Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “The History of Assam’s Monuments”

Which monument in Assam is renowned for its historical association with the Ahom dynasty?
- a) Talatal Ghar
- b) Kamakhya Temple
- c) Rang Ghar
- d) Sivasagar Tank
  Answer: c) Rang Ghar
The Kamakhya Temple in Assam is dedicated to which Hindu goddess?
- a) Durga
- b) Lakshmi
- c) Saraswati
- d) Kamakhya
  Answer: d) Kamakhya
What is the architectural style of the Talatal Ghar in Assam?
- a) Mughal
- b) Colonial
- c) Ahom
- d) Dravidian
  Answer: c) Ahom
Which monument in Assam served as a royal palace and is known for its unique underground rooms?
- a) Talatal Ghar
- b) Rang Ghar
- c) Sivasagar Tank
- d) Ahom Raja’s Palace
  Answer: a) Talatal Ghar
Which historical monument in Assam is a large tank built by the Ahom rulers?
- a) Sivasagar Tank
- b) Kamakhya Temple
- c) Talatal Ghar
- d) Rang Ghar
  Answer: a) Sivasagar Tank
The Rang Ghar in Assam is primarily known for its use as what?
- a) A military fort
- b) An amphitheater
- c) A palace
- d) A temple
  Answer: b) An amphitheater
Which monument in Assam is famous for its historical inscriptions and ancient scripts?
- a) Ahom Raja’s Palace
- b) Talatal Ghar
- c) Kamakhya Temple
- d) Rudra Singha’s Monument
  Answer: d) Rudra Singha’s Monument
The Ahom dynasty, known for its monumental constructions, ruled over Assam during which period?
- a) 12th to 19th centuries
- b) 7th to 12th centuries
- c) 16th to 18th centuries
- d) 15th to 20th centuries
  Answer: c) 16th to 18th centuries
Which Assamese monument is known for its intricate carvings and historical significance related to Ahom architecture?
- a) Kareng Ghar
- b) Kamakhya Temple
- c) Sivasagar Tank
- d) Rang Ghar
  Answer: a) Kareng Ghar
The Shiva Dol in Assam is a prominent monument known for its association with which religion?
- a) Hinduism
- b) Buddhism
- c) Islam
- d) Jainism
  Answer: a) Hinduism
Which historical monument in Assam was built to commemorate the victory of the Ahom rulers?
- a) Talatal Ghar
- b) Rang Ghar
- c) Sivasagar Tank
- d) Ahom Raja’s Palace
  Answer: b) Rang Ghar
The monument of Burigosain Mandir in Assam is dedicated to which deity?
- a) Vishnu
- b) Shiva
- c) Kamakhya
- d) Durga
  Answer: c) Kamakhya
Which monument in Assam reflects the grandeur of the Ahom kings’ military prowess?
- a) Kareng Ghar
- b) Rang Ghar
- c) Talatal Ghar
- d) Sivasagar Tank
  Answer: b) Rang Ghar
Which Assamese monument is known for its historical inscriptions and its role in the Buddhist heritage of the region?
- a) Karmakar Temple
- b) Talatal Ghar
- c) Buddha Vihara
- d) Sivasagar Tank
  Answer: c) Buddha Vihara
The Ahom rulers constructed which monument as a palace with a blend of Assamese and Burmese architectural styles?
- a) Kareng Ghar
- b) Talatal Ghar
- c) Rang Ghar
- d) Kamakhya Temple
  Answer: a) Kareng Ghar
Which monument in Assam was used for traditional Bihu celebrations and is still a site of cultural events?
- a) Rang Ghar
- b) Sivasagar Tank
- c) Kareng Ghar
- d) Kamakhya Temple
  Answer: a) Rang Ghar
What is the primary architectural feature of the Sivasagar Tank in Assam?
- a) Its large size and historical significance
- b) Its intricate carvings
- c) Its religious inscriptions
- d) Its use as a royal palace
  Answer: a) Its large size and historical significance
The monument of Talatal Ghar was built during the reign of which Ahom king?
- a) Rudra Singha
- b) Sukhrungphaa
- c) Pratap Singha
- d) Swargadeo
  Answer: b) Sukhrungphaa
Which historical site in Assam is known for its ancient Assamese temple architecture and sculptures?
- a) Kamakhya Temple
- b) Rang Ghar
- c) Burigosain Mandir
- d) Sivasagar Tank
  Answer: c) Burigosain Mandir
Which Assamese monument is known for its historical association with the Ahom kings’ victories and royal events?
- a) Rang Ghar
- b) Kareng Ghar
- c) Talatal Ghar
- d) Sivasagar Tank
  Answer: b) Kareng Ghar
The monument known as the ‘Ahom Raj Mahal’ is associated with which aspect of Assamese history?
- a) The Ahom royal palace
- b) The Ahom military fort
- c) The Ahom temples
- d) The Ahom trade routes
  Answer: a) The Ahom royal palace
Which Assamese monument is famous for its large water tank and was used for religious ceremonies?
- a) Sivasagar Tank
- b) Kamakhya Temple
- c) Rang Ghar
- d) Talatal Ghar
  Answer: a) Sivasagar Tank
Which monument in Assam is known for its elaborate design and was used as a royal observatory?
- a) Kareng Ghar
- b) Rang Ghar
- c) Talatal Ghar
- d) Sivasagar Tank
  Answer: c) Talatal Ghar
The Kamakhya Temple is situated on which hill in Assam?
- a) Nilachal Hill
- b) Kareng Hill
- c) Talatal Hill
- d) Sivasagar Hill
  Answer: a) Nilachal Hill
Which monument in Assam is recognized for its role in Assamese cultural heritage and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- a) Kamakhya Temple
- b) Sivasagar Tank
- c) Rang Ghar
- d) None
  Answer: d) None
Which Assamese historical monument was constructed as a defense structure during the Ahom era?
- a) Kareng Ghar
- b) Talatal Ghar
- c) Sivasagar Tank
- d) Rang Ghar
  Answer: a) Kareng Ghar
The historical site known for its large collection of Ahom-era inscriptions is located in which district of Assam?
- a) Sivasagar
- b) Kamrup
- c) Nagaon
- d) Karbi Anglong
  Answer: a) Sivasagar
Which monument is considered the oldest surviving structure from the Ahom period in Assam?
- a) Rang Ghar
- b) Kareng Ghar
- c) Talatal Ghar
- d) Sivasagar Tank
  Answer: a) Rang Ghar
The Kamakhya Temple’s current structure was primarily rebuilt during which period?
- a) 10th century
- b) 12th century
- c) 17th century
- d) 19th century
  Answer: c) 17th century
Which Assamese monument has been instrumental in preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of the Ahom dynasty?
- a) Sivasagar Tank
- b) Rang Ghar
- c) Kareng Ghar
- d) Kamakhya Temple
  Answer: b) Rang Ghar

These MCQs cover various aspects of Assam’s monuments, including their historical significance, architectural style, and cultural relevance.

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