1824
The British occupied Guwahati on March 28, 1824, during the First Anglo-Burmese War. The war lasted from 1824 to 1826 and was the first of three wars between the British and Burmese empires in the 19th century.
The British captured Guwahati, Raha, and Nowgong in less than a month. The British also made administrative arrangements by October 1824.
The war resulted in parts of Burma coming under the control of the East India Company. Assam became a part of India in 1826 after the Treaty of Yandaboo.
The British occupied Guwahati on March 28, 1824, during the First Anglo-Burmese War. The war lasted from 1824 to 1826 and was the first of three wars between the British and Burmese empires in the 19th century. The British captured Guwahati, Raha, and Nowgong in less than a month. The British also made administrative arrangements by October 1824. The war resulted in parts of Burma coming under the control of the East India Company. Assam became a part of India in 1826 after the Treaty of Yandaboo.
The British occupied Guwahati on March 28, 1824, during the First Anglo-Burmese War. The war lasted from 1824 to 1826 and was the first of three wars between the British and Burmese empires in the 19th century. The British captured Guwahati, Raha, and Nowgong in less than a month. The British also made administrative arrangements by October 1824. The war resulted in parts of Burma coming under the control of the East India Company. Assam became a part of India in 1826 after the Treaty of Yandaboo.
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Q2. Which revolutionaries led the Quit India Movement in Assam, and were instrumental in the freedom struggle against British rule?
Q2. Which revolutionaries led the Quit India Movement in Assam, and were instrumental in the freedom struggle against British rule?
Answer: (B) Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya
Answer: (B) Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya
Answer: (B) Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya
Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya were prominent revolutionaries who led the Quit India Movement in Assam, playing a significant role in the freedom struggle against British rule. They were part of the Indian National Congress and worked tirelessly to mobilize support for the movement.
Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya were prominent revolutionaries who led the Quit India Movement in Assam, playing a significant role in the freedom struggle against British rule. They were part of the Indian National Congress and worked tirelessly to mobilize support for the movement.
Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya were prominent revolutionaries who led the Quit India Movement in Assam, playing a significant role in the freedom struggle against British rule. They were part of the Indian National Congress and worked tirelessly to mobilize support for the movement.
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Q3. Why was Kushal Konwar hanged?
Q3. Why was Kushal Konwar hanged?
Answer: (C) In connection with a Train Derailment case
Answer: (C) In connection with a Train Derailment case
Answer: (C) In connection with a Train Derailment case
The British hanged Kushal Konwar in 1943 for his alleged role in the derailment of a military train on October 10, 1942. The derailment killed British and American soldiers.
The British hanged Kushal Konwar in 1943 for his alleged role in the derailment of a military train on October 10, 1942. The derailment killed British and American soldiers.
The British hanged Kushal Konwar in 1943 for his alleged role in the derailment of a military train on October 10, 1942. The derailment killed British and American soldiers.
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Q4. When was a trade treaty signed between Gaurinath Singha and Captain Welsh?
Q4. When was a trade treaty signed between Gaurinath Singha and Captain Welsh?
Answer: (C) 1793
Answer: (C) 1793
Answer: (C) 1793
To evaluate how at the invitation of the Ahom king Gaurinath Singha the British came to Assam and how in the name of establishing peace in Assam persuaded the king to sign a commercial treaty with him on 28th Feb, 1793.
To evaluate how at the invitation of the Ahom king Gaurinath Singha the British came to Assam and how in the name of establishing peace in Assam persuaded the king to sign a commercial treaty with him on 28th Feb, 1793.
To evaluate how at the invitation of the Ahom king Gaurinath Singha the British came to Assam and how in the name of establishing peace in Assam persuaded the king to sign a commercial treaty with him on 28th Feb, 1793.
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Q5. Who was the first president of Assam Provincial Congress Committee?
Q5. Who was the first president of Assam Provincial Congress Committee?
Answer: (B) Kuladhar Chaliha
Answer: (B) Kuladhar Chaliha
Answer: (B) Kuladhar Chaliha
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (or Assam PCC) was formed in June 1921. Its headquarters is at Rajiv Bhavan in GS Road Guwahati. Kuladhar Chaliha was the first elected president and Chabilal Upadhyaya was the first selected president of the committee when it was founded.
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (or Assam PCC) was formed in June 1921. Its headquarters is at Rajiv Bhavan in GS Road Guwahati. Kuladhar Chaliha was the first elected president and Chabilal Upadhyaya was the first selected president of the committee when it was founded.
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (or Assam PCC) was formed in June 1921. Its headquarters is at Rajiv Bhavan in GS Road Guwahati. Kuladhar Chaliha was the first elected president and Chabilal Upadhyaya was the first selected president of the committee when it was founded.
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Q6. Who led the expedition of English to Assam during Moamoriya Rebellion?
Q6. Who led the expedition of English to Assam during Moamoriya Rebellion?
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers.
In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers. In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers. In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
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Q7. The chief of the Singphos was known as?
Q7. The chief of the Singphos was known as?
Answer: (C) Gaum
Answer: (C) Gaum
Answer: (C) Gaum
The Singphos are divided into clans, each with a chief known as a "Gaum". The main clans include Bessa, Duffa, Luttao, Luttora, Tesari, Mirip, Lophae, Lutong, and Magrong.
In 1823, Bessa Gaum was the Singpho chief who allowed Robert Bruce to take some tea plants and seeds. Some tea leaves were sent to the Botanical Gardens in Calcutta, where the plant was identified as a variety of tea. Tea experts credit Bisa Gam with the discovery of tea in Assam in 1823.
The Singphos are divided into clans, each with a chief known as a "Gaum". The main clans include Bessa, Duffa, Luttao, Luttora, Tesari, Mirip, Lophae, Lutong, and Magrong. In 1823, Bessa Gaum was the Singpho chief who allowed Robert Bruce to take some tea plants and seeds. Some tea leaves were sent to the Botanical Gardens in Calcutta, where the plant was identified as a variety of tea. Tea experts credit Bisa Gam with the discovery of tea in Assam in 1823.
The Singphos are divided into clans, each with a chief known as a "Gaum". The main clans include Bessa, Duffa, Luttao, Luttora, Tesari, Mirip, Lophae, Lutong, and Magrong. In 1823, Bessa Gaum was the Singpho chief who allowed Robert Bruce to take some tea plants and seeds. Some tea leaves were sent to the Botanical Gardens in Calcutta, where the plant was identified as a variety of tea. Tea experts credit Bisa Gam with the discovery of tea in Assam in 1823.
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Q8. When was Saraighat bridge constructed?
Q8. When was Saraighat bridge constructed?
Answer: (B) 1962
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.
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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Q9. Which Ahom king was defeated in the battle of Mahargarh?
Q9. Which Ahom king was defeated in the battle of Mahargarh?
Answer: (D) Chandrakanta Singha
Answer: (D) Chandrakanta Singha
Answer: (D) Chandrakanta Singha
Chandrakanta Singha, a Tungkhungia king of the Ahom dynasty, was defeated in the Battle of Mahargarh. The battle took place on April 26, 1824, and ended the Ahoms' 600-year rule.
Chandrakanta Singha, a Tungkhungia king of the Ahom dynasty, was defeated in the Battle of Mahargarh. The battle took place on April 26, 1824, and ended the Ahoms' 600-year rule.
Chandrakanta Singha, a Tungkhungia king of the Ahom dynasty, was defeated in the Battle of Mahargarh. The battle took place on April 26, 1824, and ended the Ahoms' 600-year rule.
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Q10. When did British first visit Assam?
Q10. When did British first visit Assam?
Answer: (C) 1792
Answer: (C) 1792
Answer: (C) 1792
The Assam proper i.e.the Brahmaputra Valley came under the British contact during the tenure of the Ahom King Gaurinath Singh(1769-80) when he sought for military help to control the uprising of the Moamarias. Lord Cornwallis, the then Governor General sent Capt. Welsh in September,1792.
The Assam proper i.e.the Brahmaputra Valley came under the British contact during the tenure of the Ahom King Gaurinath Singh(1769-80) when he sought for military help to control the uprising of the Moamarias. Lord Cornwallis, the then Governor General sent Capt. Welsh in September,1792.
The Assam proper i.e.the Brahmaputra Valley came under the British contact during the tenure of the Ahom King Gaurinath Singh(1769-80) when he sought for military help to control the uprising of the Moamarias. Lord Cornwallis, the then Governor General sent Capt. Welsh in September,1792.
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Q11. Who was the chief deity of the Ahoms?
Q11. Who was the chief deity of the Ahoms?
Answer: (B) Somdev
Answer: (B) Somdev
Answer: (B) Somdev
The ahoms followed their own religious beliefs right from the time they began to rule in Assam. Their chief deity was Somdev.
The ahoms followed their own religious beliefs right from the time they began to rule in Assam. Their chief deity was Somdev.
The ahoms followed their own religious beliefs right from the time they began to rule in Assam. Their chief deity was Somdev.
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Q12. 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?
Q12. 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?
Answer: (A) Assam Movement
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.
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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Q13. Who was the first ruler of Assam?
Q13. Who was the first ruler of Assam?
Answer: (A) Mahiranga
Answer: (A) Mahiranga
Answer: (A) Mahiranga
Mahiranga (Mirong) Danava
Mahiranga (Mirong) Danava
Mahiranga (Mirong) Danava
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Q14. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in which battle?
Q14. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in which battle?
Answer: (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.
Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in the Battle of Ghiladhari 1817.
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Q15. The Mughal general who invaded Garhgaon was
Q15. The Mughal general who invaded Garhgaon was
Answer: (C) Mir Jumla
Answer: (C) Mir Jumla
Answer: (C) Mir Jumla
Mir Jumla
Mir Jumla
Mir Jumla
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Q16. Between whom the battle of Ghiladhari was fought?
Q16. Between whom the battle of Ghiladhari was fought?
Answer: (B) Burmese 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.
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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Q17. Which Ahom king requested the English to help them in Moamoriya Rebellion?
Q17. Which Ahom king requested the English to help them in Moamoriya Rebellion?
Answer: (B) Gaurinath Singha
Answer: (B) Gaurinath Singha
Answer: (B) Gaurinath Singha
The 35th king of the Ahom kingdom, Suhitpangphaa, also known as Gaurinath Singha, reigned from 1780–1794. His reign was marked by the rise of the Moamoria rebellion and the decentralization of Ahom power.
The Moamoria Rebellion was a power struggle between the Ahom king and the Moamoria tribe, followers of Mayamara Satra, that lasted from 1769 to 1805. The rebellion began during the reign of Ahom King Lakshmi Singha and ended during the reign of Ahom King Kamaleswar Singha.
The 35th king of the Ahom kingdom, Suhitpangphaa, also known as Gaurinath Singha, reigned from 1780–1794. His reign was marked by the rise of the Moamoria rebellion and the decentralization of Ahom power. The Moamoria Rebellion was a power struggle between the Ahom king and the Moamoria tribe, followers of Mayamara Satra, that lasted from 1769 to 1805. The rebellion began during the reign of Ahom King Lakshmi Singha and ended during the reign of Ahom King Kamaleswar Singha.
The 35th king of the Ahom kingdom, Suhitpangphaa, also known as Gaurinath Singha, reigned from 1780–1794. His reign was marked by the rise of the Moamoria rebellion and the decentralization of Ahom power. The Moamoria Rebellion was a power struggle between the Ahom king and the Moamoria tribe, followers of Mayamara Satra, that lasted from 1769 to 1805. The rebellion began during the reign of Ahom King Lakshmi Singha and ended during the reign of Ahom King Kamaleswar Singha.
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Q18. Through which pass did Ahom entered Assam?
Q18. Through which pass did Ahom entered Assam?
Answer: (C) Patkai Pass
Answer: (C) Patkai Pass
Answer: (C) Patkai Pass
The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.
The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.
The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.
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Q19. Which Assamese cultural icon is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a form of classical dance and drama?
Q19. Which Assamese cultural icon is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a form of classical dance and drama?
Answer: (A) Srimanta Sankardev
Answer: (A) Srimanta Sankardev
Answer: (A) Srimanta Sankardev
Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer, is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a unique blend of classical dance and drama. Bhaona is an integral part of Assamese cultural heritage and is still performed today.
Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer, is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a unique blend of classical dance and drama. Bhaona is an integral part of Assamese cultural heritage and is still performed today.
Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer, is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a unique blend of classical dance and drama. Bhaona is an integral part of Assamese cultural heritage and is still performed today.
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Q20. The inscriptions at Bargaon and Sualkuchi are attributed to which Pala dynasty ruler?
Q20. The inscriptions at Bargaon and Sualkuchi are attributed to which Pala dynasty ruler?
Answer: (A) Ratnapala
Answer: (A) Ratnapala
Answer: (A) Ratnapala
The Bargaon and Sualkuchi copper plates are significant historical documents that provide valuable insights into the Pala dynasty. These inscriptions are attributed to King Ratna Pala, who ruled during the 10th century.
The Bargaon and Sualkuchi copper plates are significant historical documents that provide valuable insights into the Pala dynasty. These inscriptions are attributed to King Ratna Pala, who ruled during the 10th century.
The Bargaon and Sualkuchi copper plates are significant historical documents that provide valuable insights into the Pala dynasty. These inscriptions are attributed to King Ratna Pala, who ruled during the 10th century.
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