MCQs on “The Treaty of Yandabo and its Consequences for Assam”
- The Treaty of Yandabo was signed in which year?
- a) 1818
- b) 1826
- c) 1830
- d) 1842
- Answer: b) 1826
- The Treaty of Yandabo ended which war?
- a) First Anglo-Burmese War
- b) Second Anglo-Burmese War
- c) Anglo-Ahom War
- d) Anglo-Maratha War
- Answer: a) First Anglo-Burmese War
- Which country was involved in signing the Treaty of Yandabo with the British?
- a) Burma (Myanmar)
- b) China
- c) Nepal
- d) Bhutan
- Answer: a) Burma (Myanmar)
- As per the Treaty of Yandabo, Assam was ceded to which country?
- a) Burma
- b) China
- c) British India
- d) Nepal
- Answer: c) British India
- Who was the British representative in the signing of the Treaty of Yandabo?
- a) Lord Wellesley
- b) Sir Archibald Campbell
- c) Lord Hastings
- d) David Scott
- Answer: b) Sir Archibald Campbell
- Which river in Burma was the location of the signing of the Treaty of Yandabo?
- a) Irrawaddy River
- b) Mekong River
- c) Brahmaputra River
- d) Chindwin River
- Answer: a) Irrawaddy River
- What was the primary reason for the First Anglo-Burmese War?
- a) Border disputes between Burma and British India
- b) Trade conflicts
- c) Religious differences
- d) Expansion of British rule
- Answer: a) Border disputes between Burma and British India
- Which kingdom in Assam came under British control as a result of the Treaty of Yandabo?
- a) Ahom Kingdom
- b) Koch Kingdom
- c) Kachari Kingdom
- d) Chutia Kingdom
- Answer: a) Ahom Kingdom
- As per the treaty, Burma had to pay an indemnity of how much to the British?
- a) 1 lakh rupees
- b) 10 lakh rupees
- c) 1 million pounds
- d) 1 crore rupees
- Answer: b) 10 lakh rupees
- Which other regions, apart from Assam, were ceded to the British by Burma under the Treaty of Yandabo?
- a) Arakan and Manipur
- b) Bhutan and Sikkim
- c) Bengal and Bihar
- d) Nagaland and Tripura
- Answer: a) Arakan and Manipur
- Which historical kingdom’s decline in Assam was accelerated due to the Treaty of Yandabo?
- a) Koch Kingdom
- b) Kachari Kingdom
- c) Ahom Kingdom
- d) Tripura Kingdom
- Answer: c) Ahom Kingdom
- How did the Treaty of Yandabo affect the political scenario in Assam?
- a) It led to the establishment of a democratic government.
- b) It marked the end of the Ahom monarchy and the beginning of British rule.
- c) It restored the power of local kings.
- d) It gave Assam back to Burma.
- Answer: b) It marked the end of the Ahom monarchy and the beginning of British rule.
- Which important city in Assam became the center of British administration after the treaty?
- a) Jorhat
- b) Guwahati
- c) Tezpur
- d) Sivasagar
- Answer: b) Guwahati
- The Treaty of Yandabo marked the end of which significant dynasty in Assam?
- a) Kachari Dynasty
- b) Ahom Dynasty
- c) Chutia Dynasty
- d) Koch Dynasty
- Answer: b) Ahom Dynasty
- Which British Governor-General was in office during the signing of the Treaty of Yandabo?
- a) Lord Curzon
- b) Lord Hastings
- c) Lord Amherst
- d) Lord Dalhousie
- Answer: c) Lord Amherst
- How did the Burmese occupation of Assam prior to the treaty impact the local population?
- a) It led to mass migration.
- b) It fostered cultural exchange.
- c) It resulted in increased trade.
- d) It brought prosperity to Assam.
- Answer: a) It led to mass migration.
- What was the primary demand of the British from Burma after the First Anglo-Burmese War?
- a) Withdrawal from Assam and surrounding regions
- b) Establishment of trade posts
- c) Conversion to Christianity
- d) Payment of a yearly tribute
- Answer: a) Withdrawal from Assam and surrounding regions
- What was a significant consequence of the Treaty of Yandabo for British expansion in Northeast India?
- a) Halted British expansion
- b) Paved the way for British control over the entire Northeast
- c) Strengthened Burmese control
- d) Led to diplomatic relations with China
- Answer: b) Paved the way for British control over the entire Northeast
- Which of the following statements about the Treaty of Yandabo is NOT true?
- a) It ended the First Anglo-Burmese War.
- b) It ceded Assam to the British.
- c) It restored the Ahom monarchy in Assam.
- d) It imposed a large indemnity on Burma.
- Answer: c) It restored the Ahom monarchy in Assam.
- Which neighboring kingdom of Assam also came under British protection after the Treaty of Yandabo?
- a) Bhutan
- b) Manipur
- c) Tripura
- d) Sikkim
- Answer: b) Manipur
- Who among the following was a prominent leader of Assam who resisted Burmese occupation before the treaty?
- a) Lachit Borphukan
- b) Purandar Singha
- c) Rudra Singha
- d) Naranarayan
- Answer: b) Purandar Singha
- How did the Treaty of Yandabo contribute to the British control over the Brahmaputra Valley?
- a) It legalized the annexation of the valley.
- b) It ended all trade in the region.
- c) It ceded the Brahmaputra Valley to Burma.
- d) It split the valley between Burma and the British.
- Answer: a) It legalized the annexation of the valley.
- What was the main objective of the British in Assam after the Treaty of Yandabo?
- a) To control the rich tea plantations
- b) To suppress local uprisings
- c) To secure trade routes with China
- d) To promote cultural exchanges
- Answer: a) To control the rich tea plantations
- The Treaty of Yandabo is considered the beginning of British rule in which region of India?
- a) Northeast India
- b) Central India
- c) South India
- d) Western India
- Answer: a) Northeast India
- Which of the following was a direct result of the Treaty of Yandabo?
- a) Establishment of a British colony in Burma
- b) Restoration of Ahom rule in Assam
- c) Beginning of tea cultivation in Assam
- d) Conflict with China
- Answer: c) Beginning of tea cultivation in Assam
- Which industry in Assam grew rapidly under British rule after the treaty?
- a) Silk industry
- b) Tea industry
- c) Cotton industry
- d) Oil industry
- Answer: b) Tea industry
- Which tribe in Assam experienced a significant cultural shift after British control following the Treaty of Yandabo?
- a) Mishing
- b) Bodo
- c) Kachari
- d) Ahom
- Answer: d) Ahom
- The Treaty of Yandabo led to the permanent decline of which dynasty in Assam?
- a) Ahom Dynasty
- b) Koch Dynasty
- c) Kachari Dynasty
- d) Chutia Dynasty
- Answer: a) Ahom Dynasty
- The British annexation of Assam after the Treaty of Yandabo contributed to the establishment of which major industry?
- a) Iron and steel
- b) Silk weaving
- c) Tea cultivation
- d) Shipbuilding
- Answer: c) Tea cultivation
- Which geographical region in Assam became strategically important for the British after the Treaty of Yandabo?
- a) Brahmaputra Valley
- b) Barak Valley
- c) Khasi Hills
- d) Kamrup Plains
- Answer: a) Brahmaputra Valley
These MCQs cover the key aspects of the Treaty of Yandabo and its impact on Assam.
