Assam History MCQ Part 3: 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 known historical ruler of Assam that was found about the middle or in the latter half of the fourth century
A. Pushyavarman
B. Samudravarman
C. Bhaskaravarman
D. Bhutivarman
Answer: A. Pushyavarman
2. Which of the following Varman King performed Ashvamedha or horse sacrifice to throw off the Gupta Empire?
A. Bhaskaravarman
B. Mahendravarman
C. Narayanavarman
D. Bhutivarman
Answer: B. Mahendravarman
3. The ruler of Varman dynasty, Susthitavarman was renowned as
A. Sri-Mriganka
B. Sri-Bhaskar
C. Sri-Pushya
D. Sri-Mahendra
Answer: A. Sri-Mriganka
4. Which Kamarupa king established friendship with Harshavardhana?
A. Balavarman
B. Bhaskarvarman
C. Pushyavarman
D. Bhutivarman
Answer: B. Bhaskaravarman
5. Who was the ambassador sent by Bhaskaravarman to Harshabardhan?
A. Lachit
B. Hangsavega
C. Raktim
D. Nitipala
Answer: B. Hangsavega
6. What was the reason behind the issue of Nidhanpur Grant by Bhaskarvarman?
A. Review the land grants of Bhutivarman
B. Review the land grants of Bhaskarvarman
C. Review the land grants of Balavarman
D. Review the land grants of Pushyavarman
Answer: A. Review the land grants of Bhutivarman
7. Which one of the following is the earliest epigraphic source discovered in Assam
A. Dubi Copper plate
B. Parbatiya Copper plate
C. Nidhanpur Copper plate
D. The Umachal rock inscription
Answer: D. The Umachal rock inscription
8. Which of the following is NOT related with the Varman king Bhaskaravarman?
A. Dubi Copper plate
B. Parbatiya Copper plate
C. Nidhanpur Copper plate
D. Nalanda Clay seals
Answer: B. Parbatiya Copper plate
9. The gift Yuan Chwang accepted from Bhaskarvarman was designed to protect one from and cold. What was it?
A. Chameri
B. Ho-la-li
C. Chattar
D. Si-yu-ki
Answer: B. Ho-la-li (A cap of fur)
10. Hiuen Tsang described in his account that the circumference of Kamrupa was about?
A. 10,000 li
B. 5,000 li
C. 3,500 li
D. 25,000 li
Answer: A. 10,000 ‘Li’ (Approx 1700 miles/2720 km
11. Hiuen Tsang‘s account specially mentions two varieties of fruits as esteemed to the people of Kamarupa. What are these?
A. Mango & Nuts
B. Lemon & Pears
C. Pineapples & Bananas
D. Jackfruits & Coconuts
Answer: D. Jackfruits & Coconuts
12. The ruins of the brick temple at Da-Parbatia are dedicated to which God/Goddes?
A. Visnu
B. Shiva
C. Durga
D. Kamakhya
Answer: B. Shiva
13. The large tank in Tezpur known as Hajara Pukhuri was excavated by whom?
A. Bhaskarvarman
B. Balavarman
C. Harjjar Varman
D. Bhutivarman
Answer: C. Harjjar Varman
14. The first king of the Pala dynasty in Kamrup was?
A. Niti Pala
B. Gopala
C. Braja Pala
D. Brahmapala
Answer: D. Brahmapala
15. What was the capital of the Pala Dynasty?
A. Biswanath
B. Sadiya
C. Durjaya
D. None of these
Answer: C. Durjaya
16. Who was the last ruler of the Pala Dynasty?
A. Brahmapala
B. Harshapala
C. Dharmapala
D. Jayapala
Answer: D. Jayapala
17. What was the Ancient name of Cachar?
A. Hidimba
B. Hajo
C. Kamrup
D. Sonitpur
Answer: A. Hidimba
18. Who was the first Muslim invader in Assam?
A. Alauddin Khilji
B. Bakhtiyar Khilji
C. Ali Mardan Khilji
D. Ilyas Shah
Answer: B. Bakhtiyar Khilji
19. Who was the founder of Ahom kingdom?
A. Sukaphaa
B. Suteupha
C. Subinpha
D. Sukhampha
Answer: A. Sukaphaa
20. The Ahoms entered Assam through
A. Moreh range
B. Patkai range
C. Phungan range
D. Diphu range
Answer: B. Patkai range
21. Which one was the first capital of the Ahom Kingdom in Assam?
A. Garhgaon
B. Charaideo
C. Jorhat
D. Sivasagar
Answer: B. Charaideo
22. In which year did Sukaphaa die?
A. 1255 AD
B. 1268 AD
C. 1278 AD
D. 1288 AD
Answer: B. 1268 AD
23. Who was the first ruler of the Kamata Kingdom?
A. Sandhya
B. Sindhu
C. Arimatta
D. Mriganka
Answer: A. Sandhya (1250–1270)
24. Jongal-Bolohu was the son of which King?
A. Prithu
B. Arimatta
C. Durlabh Narayan
D. Indra Narayan
Answer: B. Arimatta (1365–1385)
25. What were the burial mounds of Ahom royalty called?
A. Shamshan
B. Moi-dam
C. Tumulus
D. Dol
Answer: B. Moi-dam
More MCQs:
- Assam General Knowledge MCQ
- Indian History MCQ
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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