Assam History MCQ Set-1

In this set, we have compiled the list of Assam History MCQ for the pre-Varman dynasty era. Practice this set and all other related Assam History MCQ sets at the end of this set for APSC and other government job recruitment examinations in Assam.

Q.1 The earliest record of human inhabitants in North-East India was found in the Rongram valley of Garo Hills, the record is assigned to which of the following period?

A. Middle Pleistocene

B. Late Pleistocene

C. Gelasian

D. Calabrian

Answer: A. Middle Pleistocene

Note: Rongram valley of the Garo Hills is a site of Middle Pleistocene period (one of the subdivision of Pleistocene or ice age, 781000 to 126000 years ago). This Paleolithic site used handaxe-cleaver tools, which has affinities to the Abbevillio-Acheulean culture. There is also evidence of microlithic culture in the Rangram valley.

Q.2 From which of the following rock type, stone tools were used in the Paleolithic site of Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh?

A. Sedimentary

B. Igneous

C. Metamorphic

D. None of these

Answer: C. Metamorphic

Note: Evidence of Paleolithic site is found in the Daphabum area of the Lohit district, Arunachal Pradesh.

Q.3 According to the Kalika Purana, who was the founder of the mythological Danava Dynasty?

A. Bhagadatta

B. Narakasura

C. Mahiranga

D. Banasura

Answer: C. Mahiranga

Note: Danava Dynasty was the first political entity of the mythological Assam. According to the Kalika Purana, they are the Kirata origin; in Sanskrit, Kirata is a term of the people living in the mountains. There no archeological evidence about this dynasty.

Q.4 According to the Kalika Purana, which of the following king was removed by Naraka to establish Bhauma dynasty?

A. Suparua

B. Ghataka

C. Pushpadatta

D. Vidarbha

Answer: B. Ghataka

Note: According to the Kalika Purana, Ghataka or Ghatakasura was the last kirata king of Danava Dynasty who was removed by Narakasura, claimed to have come from Mithila.

Q.5 Who was the last ruler of the mythological Bhauma Dynasty?

A. Suparua

B. Pushpadatta

C. Vidarbha

D. Bhagadatta

Answer: A. Suparua

Note: According to the Kalika Purana; Suparua, the last ruler of the mythological Bhauma dynasty was killed by his ministers.

Q.6 According to mythologies, Lord Krishna is also called as MURARIbecause he killed “Mura”, Mura was:

A. Prime Minister of Bhagadatta

B. General of Narakasura

C. Son of Banasura

D. None of these

Answer: B. General of Narakasura

Note: In the war of Narakasura and Lord Krishna; Mura, the general of Narakasura was killed by Lord Krishna.

Q.7 Which of the following is NOT a Neolithic site?

A. Daojali Hading, Dima Hasao

B. Sarutaru, Kamrup

C. Selbagiri, Garo Hills

D. Dubi, Barpeta

Answer: B. Sarutaru, Kamrup

Note: In Dubi, Barpeta, evidence of the genealogy of the Varman dynasty was discovered. In Daojali Hading, polished stone tools, ceramics, and kitchen items were found. Stone axe, shouldered celts were found in Sarutaru, near Guwahati.

Q.8 Which of the following is archeological evidence of metal age in North-East India?

A. Phunan Hills of Manipur

B. Kamla Valley of Arunachal Pradesh

C. Parsi-Parlo, Arunachal Pradesh

D. None of these

Answer: D. None of these

Note: No iron-age site has been discovered in the North East India till writing of this MCQ set.

Q.9 The mythological Asura king Banasura was the son of:

A. Brahma

B. Kashyapa

C. Prahlada

D. Bali

Answer: D. Bali

Note: According to mythology, Banasura ruled Sonitpur, present-day Tezpur. His daughter Usha was married to Aniruddha, the grandson of Lord Krishna.

Q.10 Which of the following period is called as the ancient Assam?

A. 250-1106 C.E.

B. 306-1250 C.E.

C. 350-1206 C.E.

D. 376-1228 C.E.

Answer: C. 350-1206 C.E.

Note: According to the book “The Comprehensive History of Assam: Ancient Period” by H.K. Barpujari, Pushya Varman established the Varman Dynasty in 350 C.E. and thus the period of Ancient Assam began.

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