Assam History - General Awareness Multiple Choice Questions and Answers: Page-20

Questions

96 Sukumar Barkaith composed Hasti Vidyarnava during the reign of:

A Rajeswar Singha

B Rudra Singha

C Siva Singha

D Gadadhar Singha

Answer: Option [C]
Sukumar Barkaith composed Hasti Vidyarnava during the reign of Siva Singha. The Hastividyārnava, written by Sukumar Barkaith, is one of the best known illustrated manuscripts of Assam. Commissioned under the patronage of King Siva Singha (1714-1744 C.E.) and his queen consort Phuleshwari, it deals with the management and care of elephants in the royal stables.

97 What was the usual shape of Koch coins?

A square

B round

C Oval

D Hexagonal

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Answer: Option [B]
The correct answer is round. The coins of the Koch rulers were basically die-struck and round in shape and made by silver generally but occasionally made in gold and contain legend in both sides.

98 Which Sutiya king built Sadiya?

A Ratnadhiraj

B Garudadhiraj

C Vijayadhiraj

D Vikramdhiraj

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Answer: Option [A]
The correct answer is Ratnadhiraj.

99 Rang-Ghar was built during the reign of Swargadeo ______

A Rudra Singha

B Siva Singha

C Rajeshwar Singha

D Pramatta Singha

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Answer: Option [D]
Rang-Ghar was built during the reign of Swargadeo Pramatta Singha. Rang Ghar is a double storeyed structure from the historical treasures of Asom (Assam) and was built by Ahom King, Swargadeo Pramatta Singha in the 18th Century.

100 The advisory board of Ahom king constituted with how many ministers?

A 2 Ministers

B 3 Ministers

C 4 Ministers

D 5 Ministers

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