Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answers on “The Archaeological Discoveries in Assam”

Which ancient site in Assam is known for its historical temples and sculptures dating back to the 7th century CE?
- a) Sivasagar
- b) Kamarupa
- c) Hajo
- d) Tezpur
  Answer: a) Sivasagar
The ruins of which ancient city in Assam are believed to be part of the historical Kamarupa Kingdom?
- a) Rangamati
- b) Ahom
- c) Guwahati
- d) Bamunimaidam
  Answer: d) Bamunimaidam
Which archaeological site in Assam is renowned for its ancient rock-cut caves?
- a) Salbari
- b) Sivasagar
- c) Kareng Ghar
- d) Jogighopa
  Answer: c) Kareng Ghar
Which famous archaeological site near Guwahati is known for its ancient Buddhist ruins?
- a) Hajo
- b) Rangamati
- c) Sivasagar
- d) Tezpur
  Answer: a) Hajo
The discovery of which ancient temple complex in Assam has revealed significant details about the early Hindu civilization in the region?
- a) Kamakhya
- b) Umananda
- c) Hayagriva Madhava
- d) Surya Pahar
  Answer: d) Surya Pahar
The archaeological site at which location has provided evidence of ancient copper plate inscriptions in Assam?
- a) Guwahati
- b) Sivasagar
- c) Tezpur
- d) Digboi
  Answer: b) Sivasagar
The Ahom dynasty’s archaeological remains, including fortifications and palaces, are primarily found in which district of Assam?
- a) Barpeta
- b) Sivasagar
- c) Kamrup
- d) Karbi Anglong
  Answer: b) Sivasagar
Which archaeological site in Assam is notable for its ancient rock carvings depicting scenes from Hindu epics?
- a) Umananda
- b) Deopar
- c) Nambor
- d) Kareng Ghar
  Answer: b) Deopar
The discovery of ancient bronze statues in Assam has been primarily attributed to which site?
- a) Rangamati
- b) Hajo
- c) Kamakhya
- d) Gauripur
  Answer: b) Hajo
Which site in Assam is known for its ancient Shiva temples and archaeological remains from the 8th century CE?
- a) Umananda
- b) Tezpur
- c) Sivasagar
- d) Digboi
  Answer: c) Sivasagar
The ancient city of ‘Kamarupa’ is identified with which modern-day archaeological site in Assam?
- a) Guwahati
- b) Digboi
- c) Barpeta
- d) Karbi Anglong
  Answer: a) Guwahati
Which site in Assam is known for its historical Buddhist artifacts and ancient stupas?
- a) Hajo
- b) Rangamati
- c) Sivasagar
- d) Silchar
  Answer: a) Hajo
The discovery of ancient inscriptions in the Brahmi script was made in which region of Assam?
- a) Kamrup
- b) Tezpur
- c) Barpeta
- d) Digboi
  Answer: b) Tezpur
Which Assam archaeological site is renowned for its ancient copperplate inscriptions detailing the history of early Assam?
- a) Sivasagar
- b) Hajo
- c) Guwahati
- d) Karbi Anglong
  Answer: a) Sivasagar
Which ancient temple site in Assam is associated with the worship of the deity Hayagriva Madhava?
- a) Hajo
- b) Kamakhya
- c) Umananda
- d) Surya Pahar
  Answer: a) Hajo
The archaeological discovery of ancient stone sculptures and rock-cut temples is attributed to which location?
- a) Rangamati
- b) Bamunimaidam
- c) Kareng Ghar
- d) Kamakhya
  Answer: c) Kareng Ghar
The site of ‘Surya Pahar’ is significant for its discoveries related to which type of historical artifacts?
- a) Buddhist
- b) Hindu
- c) Jain
- d) Islamic
  Answer: b) Hindu
Which site in Assam has revealed important archaeological evidence of ancient Assamese bronze work?
- a) Barpeta
- b) Hajo
- c) Kamakhya
- d) Tezpur
  Answer: b) Hajo
Which ancient city in Assam was known for its strategic military significance and has been discovered through archaeological excavations?
- a) Guwahati
- b) Sivasagar
- c) Bamunimaidam
- d) Rangamati
  Answer: c) Bamunimaidam
The archaeological site of ‘Umananda Island’ is notable for which historical remains?
- a) Jain temples
- b) Buddhist stupas
- c) Shiva temples
- d) Rock carvings
  Answer: c) Shiva temples
Which Assam site has provided significant evidence of ancient Assamese coins and trade activities?
- a) Rangamati
- b) Kamakhya
- c) Sivasagar
- d) Tezpur
  Answer: d) Tezpur
The ancient site of ‘Kachari’ in Assam is renowned for its historical remains of which type of structures?
- a) Buddhist monasteries
- b) Hindu temples
- c) Fortifications
- d) Jain temples
  Answer: c) Fortifications
Which site is known for its ancient terracotta sculptures depicting scenes from Assamese folklore?
- a) Kamakhya
- b) Rangamati
- c) Barpeta
- d) Surya Pahar
  Answer: d) Surya Pahar
The archaeological site of ‘Nambor’ is known for which historical artifacts?
- a) Ancient pottery
- b) Bronze sculptures
- c) Copperplate inscriptions
- d) Rock carvings
  Answer: a) Ancient pottery
Which location in Assam is famous for its ancient Jain temples and historical remains?
- a) Guwahati
- b) Hajo
- c) Sivasagar
- d) Kamakhya
  Answer: b) Hajo
The ‘Mausoleum of Ahom Kings’ is located in which district of Assam?
- a) Barpeta
- b) Kamrup
- c) Sivasagar
- d) Karbi Anglong
  Answer: c) Sivasagar
The discovery of ancient bronze images and inscriptions at ‘Sivasagar’ has provided insights into which historical period?
- a) Maurya
- b) Gupta
- c) Ahom
- d) Pala
  Answer: c) Ahom
The ancient site of ‘Silchar’ in Assam is significant for its archaeological discoveries related to which civilization?
- a) Aryan
- b) Dravidian
- c) Tibetan
- d) Burmese
  Answer: d) Burmese
Which archaeological site in Assam has revealed the remains of ancient Buddhist stupas and monastic complexes?
- a) Hajo
- b) Kamakhya
- c) Bamunimaidam
- d) Tezpur
  Answer: a) Hajo
The archaeological discovery of ancient iron tools and artifacts has been associated with which site in Assam?
- a) Barpeta
- b) Sivasagar
- c) Kamakhya
- d) Guwahati
  Answer: b) Sivasagar

These questions cover a range of archaeological discoveries in Assam, from ancient temples and inscriptions to significant artifacts and historical sites.

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