SEBA Class 10 Social Science Chapter 5 MCQs – Cultural Heritage of India and North East Region (2026–27) | Assam Eduverse
SEBA Class 10 Social Science Chapter 5 MCQs Cultural Heritage of India and North East Region (2026–27) are carefully prepared by Assam Eduverse to support HSLC students in mastering History objective questions. As per the latest HSLC exam pattern, 45 MCQs are asked, making SEBA Class 10 Social Science Chapter 5 MCQs Cultural Heritage of India and North East Region a highly important and scoring chapter.
This chapter explains the rich cultural heritage of India, including art, architecture, religion, language, traditions, and the unique cultural identity of the North East region. The SEBA Class 10 Social Science Chapter 5 MCQs Cultural Heritage of India and North East Region focus on classical and folk culture, festivals, dance forms, and heritage sites, which are frequently asked in examinations.
By practising these Class 10 SEBA History MCQ practice questions, students can improve conceptual clarity, memory retention, and exam performance. This page also includes HSLC History Chapter 5 MCQs previous year questions along with extra objective questions to strengthen preparation for the HSLC 2026–27 examination.
SEBA HSLC Class 10 History Chapter 5 MCQs – Cultural Heritage of India and North East Region (45 MCQs Pattern)
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A. Previous Year MCQs Questions with Answers
Q.1 The author of ‘Naam-Ghosha’ was— [HSLC ’13]
(a) Madhabdeva
(b) Damodardeva
(c) Sankardeva
(d) Bhattadeva
Answer: (a) Madhabdeva
Q.2 ‘Geet Gobinda’ was translated into Assamese by— [HSLC ’16]
(a) Ram Narayan Chakraborty
(b) Baladev Suryakhari
(c) Sukumar Barkaith
(d) Peetambar Kabi
Answer: (a) Ram Narayan Chakraborty
Q.3 The preparation of molasses (Gur) from sugarcane is one of the contributions to Indian culture and civilization of the— [HSLC ’18]
(a) Austrics
(b) Negroes
(c) Dravids
(d) Mongoloids
Answer: (a) Austrics
Q.4 Which one of the following Indian classical dance forms is of Andhra Pradesh? [HSLC ’19]
(a) Kathakali
(b) Kuchipudi
(c) Bharatnatyam
(d) Odissi
Answer: (b) Kuchipudi
Q.5 Which one of the following population groups follows Buddhism? [HSLC ’20]
(a) Khasi
(b) Khamti
(c) Adi
(d) Karbi
Answer: (b) Khamti
Q.6 Which Ahom king started the construction of multi-storied Talatal Ghar in Assam? [HSLC ’22]
(a) Rajeswar Singha
(b) Chakradhwaj Singha
(c) Chandrakanta Singha
(d) Rudra Singha
Answer: (d) Rudra Singha
Q.7 The govt. recognised Classical Dance form of Tamil Nadu is— [HSLC ’23]
(a) Kathakali
(b) Kuchipudi
(c) Kathak
(d) Bharatnatyam
Answer: (d) Bharatnatyam
Q.8 Who wrote the ‘Rajatarangini’? [HSLC 2024]
(A) Kautilya
(B) Aryabhatta
(C) Kalhana
(D) Patanjali
Answer: (C) Kalhana
Q.9 To which ethnic group does the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya belong? [HSLC 2024]
(A) The Negrito group
(B) The Austric group
(C) The Dravidian group
(D) The Mongoloid group
Answer: (B) The Austric group
Q.10 ‘Chapchar Kut’ is a traditional festival of which state? [HSLC 2024]
(A) Manipur
(B) Tripura
(C) Mizoram
(D) Meghalaya
Answer: (C) Mizoram
Q.11 Who first introduced prose literature in Assamese? [HSLC 2024]
(A) Bhattadeva
(B) Sankardeva
(C) Madhab Kandali
(D) Ananta Kandali
Answer: (A) Bhattadeva
Q.12 Which of the following is true about the Gandhara style? [HSLC 2025]
(a) The central theme was the Hindu deities.
(b) It was developed mainly in Western Uttar Pradesh.
(c) It was influenced by the Mathura style only.
(d) It is associated with the Greco-Roman style.
Answer: (d) It is associated with the Greco-Roman style.
Q.13 How does the cultural heritage of India reflect its historical diversity? [HSLC 2025]
(a) Through uniform political history
(b) Through various languages, festivals and arts representing different regions
(c) Through a unified national language
(d) Through a single style of architecture
Answer: (b) Through various languages, festivals and arts representing different regions
Q.14 Match the following and choose the correct answer: [HSLC 2025]
(i) Kathakali — (b) Kerala
(ii) Bharatnatyam — (c) Tamil Nadu
(iii) Kathak — (d) Northern India
(iv) Kuchipudi — (a) Andhra Pradesh
(a) (i)-(b), (ii)-(c), (iii)-(d), (iv)-(a)
(b) (i)-(b), (ii)-(d), (iii)-(a), (iv)-(c)
(c) (i)-(c), (ii)-(a), (iii)-(b), (iv)-(d)
(d) (i)-(a), (ii)-(c), (iii)-(d), (iv)-(b)
Answer: (a) (i)-(b), (ii)-(c), (iii)-(d), (iv)-(a)
Q.15 Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option: [HSLC 2025]
Assertion (A):
During the Indus Valley Civilization, diverse ways of worshipping were observed, and various deities were worshipped by the people.
Reason (R):
The ancient religious tradition of India accepted the principle of tolerance, co-existence, and assimilation among new traditions or religions.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true; but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true; and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Answer: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true; but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
B. Extra HSLC Pattern MCQs Questions with Answers
Q.1 Indus Valley Civilization developed around—
(a) 3000 BC
(b) 2500 BC
(c) 4000 BC
(d) 1500 BC
Answer: (c) 4000 BC
Q.2 Harappa and Mohenjodaro were located in the—
(a) Ganga valley
(b) Brahmaputra valley
(c) Sindhu valley
(d) Godavari valley
Answer: (c) Sindhu valley
Q.3 Which symbol was found on the seals of the Indus Valley Civilization?
(a) Cross
(b) Crescent
(c) Swastika
(d) Wheel
Answer: (c) Swastika
Q.4 The people of the Indus Valley Civilization were mainly worshippers of—
(a) Monotheism
(b) Totemism
(c) Buddhism
(d) Jainism
Answer: (b) Totemism
Q.5 The early Vedic period is considered between—
(a) 2000 BC–1500 BC
(b) 1500 BC–1000 BC
(c) 1000 BC–600 BC
(d) 600 BC–400 BC
Answer: (b) 1500 BC–1000 BC
Q.6 Which Veda belongs to the later Vedic period?
(a) Rig Veda
(b) Samaveda
(c) Arthashastra
(d) Rajatarangini
Answer: (b) Samaveda
Q.7 Arya culture spread throughout India by—
(a) 600 BC
(b) 500 BC
(c) 400 BC
(d) 300 BC
Answer: (c) 400 BC
Q.8 ‘Satyameva Jayate’ is taken from—
(a) Rig Veda
(b) Mundaka Upanishad
(c) Mahabharata
(d) Ramayana
Answer: (b) Mundaka Upanishad
Q.9 Which ancient book is related to political science?
(a) Arthashastra
(b) Charaka Samhita
(c) Susruta Samhita
(d) Natya Shastra
Answer: (a) Arthashastra
Q.10 The two main characteristics of Indian culture are—
(a) Uniformity and rigidity
(b) Multiculturalism and unity in diversity
(c) Isolation and tradition
(d) Language and religion
Answer: (b) Multiculturalism and unity in diversity
Q.11 Which of the following are contributions of the Austrics?
(i) Cultivation of rice
(ii) Use of turmeric
(iii) Taming of elephants
(iv) Construction of stupas
(A) (i), (ii), (iii)
(B) (ii), (iii), (iv)
(C) (i), (iii), (iv)
(D) (i), (ii), (iv)
Answer: (A) (i), (ii), (iii)
Q.12 Which of the following are ancient Indian epics?
(i) Ramayana
(ii) Mahabharata
(iii) Arthashastra
(iv) Rajatarangini
(A) (i), (ii)
(B) (ii), (iii)
(C) (i), (iv)
(D) (iii), (iv)
Answer: (A) (i), (ii)
Q.13 Match the following architectural styles:
(i) Nagar — (b) North India
(ii) Dravid — (a) South India
(iii) Vesara — (c) Between Vindhya and Krishna
Answer: (a) (i)-(b), (ii)-(a), (iii)-(c)
Q.14 Match the following sculpture styles:
(i) Gandhara — (b) North-West region
(ii) Mathura — (a) Central India
(iii) Amaravati — (c) South India
Answer: (a) (i)-(b), (ii)-(a), (iii)-(c)
Q.15 Assertion (A): Ancient India followed religious tolerance.
Reason (R): Different religions co-existed without conflict.
(a) Both true and R explains A
(b) Both true but R does not explain A
(c) A true, R false
(d) A false, R true
Answer: (a) Both true and R explains A
Q.16 Assertion (A): Ashoka preached religious tolerance.
Reason (R): His message is found in the 12th rock edict of Girnar.
(a) Both true and R explains A
(b) Both true but R does not explain A
(c) A true, R false
(d) A false, R true
Answer: (a) Both true and R explains A
Q.17 Ajanta cave paintings mainly belong to—
(a) Hindu religion
(b) Jain religion
(c) Buddhist religion
(d) Islamic religion
Answer: (c) Buddhist religion
Q.18 ‘Yogasutra’ was compiled by—
(a) Kapila
(b) Patanjali
(c) Gautama
(d) Badarayana
Answer: (b) Patanjali
Q.19 International Yoga Day is observed on—
(a) 5 June
(b) 21 June
(c) 2 October
(d) 15 August
Answer: (b) 21 June
Q.20 Which state is included in the North Eastern Council?
(a) Bhutan
(b) Sikkim
(c) Nepal
(d) Myanmar
Answer: (b) Sikkim
Q.21 The majority ethnic group of North East India is—
(a) Aryan
(b) Dravidian
(c) Mongoloid
(d) Negrito
Answer: (c) Mongoloid
Q.22 Hornbill festival is celebrated in—
(a) Manipur
(b) Mizoram
(c) Nagaland
(d) Tripura
Answer: (c) Nagaland
Q.23 ‘Heraka’ movement was launched by—
(a) Sankardeva
(b) Rani Gaidinliu
(c) Ajan Peer
(d) Madhabdeva
Answer: (b) Rani Gaidinliu
Q.24 Manipuri dance is mainly influenced by—
(a) Shaivism
(b) Buddhism
(c) Vaishnavism
(d) Shaktism
Answer: (c) Vaishnavism
Q.25 Meghalaya follows a—
(a) Patriarchal society
(b) Matriarchal society
(c) Clan monarchy
(d) Tribal republic
Answer: (b) Matriarchal society
Q.26 Arrange the Bihu festivals in correct order of the Assamese calendar:
(i) Bohag Bihu
(ii) Kati Bihu
(iii) Magh Bihu
(a) (i), (ii), (iii)
(b) (i), (iii), (ii)
(c) (ii), (i), (iii)
(d) (iii), (ii), (i)
Answer: (b) (i), (iii), (ii)
Q.27 The ancient name of Assam was—
(a) Kalinga
(b) Pragjyotishpur
(c) Magadha
(d) Vanga
Answer: (b) Pragjyotishpur
Q.28 ‘Arunodoi’ was the first—
(a) Newspaper of India
(b) Assamese magazine
(c) Religious book
(d) History book
Answer: (b) Assamese magazine
Q.29 ‘Saptakanda Ramayana’ was translated by—
(a) Sankardeva
(b) Madhab Kandali
(c) Bhattadeva
(d) Ananta Kandali
Answer: (b) Madhab Kandali
Q.30 Zikir and Zari were written by—
(a) Sankardeva
(b) Ajan Peer
(c) Madhabdeva
(d) Bhattadeva
Answer: (b) Ajan Peer
Q.31 Poa Mecca is located at—
(a) Barpeta
(b) Sivasagar
(c) Hajo
(d) Tezpur
Answer: (c) Hajo
Q.32 ‘Hastibidyarnava’ is related to—
(a) Horses
(b) Elephants
(c) Birds
(d) Temples
Answer: (b) Elephants
Q.33 Dilbar and Dosai were—
(a) Sculptors
(b) Poets
(c) Painters
(d) Musicians
Answer: (c) Painters
Q.34 Da-Parbatiya sculptures belong to the—
(a) Maurya period
(b) Gupta period
(c) Ahom period
(d) Mughal period
Answer: (b) Gupta period
Q.35 Rong Ghar was constructed mainly for—
(a) Worship
(b) Royal residence
(c) Bihu celebrations
(d) Military use
Answer: (c) Bihu celebrations
Q.36 Talatal Ghar construction was started by—
(a) Rudra Singha
(b) Rajeswar Singha
(c) Gadadhar Singha
(d) Chandrakanta Singha
Answer: (a) Rudra Singha
Q.37 Changrung Phukan supervised—
(a) Revenue
(b) Religious rituals
(c) Construction works
(d) Military training
Answer: (c) Construction works
Q.38 Bihu is mainly associated with—
(a) Trade
(b) Agriculture
(c) War
(d) Education
Answer: (b) Agriculture
Q.39 ‘Garu Bihu’ is dedicated to—
(a) Farmers
(b) Priests
(c) Cows
(d) Gods
Answer: (c) Cows
Q.40 ‘Uruka’ is related to—
(a) Bohag Bihu
(b) Kati Bihu
(c) Magh Bihu
(d) Deul festival
Answer: (c) Magh Bihu
Q.41 Ojapali is a form of—
(a) Painting
(b) Sculpture
(c) Folk dance
(d) Architecture
Answer: (c) Folk dance
Q.42 Byash Ojapali narrates stories from—
(a) Puranas
(b) Ramayana and Mahabharata
(c) Jataka tales
(d) Arthashastra
Answer: (b) Ramayana and Mahabharata
Q.43 Bhortal dance belongs to—
(a) Upper Assam
(b) Lower Assam
(c) Barak Valley
(d) North Cachar
Answer: (b) Lower Assam
Q.44 ‘Basudhaiba Kutumbakam’ is taken from—
(a) Rig Veda
(b) Mahopanishad
(c) Gita
(d) Smriti
Answer: (b) Mahopanishad
Q.45 Ashoka pillars mainly depict—
(a) Kings
(b) Animals
(c) Warriors
(d) Priests
Answer: (b) Animals
Q.46 Which are declared World Heritage Sites?
(a) Taj Mahal
(b) Ajanta caves
(c) Sanchi Stupa
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Q.47 The six ‘Saranga’ skills are related to—
(a) Sculpture
(b) Architecture
(c) Painting
(d) Dance
Answer: (c) Painting
Q.48 ‘Chapchar Kut’ was revived in—
(a) 1950
(b) 1960
(c) 1973
(d) 1985
Answer: (c) 1973
Q.49 The term ‘Mizo’ means—
(a) Hill people
(b) Forest dwellers
(c) River people
(d) Warriors
Answer: (a) Hill people
Q.50 Folk culture mainly reflects—
(a) Royal life
(b) Religious rituals only
(c) Feelings and lifestyle of common people
(d) Political ideology
Answer: (c) Feelings and lifestyle of common people
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