Assam History MCQ Set-12

In this set, we have compiled the twelfth set of Assam History GK MCQ for APSC, Assam Police recruitment, Junior Assistant and other government job recruitment examinations in Assam.

Q.1 Who among the following was the Prime Minister of the Ahom Kingdom during the Battle of Saraighat?

A. Lachit Borphukan

B. Atan Borgohain

C. Leshai Borgohain

D. Harinath Borgohain

Answer: B. Atan Borgohain

Q.2 During the Ahom rule, Marangi Khowa Gohain administered which of the following region?

A. Region west of the Dhansiri river & contiguous to the Naga people

B. Sadiya region

C. South of Dafala hills upto Brahmaputra

D. None of these

Answer: A. Region west of the Dhansiri river & contiguous to the Naga people

Q.3 During the Ahom kingdom, Borborua & Borphukan’s title were given to:

A. Patra Mantri

B. Royal Officer

C. Dangoria

D. None of these

Answer: B. Royal Officer

Note: Pratap Singha added two offices for the royal officers and the officers were given title of Borborua and Borphukan.

Q.4 The independent state called as Pratapgarh (modern day Patharkandi) was established by:

A. Hussain Shah

B. Pura Raja

C. Malik Pratap Raja

D. None of these

Answer: C. Malik Pratap Raja

Q.5 Which among the following is CORRECT about “Sati Sadhini”?

I. She was the wife of the last Chutiya king Nityapal

II. She was the first Chutiya queen to fight against Ahom

III. She was the daughter of Chutiya king Purnadhabnarayan

A. Only I is correct

B. Only II is correct

C. Only III is correct

D. Both I & III are correct

Answer: A. Only I is correct

Note: After the death of Nityapal in the last Ahom-Chutiya war, she was asked to marry Sadiyakhowa Gohain. But, she preferred death to dishonor and committed suicide by jumping from the top of Chandragiri hills near Sadiya. Assam Govt celebrate 21st April as Sati Sadhani divas to honor her sacrifice.

Q.6 Which among the following is the oldest amphitheatre of Asia?

A. Rang Ghar

B. Kareng Ghar

C. Talatal Ghar

D. None of these

Answer: A. Rang Ghar

Q.7 Ahom king Suhungmung was also called Dihingia Raja because:

A. He restored Ahom dynasty rule up to the Dihing river as soon as he was throned as a king

B. He shifted Ahom capital to Bakata, near the bank of Dihing river

C. He was born near Dihing river

D. None of these

Answer: B. He shifted Ahom capital to Bakata, near the bank of Dihing river

Q.8 Who among the following was the commander of Burmese troop in the first Burmese invasion of Assam?

A. Maha Minhla Minkhaung

B. Maung Shwe Waing

C. Sagaing Min

D. None of these

Answer: A. Maha Minhla Minkhaung

Q.9 Which among the following is INCORRECT about the coins issued during the Ahom dynasty?

I. The coins were octagonal in shape

II. Pratap Singha was the first to issue coin

A. Only I is incorrect

B. Only II is correct

C. Both I & II are incorrect

D. None of these

Answer: B. Only II is incorrect

Note: Garhgaiya Raja or Suklenmung was the first Ahom king to issue coin.

Q.10 Who among the following was last king of Cachar?

A. Krishnachandra Narayan

B. Gopichandra Narayan

C. Gobindchandra Narayan Hasnu

D. Suradarpa Narayan

Answer: C. Gobindchandra Narayan Hasnu

Note: After the rule of Dimasa king Gobindchandra Narayan Hasnu (1824-1830), Cacher was annexed to British East India Company through the Doctrine of Lapse in 1832.

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