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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. Which Ahom ruler moved his capital to Garhgaon?
Q1. Which Ahom ruler moved his capital to Garhgaon?
Answer: (A) Suklengmung
Suklenmung(1539–1552) was a king of the Ahom kingdom in medieval Assam. Since he established his capital at Garhgaon (which would remain the capital of the Ahom kingdom till the establishment of the Tungkhungia kings), he is also called the Garhgaiya roja in the Buranjis.
Q2. The Me-Dam-Me-Phi festival is celebrated by
Q2. The Me-Dam-Me-Phi festival is celebrated by
Answer: (B) Ahom
Ahom
Q3. To whom did Laluk Sola Borphukan surrender Guwahati
Q3. To whom did Laluk Sola Borphukan surrender Guwahati
Answer: (D) Prince Azam Tara
Prince Azam Tara
Q4. Which Assamese cultural icon is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a form of classical dance and drama?
Q4. 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
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.
Q5. During whose reign was the Shivdol constructed?
Q5. During whose reign was the Shivdol constructed?
Answer: (C) Siva Singha
The Siva Dol was built during the reign of King Shiva Singha of the Ahom dynasty, and constructed in 1734 by his queen, Ambika Kunwari. The Siva Dol is a cluster of three Hindu temples, including the Siva Dol, Vishnu Dol, and Devi Dol, located on the banks of the Sivasagar Tank in Sivasagar Town, Assam. The Siva Dol is said to be the tallest Shiva temple in India, with a height of 104 feet, a perimeter of 195 feet, and an eight-foot high golden dome. The walls are decorated with statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.
Q6. What is the name of the first Peasant Uprising against the British in Assam?
Q6. What is the name of the first Peasant Uprising against the British in Assam?
Answer: (B) Phulaguri Dhawa
The Phulaguri Uprising, also known as the Phulaguri Dhawa, was the first peasant revolt in Assam against British rule. It took place in October 1861 in Phulaguri village, located in the Brahmaputra Valley. The uprising was a reaction to the British Indian Empire's new farm and income taxation policies, which were implemented after the 1857 Indian Rebellion.
Q7. Between whom the battle of Ghiladhari was fought?
Q7. Between whom the battle of Ghiladhari was fought?
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.
Q8. Who is recognized for forming the revolutionary organization Seva Sangha?
Q8. Who is recognized for forming the revolutionary organization Seva Sangha?
Answer: (A) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Q9. Who commanded the Mughal forces during the Battle of Itakhuli?
Q9. Who commanded the Mughal forces during the Battle of Itakhuli?
Answer: (D) Mansur Khan
Mansur Khan was the Faujdar (military commander) leading the Mughal forces during the Battle of Itakhuli, which took place in 1682 AD.
Q10. Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by whom?
Q10. Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by whom?
Answer: (B) Subedar Rup Singh
Badan Chandra Barphukan was assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818. Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam. He betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. The Burmese installed him as the Prime minister.
Q11. The capital of Muttock kingdom was?
Q11. The capital of Muttock kingdom was?
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.
Q12. Who composed the Hasti Vidyarnava?
Q12. Who composed the Hasti Vidyarnava?
Answer: (A) Sukumar Barkaith
Sukumar Barkaith wrote Hastividyarnava, an ancient treatise on elephants, or elephantology, in 1734 AD. The book was commissioned by King Siva Singha (1714–1744 C.E.) and his queen consort Ambika. The book was painted by artists Dilbar and Dosai, but the quality of the landscapes suggests that they were unfamiliar with Assam.
Q13. Who were the notable leaders of Dandua Droh?
Q13. Who were the notable leaders of Dandua Droh?
Answer: (D) Hara Dutta and Bira Dutta
Dandua Droh is an Assamese historical novel by Rajani Kanta Bardolai, published in 1909. The book is based on the Dundiya rebellion, a significant revolt in the history of Assam. Haradatta Choudhury and his brother Biradatta, they arranged a large force of Barkandazes, mainly of Hindustanis and Sikhs against the Ahom government.
Q14. Why was Kushal Konwar hanged?
Q14. Why was Kushal Konwar hanged?
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.
Q15. Which dynasty's inscriptions are the oldest cannons discovered in Assam related to?
Q15. Which dynasty's inscriptions are the oldest cannons discovered in Assam related to?
Answer: (B) Koch Dynasty
The oldest cannons discovered in Assam are related to the Koch Dynasty. These cannons often bear inscriptions in Assamese and Bengali languages.
Q16. The Ahom entered the Brahmaputra valley in
Q16. The Ahom entered the Brahmaputra valley in
Answer: (A) 1228
1228
Q17. In which year was Gopinath Bordoloi arrested for participating in the freedom movement?
Q17. 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.
Q18. Who led the Ahom forces during the Battle of Itakhuli?
Q18. Who led the Ahom forces during the Battle of Itakhuli?
Answer: (C) Dihingia Alun Barbaruah
Dihingia Alun Borbarua was the commander of the Ahom forces during the Battle of Itakhuli, where they defeated the Mughals and reclaimed Guwahati.
Q19. Which British colonial official is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century?
Q19. Which British colonial official is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century?
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.
Q20. Which Ahom king is said to have adopted the title of Swargadeo/Swarganarayan?
Q20. Which Ahom king is said to have adopted the title of Swargadeo/Swarganarayan?
Answer: (C) Suhungmung
Suhungmung was the first Ahom king to adopt the Hindu name "Swarga Narayan". The title "Swargadeo" or "Lord of Heaven" in Assamese was later given to Suhungmung and his successors.