Assam MCQs : This section focuses on the "Assam". These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) should be practiced to improve the Assam skills required for various interviews (campus interview, walk-in interview, company interview), placement, entrance exam and other competitive examinations.
Question 1
A famous musical instrument of Assam 'GAGONA' is made of which material?
A. Cane
B. Buffalo horn
C. bamboo
D. teak wood
Question 2
According to 2011 census, total number of scheduled castes population of Assam is
A. 22,31,321
B. 12,87,491
C. 33,08,570
D. None of these
Question 3
According to 2011 census, total population of Assamis
A. 3,12,05,576
B. 3,37,77,037
C. 2,28,78,491
D. None of these
Question 4
According to 2011 Census the literacy rate of Assam is
A. 72.19%
B. 72.58%
C. 73.20%
D. 73.98%
Question 5
According to 2011 census, decadal growth (2001-2011) of population of Assam is
A. 17.10%
B. 28.92%
C. 38.62%
D. None of these
Question 6
According to 2011 census, male population of Assam is
A. 1,59,39,443
B. 1,68,78,491
C. 1,87,77,037
D. None of these
Question 7
According to 2011 census, percentage of Urban Population is Assam is
A. 13.90%
B. 16.90%
C. 14.10%
D. None of these
Question 8
According to 2011 census, population density in Assam is
A. 398 per sq. km
B. 540 per sq. km
C. 240 per sq. km
D. None of these
Question 9
Assam is situated on latitude between
A. 24°N and 28°N
B. 34°N and 36°N
C. 30°N and 35°N
D. None of these
Question 10
Assam is situated on longitude between
A. 90°E to 96°E
B. 85°E to 90°E
C. 95°E to 98°E
D. None of these
Question 11
Assam Legislative Assembly consists of
A. 60 members
B. 100 members
C. 126 members
D. None of these
Question 12
Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) was constituted in
A. 1958
B. 1950
C. 1960
D. 1970
Question 13
Assam University is situated at
A. Silchar
B. Jorhat
C. Dibrugarn
D. None of these
Question 14
Bihu' is the important festival of
A. Manipur
B. Assam
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. None of these
Question 15
Capital of Ahom Kingdom was
A. Sibsagar
B. Guwahati
C. Jorhat
D. None of these
Question 16
Capital of Assam is
A. Dispur
B. Guwahati
C. Karimganj
D. None of these
Question 17
Confluence point of Brahmaputra River is
A. Bay of Bengal
B. Arabian Sea
C. Indian Ocean
D. None of these
Question 18
At which place the Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary is located?
A. Lakhimpur district
B. Dibrugarh
C. Sonitpur district
D. Tinusukia district
Question 19
Female literacy rate in Assam is
A. 66.30%
B. 64.74%
C. 74.75%
D. None of these
Question 20
How many districts are in Assam?
A. 25
B. 20
C. 35
D. None of these
Question 21
How many National Parks are there in Assam?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. None of these
Question 22
In 1930 the first private college was established, which one of the following is that
A. M. C. College, Barpeta
B. B. N. College, Dhubri
C. J. B. College, Jorhat
D. Darrang College, Tezpur
Question 23
In 640 AD. Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang visited Assam (Kamrupa). The king who gave him warm reception was
A. Kumar Rudra Barmana
B. Swargadeo Rudra Singha
C. Kumar Bhaskara Barmana
D. Bhagadatta
Question 24
In Assam, a source of hot water spring is situated in
A. Nambor Reserve Forest
B. Orang Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Manas National Park
D. Parashuram Kunda
Question 25
In Assam, homestead gardens is locally known as
A. Aami
B. Bari
C. Kuli
D. None of these
Question 26
In Assamese society the custom of 'Suwaguritola' is associated with
A. Assamese Ankiya Bhaona
B. a cultural festival of Bihel
C. Durgapuja festival
D. Assamese marriage
Question 27
In Lok Sabha, total number of seats reserved for Assam is
A. 15
B. 14
C. 20
D. None of these
Question 28
In Rajya Sabha, total number of seats reserved for Assam is
A. 8
B. 7
C. 10
D. None of these
Question 29
In which of the following Assamese cities, a road was named as "Azad Hind Ali" as a mark of respect to the INA Jawans?
A. Digboi
B. Guwahati
C. Diphu
D. Jorhat
Question 30
In which of the following cities 'Gibon Wildlife Sanctuary' is located?
A. Kokrajhar
B. Jorhat
C. Dibrugarh
D. Chirang
Question 31
In which of the following movements Kanaklata Barua became a martyr?
A. Quit India Movement
B. Swadeshi Movement
C. Non-Cooperation Movement
D. Civil Disobedience Movement
Question 32
In which of the following year the Ahom invasion of Assam took place?
A. 1810 AD
B. 1011 AD
C. 1538 AD
D. 1228 AD
Question 33
In which of the following year the Guwahati University was founded?
A. 1942
B. 1935
C. 1950
D. 1948
Question 34
In which part of Assam the Terai zone is situated?
A. South Zone
B. East Zone
C. North Zone
D. West Zone
Question 35
In which year Assam Pradesh Congress Committee was founded?
A. 1909
B. 1912
C. 1917
D. 1921
Question 36
In which year Bhupen Hazarika was awarded with Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
A. 1992
B. 1993
C. 1997
D. 2003
Question 37
In which year Chief Commissionership was introduced in Assam?
A. 1876
B. 1875
C. 1873
D. 1874
Question 38
In which year Panchayati Raj was formally introduced in Assam?
A. 1962
B. 1964
C. 1969
D. 1970
Question 39
In which year Patharughat Revolt took place?
A. 1853
B. 1856
C. 1894
D. 1892
Question 40
In which year, Toklai Tea Research Centre was established?
A. 1922
B. 1911
C. 1933
D. None of these
Question 41
In which year the Assam region was separated from the Bengal Presidency as North-East Frontier?
A. 1826
B. 1889
C. 1874
D. 1861
Question 42
In which year the first newspaper of Assam 'Orunodoi' was published?
A. 1899
B. 1824
C. 1830
D. 1846
Question 43
In which year the first Printing Press was established in Assam?
A. 1838
B. 1830
C. 1846
D. 1844
Question 44
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is situated at
A. Tezpur
B. Guwahati
C. Dibrugarh
D. None of these
Question 45
Longest river of Assam is
A. Barak River
B. Brahmaputra River
C. Disang River
D. None of these
Question 46
Largest river island in the world is
A. Majuli lsland
B. Barak
C. Barail
D. None of these
Question 47
Main tribe of Assam is
A. Bodo
B. Miri
C. Mikir
D. Rabha
Question 48
Me-Dum-Me-Phi is famous
A. festival
B. dance
C. music
D. None of these
Question 49
Noonmati' is famous for
A. Oil Refinery
B. Coal Reserve
C. Copper Reserve
D. None of these
Question 50
Pani Dihing Bird Sanctuary is located in which one of the following districts?
A. Golaghat
B. Dhemaji
C. Jorhat
D. Sivsagar
Question 51
Percentage of SC population in Assam is
A. 7.90%
B. 7.20%
C. 10.90%
D. None of these
Question 52
Percentage of ST population in Assam is
A. 12.40%
B. 14.40%
C. 20.40%
D. None of these
Question 53
Sex ratio (per 1000 males) in Assam is
A. 895
B. 958
C. 998
D. None of these
Question 54
State animal of Assam is
A. Tiger
B. Rhino
C. Elephant
D. None of these
Question 55
State bird of Assam is
A. Asian Koel
B. Hill Myna
C. White-winged Wood Duck
D. None of these
Question 56
State Flower of Assam is
A. Foxtail Orchids
B. Lotus
C. Palash
D. None of these
Question 57
State tree of Assam is
A. Hollong
B. Neem
C. Peepal
D. None of these
Question 58
The ancient name of Assam as mentioned in epics Ramayana and Mahabharata is
A. Indraprastha
B. Kamrup
C. Ahom
D. Pragiyotishpura
Question 59
The area coverage under Rabi crops in the State is around
A. 30%
B. 27%
C. 25%
D. None of these
Question 60
The Assam Police Day is observed on
A. 8th September
B. 13th January
C. 4th April
D. 1st October
Question 61
The Assam Silk industry is mainly centered in?
A. Rangia
B. Saulkuchi
C. Dibrugarh
D. Guwahati
Question 62
The Assamese king who is also nicknamed as 'Bhagaraja' is
A. Sunyatpha
B. Surampha
C. Sutiyampha
D. Sutamla
Question 63
The Assamese Ramayana by Madhab Kandali is unique in which of the following context?
A. It modified the main story of the epic
B. It is the regional translation of the epic
C. It is translated in modern Assamese language
D. None of the above
Question 64
The Assamese song 'Shreemoyee Asameer' which is sung when the Bihu flag is unflured was composed by
A. Purushottam Das
B. Shrimanta Sankardeva
C. Bhupen Hazarika
D. Nabarkanta Barua
Question 65
The Assamese writer who is also known as 'Bakulbonor Kavi' is
A. Binanda Chandra Barua
B. Ananda Chandra Barua
C. Bishnuram Medhi
D. Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
Question 66
The autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi 'My Experiments with Truth' has been translated in Assamese by
A. Abdul Malik
B. Jyotiprasad Agarwala
C. Amiyo Kumar Das
D. None of the above
Question 67
The Battle of Mehargarh was fought between
A. the Burmese and Ruchinath Buragohain
B. the British and the Burmese
C. Purandhar Singh and the Burmese
D. the Burmese and Chandrakanta Singh
Question 68
The Bodo Sahitya Sabha was founded in which year?
A. 1956
B. 1978
C. 1952
D. 1959
Question 69
The book 'Discovery of Assam' was written by
A. Satish Chandra Kakoti
B. Lila Gogoi
C. Nalinibala Devi
D. None of the above
Question 70
The Deputy Commissioner functions as the District and Sessions Judge in which of the following districts of Assam?
A. Dhubri
B. Karbi-Anglong
C. Karimganj
D. Kamrup
Question 71
The famous 'Rang Ghar' was constructed in Assam during the reign of
A. Pramatta Singha
B. Rajeswar Singha
C. Siv Singha
D. Rudra Singha
Question 72
The famous Assamese novel 'Banduka Behar' which was written by Medini Chaudhary is based on which legendary personality?
A. Life of Sri Sankardeva
B. Life of Sri Mahadeva
C. Life of Bishnu Rabha
D. Life of Bhupen Hazarika
Question 73
The famous book 'Assamese- Its Formation and Development' was written by
A. Dr. Maheshwar Neog
B. Dr. Pahi Saikia
C. Hem Barua
D. Dr. Banikanta Kakoti
Question 74
The first Assamese film to win President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film was
A. Shakuntala
B. Ronga Police
C. Puberun
D. Maniram Dewan
Question 75
The first female Music Director of an Assamese film was
A. Aideo Handique
B. Eli Ahmed
C. Bhupen Hazarika
D. Manisha Hazarika
Question 76
The first known ruler of Assam was
A. Mahiranga Danava
B. Hatakasur
C. Sambarsur
D. None of these
Question 77
The first One Day International Cricket match was played in Assam in which year?
A. 1985
B. 1982
C. 1981
D. 1983
Question 78
The first President of the 'Assam Pradesh Congress Committee' was
A. Gopinath Bordoloi
B. Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
C. Kuladhar Chaliha
D. Tarun Ram Phukan
Question 79
The first public sector oil refinery in India is situated at?
A. Panipat
B. Koyali
C. Guwahati
D. Digboi
Question 80
The first state which was carved out of Assam as full-fledged state is
A. Nagaland
B. Meghalaya
C. Manipur
D. Sikkim
Question 81
The first tea company established in Assam was
A. Assam Tea Company
B. Tata Tea Company
C. Assam Bengal Tea Company
D. Jorhat Tea Company
Question 82
The first Varman King who performed the Ashwamedha Yagya was
A. Mahendra Varman
B. Pushya Varman
C. Bhaskar Varman
D. None of these
Question 83
The Guwahati Stock Exchange was established in Assam in which of the following years?
A. 1984
B. 1989
C. 1987
D. 1983
Question 84
The Kamkhya Temple is located on which Hill top?
A. Jogini Hill
B. Nilanchal Hill
C. Sandhya chal Hill
D. Chitrachal Hill
Question 85
The last king of the Kachari kingdom was
A. Gobind Chandra
B. Jashanarayan
C. Pratap Narayan
D. None of these
Question 86
The main crop of Assam is
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Mesta
D. None of these
Question 87
The number of wildlife sanctuaries in Assam is
A. 16
B. 18
C. 15
D. 20
Question 88
The only Assamese to become the President of Indian National Congress is
A. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
B. Navakanta Barua
C. Dr. Maheshwar Neog
D. Deva Kanta Barua
Question 89
The rare white-winged duck (Deohanh) is found in which of the following National Park of Assam?
A. Kaziranga National Park
B. Manas
C. Dibru Saikhowa
D. Nameri
Question 90
The river Subansiri completely enters into Assam at which of the following places?
A. Gerukamukh
B. Lakhimpur
C. Dhemaji
D. Dibrugarh
Question 91
The season which was associated with Bordoichila in Assam is
A. Monsoon season
B. Pre-monsoon season
C. Retreating Monsoon season
D. Summer season
Question 92
The state of Assam has ........ representatives in the Rajya Sabha.
A. 5
B. 12
C. 7
D. 13
Question 93
The state of Assam has ............ representatives in the Lok Sabha?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 14
D. 18
Question 94
The total area of Assam is
A. 79012 km2
B. 77901 km2
C. 78550 km2
D. 80645 km2
Question 95
The total area under forests in Assam is
A. 28,105 sq. km.
B. 30,541 sq. km.
C. 20,891 sq. km.
D. None of these
Question 96
There is only one fertiliser plant in Assam which is located at
A. Tuli in Nagaland
B. Gangtok in Sikkim
C. Nangpo in Meghalaya
D. Namrup in Assam
Question 97
Toklai' is famous for
A. Jute Research Centre
B. Tea Research Centre
C. Rice Research Centre
D. None of these
Question 98
Under the Assam Panchayat Act, 1994 which institution is excluded from 'Panchyati Raj Bodies'?
A. Zila Parishad
B. Gaon Panchayat
C. Gaon Sabha
D. Anchalik Panchayat
Question 99
What is the area of Assam?
A. 78,438 sq. km.
B. 88,438 sq. km.
C. 98,000 sq. km.
D. None of these
Question 100
When was the historic Assam Accord signed?
A. 26th January, 1982
B. 15th August, 1985
C. 15th August, 1989
D. 26th January, 1985
Question 101
Where is the Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited Industry located?
A. Nagaon
B. Lepetkata
C. Makum
D. Guwahati
Question 102
Which Koch king rebuilt the Kamakhya temple?
A. Raghu Deva
B. Naranarayan
C. Biswa Singha
D. Prananarayan
Question 103
Which language other than Assamese from the state of Assam has been included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
A. Tiwa
B. Bodo
C. Mishing
D. Rabha
Question 104
Which of the following Assamese cities has the largest dry fish market in Asia?
A. Tinsukia
B. Dibrugarh
C. Jagirod
D. Tangla
Question 105
Which of the following district of Assam has the highest concentration of forest?
A. Dima Hasao
B. Karbi Anglong
C. Dhubri
D. Goal para
Question 106
Which of the following districts of Assam has been declared as first tobacco free district?
A. Kamrup Metro
B. Jorhat
C. Guwahati
D. Dibrugah
Question 107
Which of the following is tamous for gateway to the assam and N.E. Region?
A. Dispur
B. Guwahati
C. Barpeta
D. None of these
Question 108
Which of the following is the largest circulated Assamese magazine?
A. Sarathi
B. Goriyashl
C. Bismoi
D. None of these
Question 109
Which of the following is the only left tributary of Barak river?
A. Jatinga River
B. Sonai River
C. Jiri River
D. Machura River
Question 110
Which of the following land settlement systems was followed during British Period?
A. Zamindari
B. Zabti
C. Ryotwarl
D. Mahalwari
Question 111
Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuary of Assam is known for the golden langur?
A. Chakrashila
B. Pobitora
C. Laokhowa
D. Pani Dihing
Question 112
Which one of the following books is the most important literary source for the study of early history of Assam?
A. The Arthashastra
B. The Mahabharata
C. The Kalika Purana
D. The Harshas Charita
Question 113
Which one of the following cities is also known as the 'Manchester of Assam'?
A. Diphu
B. Jorhat
C. Saulkuchi
D. Digboi
Question 114
Which one of the following district of Assam shares the longest international boundary?
A. Karimganj
B. Kokrajhar
C. Silchar
D. Dhubri
Question 115
Which one of the following was the earliest historical dynasty of Assam?
A. Varmans
B. Narakas
C. Salastambhas
D. Palas
Question 116
Which one of the following was the first capital of Ahom Kingdom in Assam?
A. Charaideo
B. Jorhat
C. Sivsagar
D. Garhgaon
Question 117
Which one of the following was the last capital of Ahom dynasty?
A. Nazira
B. Sivasagar
C. Charaideo
D. Jorhat
Question 118
Which one of the following was the royal symbol of the kings of ancient Kamrupa?
A. elephant
B. lion
C. tiger
D. rhinoceros
Question 119
Which river makes an inter-state boundary between Assam and Tripura?
A. Sonai
B. Kuchiara
C. Longai
D. Dhaleswari
Question 120
Which tribe of Assam celebrates an agro-based festival 'Ali-Aai-Ligang'?
A. Khasis
B. Mishing
C. Naga
D. Bodo
Question 121
Which two districts are connected by the Naranarayana Setu over the Brahmaputra river?
A. Dhubri and Goalpara
B. Bongaigaon and Dhubri
C. Bongaigaon and Goalpara
D. Kokrajhar and Goalpara
Question 122
Who among the following Assamese leader joined the famous Dandi March?
A. Kuladhar Saikia
B. Tarunram Phukan
C. Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
D. Liladhar Baruah
Question 123
Who among the following Assamese leader was a member in the Constitution Drafting Committee?
A. Mohammad Sadullah
B. Rohini Kumar Chaudhary
C. Gopinath Bardoloi
D. None of the above
Question 124
Who among the following built the temples at Basisthasram?
A. Gadadhar Singh
B. Rajeshwar Singh
C. Naranarayan
D. Rudra Singh
Question 125
Who among the following has written 'Asomiya Sahityar Buranji'?
A. Devendranath Bezbarua
B. Gunabhiram Barua
C. Nathan Brown
D. Jatindranath Duara
Question 126
Who among the following is also known as 'Bihogi Kobi'?
A. Malinidhar Bhattacharya
B. Dimbeshwar Neog
C. Nilmoni Phukan
D. Raghunath Choudhary
Question 127
Who among the following is known as Gajapati?
A. Suhungmung
B. Rudra Singh
C. Pratap Singh
D. Sudangpha
Question 128
Who among the following is known as the 'Father of Assamese Prose'?
A. Madhab Kandali
B. Sankardeva
C. Bhattadeva
D. Hem Barua
Question 129
Who among the following led the first rebellion against the British rule in Assam in 1828?
A. Maniram Dewan
B. Gomdhar Knowar
C. Piyali Baruah
D. Piyali Phookan
Question 130
Who among the following was the President of the Swaraj Party in Assam during freedom movement?
A. Maniram Devan
B. Bishnuram Medhi
C. Gopinath Bordoloi
D. Tarun Kumar Phookan
Question 131
Who among the following was the first Assamese actress to win the Best Actress Award in the National Film Awards?
A. Mridula Barua
B. Dr. Santana Bordoloi
C. Malaya Goswami
D. None of the above
Question 132
Who among the following was the first Assamese to be appointed as a judge in the Supreme Court of India?
A. Mahendra Mohan Chaudhary
B. Parbati Kumar Goswami
C. Ranjan Kumar Gogoi
D. None of the above
Question 133
Who among the following was the first female judge of Guwahati High Court?
A. Kanaklata Barua
B. Parul Das
C. Meenakshi Phukan
D. Meera Sharma
Question 134
Who established the Koch kingdom in Assam
A. Malladeva
B. Bishwas Singh
C. Birpal
D. None of these
Question 135
Who founded the 'Mrityu Bahini' the Hindu title of during the freedom struggle?
A. Pushpalata Das
B. Chandra Prabha Saikiani
C. Kanaklata Barua
D. Rani Gaidinlieu
Question 136
Who founded the Varman dynasty in Assam?
A. Samudra Varman
B. Bhuti Varman
C. Mahendra Varman
D. Pushya Varman
Question 137
Who has Written the firs Assamese romantic poem Bon Kunwori?
A. Benudhar Rajkhowa
B. Mahendranath Dekaphukan
C. Chandra Kumar Agarwala
D. Dimbeshwar Neog
Question 138
Which paramilitary force in India has been recognised as the oldest one?
A. CRPF
B. Assam Rifles
C. Border Security Force
D. Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Question 139
Who was hanged with Moni Ram Dewan?
A. Ploll Phukan
B. Piolo Barua
C. Dutiram Barua
D. Farman Ali
Question 140
Who was the first Ahom Monarch to assume the Hindu title of 'Swarganaryan'?
A. Suhungmung
B. Jayadhwaj Singha
C. Siva Singha
D. Pratap Singna
Question 141
Who was the first Assamese person to receive the title of 'Sir' from the British?
A. Sir Syed Ahmad
B. Sir Akbar Hydari
C. Sir Saiyyid Sadullah
D. None of the above
Question 142
Who was the first Assamese to receive the 'Sahitya Academy Award'?
A. Mohin Bora
B. Birinchi Kumar Barua
C. Jatindranath Duarah
D. Bhupen Hazarika
Question 143
Who was the first Chief Minister of Assam?
A. Tarun Ram Phukan
B. Gopinath Bordoloi
C. Bishnuram Medhi
D. None of the above
Question 144
Who was the Kachari King to assume the title of 'Pratap Narayan' after defeating the Ahoms?
A. Josonarayan
B. Indra Balnarayan
C. Durlabhnarayan
D. Nirbhayanarayan