100 Multiple Select Questions on Assam History and Indian History | SEBA Class 9 History Part-I | ADRE, APSC, TET, Assam Police & Other Competitive Exams
100 MSQ on SEBA Class 9 History Part-I for ADRE, APSC & Assam Competitive Exams
Introduction
This practice set contains 100 Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) prepared around the major themes of SEBA/ASSEB Class 9 Social Science History Part-I. It is designed especially for students preparing for ADRE, APSC, Assam Police, TET, Grade III, Grade IV and other Assam competitive examinations.
The official SEBA textbook catalogue identifies History Part-I, Class IX, English as a Social Science core textbook. The syllabus includes five History units covering the arrival of Europeans in India, the growth of Indian nationalism, the Moamoriya Rebellion, the Burmese invasions of Assam and the beginning of Company administration in Assam.
The official syllabus specifically highlights transport and communication, modern education, political associations, the vernacular press, the Arms Act, the Vernacular Press Act, the Drain Theory, the Indian National Congress, the Moamoriya uprising, Burmese invasions of 1817–1826, the Treaty of Yandabo and the early British administration under David Scott, Robertson and Jenkins.
Part I — Advent of Europeans into India
Questions 1–20
1. Which developments helped encourage European interest in direct maritime trade with India?
A. Demand for spices
B. Demand for silk and cotton
C. Search for new sea routes
D. Development of railway networks in India
Answer: A, B, C
2. Which statements about Vasco da Gama are correct?
A. He was Portuguese.
B. He reached Calicut in 1498.
C. His voyage opened a direct sea route between Europe and India around the Cape of Good Hope.
D. He was an English sailor.
Answer: A, B, C
3. Which statements about the English East India Company are correct?
A. It was established in England in 1600.
B. It was created for overseas trade.
C. It gradually moved from commerce to political dominance in India.
D. It was founded by the Mughal emperor Jahangir.
Answer: A, B, C
4. Captain William Hawkins is associated with which of the following?
A. Visit to the Mughal court
B. Meeting Emperor Jahangir
C. Carrying a letter from King James I
D. Founding Fort William
Answer: A, B, C
5. Sir Thomas Roe is correctly associated with:
A. The court of Jahangir
B. English diplomatic efforts for trade privileges
C. The year 1615
D. The Battle of Plassey
Answer: A, B, C
6. Which of the following were important English trading centres?
A. Surat
B. Madras
C. Calcutta
D. Panipat
Answer: A, B, C
7. Which statements regarding Masulipatnam are correct?
A. It became an early English trading centre.
B. It was situated on the eastern coast of India.
C. It was connected with early English commercial expansion.
D. It was the headquarters of the Mughal Empire.
Answer: A, B, C
8. Fort St George is associated with:
A. Madras
B. English commercial expansion
C. The English settlement in south India
D. Calcutta
Answer: A, B, C
9. Which statements about Calcutta are correct in the context of the East India Company?
A. The Company acquired rights over villages around Calcutta.
B. Calcutta became an important English trading centre.
C. Fort William was associated with Calcutta.
D. Calcutta was located on the western coast of India.
Answer: A, B, C
10. Which were major objectives of the East India Company?
A. Monopoly over profitable trade
B. Acquisition of commercial privileges
C. Expansion of political influence
D. Establishment of an independent Mughal dynasty
Answer: A, B, C
11. Which European powers were important competitors of the English in India?
A. Portuguese
B. Dutch
C. French
D. Russians
Answer: A, B, C
12. Which factors helped the English gradually increase their political influence in India?
A. Military strength
B. Naval strength
C. Exploitation of political rivalries
D. Complete withdrawal from Indian affairs
Answer: A, B, C
13. Which statements about Robert Clive are correct?
A. He played a major role in British political expansion in Bengal.
B. He was associated with the Battle of Plassey.
C. He helped establish British political supremacy in Bengal.
D. He was the first Portuguese governor of Goa.
Answer: A, B, C
14. Which developments are associated with Robert Clive's rise to power?
A. Battle of Plassey
B. Installation of Mir Jafar
C. Expansion of Company influence in Bengal
D. Founding of the Indian National Congress
Answer: A, B, C
15. Which statements about the Company Rule and Crown Rule are correct?
A. Company Rule ended in 1858.
B. Crown Rule began after the transfer of power to the British Crown.
C. The Government of India Act of 1858 was related to this transfer.
D. Crown Rule began in 1757.
Answer: A, B, C
16. The Government of India Act of 1858 is associated with:
A. End of East India Company rule
B. Transfer of power to the British Crown
C. Creation of the office of Secretary of State for India
D. Establishment of the Indian National Congress
Answer: A, B, C
17. Which statements about the Revolt of 1857 are correct?
A. It seriously challenged British authority.
B. It contributed to the end of Company Rule.
C. It was followed by Crown Rule.
D. It led to the immediate establishment of the Indian National Congress.
Answer: A, B, C
18. Which were important causes of resentment behind the Revolt of 1857?
A. Military grievances
B. Religious fears
C. Political annexations
D. Complete equality between British and Indian soldiers
Answer: A, B, C
19. Which statements about the Indian Councils Act of 1861 are correct?
A. It introduced limited Indian participation in legislative councils.
B. It was associated with Lord Canning's administration.
C. It encouraged some legislative decentralisation.
D. It granted complete responsible government to Indians.
Answer: A, B, C
20. Which statements correctly describe the broad transition of British rule in India?
A. The East India Company initially entered India mainly for trade.
B. Commercial interests gradually became linked with political control.
C. Company Rule ended in 1858.
D. British Crown Rule began in 1600.
Answer: A, B, C
Part II — Growth of Indian Nationalism
Questions 21–40
The Class IX syllabus specifically associates this chapter with modern education, transport and communication, political associations, the vernacular press, the Arms Act, the Vernacular Press Act, Dadabhai Naoroji's Drain Theory and the establishment of the Indian National Congress.
21. Which factors contributed to the growth of Indian nationalism?
A. Western education
B. Modern transport and communication
C. Growth of the press
D. Complete political freedom under British rule
Answer: A, B, C
22. Modern education contributed to Indian nationalism because it:
A. introduced new political ideas
B. encouraged awareness of rights and liberty
C. created opportunities for intellectual exchange
D. eliminated all forms of British control immediately
Answer: A, B, C
23. Which institutions or movements are associated with socio-religious reform?
A. Brahmo Samaj
B. Arya Samaj
C. Ramakrishna Mission
D. East India Company
Answer: A, B, C
24. Which developments in transport and communication aided nationalism?
A. Railways
B. Telegraph
C. Postal communication
D. Decline of all communication networks
Answer: A, B, C
25. Which statements about the railway system and nationalism are correct?
A. Railways improved mobility.
B. They facilitated communication between distant regions.
C. They helped people from different areas interact.
D. They were created exclusively for Indian political organisations.
Answer: A, B, C
26. Which statements about the press are correct?
A. Newspapers spread political ideas.
B. The press helped create public opinion.
C. The press contributed to political awareness.
D. The press had no role in nationalism.
Answer: A, B, C
27. The Bengal Gazette is associated with:
A. James Augustus Hicky
B. Early Indian journalism
C. The growth of the press
D. Dadabhai Naoroji
Answer: A, B, C
28. Which were examples of political associations that preceded the Indian National Congress?
A. Indian Association
B. Other regional political associations
C. Organisations promoting political consciousness
D. East India Company Board of Directors
Answer: A, B, C
29. Which factors helped create political unity among Indians?
A. Common political grievances
B. Modern education
C. Growth of associations
D. Permanent isolation between regions
Answer: A, B, C
30. Dadabhai Naoroji is associated with:
A. Drain Theory
B. Economic criticism of colonial rule
C. Indian nationalism
D. The Burmese invasion of Assam
Answer: A, B, C
31. The Drain Theory argued that:
A. Indian wealth was being transferred to Britain.
B. Colonial economic policies benefited Britain.
C. India suffered economic exploitation under colonial rule.
D. British rule resulted only in economic benefits for India.
Answer: A, B, C
32. Which were consequences of colonial economic exploitation?
A. Drain of wealth
B. Pressure on Indian industries
C. Increased dependence of the colonial economy
D. Complete industrial independence of India
Answer: A, B, C
33. Which legislation or policies are linked with the chapter on Indian nationalism?
A. Arms Act
B. Vernacular Press Act
C. Restrictions affecting political expression
D. Government of India Act of 1858 only
Answer: A, B, C
34. The Vernacular Press Act was important because it:
A. restricted vernacular publications
B. generated opposition among educated Indians
C. highlighted the issue of freedom of expression
D. established universal adult franchise
Answer: A, B, C
35. Which statements about the Arms Act are correct?
A. It was a colonial law.
B. It was viewed critically by many Indians.
C. It reflected discriminatory colonial policies.
D. It established free distribution of arms to Indians.
Answer: A, B, C
36. Which personalities contributed to the intellectual growth of Indian nationalism?
A. Raja Rammohan Roy
B. Swami Vivekananda
C. Dadabhai Naoroji
D. Robert Clive
Answer: A, B, C
37. Raja Rammohan Roy is associated with:
A. Social reform
B. Modern intellectual thought
C. Criticism of social evils
D. Founding the Burmese kingdom
Answer: A, B, C
38. Which statements about Swami Vivekananda are appropriate in the context of nationalism?
A. He inspired self-confidence.
B. His ideas contributed to cultural awakening.
C. He emphasised the dignity and strength of Indian society.
D. He served as Viceroy of India.
Answer: A, B, C
39. The Indian National Congress was established in:
A. 1885
B. Bombay
C. A period of growing political consciousness
D. 1857
Answer: A, B, C
40. Which developments contributed to the formation of the Indian National Congress?
A. Political associations
B. Spread of modern education
C. Growth of political consciousness
D. Complete absence of political grievances
Answer: A, B, C
Part III — The Moamoriya Rebellion
Questions 41–60
The syllabus identifies the Moamoriya Rebellion as an Assam-history unit emphasizing monarchic oppression, exaction from Paiks, religious and social tensions, causes and effects of the uprising, and Captain Welsh's expedition and report on Assam.
41. Which statements about the Moamoriya community are correct?
A. The name is associated with Mayamara.
B. The movement had strong links with the Mayamara Vaishnava tradition.
C. Moran peasants formed an important section of its followers.
D. It was a European trading company.
Answer: A, B, C
42. Mayamara was associated with:
A. Vaishnavism
B. A Sattra tradition
C. Neo-Vaishnavite religious practices
D. British colonial administration
Answer: A, B, C
43. Sattras functioned as:
A. Religious institutions
B. Cultural centres
C. Centres for propagation of Vaishnavite teachings
D. British military cantonments
Answer: A, B, C
44. The Moamoriya Rebellion began during the reign of:
A. Lakshmi Singha
B. Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha
C. An Ahom ruler
D. Purandar Singha
Answer: A, B, C
45. The Moamoriya Rebellion lasted over a long period and:
A. severely weakened the Ahom kingdom
B. disrupted political authority
C. contributed to instability in Assam
D. strengthened Ahom administration permanently
Answer: A, B, C
46. Which factors contributed to the Moamoriya Rebellion?
A. Oppression of the Paiks
B. Social tensions
C. Religious conflict and discrimination
D. Expansion of Portuguese trade
Answer: A, B, C
47. Which groups were associated with the wider social base of the Moamoriya movement?
A. Moran
B. Kachari
C. Chutiya
D. Portuguese merchants
Answer: A, B, C
48. Which Ahom policies or conditions contributed to discontent?
A. Excessive demands on the people
B. Abuse of the Paik system
C. Political oppression
D. Universal democratic representation
Answer: A, B, C
49. Which statements about religious developments during Ahom rule are correct?
A. Vaishnavism became influential in Assam.
B. Sattras became important religious and cultural institutions.
C. Shaktism also became powerful during certain reigns.
D. Religion had no relation to political developments.
Answer: A, B, C
50. Which Ahom kings are associated with the religious developments discussed in the chapter?
A. Siva Singha
B. Rudra Singha
C. Jaydhwaj Singha
D. Robert Clive
Answer: A, B, C
51. Which statements about Jaydhwaj Singha are correct according to the chapter tradition?
A. He accepted a Sattradhikar as religious preceptor.
B. Auniati Satra was connected with this religious relationship.
C. His reign is relevant to the spread of Vaishnavite influence.
D. He was a British Viceroy.
Answer: A, B, C
52. Which statements about Rudra Singha are correct?
A. He was an Ahom king.
B. His reign included important religious developments.
C. Keshadev of Auniati Satra is associated with him in the textbook tradition.
D. He was the governor of Bengal.
Answer: A, B, C
53. Krishnaram Bhattacharya is associated with:
A. Shaktism
B. Bengal
C. Religious developments in Assam
D. East India Company trade settlements at Surat
Answer: A, B, C
54. The Moamoriya Rebellion is considered a mass uprising because:
A. ordinary people took part
B. peasants participated
C. people from different occupational groups were involved
D. only Ahom royal officers participated
Answer: A, B, C
55. Which were consequences of the Moamoriya Rebellion?
A. Weakening of Ahom political authority
B. Economic disruption
C. Political instability
D. Permanent strengthening of the Ahom monarchy
Answer: A, B, C
56. Gaurinath Singha is connected with:
A. The later phase of the Moamoriya crisis
B. Seeking British assistance
C. Ahom political struggles
D. Founding the Indian National Congress
Answer: A, B, C
57. Captain Thomas Welsh came to Assam in connection with:
A. The Moamoriya Rebellion
B. Assistance requested by the Ahom ruler
C. British military intervention
D. The Burmese invasion of 1821
Answer: A, B, C
58. Captain Welsh's expedition is associated with:
A. Military action against the rebels
B. Gathering information about Assam
C. A report on Assam
D. The immediate permanent annexation of Assam in 1792
Answer: A, B, C
59. Captain Welsh remained in Assam during approximately:
A. November 1792
B. 1793
C. 1794
D. 1826–1828
Answer: A, B, C
60. Which statements about the significance of Captain Welsh's mission are correct?
A. It increased British knowledge of Assam.
B. It showed growing British interest in Assam.
C. His report described aspects of Assamese society and life.
D. His mission permanently ended all British non-interventionist policies immediately.
Answer: A, B, C
Part IV — Burmese Invasions of Assam
Questions 61–80
The official syllabus places the Burmese invasions in 1817–1826 and highlights the invasions of 1817, 1819 and 1821, their causes and effects, the Anglo-Burmese War and the Treaty of Yandabo.
61. Which years are associated with the major Burmese invasions of Assam discussed in the chapter?
A. 1817
B. 1819
C. 1821
D. 1857
Answer: A, B, C
62. Which areas were connected with Burmese westward expansion?
A. Manipur
B. Arakan
C. Assam
D. Punjab
Answer: A, B, C
63. The occupation of Arakan by the Burmese:
A. intensified Burmese-British tensions
B. created refugee problems
C. reflected Burmese westward expansion
D. immediately established British rule in Assam
Answer: A, B, C
64. Which statements about Burmese expansion are correct?
A. It moved westward.
B. Manipur became involved in Burmese expansion.
C. Assam became strategically important.
D. The Burmese expansion was confined only to southern India.
Answer: A, B, C
65. Why was Assam strategically important to the Burmese?
A. It could serve as a military base.
B. It provided a route toward British territories.
C. Its location was important for westward expansion.
D. It was the capital of the British Empire.
Answer: A, B, C
66. Which political developments contributed to Burmese intervention in Assam?
A. Internal Ahom political conflicts
B. Rivalries among Ahom officials
C. Appeal for external assistance by political actors
D. The formation of the Indian National Congress
Answer: A, B, C
67. Badan Chandra Barphukan is associated with:
A. Seeking Burmese assistance
B. Internal political conflict in Assam
C. Burmese intervention in Assam
D. The founding of Fort William
Answer: A, B, C
68. Which statements about Badan Chandra's Burmese-supported intervention are correct?
A. Burmese troops entered Assam through the Patkai region.
B. A large military force accompanied him.
C. He opposed the power of Purnananda Buragohain.
D. He was an English governor.
Answer: A, B, C
69. Which figures are associated with the Ahom political crisis before the Burmese occupation?
A. Purnananda Buragohain
B. Chandrakanta Singha
C. Ruchinath Buragohain
D. Lord Canning
Answer: A, B, C
70. Which statements about Purnananda Buragohain are correct?
A. He was a powerful Ahom minister.
B. He exercised considerable influence over administration.
C. His authority created opposition among some political groups.
D. He was the Burmese king.
Answer: A, B, C
71. Which military events are associated with the first Burmese intervention?
A. Battle of Ghiladhari
B. Burmese advance into Assam
C. Defeat of Ahom forces
D. Battle of Plassey
Answer: A, B, C
72. After the defeat of Ahom forces:
A. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of defeat.
B. Ruchinath succeeded him.
C. The Burmese gained greater influence.
D. The British Crown immediately took direct control of Assam.
Answer: A, B, C
73. Which statements about Chandrakanta Singha are correct in the context of Burmese intervention?
A. He was an Ahom king.
B. His reign coincided with Burmese interference.
C. He became increasingly dependent on Burmese power.
D. He was an official of the East India Company.
Answer: A, B, C
74. Which were consequences of Burmese rule in Assam?
A. Political instability
B. Social suffering
C. Economic disruption
D. Immediate democratic self-government
Answer: A, B, C
75. Which factors helped the British become involved in the Assam-Burma conflict?
A. Burmese expansion toward British territories
B. Strategic concerns
C. Regional political instability
D. British indifference to Burmese expansion
Answer: A, B, C
76. The Anglo-Burmese War is connected with:
A. British conflict with Burmese expansion
B. The wider struggle for control in the eastern frontier
C. The situation leading toward the Treaty of Yandabo
D. The Revolt of 1857
Answer: A, B, C
77. The Treaty of Yandabo is associated with:
A. 24 February 1826
B. End of the First Anglo-Burmese War
C. A major change in the political situation of Assam
D. The foundation of the Indian National Congress
Answer: A, B, C
78. The Treaty of Yandabo helped:
A. end Burmese domination over Assam
B. expand British influence in the region
C. create conditions for Company administration in Assam
D. restore the Ahom kingdom to its former power permanently
Answer: A, B, C
79. Which statements correctly describe the historical importance of the Burmese invasions?
A. They weakened the Ahom state.
B. They caused widespread suffering.
C. They facilitated British intervention in Assam.
D. They strengthened Assam's independent monarchy permanently.
Answer: A, B, C
80. Which sequence best represents the broad historical development?
A. Internal Ahom crisis
B. Burmese intervention
C. Anglo-Burmese conflict
D. Treaty of Yandabo
Answer: A, B, C, D
Part V — Beginning of British Administration in Assam
Questions 81–100
The prescribed syllabus covers Company administration under David Scott, Robertson and Jenkins, British expansion into areas such as Upper and Lower Assam, Jaintia, Cachar, Naga Hills, Garo Hills, Lushai Hills, Khamti and related territories, as well as early resistance by figures including Gomdhar Konwar, Dhananjay Borgohain and Gadadhar.
81. Which event marked the beginning of formal Company dominance in Assam?
A. Treaty of Yandabo
B. End of Burmese control
C. British intervention after the Anglo-Burmese conflict
D. Battle of Plassey
Answer: A, B, C
82. David Scott is associated with:
A. Early British administration in Assam
B. Revenue administration
C. Frontier administration
D. Founding the Indian National Congress
Answer: A, B, C
83. Which officers are connected with the early British administration of Assam?
A. David Scott
B. T. C. Robertson
C. Jenkins
D. Warren Hastings only
Answer: A, B, C
84. T. C. Robertson succeeded David Scott in:
A. administrative responsibility in the region
B. the early British phase in Assam
C. the post following Scott's death
D. the Mughal throne
Answer: A, B, C
85. Which were features of early British revenue administration in Assam?
A. Revenue collection became more systematic.
B. The Paik system was altered.
C. Districts and revenue units were organised.
D. All taxation was abolished.
Answer: A, B, C
86. Under British administration, Upper Assam witnessed:
A. changes in the Paik system
B. monetary revenue demands
C. greater formalisation of revenue collection
D. complete restoration of the traditional Ahom system
Answer: A, B, C
87. Which officials or traditional office-holders were used in early revenue administration?
A. Hazarika
B. Saikia
C. Bora
D. Viceroy of India
Answer: A, B, C
88. Lower Assam under the British:
A. came under more direct administration
B. was divided into administrative districts
C. included areas such as Kamrup and Darrang in the evolving district system
D. remained completely outside British control
Answer: A, B, C
89. Which districts are associated with the early British district organisation of Lower Assam?
A. Goalpara
B. Kamrup
C. Darrang
D. Delhi
Answer: A, B, C
90. Jenkins is associated with:
A. administrative reorganisation
B. improvement of transport and communication
C. promotion of education
D. ending all British commercial interests in Assam
Answer: A, B, C
91. Which economic developments were associated with British interests in Assam?
A. Tea
B. Coal
C. Oil
D. Decline of all commercial activity
Answer: A, B, C
92. Which transport developments were encouraged under British administration?
A. Steamship communication on the Brahmaputra
B. Roads
C. Improved communication links
D. Destruction of river transport
Answer: A, B, C
93. Which areas were part of British expansion in the wider northeastern region?
A. Cachar
B. Jaintia
C. Naga Hills
D. Bombay Presidency
Answer: A, B, C
94. Which of the following regions are mentioned in relation to British expansion under the Assam administration?
A. Garo Hills
B. Lushai Hills
C. Khamti areas
D. Deccan Plateau
Answer: A, B, C
95. Govinda Chandra was associated with:
A. Cachar
B. British annexation of Cachar
C. The political history of the northeastern frontier
D. The Indian National Congress
Answer: A, B, C
96. Which statements about British expansion in Assam and neighbouring areas are correct?
A. Expansion occurred through political pressure and administrative measures.
B. Frontier areas were gradually brought under British authority.
C. Revenue and strategic interests influenced expansion.
D. British expansion was limited only to Guwahati city.
Answer: A, B, C
97. Which early resistance movements are associated with British rule in Assam?
A. Gomdhar Konwar's uprising
B. Resistance by Dhananjay Borgohain
C. Resistance associated with Gadadhar
D. The Santhal rebellion only
Answer: A, B, C
98. Why did early resistance against British rule develop in Assam?
A. Loss of political privileges
B. Revenue demands
C. Changes in traditional administration
D. Complete political equality under British rule
Answer: A, B, C
99. Which statements correctly describe the nature of early British administration in Assam?
A. Revenue collection was an important objective.
B. Administrative districts were reorganised.
C. Commercial interests influenced policy.
D. The Company had no economic interest in Assam.
Answer: A, B, C
100. Which sequence best reflects the transition in Assam during the early nineteenth century?
A. Burmese invasions
B. Treaty of Yandabo
C. Beginning of Company administration
D. Early resistance to British policies
Answer: A, B, C, D
Answer Key — Quick Revision
| Q | Answer | Q | Answer | Q | Answer | Q | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A,B,C | 26 | A,B,C | 51 | A,B,C | 76 | A,B,C |
| 2 | A,B,C | 27 | A,B,C | 52 | A,B,C | 77 | A,B,C |
| 3 | A,B,C | 28 | A,B,C | 53 | A,B,C | 78 | A,B,C |
| 4 | A,B,C | 29 | A,B,C | 54 | A,B,C | 79 | A,B,C |
| 5 | A,B,C | 30 | A,B,C | 55 | A,B,C | 80 | A,B,C,D |
| 6 | A,B,C | 31 | A,B,C | 56 | A,B,C | 81 | A,B,C |
| 7 | A,B,C | 32 | A,B,C | 57 | A,B,C | 82 | A,B,C |
| 8 | A,B,C | 33 | A,B,C | 58 | A,B,C | 83 | A,B,C |
| 9 | A,B,C | 34 | A,B,C | 59 | A,B,C | 84 | A,B,C |
| 10 | A,B,C | 35 | A,B,C | 60 | A,B,C | 85 | A,B,C |
| 11 | A,B,C | 36 | A,B,C | 61 | A,B,C | 86 | A,B,C |
| 12 | A,B,C | 37 | A,B,C | 62 | A,B,C | 87 | A,B,C |
| 13 | A,B,C | 38 | A,B,C | 63 | A,B,C | 88 | A,B,C |
| 14 | A,B,C | 39 | A,B,C | 64 | A,B,C | 89 | A,B,C |
| 15 | A,B,C | 40 | A,B,C | 65 | A,B,C | 90 | A,B,C |
| 16 | A,B,C | 41 | A,B,C | 66 | A,B,C | 91 | A,B,C |
| 17 | A,B,C | 42 | A,B,C | 67 | A,B,C | 92 | A,B,C |
| 18 | A,B,C | 43 | A,B,C | 68 | A,B,C | 93 | A,B,C |
| 19 | A,B,C | 44 | A,B,C | 69 | A,B,C | 94 | A,B,C |
| 20 | A,B,C | 45 | A,B,C | 70 | A,B,C | 95 | A,B,C |
| 21 | A,B,C | 46 | A,B,C | 71 | A,B,C | 96 | A,B,C |
| 22 | A,B,C | 47 | A,B,C | 72 | A,B,C | 97 | A,B,C |
| 23 | A,B,C | 48 | A,B,C | 73 | A,B,C | 98 | A,B,C |
| 24 | A,B,C | 49 | A,B,C | 74 | A,B,C | 99 | A,B,C |
| 25 | A,B,C | 50 | A,B,C | 75 | A,B,C | 100 | A,B,C,D |
Most Important Areas for ADRE and APSC Revision
For quick revision, pay special attention to:
Advent of Europeans: Vasco da Gama, Calicut, East India Company, William Hawkins, Sir Thomas Roe, Masulipatnam, Surat, Madras, Calcutta, Fort St George, Fort William, Robert Clive, Plassey, Company Rule and Crown Rule.
Indian Nationalism: Western education, railways, telegraph, press, socio-religious reform movements, political associations, Indian Association, Dadabhai Naoroji, Drain Theory, Arms Act, Vernacular Press Act and Indian National Congress.
Moamoriya Rebellion: Mayamara Satra, Moran community, Paik system, social and religious tensions, Lakshmi Singha, Gaurinath Singha, Captain Welsh, Welsh's expedition and Report on Assam.
Burmese Invasions: 1817, 1819 and 1821, Badan Chandra Barphukan, Purnananda Buragohain, Chandrakanta Singha, Ghiladhari, Burmese expansion, Anglo-Burmese War and Treaty of Yandabo.
British Administration in Assam: David Scott, T. C. Robertson, Jenkins, revenue administration, district organisation, Upper and Lower Assam, Cachar, Jaintia, Naga Hills, Garo Hills, Khamti areas, tea, coal, oil, transport and early resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are these questions useful for ADRE preparation?
Yes. The set is designed around fundamental Assam and Indian history concepts that are useful for objective-type competitive examinations, including ADRE and other Assam recruitment examinations.
2. Are these questions based on SEBA Class 9 History?
Yes. They are structured around the five History chapters prescribed in the Class IX Social Science syllabus.
3. What does MSQ mean?
MSQ means Multiple Select Questions, where more than one option may be correct. Candidates should select all correct options.
4. Which Assam history topics should I revise first?
The Moamoriya Rebellion, Burmese Invasions of Assam and beginning of British administration in Assam deserve special attention because they form a substantial Assam-history component of the Class IX History syllabus.
5. What is the main source for this question set?
The primary reference is the SEBA Class IX Social Science History Part-I textbook listed in the official SEBA textbook catalogue, with the chapter coverage cross-checked against the official SEBA/ASSEB History syllabus.
Source Note
Primary reference: Assam State School Education Board / former SEBA, Social Science – History Part-I, Class IX, English Medium. The official textbook catalogue lists History Part-I as the Class IX English Social Science core text.
Note: The set is intended as an exam-oriented practice resource, not as an official ADRE/APSC question paper.
Conclusion
These 100 History MSQs are suitable for regular practice for ADRE, APSC, Assam Police, TET and other competitive examinations. For best results, revise the textbook first and then solve the questions without looking at the answer key.
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