When was Assam separated from the Bengal Presidency?

Question: When was Assam separated from the Bengal Presidency?

A. 1874

B. 1884

C. 1901

D. 1905

Answer: A. 1874

Descriptive Answer
On 2nd February 1874, Assam was separated from the Bengal presidency and its status was upgraded to a Chief Commissioner's Province by merging Goalpara, Cachar, Sylhet, Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia Hills, Lushai, and Naga Hills.

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Similar Questions

Question 1: In which year the Legislative Council of Assam was created?

A. 1912

B. 1913

C. 1923

D. 1909

Answer: B. 1913

Question 2: Who was the first Chief Commissioner of Assam?

A. David Scott

B. Sir Henry Joseph Tuynam

C. Charles Alexander Bruce

D. Sir Archdale Easle

Answer: D. Sir Archdale Easle

Question 3: How many districts in Assam before the independence in 1947?

A. 10 

B. 12

C. 13

D. 14

Answer: C. 13

Question 4: When was the Assam Legislative Assembly formed?

A. 1935

B. 1937

C. 1947

D. 1940

Answer: B. 1937

Question 5: Which was the former capital of post-independence Assam?

A. Jorhat

B. Shillong

C. Sivasagar

D. Dibrugarh

Answer: B. Shillong

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