UPSC Prelims 2026
Question 27 of 100
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Question 27
GS Paper-1 • 2 Marks
Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct ?
1. They acted as army fortresses.
2. They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles.
3. They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles.
4. They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles.

Select the answer using the code given below :

Options

A
a) 1 only
B
b) 1 and 3
C
c) 3 only
Correct Answer
D
d) 2 and 4

📖Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

Explanation:
The Moidams of the Ahom Dynasty are mound-like burial structures built by the Tai-Ahom rulers of Assam. They were designed as elaborate funerary complexes where members of the Ahom royal family and nobility were buried along with grave goods, reflecting their beliefs about life after death.

Statement 1 is incorrect: Moidams were not military fortresses; they had no defensive or strategic military function.

Statement 2 is incorrect: They were not recreational centres for royalty or nobles.

Statement 4 is incorrect: because they were not battle training or drill centres.

Statement 3 is correct: as Moidams were specifically burial grounds for kings and nobles of the Ahom dynasty, which is why they have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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