Assam History MCQ Set-2

In this set, we have compiled the first set of Assam History GK MCQ from Varman dynasty era. Practice this set and all other related Assam History MCQ sets at the end of this set for APSC, Assam Police, Junior Assistant and other government job recruitment examinations in Assam.

Q.1 The genealogy of the Varman Dynasty appears most fully in which of the following inscription?

A. Allahabad Pillar Inscription

B. Nidhanpur Copperplate Inscription

C. Samanam Inscription

D. None of these

Answer: B) Nidhanpur Copperplate Inscription

Explanation: Nidhanpur Copperplate Inscription was found in 1912 near Nidhanpur, Sylhet, present-day Bangladesh. Dubi inscription (Pathshala, Barpeta) also states the genealogy of the Varman Dynasty.

Q.2 Dubi & Nidhanpur inscription was made during the regime of which of the following Varman King?

A. Samudra Varman

B. Pushya Varman

C. Mahendra Varman

D. Bhaskar Varman

Answer: D) Bhaskar Varman

Explanation: The evidence of inscription during the regime of Bhaskar Varman are a) Dubi Copperplate Inscription, b) Nidhanpur Copperplate Inscription, and c) Nalanda Clay Seals.

Q.3 The earliest epigraphic source discovered in Assam is:

A. Umachal Rock Inscription

B. Dubi Copperplate Inscription

C. Barganga Rock Inscription

D. Tezpur Rock Inscription

Answer: A) Umachal Rock Inscription

Explanation: Dated to the 5th Century, Umachal rock inscription, located on the Nilachal Hills was constructed by Surendra Varman. Also, another undated rock inscription named Nagajari-Khanikargaon rock inscription, located in the Golaghat district sometimes considered as the earliest.

Q.4 Which of following is the only Kamarupa dynasty’s inscription that distinguishes between the b (ব) and v (ৱ) letters?

A. Dubi copperplate inscription

B. Nidhanpur copperplate inscription

C. Nagajari-Khanikargain rock inscription

D. Umachal rock inscription

Answer: C) Nagajari-Khanikargain rock inscription

Explanation: The fragmentary Nagajari-Khanikargain rock inscription was written in eastern variety of the Brahmi script.

Q.5 Nidhanpur copperplate inscription gives detailed accounts of:

A. Family tree of the Varman Dynasty

B. Details of land granted to Brahmins

C. Both A & B

D. Only A

Answer: C) Both A & B

Q.6 The script of the Umachal Rock Inscription is:

A. Brahmi script

B. Gupta Script

C. Kamrupi script

D. Pali script

Answer: B) Gupta Script

Explanation: The script of the Umachal Rock Inscription is in the eastern variety of the Gupta script and the language is Sanskrit prose.

Q.7 Which of the following deity/god/goddess is mentioned in the Umachal Rock Inscription?

A. Manasa

B. Shukra

C. Balabhadra

D. Krishna

Answer: C) Balarama

Explanation: In the Umachal Rock inscription, it is written that the cave temple of the illustrious Balabhadra (Balarama) was constructed by Surendra Varman. Nowadays, a temple for Balabhadra is present in the north eastern slope of the Nilachal Hills.

Q.8 Which of the following states that the mythological ancestor the Varman Dynasty was Narakasura?

A. Kalika Purana

B. Nidhanpur Copperplate Inscription

C. Dubi Copperplate inscription

D. All of these

Answer: D) All of these

Explanation: Since the claim to the Naraka’s lineage was made at the end of Varman Dynasty (Bhaskar Varman), historian like Dineshchandra Sircar refuses to give much importance to such claims and it is common for rulers to fabricate a respectable lineage.

Q.9 Which of the following legendary dynasty precedes the Varman dynasty?

A. Danava Dynasty

B. Bhauma Dynasty

C. Pala Dynasty

D. None of these

Answer: B) Bhauma Dynasty

Explanation: The mention of the Bhauma dynasty is found in epics such as Ramayana, Mahabharata, Yogini Tantra, and local lores.

Q.10 Which of the following Varman King formed an alliance with Maukhari dynasty to fight against the Gaur Kings?

A. Pushya Varman

B. Bhaskar Varman

C. Mahendra Varman

D. Susthita Varman

Answer: D) Susthita Varman

Explanation: The Maukhari dynasty (550-800 C.E.) was a royal Indian dynasty that controlled vast areas of Northern India for over six generations.

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