Assam GK MCQ Questions And Answers

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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 MCQ Questions And Answers

Which river in Assam is primarily associated with the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project?
a) Brahmaputra
b) Barak
c) Subansiri
d) Dibang

Answer: c) Subansiri

2. The Bogibeel Bridge, an important infrastructure project in Assam, is constructed over which river?
a) Brahmaputra
b) Barak
c) Subansiri
d) Dihing

Answer: a) Brahmaputra

The Brahmaputra River is one of the major rivers in Asia and is known by different names in different regions. It is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, the Brahmaputra in India, and the Jamuna in Bangladesh. The river originates in the Tibetan Himalayas and flows through China, India, and Bangladesh before emptying into the Bay of Bengal

3. The Karbi Langpi Hydroelectric Project is located on which river in Assam?
a) Dihing
b) Kopili
c) Manas
d) Jia Bhareli

Answer: b) Kopili

4. The Tezpur Lakhimpur Nagaon Irrigation Project is designed to benefit agriculture in which region of Assam?
a) Lower Assam
b) Central Assam
c) Upper Assam
d) Barak Valley

Answer: b) Central Assam

5. Which irrigation project in Assam is associated with the diversion of the Barak River to the plains of Cachar?
a) Karbi Langpi
b) Doyang Hydroelectric
c) Lower Kopili Hydroelectric
d) Barak Valley Project

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 Holidays

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