Assam History mcq

Assam history mcq which are important for every Competetive exams of Assam Govt. Here we are going to discuss some mcq questions answers with details:

Question No. 1. According to the timeline of Assam;s History, which event marks the transition from the medieval period to the Modern period?  ( Assam history mcq)

A. The start of the Danava dynasty

B.The establishment of the 51 Shakti peethas

C. The Treaty of Yandabo in in 1826

D.The beginning of the post-colonial era in 1947

Answer: The Treaty of Yandabo in 1826.

Details: The Medieval period ends in 1826 with the Treaty  of Yandabo which initiated the Modern History period of colonial British rule.

Question No. 2. What is the literal meaning of the ancient name ” Prgjyotishhpur”?

A.Land of rising sun

B. City of Eastern Astrology

C. Kingdom Of Blue Hills

D.Valley of great river

Answer: The city of Eastern Astronlogy

Details: The name is derived from its historical significance as a “city of Astrology ” highlighting the region’s ancient connection to astronomical and astrological studies .

Question No. 3. The name ” Kamrup” is traditionally associated with which mythological figure?

A. Mahiranga Danava

B. Narakasura

C. Kamdev

D.Lord Shiva

Answer: Kamdev ( The god of Love)

Details: The origin of the name ” Kamrup ” is linked to Kamdev known as the god of Love . This name is also closely tied to the religious significance of the 51 Shakti Peethas Specially the Kamakhya temple.</p>

Question No. 4. How is the ” Ancient history ” period of Assam generally defined?</p>

A. From 1847 to 1947

B. from the 1300s to 1826

C. From approximately 350 AD to 1200-1300 AD

D. From 1 BC to 350 AD

Answer:  From approximately 350 AD to 1200-1300 AD.

Details: The Ancient history of Assam as spanning from roughly 350 AD untill 1200-1300 period which then marks the beginning of the Medieval per</p>

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Question No. 5 Which of the these is identified as one of the earliest ‘ legendary ‘ dynasties of Assam?

A. The Ahom Dynasty

B. The Danava Dynasty

C. The British Dynasty

D. The post- Colonial Administration

Answer: The Danava Dynasty

Detail: The Danava dynasty is mentioned as part of the early mythological or legendary  history of the region, preceding later historical dynasties and the eventual medieval Ahom </p>

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Question No 6. Which of the following is Not listed as one of the primary types of sources for the studying Assam’ history?</p>

A. Literacy sources

B. Archaeological sources

C.Foreign accounts

D. Oral folklore from Western Europe

Answer; Oral folklore from Western Europe

Details : The sources define three main for historical research literacy sources, archaeological sources and  Foreign sources .

Assam History mcq