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QuizList 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.
Export to PDFQ1. In the 1639 Treaty of Asurar Ali during Pratap Singha's reign, who were the commanders on both the Mughal and Ahom sides?
Q1. In the 1639 Treaty of Asurar Ali during Pratap Singha's reign, who were the commanders on both the Mughal and Ahom sides?
Answer: (D) Allah Yar Khan vs Momai Tamuli
The Treaty of Asurar Ali was a significant peace agreement between the Mughal Empire and the Ahom Kingdom. Allah Yar Khan, the Mughal Faujdar of Bengal, and Momai Tamuli Borbarua, the Ahom Commander-in-Chief, represented their respective sides in negotiating and signing the treaty.
Q2. When was Kushal Konwar hanged?
Q2. When was Kushal Konwar hanged?
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.
Q3. The title 'Burah Raja' was associated with which Ahom king?
Q3. The title 'Burah Raja' was associated with which Ahom king?
Answer: (B) Pratap Singha
The title “Burha Raja” (Assamese for "Old King") is associated with the 17th Ahom king, Pratap Singha, also known as Susenghphaa. He was given this name because he was already older when he became king around 1545 and ruled until 1641.
Q4. The chief of the Singphos was known as?
Q4. The chief of the Singphos was known as?
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.
Q5. Who was the first female actress of Assamese Cinema?
Q5. Who was the first female actress of Assamese Cinema?
Answer: (A) Aidew Handique
Aideu Nilambar Handique (1915-2002) was the first female actress of Assamese cinema, appearing in the 1935 film Joymoti. Handique, who was illiterate at the time, played the lead role in the movie directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala. Her role in Joymoti is also considered iconic for establishing the path for women to work in movies.
Q6. Who drew the emblem of Assam sahitya sabha
Q6. Who drew the emblem of Assam sahitya sabha
Answer: (B) Jugal Das
Jugal Das
Q7. Who led the revolt of 1857 in Assam?
Q7. Who led the revolt of 1857 in Assam?
Answer: (D) Maniram Dewan
Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Barua, led the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Dewan was a wealthy businessman and the first Assamese tea planter. He was also a close friend of the Ahom king, Purandar Singha.
Q8. In which year was Gopinath Bordoloi arrested for participating in the freedom movement?
Q8. In which year was Gopinath Bordoloi arrested for participating in the freedom movement?
Answer: (A) 1922
He actively participated in the fight for independence. Bordoloi gave up his law practice to engage deeply in the Non-co-operation movement. He was arrested in 1922 for his involvement, and pur in jail for a year.
Q9. The third phase of Moamoria revolt started in the year?
Q9. The third phase of Moamoria revolt started in the year?
Answer: (B) 1786
1786
Q10. Which famous battle is associated with the Ahom kingdom's defense against the Mughal empire?
Q10. Which famous battle is associated with the Ahom kingdom's defense against the Mughal empire?
Answer: (D) Battle of Saraighat
The Battle of Saraighat was a crucial naval battle fought between the Ahom kingdom and the Mughal empire, with the Ahoms emerging victorious under the leadership of Lachit Borphukan.
Q11. Srimanta sankardev was born in
Q11. Srimanta sankardev was born in
Answer: (D) 1449
26 September 1449
Q12. The Chief of the Ahom Military during the reign of Chuhungmung and the husband of Mula Gabhoru was
Q12. The Chief of the Ahom Military during the reign of Chuhungmung and the husband of Mula Gabhoru was
Answer: (B) Frashenmung Borgohain
Phrasengmong Borgohain was the chief of the Ahom military during the reign of Ahom king Suhungmung. He was also the husband of Mula Gabhoru, the daughter of the previous Ahom king, Supimphaa.
Q13. The ancient name of Cachar Was
Q13. The ancient name of Cachar Was
Answer: (D) Hidimba
Hidimba
Q14. Who invited Burmese to invade Assam?
Q14. Who invited Burmese to invade Assam?
Answer: (B) Badan Chandra Borphukan
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
Q15. Who compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867?
Q15. Who compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867?
Answer: (D) Miles Bronson
American Baptist missionary Dr. Miles Bronson compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867. The dictionary, titled A Dictionary in Assamese and English, was published by the American Baptist Mission Press in Sibsagar, Assam. The dictionary is now out of print.
Q16. Through which pass of the Patkai ranges did Sukapha lead his march?
Q16. Through which pass of the Patkai ranges did Sukapha lead his march?
Answer: (D) Pangsau Pass
Sukapha led his march through the Patkai Pass. This pass, also known as the Pangsau Pass, is located in the Patkai Range on the Indo-Myanmar border. It was the most convenient route for the Ahoms to enter the Brahmaputra Valley.
Q17. Lachit Divas is celebrated on
Q17. Lachit Divas is celebrated on
Answer: (B) 24 November
24 November
Q18. Who was the Chief Minister of Assam when the 5 Year Plans were first
introduced?
Q18. Who was the Chief Minister of Assam when the 5 Year Plans were first
introduced?
Answer: (A) Bishnu Ram Medhi
Bishnu Ram Medhi
Q19. When was the Ahom Kingdom established?
Q19. When was the Ahom Kingdom established?
Answer: (D) 1228
The Ahom Kingdom was established in 1253 by Sukapha, a Tai prince who migrated from Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan Province, China). The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for nearly 600 years until its annexation by the British Empire in 1826.
Q20. Provincial self Autonomy was introduced to Assam From
Q20. Provincial self Autonomy was introduced to Assam From
Answer: (D) 1935
1935