States PCS: Assam GK Questions for Assam Public Service Commission Exams
For all Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) exams including Combined Competitive Exam (CCE), Junior Administrative Assistant, Inspector of Taxes, and other state government posts.
1. According to historical records, who was the earliest known ruler of Assam?
[A] Bhaskar Varman
[B] Narakasura
[C] Pushyavarman
[D] Mahiranga
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Correct Answer: D [Mahiranga]
Notes:
Mahiranga, of the Danava dynasty, is cited as the earliest ruler in Assam, as per the Kalika Purana.
2. Who was the earliest known king of Pragjyotishpur?
[A] Mahiranga Danava
[B] Bhaskar Varman
[C] Narakasura
[D] Banasura
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Correct Answer: A [Mahiranga Danava]
Notes:
Mahiranga Danava is considered the earliest king of Pragjyotishpur, the capital of ancient Assam. He is associated with the Danava dynasty in legend and mythology, predating other notable rulers like Narakasura and Bhaskar Varman.
3. Who was the 7th-century Kamarupa king allied with Harshavardhana?
[A] Sasanka
[B] Bhaskaravarman
[C] Samudragupta
[D] Pushyavarman
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Correct Answer: B [Bhaskaravarman]
Notes:
Bhaskaravarman was a 7th-century king of Kamarupa who restored its prestige. He formed an alliance with Harshavardhana. He opposed Sasanka of Gauda during his reign. The Kamarupa kingdom existed in the ancient Assam region.
4. Which dynasty ended with Bhaskaravarman’s death?
[A] Varman Dynasty
[B] Gupta Dynasty
[C] Pala Dynasty
[D] Chola Dynasty
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Correct Answer: A [Varman Dynasty]
Notes:
Bhaskaravarman was the last ruler of the Varman dynasty in Kamarupa. His death marked the end of this dynasty as he left no heir.
5. What were the professional weaver clans called in ancient Assam?
[A] Tantavayas
[B] Sonowal
[C] Chutia
[D] Brahmaputra
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Correct Answer: A [Tantavayas]
Notes:
In ancient Assam, Tantavayas were professional weaver clans specializing in silk production and textile crafts. The term ‘Tantavayas’ refers to communities involved in weaving. Sonowal is an ethnic community, Chutia was a kingdom, and Brahmaputra is a river, unrelated to weaving clans.
6. In which Assam district is the archaeological site Deopahar located?
[A] Golaghat
[B] Kamrup
[C] Dibrugarh
[D] Jorhat
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Correct Answer: A [Golaghat]
Notes:
Deopahar is situated in Numaligarh, Golaghat district, Assam. It has 10th-11th century temple ruins and sculptures blending Aryan and local art. The site lies within Deopani Reserve Forest and is a protected archaeological park.
7. Who was the ancient sea merchant linked to Champaknagar, famous for building Shiva temples?
[A] Behula
[B] Chand Sadagar
[C] Lakhindhar
[D] Manasa
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Correct Answer: B [Chand Sadagar]
Notes:
Chand Sadagar was an ancient sea merchant associated with Champaknagar in Assam and Bengal. He was a Shaivite who constructed Shiva temples. Folklore links him with Behula, Lakhindhar, and Manasa. Historical and cultural sites related to him include Kasba-Champainagari in West Bengal and Chaygaon in Assam.
8. Who built the Hajo mosque according to Persian inscriptions in Kamrup?
[A] Shaista Khan
[B] Mir Lutfulla Shirazi
[C] Islam Khan Chishti
[D] Mir Jumla II
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Correct Answer: B [Mir Lutfulla Shirazi]
Notes:
Persian inscriptions on the Hajo mosque attribute its construction to Mughal Faujdar Mir Lutfulla Shirazi, linked to Islamic propagation in Kamrup.
9. Who became commander-in-chief of Ahom forces after crossing Brahmaputra defeat?
[A] Momai Tamuli Borbarua
[B] Chilarai
[C] Gohain Kamal
[D] Barpatragohain
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Correct Answer: D [Barpatragohain]
Notes:
Barpatragohain, son of Suhungmung, was appointed commander-in-chief of Ahom forces after their initial defeat crossing the Brahmaputra River.
10. Which Mughal fort did Pratap Singha occupy during his campaign?
[A] Red Fort
[B] Deomiah Fort
[C] Agra Fort
[D] Guwahati Fort
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Correct Answer: B [Deomiah Fort]
Notes:
Pratap Singha occupied Deomiah Fort during his campaign against the Mughals. The fort was a strategic Mughal stronghold in his conflict.
