Assam Geography GK MCQ Questions And Answers
- Which river is the major watercourse flowing through Assam?
a) Godavari
b) Ganges
c) Brahmaputra
d) Yamuna
Answer: c) Brahmaputra
2. Kaziranga National Park, famous for one-horned rhinoceros, is located in which district of Assam?
a) Dibrugarh
b) Nagaon
c) Golaghat
d) Kamrup
Answer: c) Golaghat
3. Which one of the following is not a hill range in Assam?
a) Karbi Anglong
b) Barail Range
c) Shillong Plateau
d) Mikir Hills
Answer: c) Shillong Plateau
4. What is the largest river island in the world, located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam?
a) Majuli
b) Umananda
c) Dhubri
d) Sualkuchi
Answer: a) Majuli
5. The famous tea-growing region in Assam is known as:
a) Darjeeling
b) Ooty
c) Jorhat
d) Munnar
Answer: c) Jorhat
6. Which national park in Assam is known for its population of Indian tigers?
a) Manas National Park
b) Orang National Park
c) Nameri National Park
d) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Answer: a) Manas National Park
7. The Dibrugarh Airport is located in which city of Assam?
a) Silchar
b) Dibrugarh
c) Guwahati
d) Jorhat
Answer: b) Dibrugarh
8. Which district in Assam is known as the “Land of Red River and Blue Hills”?
a) Dhemaji
b) Nagaon
c) Tinsukia
d) Karbi Anglong
Answer: c) Tinsukia
9. What is the name of the traditional Assamese silk fabric produced in Sualkuchi?
a) Kanjeevaram
b) Banarasi
c) Paat
d) Muga
Answer: d) Muga
10. The state of Assam shares its international border with which country?
a) Bhutan
b) Bangladesh
c) Myanmar
d) Nepal
Answer: b) Bangladesh
Assam History MCQ Questions And Answers
- Who was the founder of the Ahom dynasty, the rulers of medieval Assam?
a) Sukapha
b) Rudra Singha
c) Sankardev
d) Lachit Borphukan
Answer: a) Sukapha
2. The Battle of Saraighat, fought in 1671, is associated with the defense of Assam against which invading force?
a) Mughals
b) British
c) Portuguese
d) Afghans
Answer: a) Mughals
3. The Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam was initiated by:
a) Shankardev
b) Srimanta Sankardev
c) Madhavdev
d) Chilarai
Answer: b) Srimanta Sankardev
4. The Assam Accord, signed in 1985, aimed to address issues related to which major concern in the state?
a) Immigration
b) Language
c) Education
d) Agriculture
Answer: a) Immigration
5. Which Ahom king is credited with the construction of the famous Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati?
a) Rudra Singha
b) Siva Singha
c) Jayadhwaj Singha
d) Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha
Answer: b) Siva Singha
6. The Battle of Itakhuli, fought in 1682, was a significant victory for the Ahom kingdom led by:
a) Lachit Borphukan
b) Chilarai
c) Sukapha
d) Rudra Singha
Answer: a) Lachit Borphukan
7. The Koch dynasty, rulers of medieval Assam, established their capital at:
a) Sivasagar
b) Jorhat
c) Cooch Behar
d) Kamakhya
Answer: a) Sivasagar
8. The Burmese invasions of Assam in the early 19th century were led by which military commander?
a) Bahadur Shah
b) Hkun Hkun
c) Tipu Sultan
d) Bahadur Khan
Answer: b) Hkun Hkun
9. The Assamese noble and military commander who played a key role in the Battle of Saraighat was:
a) Sukapha
b) Sankardev
c) Lachit Borphukan
d) Rudra Singha
Answer: c) Lachit Borphukan
10. The Ahom kingdom came to an end with the invasion of which Burmese king in 1819?
a) Alaungpaya
b) Bagyidaw
c) Anaukpetlun
d) Mindon Min
Answer: c) Anaukpetlun
Assam Culture and Traditional MCQ Questions And Answers
- Which traditional Assamese dance form is performed by women during the Bihu festival?
a) Sattriya
b) Bhortal
c) Bihu Dance
d) Ojapali
Answer: c) Bihu Dance
2. The traditional Assamese silk fabric, known for its golden silk threads, is called:
a) Tant
b) Paithani
c) Banarasi
d) Muga
Answer: d) Muga
3. The festival of Bihu marks the Assamese New Year and is celebrated with traditional folk songs called:
a) Ojapali
b) Bhortal
c) Bihu Geet
d) Zikirs
Answer: c) Bihu Geet
4. Which classical dance form of Assam was initiated by the saint and cultural icon Srimanta Sankardev?
a) Bihu Dance
b) Sattriya
c) Ojapali
d) Bhortal
Answer: b) Sattriya
5. The traditional Assamese boat race, known as “Nao Khel,” is often associated with which festival?
a) Bihu
b) Rongali
c) Bohag
d) Magh Bihu
Answer: a) Bihu
6. The traditional Assamese mask dance, performed during religious and cultural events, is called:
a) Ojapali
b) Bihu Dance
c) Bhortal
d) Mukha Bhaona
Answer: d) Mukha Bhaona
7. Which river island in the Brahmaputra River is known for its Vaishnavite monasteries and cultural significance?
a) Dibrugarh
b) Sivasagar
c) Umananda
d) Majuli
Answer: d) Majuli
8. The traditional Assamese scarf worn with the Mekhela Chador is called:
a) Gamusa
b) Pheran
c) Pheta
d) Odhani
Answer: a) Gamusa
9. Which festival, celebrated by the Assamese Muslim community, marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan?
a) Bihu
b) Bohag
c) Eid-ul-Fitr
d) Durga Puja
Answer: c) Eid-ul-Fitr
10. The traditional Assamese platter, featuring a variety of dishes, is known as:
a) Thali
b) Bhog
c) Biya
d) Tamul
Answer: c) Biya
Assam Districts, Head Quarters, Density, Population
| sno | districts | headquarters | population | density |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baksa | Baksa | 750227 | 296 |
| 2 | Barpeta | Barpeta | 1613242 | 332 |
| 3 | Biswanath | Biswanath Chariali | 623619 | 192 |
| 4 | Bongaigaon | Bongaigaon | 925213 | 294 |
| 5 | Cachar | Silchar | 1463012 | 283 |
| 6 | Charaideo | Sonari | 997939 | 152 |
| 7 | Chirang | Chirang | 470332 | 122 |
| 8 | Darrang | Mangaldai | 1385382 | 229 |
| 9 | Dhemaji | Dhemaji | 649913 | 59 |
| 10 | Dibrugarh | Dibrugarh | 1459246 | 181 |
| 11 | Dhubri | Dhubri | 1392547 | 266 |
| 12 | Goalpara | Goalpara | 1012979 | 120 |
| 13 | Golaghat | Golaghat | 1182475 | 142 |
| 14 | Hailakandi | Hailakandi | 855823 | 265 |
| 15 | Hojai | Hojai | 604232 | 133 |
| 16 | Jorhat | Jorhat | 1038532 | 147 |
| 17 | Kamrup | Guwahati | 3827470 | 309 |
| 18 | Karbi Anglong | Diphu | 2888318 | 38 |
| 19 | Karimganj | Karimganj | 1262336 | 221 |
| 20 | Kokrajhar | Kokrajhar | 887214 | 181 |
| 21 | Lakhimpur | North Lakhimpur | 1040951 | 121 |
| 22 | Majuli | Jorhat | 167327 | 13 |
| 23 | Morigaon | Morigaon | 962303 | 124 |
| 24 | Nagaon | Nagaon | 1189635 | 138 |
| 25 | Nalbari | Nalbari | 763697 | 109 |
| 26 | Nemcha | Golaghat | 577721 | 13 |
| 27 | North Cachar Hills | Haflong | 272938 | 15 |
| 28 | Sivasagar | Sivasagar | 1116947 | 134 |
| 29 | Sonitpur | Tezpur | 1292215 | 120 |
| 30 | Tinsukia | Tinsukia | 1113367 | 104 |
| 31 | Udalguri | Udalguri | 834611 | 112 |
| 32 | West Karbi Anglong | Diphu | 267783 | 31 |
Assam Irrigation Projects List
Assam Irrigation Projects, their year of establishment, location, and tenure.
| S No. | Project Name | Year of Establishment | Location | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Barak Valley Irrigation Project | 1957 | Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi | 80 years |
| 2 | The Brahmaputra Irrigation Project | 1957 | Dhubri, Morigaon | 60 years |
| 3 | The Digboi Irrigation Project | 1970 | Tinsukia | 50 years |
| 4 | The Dhansiri Irrigation Project | 1963 | Golaghat, Nagaon | 60 years |
| 5 | The Gauhati Irrigation Project | 1963 | Barpeta, Nalbari | 50 years |
| 6 | The Jiri Irrigation Project | 1971 | Goalpara | 50 years |
| 7 | The Kaldighi Irrigation Project | 1974 | Nagaon | 50 years |
| 8 | The Katakhal Irrigation Project | 1973 | Karbi Anglong, Golaghat | 50 years |
| 9 | The Kulsi Irrigation Project | 1972 | Cachar, Karimganj | 50 years |
| 10 | The Longa Irrigation Project | 1975 | Hailakandi | 50 years |
| 11 | The Manas Irrigation Project | 1977 | Barpeta, Nalbari | 40 years |
| 12 | The Ranganadi Irrigation Project | 1981 | Dhubri, Goalpara | 40 years |
| 13 | The Subansiri Irrigation Project | 1984 | Lakhimpur, Dhemaji | 30 years |
| 14 | The Upper Barak Irrigation Project | 1986 | Cachar | 30 years |
Assam Top University’s, Est, Location, Tenure,
Assam’s top universities, their year of establishment, location, and tenure:
| S No. | University Name | Year of Establishment | Location | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gauhati University | 1948 | Guwahati | Public |
| 2 | Tezpur University | 1994 | Tezpur | Public |
| 3 | Assam University | 2000 | Silchar | Public |
| 4 | Dibrugarh University | 1960 | Dibrugarh | Public |
| 5 | Kumar Mangalam Birla University | 2008 | Jorhat | Private |
| 6 | Ashoka University | 2006 | Barpeta | Private |
| 7 | Cotton College State University | 1956 | Guwahati | Public |
| 8 | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College | 1964 | Nagaon | Public |
| 9 | Handique Girls’ College | 1934 | Guwahati | Public |
| 10 | Arya Vidyapeeth College | 1964 | Guwahati | Private |
Assam Top Colleges,Est,Location,Tenure
| S No. | College Name | Year of Establishment | Location | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cotton College State University | 1956 | Guwahati | Public |
| 2 | Gauhati University | 1948 | Guwahati | Public |
| 3 | Dibrugarh University | 1960 | Dibrugarh | Public |
| 4 | Assam University | 2000 | Silchar | Public |
| 5 | Tezpur University | 1994 | Tezpur | Public |
| 6 | Kumar Mangalam Birla University | 2008 | Jorhat | Private |
| 7 | Ashoka University | 2006 | Barpeta | Private |
| 8 | Handique Girls’ College | 1934 | Guwahati | Public |
| 9 | Arya Vidyapeeth College | 1964 | Guwahati | Private |
| 10 | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College | 1964 | Nagaon | Public |
Assam Best Tourist Places MCQ Questions And Answers
- Which national park in Assam is renowned for its population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros?
a) Manas National Park
b) Kaziranga National Park
c) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
d) Nameri National Park
Answer: b) Kaziranga National Park
2. The Kamakhya Temple, dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya, is situated in which city of Assam?
a) Jorhat
b) Silchar
c) Guwahati
d) Dibrugarh
Answer: c) Guwahati
3. Which river island in the Brahmaputra River is the largest river island in the world and a hub of Vaishnavite culture?
a) Majuli
b) Umananda
c) Peacock Island
d) Sualkuchi
Answer: a) Majuli
4. The Ahom-era monuments like Rang Ghar and Kareng Ghar are located in which town of Assam?
a) Tezpur
b) Sivasagar
c) Nalbari
d) Diphu
Answer: b) Sivasagar
5. Which waterfall in Assam is often referred to as the “Niagara Falls of India”?
a) Jog Falls
b) Nohkalikai Falls
c) Akashiganga Falls
d) Bhupen Hazarika Setu Falls
Answer: c) Akashiganga Falls
6. The town of Tezpur is known for its historic significance and is often referred to as the “City of ___”?
a) Lakes
b) Temples
c) Gardens
d) Blood
Answer: d) Blood
7. The Haflong Hill Station, known for its scenic beauty, is located in which district of Assam?
a) Dibrugarh
b) Golaghat
c) Karbi Anglong
d) Nagaon
Answer: c) Karbi Anglong
8. Which ancient shrine is situated atop the Nilachal Hill and is a major pilgrimage site in Assam?
a) Umananda Temple
b) Kamakhya Temple
c) Navagraha Temple
d) Sukreswar Temple
Answer: b) Kamakhya Temple
9. The Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its hoolock gibbons, is located in which district of Assam?
a) Bongaigaon
b) Lakhimpur
c) Jorhat
d) Dhemaji
Answer: a) Bongaigaon
10. Which tea estate in Assam is famous for producing high-quality Assam tea and offers guided tours for visitors?
a) Manas National Tea Garden
b) Kaziranga Tea Estate
c) Dibrugarh Tea Estate
d) Makaibari Tea Estate
Answer: c) Dibrugarh Tea Estate
Assam National Highway MCQ Questions And Answers
- Which National Highway connects Guwahati in Assam to Shillong in Meghalaya?
a) NH-27
b) NH-31
c) NH-37
d) NH-44
Answer: c) NH-37
2. The National Highway NH-15 connects which two major cities in Assam?
a) Tezpur to Tinsukia
b) Guwahati to Silchar
c) Dibrugarh to Sivasagar
d) Nagaon to Jorhat
Answer: b) Guwahati to Silchar
3. The NH-27 in Assam is a part of which major highway network in India?
a) Golden Quadrilateral
b) North-South Corridor
c) East-West Corridor
d) Coastal Highway
Answer: a) Golden Quadrilateral
4. Which National Highway is a crucial route connecting Assam to the neighboring state of Arunachal Pradesh?
a) NH-27
b) NH-15
c) NH-52
d) NH-37
Answer: c) NH-52
5. The NH-17 in Assam connects which two towns, serving as a vital link in the state’s transportation network?
a) Tezpur to Tinsukia
b) Guwahati to Silchar
c) Dibrugarh to Sivasagar
d) Nagaon to Jorhat
Answer: d) Nagaon to Jorhat
6. The National Highway NH-52 connects which major city in Assam to the town of Bomdila?
a) Dibrugarh
b) Silchar
c) Guwahati
d) Tezpur
Answer: c) Guwahati
7. The NH-715, passing through Assam, is a part of which major highway project?
a) Bharatmala Pariyojana
b) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
c) North-South Corridor
d) Sethu Bharatam
Answer: a) Bharatmala Pariyojana
8. Which National Highway connects the town of Dibrugarh to the state capital, Dispur?
a) NH-31
b) NH-37
c) NH-52
d) NH-15
Answer: b) NH-37
9. The NH-215 in Assam connects the town of Goalpara to which major city?
a) Guwahati
b) Jorhat
c) Silchar
d) Dibrugarh
Answer: a) Guwahati
10. The NH-27 in Assam is a part of the major highway network connecting which two metropolitan cities?
a) Mumbai to Kolkata
b) Delhi to Mumbai
c) Kolkata to Chennai
d) Delhi to Kolkata
Answer: d) Delhi to Kolkata
Assam Chief Ministers,Party,Tenure,Location
Assam’s Chief Ministers, their party, tenure, and location:
| S No. | Chief Minister | Party | Tenure | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bishnuram Medhi | Indian National Congress | 1950 – 1952 | Barpeta |
| 2 | Atul Chandra Baruah | Indian National Congress | 1952 – 1957 | Nagaon |
| 3 | Bimala Prasad Chaliha | Indian National Congress | 1957 – 1972 | Jorhat |
| 4 | Mahendra Mohan Choudhury | Indian National Congress | 1972 – 1978 | Guwahati |
| 5 | Jogendra Nath Hazarika | Indian National Congress | 1978 – 1980 | Dibrugarh |
| 6 | Golok Chandra Barua | Indian National Congress | 1980 – 1982 | Golaghat |
| 7 | Rup Nath Barua | Indian National Congress | 1982 – 1983 | Jorhat |
| 8 | Hiteswar Saikia | Indian National Congress | 1983 – 1990 | Tinsukia |
| 9 | Prafulla Kumar Mahanta | Asom Gana Parishad | 1990 – 1996 | Barpeta |
| 10 | Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya | Asom Gana Parishad | 1996 – 2001 | Guwahati |
| 11 | Prafulla Kumar Mahanta | Asom Gana Parishad | 2001 – 2006 | Barpeta |
| 12 | Tarun Gogoi | Indian National Congress | 2006 – 2016 | Jorhat |
| 13 | Sarbananda Sonowal | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2016 – 2021 | Dibrugarh |
| 14 | Himanta Biswa Sarma | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2021 – Present | Guwahati |
Assam Festivals and Holidaysย
Assam festivals and holidays, including their dates:
| SNo. | Festival/Holiday | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bihu (Rongali Bihu, Bohag Bihu, Magh Bihu, and Kati Bihu) | April 14-16, January 15-16, October 14-15 and November 10 |
| 2 | Majuli Raas Mahotsav | November 25-27 |
| 3 | Ambubachi Mela | June 22-25 |
| 4 | Behali Festival | December 25-27 |
| 5 | Ali-Aidor Festival | January 1-3 |
| 6 | Spring Festival | February 1-2 |
| 7 | Durga Puja | September 26-30 |
| 8 | Diwali | October 24-26 |
| 9 | Christmas | December 25 |
| 10 | Id-ul-Fitr | May 2-4 |
| 11 | Id-ul-Zuha | July 9-11 |
| 12 | Muharram | August 19 |
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