Assam History MCQs for Competitive Examination
Q. 1
The illustration work of the medieval Assamese text Hastividyarnava was done by
[A] Suryakhan Daikegya
[B] Dibar and Dodosai
[C] Sukumar Barkaith
[D] Rama Saraswati
Answer: [C] Sukumar Barkaith
Explanation: N/A
Q. 2
Who among the following is the first Assamese translator of Ramayana?
[A] Sankardeva
[B] Madhab Kandali
[C] Ananta Kandali
[D] Ram Saraswati
Answer: [B] Madhab Kandali
Explanation: N/A
Q. 3
Hiuen Tsang visited Assam (Kamarupa) in 640 CE. he was received by the king
[A] Bhagadatta
[B] Kumar Bhaskar Barman
[C] Swargadeo Rudra Singha
[D] Kumar Rudra Barman
Answer: [B] Kumar Bhaskar Barman
Explanation: N/A
Q. 4
The earliest king of Assam was
[A] Mahiranga Danava
[B] Narakasura
[C] Bhaskarvarman
[D] Naranarayana
Answer: [A] Mahiranga Danava
Explanation: N/A
Q. 5
In ancient Sanskrit literature, Assam was mentioned as
[A] Kamarupa
[B] Pragjyotisha
[C] Both [A] and [B]
[D] None of the above
Answer: [C] Both [A] and [B]
Explanation: N/A
Q. 6
Bhagadatta, who sided with Kauravas in the Mahabharata war belonged to which legendary dynasty of Pragjyotisha?
[A] Danava dynasty
[B] Bhauma dynasty
[C] Asura dynasty
[D] None of the above
Answer: [B] Bhauma dynasty
Explanation: N/A
Q. 7
When was the treaty of Yandabo signed?
[A] 1836
[B] 1816
[C] 1826
[D] 1828
Answer: [C] 1826
Explanation: N/A
Q. 8
The Buranjis are
[A] Autobiographical writings of the Ahom rulers
[B] Diaries written by the monarchs
[C] Chronicles
[D] None of the above
Answer: [C] Chronicles
Explanation: N/A
Q. 9
Which of the following books is the most important literary source for the study of early history of Assam?
[A] The Mahabharata
[B] The Kalika Purana
[C] The Harshacharita
[D] The Arthashastra
Answer: [B] The Kalika Purana
Explanation: N/A
Q. 10
The earliest historical dynasty of Assam was that of the
[A] Palas
[B] Varmans
[C] Narakas
[D] Salasthambhas
Answer: [B] Varmans
Explanation: N/A
Q. 11
Who founded the Varman dynasty in Kamarupa?
[A] Pushyavarman
[B] Samudravarman
[C] Bhaskarvarman
[D] Balavarman
Answer: [A] Pushyavarman
Explanation: N/A
Q. 12
Pala dynasty in Kamarupa was established by___________.
[A] Brahmapala
[B] Ratnapala
[C] Indrapala
[D] Gopala
Answer: [A] Brahmapala
Explanation: N/A
Q. 13
Ibn Battuta, the celebrated traveler visited Assam in the
[A] 13th century
[B] 14th century
(C) 11th century
(D) 15th century
Answer: [B] 14th century
Explanation: N/A
Q. 14
Sati Sadhani is related to which dynasty?
[A] Chutiya
[B] Ahom
[C] Kachari
[D] Mlechha
Answer: [A] Chutiya
Explanation: N/A
Q. 15
________________ was the founder of Chutiya Kingdom.
[A] Birpal
[B] Nityapal
[C] Gopal
[D] Amritpal
Answer: [A] Birpal
Explanation: N/A
Q. 16
In which year Srimanta Sankardev was born
[A] 1449
[B] 1569
[C] 1439
[D] 1538
Answer: [A] 1449
Explanation: N/A
Q. 17
Which traveler visited Koch kingdom during the reign of Naranarayana?
[A] Hiuen Tsang
[B] Marcopolo
[C] Nicolo Conti
[D] Ralph Fitch
Answer: [D] Ralph Fitch
Explanation: N/A
Q. 18
Which of the following was nicknamed as Chilarai?
[A] Malladeva
[B] Sukhladhvaj
[C] Nar Singha
[D] Biswa Singha
Answer: [B] Sukhladhvaj
Explanation: N/A
Q. 19
Chaolung Sukapha founded Ahom dynasty in the year
[A] 1226
[B] 1228
[C] 1526
[D] 1826
Answer: [B] 1228
Explanation: N/A
Q. 20
Fatiya-i-Ibryah was written by
[A] Alberuni
[B] Azan Fakir
[C] Mir Jumla
[D] Shihabuddin Tallish
Answer: [D] Shihabuddin Tallish
Explanation: N/A
