Ancient Assam History MCQs
This article presents a collection of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) focusing on the mythological period of Assam. The Danava Dynasty, the Bhauma Dynasty, and the legendary Bana Raja of Tezpur are just a few of the notable figures from this mythological period. For competitive exam aspirants like those preparing for ADRE, APSC, and Assam Police exams, a strong grasp of ancient Assam’s history is crucial. This article provides important Ancient Assam History MCQs designed to test and enhance your knowledge of Ancient Assam’s history. |
1. Which city is called the city of Eastern astrology?
(A) Rangpur
(B) Haruppeswara
(C) Pragjyotishapur
(D) Tezpur
Ans:- (C) Pragjyotishapur Explanation:- Pragjyotish or Pragjyotishpur was the capital city of Kamarupa. Prag means ‘former’ or ‘eastern’ and Jyotisha means a star, astrology, shining. Pragjyotishpur may, therefore, be taken to mean the ‘City of Eastern Astrology’.View Answer...
2. Which book mentioned that Kamrup was divided into four parts, or piths, Ratnapith, Kampith, Swarnapith and Saumarpith?
(A) Mahabharat
(B) Ramayan
(C) Kalika Puran
(D) Jogini Tantra
Ans:- (D) Jogini Tantra Explanation:- N/AView Answer...
3. Who is the earliest known king of Assam?
(A) Narakasura
(B) Mahiranga Danava
(C) Ghatak
(D) Pusyavarman
Ans:- (B) Mahiranga Danava Explanation:- N/AView Answer...
4. What was the dynasty of Mahiranga Danava?
(A) Asura dynasty
(B) Bhauma dynasty
(C) Danava dynasty
(D) Khen dynasty
Ans:- (C) Danava dynasty Explanation:- N/AView Answer...
5. Mahiranga Danava established his capital in____
(A) Pragjyotisha
(B) Harupeswar
(C) Kamrupa
(D) Mairangkh
Ans:- (D) Mairangkh Explanation:- N/AView Answer...
6. Which of the following was not a ruler of the Danava Dynasty?
(A) Mahiranga Danava
(B) Sambarasura
(C) Hatakasura
(D) Narakasura
Ans:- (D) Narakasura Explanation:- N/AView Answer...
7. Who was the last ruler of the Danava dynasty in Assam?
(A) Hatakasura
(B) Sambarasura
(C) Ratnasura
(D) Ghatakasura
Ans:- (D) Ghatakasura Explanation:- N/AView Answer...
8. Which king killed Ghatakasura?
(A) Ban Raja
(B) Pusyavarman
(C) Ratnasura
(D) Narakasura
Ans:- (D) Narakasura Explanation:- N/AView Answer...
9. Which dynasty did Narakasura founded by killing Ghatakasura?
(A) Asura dynasty
(B) Bhauma dynasty
(C) Danava dynasty
(D) Khen dynasty
Ans:- (B) Bhauma dynasty Explanation:- N/AView Answer...
10. Who was the father of Narakasura?
(A) Shiva
(B) Varha
(C) Bhumi
(D) Kamdev
Ans:- (B) Varha Explanation:- N/AView Answer...
11. Who was the mother of Narakasura?
(A) Kali
(B) Varha
(C) Bhumi
(D) Parbati
Ans:- (C) Bhumi Explanation:- N/AView Answer...
12. Narakasur established his capital in____
(A) Pragjyotishpur
(B) Harupeswar
(C) Tezpur
(D) Mairangkh
Ans:- (A) Pragjyotishpur Explanation:- N/AView Answer...
13. Who killed Narakasura?
(A) Shiva
(B) Bhagadatta
(C) Sri Krishna
(D) Ban Raj
Ans:- (C) Sri Krishna Explanation:- N/AView Answer...
14. What is the name of Narkasur’s son?
(A) Arimatta
(B) Shankal
(C) Banasur
(D) Bhagadatta
Ans:- (D) Bhagadatta Explanation:- N/AView Answer...