700+ Assam History GK MCQ PDF (Chronologically) with Previous Year Questions (Part 7)

This is the seventh part of Assam History GK MCQ PDF series, you can check the previous part by clicking here.

In the previous parts we have discussed 500 questions on Pre-history Period, Ancient History, Medieval and Modern History of Assam. In this part(Part 7) of Assam History GK MCQ PDF Series we are going to discuss another 100 questions on History of Assam.

Assam History Parts in Details

Era or Parts of Assam History	Time Period
Ancient History of Assam	400 CE to 1200 CE
Medieval History of Assam	1200 CE to 1826 CE
Modern History of Assam	1826 to 1947
Post-Independence History of Assam	1947 to till date

Assam History GK MCQ PDF – Part 7(Chronologically)

Medieval History of Assam (1200 CE to 1826)

600. Which Ahom princess was offered to the Burmese Monarch Bodawpaya
for the royal harem?
A. Aideo Handique
B. Mula Gabharu
C. Hemo Aideo
D. Ramani Gabharu
Answer: C. Hemo Aideo (also known as Bhamo Aideo)

601. Oldest amphitheatre of Asia is:
A. Rang ghar
B. Kareng Ghar
C. Talatal Ghar
D. None of these
Answer: A. Rang ghar

602. Rikkhvan ceremony was performed by the
A. Kacharis
B. Ahoms
C. Chutiyas
D. Morans
Answer: B. Ahoms

603. Who is considered to be the greatest poet of the Ahom period?
A. Mankar
B. Chandidas
C. Kaviraj Chakravarty
D. None of these
Answer: C. Kaviraj Chakravarty

604. The advisory board of Ahom kingdom was constituted of how many
ministers?
A. 2 Ministers
B. 3 Ministers
C. 4 Ministers
D. 5 Ministers
Answer: A. 2 Ministers

605. Where is the traditional burial site of the Ahom kings located?
A. Garhgaon
B. Rangpur
C. Charaideo
D. Tezpur
Answer: C. Charaideo

606. What was the shape of the Ahom coins?
A. Circular
B. Square
C. Octagonal
D. Hexagonal
Answer: C. Octagonal

607. The coins used during Ahom reign was known as-
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A. Saka
B. Takka
C. Mudra
D. Narayani
Answer: B: Takka

608. The standard Ahom coin ―Takka‖ weighted
A. 49 ratis
B. 50 ratis
C. 94 ratis
D. 96 ratis
Answer: D. 96 ratis (A tola – Two fifths of an ounce)

609. The post that was held by the heir apparent to the throne during the Ahom
reign was known as
A. Rajkumar Raja
B. Charingia Raja
C. Lora Raja
D. Prince
Answer: B. Charingia Raja

610. Which Ahom King had the shortest reign (21 days)?
A. Gobar Roja
B. Pratap Singha
C. Samaguria Roja
D. Lakhmi Singha
Answer: C. Samaguria Roja

611. For approximately how many years the Ahoms ruled Assam?
A. 460 years
B. 500 years
C. 600 years
D. 680 years
Answer: C. 600 years

612. Which one of the following was not being witnessed during the Ahom
reign?
A. Potter
B. Beggar
C. Craftsman
D. Artist
Answer: B. Beggar
(Due to self-dependent society)

613. Who is responsible for income, expenditure and land accounting during
the Ahom reign?
A. Kakati
B. Borphukan
C. Ganak
D. Borkataki
Answer: A. Kakati

614. In Ahom kingdom, who was the special category that performs the
responsibility of bringing correspondence?
A. Kakati
B. Borphukan
C. Ganak
D. Kataki
Answer: D. Kataki

615. By what name Md. Ismail Sidduque is better known in Assam History?
A. Bagh Hazarika
B. Badan Barphukan
C. Burha Raja
D. Lachit Borphukan
Answer: A. Bagh Hazarika

616. Bhitarual Phukan was the commander of:
A. Troop that guarded the Queen.
B. Household troop that guarded the King.
C. Troop that was responsible for the internal security of the kingdom.
D. None of these
Answer: B. Household troop that guarded the King.

617. During the ahom period what was the class of people called, who used
prepare the birth charts of the Ahom Kings and officials and predict the
future of the Ahom kingdom.
A. Ganak
B. Purahita
C. Kakati
D. Doloi
Answer: D. Doloi

618. On what did the ahom rulers traveled from one place to another?
A. On horse
B. On Swing
C. On Elephant
D. On Car
Answer: B. On Swing

619. During the Ahom reign two officers were appointed to oversee the state’s
forest resources. They were
A. Borphukan and Bogohain
B. Habiyal Baruah and Kathkatiya Baruah
C. Gohai and Gogoi
D. Barbarua and Baruah
Answer: B. Habiyal Baruah and Kathkatiya Baruah

620. During the Ahom rule over 20 paiks there was an officer called Bora,
over 100 paiks there was an officer called Saikia and over 1,000 paiks there
was an officer called Hazarika. What is the name of the officials above
6000?
A. Borphukan
B. Phukan
C. Rajkhawa
D. Barbarua
Answer: B. Phukan

621. The Marangikhowa Gohain was the governor of
A. Solal province
B. Kamrup
C. Marangi province
D. Sadiya province
Answer: C. Marangi province

622. Marangi Khowa Gohain administered which of the following region?
A. Sadiya Region
B. Region west of the Dhansiri river & contiguous to the Naga people
C. South of the Mikir Hills
D. None of these
Answer: B. Region west of the Dhansiri River & contiguous to the Naga people

623. Who was the provincial ruler of border areas during the reign of Ahom?
A. Sadiya Khowa Gohain
B. Marangial Gohain
C. Solal Gohain
D. Datialia Gohain
Answer: D. Datialia Gohain

624. What does it mean to say ‘Bilat’ during the rule of Ahom?
A. England is understood at that time.
B. The place outside Assam is understood.
C. A region which is enjoyed by the elders as per the convenience.
D. None of the above
Answer: C. A region which is enjoyed by the elders as per the convenience.

625. Who was Bisa Nong?
A. A Mughal Chief
B. A Naga Chief
C. A Singphou Chief
D. A Kachari Chief
Answer: C. A Singphou Chief

626. According to Ahom legends Khun-lung and Khun-lai was the grandson
of?
A. Tai-Ahom
B. Leng Don
C. Khun-Lai
D. Kacharies
Answer: B. Leng Don

627. ‗Ratnamala‘ compiled by Purusottama Vidyavagish is a work on:
A. Astrology
B. Novel
C. Poetry
D. Grammer
Answer: D. Grammer

628. Who wrote ‘Tungkhugia Buranji’?
A. Visheswar Baidyadhipha
B. Srinath Duara Borbarua
C. Dutiram Hazarika
D. Kashinath Tamuli Phukan
Answer: B. Srinath Duara Borbarua

629. The independent state of Pratapgarh (Modern day Patharkandi) was
established by:
A. Malik Pratap Raja
B. Pura Raja
C. Hussain Shah
D. Jogeswar Singha
Answer: A. Malik Pratap Raja

630. Who secretly informed the British about the Rangpur attack plan of
Dhananjoy Borgohain?
A. Badan Chandra Borphukan
B. Jeuram Dualia Baruah
C. Sadiya Khowa Gohain
D. Purandar Burhagohain
Answer: C. Sadiya Khowa Gohain

631. The third Burmese invasion took place in the year
A. 1817
B. 1818
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C. 1819
D. 1821
Answer: D. 1821

632. The period of Burmese is locally called as
A. Durvikhyar Din
B. Manor Din
C. Dukhar Din
D. Non of the above
Answer: B. Manor Din

633. Which of the following was installed as the king of Ahom kingdom in
1821 CE, by the Burmese?
A. Jogeswar Singha
B. Sudingphaa
C. Purandar Singha
D. Badan Chandra Bophukan
Answer: A. Jogeswar Singha

634. Which king of Ahom dynasty was known as a ‗Puppet ruler‘?
A. Jogeswar Singha
B. Sudingphaa
C. Purandar Singha
D. Badan Chandra Bophukan
Answer: A. Jogeswar Singha

635. The battle of Mahgarh was fought in the year
A. 1822
B. 1825
C. 1826
D. 1828
Answer: A. 1822 (On 19 April 1822 A.D.)

636. The battle of Mahgarh was fought between:
A. The Burmese and the Koches
B. The Ahoms and Mughals
C. The Ahoms and the Kacharies
D. The Burmese and the Assamese soldiers
Answer: D. The Burmese and the Assamese soldiers
(Assamese soldiers were led by Chandrakanta Singha)

637. The battle of Hadirachowki was fought in the year
A. 1822
B. 1825
C. 1826
D. 1828
Answer: A. 1822 (On 21 June 1822)

638. The battle of Hadirachowki was fought between?
A. The Burmese and the Koches
B. The Ahoms and Mughals
C. The Ahoms and the Kacharies
D. The Burmese and the Ahoms
Answer: D. The Burmese and the Ahoms

639. Which Ahom king created three mels or estates, which were called “Maju
Mel”, “Mahi Mel” and “Saru Mel”?
A. Jogeswar Singha
B. Sudingphaa
C. Purandar Singha
D. Badan Chandra Bophukan
Answer: C. Purandar Singha

640. In which of the following year Tea was discovered in Assam (For the first
time in India)?
A. 1811
B. 1823
C. 1900
D. 1901
Answer: B. 1823

641. Tea was discovered of the first time in India by
Or
Who discovered Tea plants in Assam in the year 1823?
A. Mirza Nathan
B. Nathan Brown
C. Robert Bruce
D. Captain Welsh
Answer: C. Robert Bruce

642. Who was the last king of the Ahom Kingdom?
A. Jogeswar Singha
B. Sudingphaa
C. Purandar Singha
D. Badan Chandra Bophukan
Answer: C. Purandar Singha

643. The Ahoms established their last capital at
A. Charaideo
B. Jorhat
C. Garhgaon
D. Maibong
Answer: B. Jorhat

644. Which one of the following is in the correct chronological order of Ahom
dynasty:
A. Sukaphaa – Suhungmung – Sudangphaa – Supaatphaa
B. Sukaphaa – Sudangphaa – Suhungmung – Supaatphaa
C. Sukaphaa – Sudangphaa – Supaatphaa – Suhungmung
D. Sukaphaa – Suhungmung – Supaatphaa – Sudangphaa
Answer: B. Sukaphaa – Sudangphaa – Suhungmung – Supaatphaa

645. Which one of the following is in the correct chronological order of Ahom
dynasty:
A. Rajeswar Singha – Pramatta Singha – Lakshmi Singha – Gaurinath Singha
B. Gaurinath Singha – Pramatta Singha – Rajeswar Singha – Lakshmi Singha
C. Pramatta Singha – Rajeswar Singha – Lakshmi Singha – Gaurinath Singha
D. Lakshmi Singha – Pramatta Singha – Rajeswar Singha – Gaurinath Singha
Answer: C. Pramatta Singha – Rajeswar Singha – Lakshmi Singha – Gaurinath
Singha

646. Match the following:
1. Sudangphaa a. Dihingiaa Rojaa
2. Suhungmung b. Baamuni Kunwar
3. Sulikphaa c. Gadadhar Singha
4. Supaatphaa d. Ratnadhwaj Singha
A. 1- a, 2- b, 3- c, 4- d
B. 1- d, 2- c, 3- a, 4- b
C. 1- b, 2- a, 3- d, 4- c
D. 1- c, 2- a, 3- b, 4- d
Answer: C. 1- b, 2- a, 3- d, 4- c

647. Arrange the following events in chronological order:
1. Battle of Itakhuli
2. Battle of Saraighat
3. Treaty of Asurar Ali
4. Treaty of Ghilajharighat
A. 1, 2, 4, 3
B. 2, 1, 3, 4
C. 3, 4, 2, 1
D. 4, 1, 3, 2
Answer: C. 3, 4, 2, 1

648. Arrange the following events in chronological order:
1. Patharughat Raijmel
2. Phulaguri Dhawa
3. First Burmese invasion of Assam
4. Treaty of Yandaboo
A. 1, 2, 4, 3
B. 3, 4, 2, 1
C. 2, 1, 3, 4
D. 4, 1, 3, 2
Answer: B. 3, 4, 2, 1

649. The treaty of Badarpur was signed between David Scott and Kachari king
Govinda Chandra in the year
A. 1820
B. 1821
C. 1823
D. 1824
Answer: D. 1824

650. The first Anglo-Burmese war was fought in the year
A. 1824
B. 1825
C. 1826
D. 1828
Answer: A. 1824

651. Which war was the longest and most expensive war in British Indian
history?
A. First Anglo-Burmese War
B. Second Anglo-Burmese War
C. Third Anglo-Burmese War
D. First War of Independence
Answer: A. First Anglo-Burmese War

652. Which was the peace treaty that ended the First Anglo-Burmese War?
A. The Treaty of Yandabo
B. The Treaty of Burmese
C. The Treaty of Anglo-Burmese
D. The Treaty of Myanmar
Answer: A. The Treaty of Yandabo (1826)

653. Which of the following is considered as the mark of the end of the
medieval period of Asam History?
A. The Treaty of Yandabo
B. The Treaty of Burmese
C. The Treaty of Anglo-Burmese
D. The Treaty of Myanmar
Answer: A. The Treaty of Yandabo (1826)

APSC Prelims Previous Year Questions From Medieval History of Assam
(1200CE to 1826)

654. Ibn Battuta, the celebrated traveler visited Assam in the
(APSC Prelims 2000)
A. 13th century
B. 14th century
C. 15th century
D. 10th century
Answer: B. 14th century

655. The illustration work of the medieval Assamese text Hastividyarnava was
done by (APSC Prelims 2000)
A. Suryakhan Daikegya
B. Dibar and Dodosai
C. Sukumar Barkaith
D. Rama Saraswati
Answer: C. Sukumar Barkaith

656. Gohain Kamal Ali constructed by Gohain Kamal from Koch Bihar to
Narayanpur was constructed during the reign of (APSC Prelims 2000)
A. Nara Narayan
B. Parkshit Narayan
C. Biswa Singha
D. Raghu Dev
Answer: A. Nara Narayan

657. Ran Ghar was constructed during the period of (APSC Prelims 2000)
A. Rudra Singha
B. Siva Singha
C. Rajeswar Singha
D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: D. Pramatta Singha

658. The Kachari king to assume the title Pratap Narayan after defeating the
Ahom was (APSC Prelims 2001)
A. Indra Narayan
B. Joso Narayan
C. Nirbhya Narayan
D. Durlabh Narayan
Answer: A. Indra Narayan

659. Who among the following literatures did not receive the patronage of
Koch King Naranarayana? (APSC Prelims 2001)
A. Ram Saraswati
B. Ananta Kandali
C. Sankardeva
D. Madhav Kandali
Answer: D. Madhav Kandali

660. Fatiyah-i-Ibryah was written by (APSC Prelims 2001)
A. Alberuni
B. Azan Fakir
C. Mir Jumla
D. Shihabuddin Tallish
Answer: D. Shihabuddin Tallish

661. Who among the following is the first Assamese translator of Ramayana?
(APSC Prelims 2015)
A. Sankardeva
B. Madhab Kandali
C. Ananta Kandali
D. Ram Saraswati
Answer: B. Madhab Kandali

662. The Barak or Surma river of Cachar originates from
(APSC Prelims 2017)
A. Karbi Anglong
B. Khasi-Jaintia (Meghalaya)
C. Manipur
D. Tripura
Answer: C. Manipur

663. The 1st Ahom Monarch to assume the Hindu title Swarga Narayan was
(APSC Prelims 2000)
A. Siva Singha
B. Pratap Singha
C. Jayadhvaj Singha
D. Suhungmung
Answer: D. Suhungmung

664. The title of overall administration head of lower Assam Region during
the Ahom rule was (APSC Prelims 2000, 2013)
A. Borphukan
B. Rajkhowa
C. Barpatra Gohain
D. Khongea Barua
Answer: A. Borphukan

665. The last independent Ahom king was (APSC Prelims 2000, 2013)
A. Chandrakanta Singha
B. Kamaleshwar Singha
C. Jogeshwar Singha
D. Purandar Singha
Answer: D. Purandar Singha

666. Sadiya Khowa Gohain was a (APSC Prelims 2000, 2013)
A. Zamindar
B. King
C. Frontier Officer
D. Naval Commander
Answer: C. Frontier Officer

667. The king nicknamed as Bhagaraja was (APSC Prelims 2000)
A. Sutiyampha
B. Sutamla
C. Surampha
D. Sunyatpha
Answer: C. Surampha

668. Maidams are (APSC Prelims 2000)
A. Elaborate burial tanks of Ahom nobility are kings
B. Large fields
C. Temples
D. Enclosure for sporting activities
Answer:– A. Elaborate burial tanks of Ahom nobility are kings

669. The officer of the Barbarua and Barphukan is created by
(APSC Prelims 2001)
A. Sudangpha Raja
B. Suhungmung Dihingia
C. Pratap Singha
D. Jayadhvaj Singha
Answer: C. Pratap Singha

670. Rudra Singha built the Ranghar with bamboo and wood. It was rebuilt by
brick and mortar by (APSC Prelims 2001)
A. Siva Singha
B. Pramatta Singha
C. Rajeswar Singha
D. Purandar Singha
Answer: B. Pramatta Singha

671. In the Battle of Saraighat next to Lachit Borphukan was in the leadership
of (APSC Prelims 2001)
A. Rajmantri Atanu Borgohain
B. Koliabhumora Borphukan
C. Miri Sandiloi
D. Manthir Bharali Barua
Answer: A. Rajmantri Atanu Borgohain Dihingia Raja

672. The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed in 1826 between
(APSC Prelims 2000, 2013)
A. East India Company and Ahom king
B. East India Company and the Burmese
C. British king and the Ahom king
D. British king and the Ahom king
Answer: B. East India Company and the Burmese

APSC Prelims Previous Year Questions From Medieval History of Assam
(1200CE to 1826)

• Examine the impact of Neo – Vaishnavite movement in Assam(APSC Main 2014).
• Who was known as Bamuni Konwar? (APSC Main 2016).
• Discuss the Paik and Khel system of Ahom administration. Can this be considered as the foundation ground from the modern Panchayat System?(APSC Main 2014).

Modern History of Assam or Colonial Assam(1826 to 1947)

673. In which year the British Crown invaded Assam?
A. 1857
B. 1859
C. 1826
D. 1860
Answer: C. 1826

674. In which year the treaty of Yandaboo was signed?
A. 1826, 24th Feb
B. 1857
C. 1885
D. 1824
Answer: A. 1826, 24th Feb

675. Yandabo Treaty was signed between East India company and the
A. Ahom King
B. King of Burma
C. Kachari King
D. Chutiya King
Answer: B. King of Burma

676. Who was the monarch of Burma at the time of Yandabo Treaty?
A. Bagyidaw
B. Sagaing Min
C. Tharrawaddy Min
D. Bodawpaya
Answer: B. Sagaing Min

677. Who among the following signed the Treaty of Yandaboo, on behalf of
the East India Company?
A. Major – General Sir Archibald Campbell
B. Captain Welsh
C. Captain Norton
D. David Scott
Answer: A. Major – General Sir Archibald Campbell

678. Yandabo Treaty was signed by:
A. Archibald Campbell and Bagyidaw
B. Archibald Campbell and Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin
C. Arthur Richards and Bagyidaw
D. None of these
Answer: B. Archibald Campbell and Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin

679. As per Yandabo Treaty which of the following is correct?
A. Assam, Manipur, Arakan, were ceded to British
B. Burmese decided to allow diplomatic ambassadors from British
C. Only A is correct
D. Both A and B are correct
Answer: D. Both A and B are correct

680. When did the British annex Assam?
A. 1772
B. 1786
C. 1805
D. 1826
Answer: D. 1826

681. Who was the first British Commissioner of Assam?
A. David Scott
B. John Howard
C. William Cooke
D. David Lyne
Answer: A. David Scott

682. Which one is INCORRECT about the undivided Goalpara district?
A. The region came under the control of East India Company in the year
1765.
B. Under the East Indian Company rule, the area was under Rangpur
Administration.
C. The area was renamed as “North- Eastern Parts of Rangpur” before the
Yandabo Treaty.
D. North Eastern Rangpur was constituted as Goalpara district in the year
1947.
Answer: D. North Eastern Rangpur was constituted as Goalpara district in the
year 1947.

683. Which of the following district was NOT a part of the ancient undivided
Kamrup district?
A. Goalpara
B. Nalbari
C. Barpeta
D. John Howard
Answer: A. Goalpara

684. Who was the first Chief Commissioner of Assam?
A. Archdale Earle
B. Sir Nicholas Dodd Beatson Bell
C. Sir William Sinclair Marris
D. None of these
Answer: A. Archdale Earle

685. When was the first rebellion in Assam against the British Rule held?
A. 1812
B. 1828
C. 1836
D. 1882
Answer: B. 1828

686. Who was the first Assamese to fight against British?
A. Kushal Knowar
B. Piyoli Phukan
C. Maniram dewan
D. Gomdhar Konwar
Answer: D. Gomdhar Konwar

687. The first rebellion against the British Rule in Assam in 1828 was led by
A. Piyali Phukan
B. Piyali Baruah
C. Gomadhar Konwar
D. Maniram Dewan
Answer: C. Gomadhar Konwar

688. In which of the following year Lower Assam was permanently annexed
by the British?
A. 1826 A.D
B. 1828 A.D
C. 1830 A.D
D. 1845 A.D
Answer: B. 1828 A.D

689. In which year the Kachari kingdom was annexed by British?
A. 1826
B. 1828
C. 1832
D. 1838
Answer: B. 1828

690. In 1828, Kachari kingdom was annexed under which of the following
doctrine?
A. Doctrine of Lapse
B. Doctrine of Administrative law
C. Doctrine of Laches
D. None of these
Answer: C. Doctrine of Lapse

691. Who was the ruler of North Cachar before the annexation of the British?
A. Gobinda Chandra Narayan
B. Krishnachandra Narayan
C. Tularam Senapaty
D. None of these
Answer: C. Tularam Senapaty

692. The first Khasi chief to declare war against the British was:
A. Tirot Singh
B. Bir Singha
C. Hari Singh
D. Birendra Singha
Answer: A. Tirot Singh

693. In 1830, who among the following attempted to organise a confederacy of
Assam tribes in order to wrest back the country from the hands of East-India
Company?
A. Koncheng Bar patra Gohain
B. Atan Buragohain
C. Piali Barphukan
D. Laluk Barphukan
Answer: C. Piali Barphukan

694. In which year Dhananjoy Burhagohain, Piyali Phukan and Jiuram Medhi
rose a revolt against British occupation in Assam?
A. 1830
B. 1832
C. 1835
D. 1857
Answer: A. 1830

695. Piyali Phukan was hanged in the year
A. June 25, 1830
B. July 26, 1830
C. August 26, 1830
D. August 25, 1830
Answer: B. July 26, 1830

696. The year 1836 was crucial in case of Assamese language & literature
because:
A. Bengali Language was imposed over Assamese as the British took over
Assam.
B. Assamese novels were translated to English for the first time.
C. Assam Sahitya Sabha was formed.
D. Oronodoi was published.
Answer: A. Bengali Language was imposed over Assamese as the British took
over Assam.

697. Cachar was placed under the Commissionerate of Dacca in
A. 1836
B. 1837
C. 1839
D. 1840
Answer: A. 1836

698. When was the first tea garden established in India?
A. 1834
B. 1835
C. 1837
D. 1840
Answer: C. 1837

699. Where was the first Tea garden established in India?
A. Namrup, Dibrugarh
B. Chabua, Dibrugarh
C. Sonari, Charaideo
D. Margherita, Tinsukia
Answer: B. Chabua, Dibrugarh

700. Upper Assam was annexed to British Empire in the year
A. 1826
B. 1837
C. 1838
D. 1842
Answer: C. 1838

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