Assam History MCQ Part 1: Practice Questions for APSC, Assam TET, ADRE & Assam Govt Exams | Best MCQ
Welcome to the Assam and Its People: Assam History MCQ section, specially designed for aspirants preparing for Assam Direct Recruitment Exam (ADRE), APSC, and other Assam government exams. Test your knowledge about the history, culture, and people of Assam with our comprehensive set of multiple-choice questions.
Instructions:
- Each question has four options. Choose the correct one.
- You can use these MCQs for practice, revision, or to gain a deeper understanding of Assam’s history.
Assam History MCQs
1. The earliest king of Assam was
[A] Mahiranga Danava
[B] Narakasura
[C] Bhaskarvarman
[D] Naranarayana
Answer: [A] Mahiranga Danava
2. 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]
3. 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
4. The earliest historical dynasty of Assam was that of the
[A] Palas
[B] Varmans
[C] Narakas
[D] Salasthambhas
Answer: [B] Varmans
5. Who founded the Varman dynasty in Kamarupa?
[A] Pushyavarman
[B] Samudravarman
[C] Bhaskarvarman
[D] Balavarman
Answer: [A] Pushyavarman
6. Pala dynasty in Kamarupa was established by_____.
[A] Brahmapala
[B] Ratnapala
[C] Indrapala
[D] Gopala
Answer: [A] Brahmapala
7. 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
8. What was the ancient name of Assam mentioned in Ramayana and Mahabharata?
A. Kamarupa
B. Indraprastha
C. Pragjyotishpura
D. Assam
Answer: C. Pragjyotishpura
9. Narakasura founded which dynasty?
A. Pala dynasty
B. Varman dynasty
C. Salasthamba dynasty
D. Bhauma dynasty
Answer: D. Bhauma dynasty
10. Ghatakasura was killed by?
A. Narakasura
B. Bana Raja
C. Mahiranga Danava
D. Bhasakar Varman
Answer: A. Narakasura
11. According to Pre-History sources, the mother of Narakasura was
A. Dharitri
B. Hidimba
C. Usha
D. Ulupi
Answer: A. Dharitri
12. Which Kamrupa King took part in the Battle of Kurukshetra (the Mahabharata War)
A. Naraka
B. Bhagadatta
C. Bhaskarvarman
D. Vajradatta
Answer: B. Bhagadatta
13. In the Battle of Kurukshetra, Bhagadatta fought on the side of
A. Kauravas
B. Pandavas
C. Arjun
D. None of the above
Answer: A. Kauravas
14. What was the name of the elephant of Bhagadatta?
A. Supratika
B. Chetak
C. Langie
D. Ramu
Answer: A. Supratika
15. Bhanumati, The daughter of Bhagadatta was married to
A. Arjuna
B. Karna
C. Duryodhana
D. Dushasan
Answer: C. Duryodhana
16. The Dighali Pukhuri in Guwahati is associated with
A. Harjaravarman
B. Narakasura
C. Bhagadatta
D. Bhaskarvarman
Answer: C. Bhagadatta
17. Who built Kundil Nagar on the bank of Kundil River?
A. Banasur
B. Bhishmaka
C. Narakasur
D. Bhagadatta
Answer: B. Bhishmaka
18. Who was the contemporary of Narakasur in the middle Assam?
A. Pushya Varman
B. Salastambha
C. Bhagadatta
D. Banasur
Answer: D. Banasur
19. The father of Bana Raja was:
A. Bali
B. Prahlad
C. Hiranyak
D. Bhishmaka
Answer: A. Bali
20. Mahabhairab and Rudrapad temple of Tezpur was built in the reign of
A. Pushya Varman
B. Salastambha
C. Bhagadatta
D. Banasura
Answer: D. Banasura
21. The Nagsankar Temple is believed to be built by
A. Bhaskarvarman
B. Pushya Varman
C. Karuravarman
D. Narasankar
Answer: D. Narasankar
22. The ancient city ‘Bengmara’ is presently known as
A. Diphu
B. Sodiya
C. Tinsukia
D. Dibrugarh
Answer: C. Tinsukia
23. Which city is called “The City of Eastern Astrology”?
A. Pragjyotishpur
B. Harupeswar
C. Sri Duriya
D. Tezpur
Answer: A. Pragjyotishpur
24. One of the following books is the most important literary source for the study of early history of Assam. Which is the book? (APSC Prelims 2001)
A. The Mahabharata
B. The Harshacharita
C. The Kalika Purana
D. The Arthashastra
Answer: C. The Kalika Purana
25. Which region of Assam is mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription?
A. Davaka
B. Kamarupa
C. Kamatapur
D. Cooch Behar
Answer: A. Davaka
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Resources to Prepare:
- Refer to our detailed Assam History Notes for in-depth coverage.
- Check out the Previous Year Question Papers for APSC and Assam Govt Exams.
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