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Most IMPORTANT MCQs on ASSAM With Explanation For APSC Prelims 2020 and Other Exams
1. North Eastern Regional Institute of Water and Land Management is located at
a) Shillong
b) Guwahati
c) Tezpur
d) Dimapur
Ans : c) Tezpur
NERIWALM was established at Tezpur by North Eastern Council (NEC), in 1989
2. The river Tuni is situated in the district
a)Sonitpur
b) Golaghat
c)Nalbari
d) Majuli
Ans : d) Majuli
Tuni river is also known as “Vasistha Ganga”. The Bhogpur Satra is situated near Tuni river
3. The first ever delegation of Assamese leaders to the 1921 Nagpur session
of the Indian National Congress was led by
a) Ambikagiri Raichoudhari
b) Kuladhar Chaliha
c) Chandranath Sharma
d) Nabin Chandra Bardoloi
Ans : d) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
In Nagpur session (1920, not 1921), provincial congress committees were organised on
linguistic basis. Nabin Chandra Bordoloi, who was representing the Bengal Provincial
Congress Committee (BPCC) in the session, was elected as the first Assamese member of
the AICC.
4. Which of the following is/are tributary/ tributaries of Brahmaputra? 1. Dibang 2. Kameng 3. Lohit Select the correct answer using the code given below. a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans : d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Author of Badhakabya
a) Madhab Kandali
b) Ananta Acharya
c) Ram Saraswati
d) Madhabdeva
Ans : c) Ram Saraswati
6. The first editor of Jonaki
a) Hemchandra Goswami
b) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
c) Lakshminath Bezboruah
d) Padmanath Gohai Baruah
Ans : d) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
7. According to 2011 census highest literacy rate in the district of Assam
a) Sibsagar
b) Golaghat
c) Sonitpur Population Density (2011 census)
d) Kamrup Metro 1. Kamrup (Metro) : 2,010
2. Dhubri : 1,171
3. Nalbari : 763
lowest density is seen in Dima
Hasao (44).
Ans : d) Kamrup Metro
Literacy rate : Kamrup (Metro) (88.66) followed by Jorhat (83.42) and Sivasagar (81.36)
while the lowest rate is recorded by the District of Dhubri (59.36)
8. Arjun Bhanjan by Madhabdeva is a
a) Yatra
b) Jhumura
c) Rupak
d) None of the above
Ans : b) Jhumura
6 plays written by Madhavdeva – Arjun Bhanjan, Bhojan Bahar, Chor Dhora, Pimpora
Gusuwa, Bhumi Letewa and Nrisinha Yatra – are altogether known as Jhumura.
10. Leader of Dandua Droh?
a) Badan Chandra Phukan
b) Phuleswari Konwari
c) Pramatta Singh
d) Hara Dutta and Bira Dutta
Ans : d) Hara Dutta and Bira Dutta
The two brothers of Kamrup led a revolt against the tyrannical rule of Ahom in 1798 and
laid down their lives.11. The first known traditional king of Kamrupa was
a) Hatakasur
b) Ratnasur
c) Gatakasur
d) Mahiranga Danava
Ans : d) Mahiranga Danava12. The founder of Chutiya royal dynasty
a) Birpal
b) Haria Mandal
c) Ratnadhwajpal
d) Giripal
Ans : a) Birpal
According to popular Chutia legend, Birpal established his rule at Sadiya in 1189.13. The Poa Macca of Hazo is associated with
a) Mir Zumla
b) Giyasudin Aulia
c) Aurangzeb
d) Azanphakir
Ans : b) Giyasuddin Aulia
The tomb of Pir Giyasuddin Aulia at Hajo is a pilgrimage for the Muslims. It is held that Poa
(meaning one forth) Mecca has one forth sagacity of Mecca.14. Total area of land Assam
a) 78438 Sq. Km
b) 84348 Sq. Km
c) 65432 Sq. Km
d) 72528 Sq. Km
Ans : a) 78438 Sq. Km15. Namdang Silar Sako is on
a) NH-56
b) NH-52
c) NH-31
d) NH-37
Ans : a) NH-37
Namdang stone Bridge was built during the reign of Ahom king Rudra Singha in 1703.
Situated near Sivasagar, it runs over the Namdang river, a tributary of Dikhou river.16. The Kamakhya temple was rebuilt by king Naranarayana in the year
a) 1565
b) 1545
c) 1555
d) 1575
Ans : a) 156517. Karengar Ligiri was written by
a) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
b) Lakshmi Nath Bezboruah
c) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
d) Padmanath Gohai Baruah
Ans : c) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla18. Which town of Assam has the largest dry fish market of Asia?
a) Tangla
b) Jagiroad
c) Dhubri
d) Hilakandi
Ans : b) Jagiroad19. Which of the following was the second Assamese film to be released?
a) Indramalati
b) Joymati
c) Pioliphukan
d) Pratidhwani
Ans : a) Indramalati19. Assamese: Its formation and Development is a famous book written by
a) K. K. Handique
b) Banikanta Kakati
c) Maheswar Neog
d) Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi
Ans : b) Banikanta Kakati20. Assamese movie Village Rockstar was selected as India’s official entry
to the Oscars 2019 under which category?
a) Foreign language film category
b) Documentary (short subject)
c) Writing (adopted screenplay)
d) Cinematography
Ans : a) Foreign language film category
Village Rockstar (2017) directed by Rima Das won many awards including National Film
Awards in 2018 in four categories- Best Feature Film, Best Editor (Rima Das), Best Child Artist
(Bhanita Das) and Best Location Sound Recordist (Mallika Das)21. Nameri National park is located in which district in Assam?
a) Barpeta
b) Biswanath
c) Sonitpur
d) Nagaon
Ans : a) Sonitpur. Nameri was officially declared as a NP in 1998. It was also declared as a
Tiger Reserve in 1999.22. In which year “O Mor Aponar Desh” was officially adopted as Assam’s
state song?
a) 1927
b) 1932
c) 1937
d) 1929
Ans : a)1927. O Mur Apunar Desh, written by Lakshminath Bezbaroa and attuned by Kamala
Prasad Agarwala was first published in 1909 in an Assamese magazine named Bahi. It was
also included in Kadamkali authored by Bezbaroa. It was officially adopted as the Assam's
state song in 1927 at Asom Chatra Sanmilan held in Tezpur.25. The Kamrupa king who took part in Mahabharat war
a) Naraka
b) Bhagadatta
c) Bhaskar Barman
d) Mahiranga Danva
Ans : b) Bhagadatta26. Gohai Kamal Ali was constructed in the reign of
a) Nara Narayan
b) Raghu Deb
c) Gadhadhar Singha
d) Rudra Singha
Ans : a) Naranarayan.
Gohai Kamal Ali was constructed by Gohain Kamal, one of the younger brothers of Koch king
Naranarayan, during battle between the Koch and the Ahoms. The road connected
Narayanpur in Lakhimpur to Koch kingdom and it is said to have been completed in 1547.27. The first Assamese periodical was first published by American Baptist
Missionaries in the year
a) 1886
b) 1846
c) 1885
d) 1871
Ans : b) 1846. The first newspaper cum magazine in Assam was the Orunudoi Sambad
Patra. It was published by O.T Cutter on behalf of the American Baptist
Mission, Assam from Mission Press, Sibsagar. It was first published in the
year 1846.28. Which British Assistant Commissioner was killed during Phuloguri Dhawa?
a) Herbert Sconce
b) Henry Hopkinson
c) Lt. Singer
d) Berrington
Ans : c) Lt. Singer.
On 17 October, 1861 when people from villages assembled in a Raij mel the British police
forcibly tried to disperse the villagers. The incident enraged the native people so much that
they jumped upon the police party who tried to disperse them. In this encounter many
policemen were injured and Mr. Singer, the Assistant Commissioner of police of Nagaon
district was beaten to death29. Hem Saraswati and Harihar Vipra enjoyed the patronage of
a) Raghu Rai
b) Purandar Singha
c) Bhaskar Varman
d) Durlav Narayan
Ans : d) Durlav Narayan
Hem Saraswati is famous for Prahlad Charitra. Harihar Vipra is famous for his war poetry
(Babruvahanar Yuddha, Lava-Kushar Yuddha, Tamradhwajar Yuddha etc.) both were
patronized by 14th century Kamata king Durlav Narayan.30. A modern feral horse population (wild horse) is found in
a) Kaziranga National Park
b) Manas National Park
c) Orang National Park
d) Dibru-Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve
Ans : d) Dibru-Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve31. Forest area as percentage of total geographical area is maximum in
Forest Cover as percentage of
a) Nagaland State Total Forest Cover (Sq Km)
Total Geographical Area (%)
b) Assam Arunachal Pradesh 66688 79.63
c) Arunachal Pradesh Assam 28327 36.11
Manipur 16847 75.46
d) Manipur Meghalaya 17119 76.33
Mizoram 18006 85.41
Nagaland 12486 75.31
Tripura 7726 73.68
India's Total Forest Coverage % = 21.67 % (including shrubs= 23.08%)
State with highest total forest cover area = Madhya Pradesh (77482 Sq km)
UT with highest %age of forest cover = Lakshadweep (90.33%)
Source : https://fsi.nic.in/isfr19/vol1/chapter2.pdf
Ans : None of the option given is correct as it is Mizoram which has the maximum forest
coverage as percentage of total geographical area of the state which stands at 85.41% as per
ISFR 2019. Among the given options it is Arunachal Pradesh which has the maximum forest
coverage percentage which is 79.63% of total geographical area.32. The former name of Assam Sahitya Sabha
a) Axom Sahitya Sanstha
b) Assam Literary Society
c) Assam Sahitya Sanmilani
d) Asomiya Sahitya Sanmilani
Ans : c) Assam Sahitya Sanmilani
The first convention of Sodou Asom Sahitya Sanmilani was held on 26 December, 1917 under
the presidentship of Padmanath Gohain Baruah. On 5 May 1924, it was registered as Asom
Sahitya Sabha. The head office of Sabha is at Jorhat.33. The total length of international border of Assam with Bangladesh
a) 467.30 km
b) 367.30 km
c) 262.03 km
d) 567.30 km
Ans : c) 262.03 km
India shares a border length of 4,156 km with Bangladesh.34. Which of the following is/are correct with reference to the North Eastern
Council (NEC)?
1. It is a constitutional body mandated to function as a regional planning body for
the northeastern region of India.
2. The Governors and Chief Ministers of all the North Eastern States are its
member.
3. The Union Home Minister acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the NEC.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans : c) 2 and 3 only35. Which of the following is/are correct with reference to the Kaziranga National
Park?
1. It is located on the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot.
2. It is recognised as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
3. It is recognized as an ‘Important Bird’ by Birdlife International.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans : d) 1,2 and 3. Kaziranga is located on the edge of Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot. It
is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. It is also recognized as an Important
Bird Area by BirdLife International.36. With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:
1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through
Sikkim.
2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.
3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans : b) 2 only37. From which of the following river of Arunachal Pradesh will product
hydro-electricity as a package of “Jallboma”
(a) Lohit
(b) Dibang
(c) Kameng
(d) Burhi Dihing
Ans : b) Dibang
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in July 2019 gave the green light to the
2,880 megawatts (MW) Dibang hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh.38. How many scheduled caste communities are found in Assam at present?
(a) Thirteen
(b) Fourteen
1. Bansfor, 2. Bhuinmali, Mali, 3. Brittial, Banik,
(c) Sixteen
Bania, 4.Dhupi, Dhubi, 5. Dugla, Dholi, 6. Hira,
(d) Fifteen
7. Jalkot, 8. Jhalo, Malo, Jhalo-Malo, 9. Kaibort,
Jalia, 10. Lalbegi, 11. Mahara, 12. Mehtar,
Bhangi, 13. Muchi, Rishi, 14. Namasudra, 15.
Patni, 16. Sutradhar
Ans : c) Sixteen
There are around 14 recognised Plain Tribe communities, 15 Hills Tribe communities & 16
recognised Scheduled Caste communities in Assam.39. Who was the first Assamese to join the Indian National Congress during its Second
Session held in 1886?
(a) Gopinath Bordoloi https://www.worldwidejournals.com/international-journal-of-
scientific-research-
(b) Tarunram Phukan (IJSR)/recent_issues_pdf/2014/November/November_2014_149
3031399__95.pdf
(c) Devicharan Baruah
(d) Nobin Chandra Bordoloi40. Which freedom fighter of Assam refused to accept the Tamra Patra and said, “With
all my profound sense of gratitude to the well-wishers of the Government, I would like
to say humbly that I did not take part in the India’s freedom movement with an
intention to get something in return”?
(a) Rohini Choudhury
(b) Puspalata Das
(c) Nilamani Phukan
(d) Kamala Miri
Ans : b) Puspalata Das
Pushpalata Das (1915–2003) was an Indian independence activist and social worker from
Assam. She was a member of Rajya Sabha from 1951 to 1961, a member of the Assam
Legislative Assembly. Her husband Omeo Kumar Das was also a Gandhian leader. She was
awarded Padma Bhushan in 1999.41. The National Highway connecting Nagaon to Dimapur through Karbi Anglong district
is
(a) NH 37
(b) NH 36
(c) NH 39
(d) NH 40
Ans : c) NH 3942. The proportion of tribal population to the total population of Assam is
(a) One third
(b) One fifth
(c) One – eighth
(d) One – tenth
Ans : c) one-eight
As per 2011 census, tribal population of Assam (38,84371) as percentage of total population
(31205576 ) is 12.4%43. Who among the following in 1830 attempted to organise a confederacy of Assam
tribes in order to wrest back the country from the hands of East-India Company.
(a) Koncheng Borpatra Goahain
(b) Atan Burgohain
(c) Piyoli Borphukan
(d) Laluk Borphukan
Ans : c) Piyoli Borphukan
Piyoli along with Jeuram Dulia Barua were hanged in 1830.44. Name the officer assigned as Sadiyakhowa Gohain after annexation of the Chutia
territory?
(a) Kon-Seng Barpatragohain
(b) Atan Burahgohai
(c) Momai Tamuli Barbarua
(d) Phra-Sen-Mung
Ans : d) Phra-Sen-Mung
Sadiakhowa Gohain was a frontier officer posted at Sadiya by Ahom king Suhungmung. Phra Sen
Mung was the first officer appointed in 1523. His wife was Mula Gabhoru who fought against
Turbak the Muslim commander to avenge the death of her husband.45. The post of the bar-Phukan was first created by
(a) Pratap Singha
(b) Chakradhwaj Singha
(c) Udayaditya Singha
(d) Rudra Singha
Ans : a) Pratap Singha
Pratap Singha or Susengpha (1603-41) created the post of Barphukan to look after the
administration of the areas beyond kaliabor. Pratap Singha a.k.a Burha Raja or Buddhi
Swarganarayan created the post of Barbaruah. Momai Tamuli Barbaruah was the first to hold
this post.46. What gift did Yuan Chwang accept from Bhaskarvarman?
(a) Chattar
(b) Chameri
(c) Ho-la-li (a cap of fur)
(d) Si-yu-ki
Ans : c) Ho-la-li (a cap of fur)47. Who was the first local man to accept Islam during the invasion of Md. Iban
Bakhatiyar Khilji?
(a) Ali Mech
(b) Ismail Ghazi
(c) Sultan Babak Shah
(d) Sikander Shah
Ans : a) Ali Mech
He is thought to have been the first Muslim convert in Assam. He converted to Islam in 1205 AD
He is considered as the founding father of the Deshi Muslim people of Assam.48. The shape of Ahom coins were
(a) Square
(b) Octagonal
(c) Hexagonal
(d) Nonagonal
Ans : b) Octagonal49. What is the male population of Assam as per 2011 Census? (a) 1,61,54,972 (b) 1,59,54,972 (c) 1,57,54,972 (d) 1,55,54,972
50. Which one of the following project is World Bank sponsored project? It covers all
districts of Assam. Basic objective of the scheme is to mobilise the peasants from the
grassroot in the process of development planning?
(a) National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Area (NW DPRA)
(b) Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project (AACP)
(c) Macro Management Mode of Agriculture (MMMA)
(d) Assam State Agricultural Marketing Board(ASAMB)
Ans : b) Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project (AACP)
World Bank financed ‘Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project (AACP)’ was taken-up from
2005 till 2015. The objective of the project was to increase the productivity and market access
of targeted farmers and community groups.51. Which one of the following agency has been associated with the irrigation schemes
in the state, being taken up through loan assistance from the World Bank?
(a) NABARD
(b) Fiscal Reform Programme
(c) Assam Rural Infrastructure and Agricultural Service Project (ARIASP)
(d) Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP)
Ans : (a) NABARD
NABARD has various international partnerships with leading global organizations and World
Bank-affiliated institutions that provides advisory services as well as financial assistance in
the fields of rural development and agriculture.52. As per Forest Survey of India at present what is the percent of the forest area of
Assam of the total geographical area?
(a) 42.21%
(b) 34.21%
(c) 36.21%
(d) 38.21%
Ans : c) 36.11 %53. Total geographical area of Assam in terms of Hectare
(a) 7843800
(b) 7833800
(c) 7865555
(d) 7843500
Ans : a) 7843800 Ha54. What is the aim of the Government of India’s Special Road Development
Programme (SRDPE)?
(a) To improve the road connectivity to remote places of North-East region
(b) To improve the road connectivity to remote places of Assam
(c) To improve the road connectivity to remote places of all states of India
(d) To improve the road connectivity to remote places of all territorial states of India
SARDP-NE : Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North Eastern region is a
special initiative of Govt. of India for speedy implementation of road construction activities to
bring about real development of infrastructure of the Region. This scheme was started in the
year 2005 and still under implementation in NE region.
Source : https://pwdbnh.assam.gov.in/schemes/sardp-ne55. In which year, the 1st International Tea Day in Assam, Jorhat is observed?
(a) 20th April, 2018
(b) 21 May, 2020
(c) 21 May, 2019
(d) 21 February, 2020
Ans : a) 21 May, 2020
On December 21, 2019, the United Nations decided that from 2020, the International Tea Day
would be celebrated on May 21 annually. Previously, International Tea Day was observed on
December 15 every year.56. In ancient Assam the chief weapons of war were
(a) Asik
(b) Parsu
(c) Jada and Khatvanga
(d) All of these
Ans : b) Parsu57. The first King who performed ‘Asvaamedha’ sacrifice in Kamrup was
(a) Bajradatta
(b) Bhaskara Varman
(c) Ratnapala
(d) Indrapala
Mahendra Varman (450 AD – 485 AD) was the first king of Kamrupa who waged a successful
war against Gupta army and also the first Varman king who performed the Ashwamedha Yagya.58. Which people were the earliest inhabitants of Assam?
(a) Khasis
(b) Jayantias
(c) Bodos
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Ans : a) Khasis.
The earliest known inhabitants of Assam were late neolithic Austroasiatic peoples who came
from Southeast Asia about five thousand years ago. They are today represented by the Khasi
and Pnar peoples in neighbouring Meghalaya; and who are also present in Assam's Karbi
Anglong and Dima Hasao districts that adjoin Meghalaya.59. Identify the driest and the coldest month in Assam
(a) November
(b) December
(c) January
(d) February
January is the coldest month and December is the driest month.60. Name the tree which dominates the tropical moist deciduous forests of Assam
(a) Sissoo
(b) Sal tree
(c) Nahar tree
(d) Simalu
Ans : c) Nahar
Nahar or Indian rose chestnut (Mesua ferrea) is native to wet, tropical parts of Sri Lanka, India,
southern Nepal and SE Asian countries.61. The tree which is found in the beels (ox-bow lakes) and haors (wetland complex in
Barak Valley) in the Brahmaputra and Barak Valley is-
(a) Jhan
(b) Hijal
(c) Meghela
(d) Nal
Ans : b) Hijal62. The number of mammal species that is true semi-wild in Assam is
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) One
Ans : d) One
Ferral Horses of Dibru-Chaikhowa National Park are the True semi-wild free-living horses.63. Assam is located in the transitional zone between
(a) Himalayan and Malayan sub-region
(b) India and Indo-Chinese sub-region
(c) Indo-Malayan and Indo-Chinese sub-region
(d) Himalayan and Indo-Chinese sub-region
Ans : c) Indo-Malayan and Indo-Chinese sub-region64. Which of the following statement is/are correct?
(a) Assam is one of the better placed states in the country with respect to sex ratio
(b) Population density of Assam is lower than the National average.
(c) Around 20 percent of the population lives in urban areas in Assam
(d) The population of Assam forms about 5 percent of total population of India in 2011
Ans : a) Assam is one of the better placed states in the country with respect to sex ratio
Assam sex ratio = 958 ; national sex ratio = 943 female per 1000 male65. The Phulaguri uprising took place in
(a) 1860
(b) 1861
(c) 1862
(d) 1863
Ans : b) 186166. Who first surveyed the Brahmaputra during the Ahom rule
(a) Ensign wood
(b) Rennel
(c) Nenvill
(d) Daniel Roush
Ans : b) Rennel
Major James Rennell (1742 – 1830) was an English geographer, historian and a pioneer of
oceanography. He traced Brahmaputra in 1765 and held that Tsangpo and Brahmaputra are the
same river and originates beyond the Bhutan hills (Tibet). Earlier French cartographer D’anville
during 1730s thought Brahmaputra to be Irrawady river of Burma.67. The endangered bird species that are found in Assam are such as
(a) House sparrow, pigeon and vulture
(b) Peacock, greater adjutant stork
(c) Bengal Florican and White-winged wood duck
(d) Hornbill and Falcon
Ans : c) Bengal Florican and White-winged wood duck68. The aims of Assam Project on Forest and Biodiversity conservation are
1. To restore forest ecosystems
2. To enhance the livelihood of the forest dependent communities
3. To ensure conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
4. To provide financial assistance to the forest communities.
Which statement above is/are not correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4
Ans : c) 469. The main rivers that follow through Kaziranga National Park are
(a) Manas, Brahmaputra and Dhansiri
(b) Brahmaputra, Diphlu, Mora Diphlu and Mora Dhansiri
(c) Brahmaputra, Ranganadi and Kopili
(d) Manas, Brahmaputra and Mora Dhansiri
Ans : b) Brahmaputra, Diphlu, Mora Diphlu and Mora Dhansiri70. There has been a tremendous increase in decadal growth of population in the state
of Assam during the census year 2001-2011 which is
(a) 20.48 percent
(b) 17.01 percent
(c) 18.92 percent
(d) 20.4 percent
Ans : b) 17.01 percentLUCENT IAS INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES
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