Important Assam Geography MCQ for upcoming ADRE Exam 2024

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Are you preparing for competitive exams like ADRE, APSC, or Assam Police? A solid understanding of Assam’s geography is essential for success in these exams.In this article, we will provide some important Assam Geography MCQs with detailed explanations. It will strengthen your knowledge and boost your confidence in these exam preparations.

This article covers a wide range of topics—physiography, location, natural resources, and administrative division of Assam, etc. This article is set 1 in the Assam Geography MCQ section in English.

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1. Which is the 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site in India?

(A) The Pink City
(B) Dholavira
(C) Moidams
(D) Hoysala Temples

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Ans:- (C) Moidams

Explanation:-

Moidams are the burial mounds of the Ahom Dynasty. On July 26, 2024, Moidams were declared India’s 43rd World Heritage Site at the 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting in New Delhi. It is also Assam’s 3rd World Heritage Site.

2. How many Indian states share boundaries with Assam?

(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 8

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Ans:- (C) 7

Explanation:-

Assam shares interstate boundary with 7 other states. These states are- West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram

Assam-Meghalaya – 884.9 Km
Assam-Nagaland – 512.1 Km
Assam-Arunachal Pradesh – 804.1 Km
Assam-Manipur – 204.1 Km
Assam-Mizoram – 164.6 Km
Assam-Tripura – 46.3 Km
Assam-West Bengal – 127.0 Km

3. Which of the following states shares the longest boundary with Assam?

(A) Nagaland
(B) Arunachal Pradesh
(C) Meghalaya
(D) Manipur

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Ans:- (C) Meghalaya

Explanation:-

Meghalaya shares the longest boundary with Assam and the distance is 804.1 Km.

On the other hand, Tripura shares the shortest boundary with Assam and the distance is 46.3 Km.

4. How many foreign countries share a boundary with Assam?

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4

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Ans:- (B) 2

Explanation:-

Assam shares a border with two foreign countries: Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the west.

5. How many districts of Assam share the international boundary with Bangladesh and Bhutan?

(A) 6
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 9

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Ans:- (C) 8

Explanation:-

Eight districts of Assam share an international boundary with Bangladesh and Bhutan. These districts are:- Dhubri, Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, Udalguri, South Salmara-Mankachar, Karimganj, and Cachar

District-wise length of International Boundary-

Baksa-Bhutan – 82.9 KM
Chirang-Bhutan – 70.7 KM
Kokrajhar-Bhutan – 61.4 KM
Udalguri-Bhutan – 50.8 KM
Karimganj-Bangla – 98.3 KM
Cachar-Bangla – 27.3 KM
Dhubri & South Salmara Mankachar-Bangla – 141.9 KM

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6. Which of the following states is/are surrounded by Assam on its east?

(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Nagaland
(C) Manipur
(D) All of the above

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Ans:- (D) All of the above

Explanation:- n/a

7. What is the latitudinal extension of Assam?
(A) 89°42′ to 96°30′ W
(B) 89°42′ to 96°30′ E
(C) 24° 09′ N to 27° 58 ′ N
(D) 24° 09′ N to 27° 58 ′ S

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Ans:- (C) 24° 09′ N to 27° 58 ′ N

Explanation:-

Latitude measures how far north or south a location is from the equator. It is expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds (e.g., 24° 8′ N).
Assam’s northernmost point is at 27° 58 ′ N, and its southernmost point is at 24° 09′ N. Therefore, Assam’s latitudinal extension is between 24° 09′ N and 27° 58 ′ N.

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8. What is the longitudinal extension of Assam?

(A) 89°42’W to 96° 01′ W
(B) 89°42’E to 96° 01′ E
(C) 24° 8′ N to 28° 2′ N
(D) 24° 8′ N to 28° 2′ S

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Ans:- (B) 89°42′ to 96° 01′ E

Explanation:-

Longitude measures how far east or west a location is from the prime meridian. It is expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds (e.g., 89°42′ E).
Assam’s westernmost point is at 89°42′ E, and its easternmost point is at 96°01′ E. Therefore, Assam’s longitudinal extension is between 89°42′ E and 96°01′ E.

9. How much is the area of Assam?

(A) 74,438 km²
(B) 76,438 km²
(C) 77,438 km²
(D) 78,438 km²

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Ans:- (D) 78,438 km²

Explanation:-

Assam covers an area of 78,438 square kilometers (30,285 square miles).

It is the second-largest state in northeastern India by area and the largest in terms of population.

10. What percentage of land is covered by Assam in terms of India’s total area?

(A) 2.1%
(B) 2.4%
(C) 2.6%
(D) 2.9%

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Ans:- (B) 2.4%

Explanation:-

Assam‘s total land area is around 78,438 km². On the other hand, India’s total land area is around 32,87,263 km². Therefore, Assam’s share of India’s total land area is:(78,438 km²) / ( 32,87,263 km²) ≈ 0.0239

Converting this to a percentage, we get:

0.0239 × 100% ≈ 2.39%

So, Assam covers approximately 2.39% ( approx 2.4%) of India’s total land area.

11. What is the total population of Assam according to Census 2011?

(A) 3.11 Cr.
(B) 3.12 Cr.
(C) 3.13 Cr.
(D) 3.14 Cr.

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Ans:- (B) 3.12 Cr.

Explanation:-

According to Census 2011, the total population of Assam is 31,205,576 in which males were 15,939,443 while females were 15,266,133.

12. What percentage of India’s population lives in Assam?

(A) 2.18%
(B) 2.48%
(C) 2.58%
(D) 2.93%

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Ans:- (C) 2.58%

Explanation:-

According to the 2011 Census, Assam has a total population of 31,205,576. India’s total population at that time was 1,210,854,977. Therefore, Assam’s share of India’s total population is

(31,205,576) / (1,210,854,977) ≈ 0.0258

Converting this to a percentage, we get:

0.0258 × 100% ≈ 2.58%

So, Assam had approximately 2.58% of India’s total population in 2011.

13. How many physiographic divisions are there in Assam?

(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 6

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Ans:- (B) 3

Explanation:-

Assam can be broadly divided into 3 physiographic divisions:-

1. the Brahmaputra valley in the north,
2. the Central Hilly Regions of Karbi-Anglong and North Cachar and
3. the Barak Valley in the south.

14. How many districts of Assam are there in 2024?
(A) 32
(B) 33
(C) 34
(D) 35

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Ans:- (D) 35

Explanation:- n/a

15. Which is the smallest district in Assam in 2024?

(A) South Salmara-Mankachar
(B) Majuli
(C) Bajali
(D) Tamulpur

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Ans:- (C) Bajali

Explanation:-

Bajali district is the smallest district in Assam in 2024. Geographical Area of Bajali District is 422.95 sq. km.

15. Which is the largest district in Assam in 2024?

(A) West Karbi Anglong
(B) Nagaon
(C) Karbi Anglong
(D) Dima Hasao

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Ans:- (C) Karbi Anglong

Explanation:- n/a

16. Which district of Assam has the lowest population in 2024?

(A) South Salmara-Mankachar
(B) Majuli
(C) Bajali
(D) Tamulpur

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Ans:- (A) Majuli

Explanation:-

About majuli

17. Which one of the following was the first stream of human migration to Assam?

(A) The Austric group of people
(B) The Indo-Aryan Language speaking people
(C) The Ahoms
(D) The Koch Rajbongshis

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Ans:- (A) The Austric group of people

Explanation:- n/a

18. What was the second human stream coming to Assam?

(A) The Tibeto-Burman language speaking Mongoloids
(B) The Indo-Aryan Language speaking people
(C) The Ahoms
(D) The Koch Rajbongshis

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Ans:- (A) The Tibeto-Burman language-speaking Mongoloids

Explanation:- n/a

19. What was the largest tribal group of Assam, based on population size?

(A) Bodo
(C) Garo
(B) Tiwa
(D) Mishing

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Ans:- (A) Bodo

Explanation:- n/a

20. What was the 2nd largest tribal group of Assam, based on population size?

(A) Karbi
(C) Garo
(B) Rabha
(D) Mishing

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Ans:- (D) Mishing

Explanation:- n/a

21. What was the longest National Highway in Assam?

(A) National Highway 36

(B) National Highway 37

(D) National Highway 62

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Ans:- (B) National Highway 37

Explanation:- n/a

22. Which is the largest agro-based industry in Assam?

(A) Rubber industry

(B) Silk industry

(D) Tea industry

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Ans:- (D) Tea industry

Explanation:- n/a

23. Which district of Assam has the highest forest cover?

(A) Karbi Anglong
(B) Dima Hasao
(C) Hojai
(D) Cachar

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Ans:- (A) Karbi Anglong

Explanation:- n/a

24. Which town is also known as the Manchester of Assam?

(a) Hajo
(b) Sualkuchi
(c) Diphu
(d) Digboi

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Ans:- (b) Sualkuchi

Explanation:- n/a

25. Which is the oldest refinery in Assam?

(A) Guwahati Refinery

(B) Bongaigaon Refinery

(D) Digboi Refinery

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Ans:- (D) Digboi Refinery

Explanation:- n/a

26. Which navigable waterway was declared as the second National waterway in 1988?

(A) The Brahmaputra Navigable Waterway
(B) The Barak Navigable Waterway
(C) The Ganga Navigable Waterway
(D) The Godavari Navigable Waterway

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Ans:- (A) The Brahmaputra Navigable Waterway

Explanation:- n/a

27. Which type of soil was found in Brahmaputra and Barak Valley?

(A) Laterite soils
(B) Hill soils
(C) Sandy soils
(D) Alluvial soils

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Ans:- (D) Alluvial soils

Explanation:- n/a

28. What is the percentage of forest coverage in Assam of its total geographical area?
(A) 31 %
(B) 34 %
(C) 38 %
(D) 41 %

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Ans:- (B) 34 %

Explanation:- n/a

29. Which district of Assam has the highest number of tea gardens?
(A) Dibrugarh
(B) Tinsukia
(C) Golaghat
(D) Jorhat

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Ans:- (A) Dibrugarh

Explanation:- n/a

30. Which city is known as the Tea City of India?

(A) Jorhat
(B) Tinsukia
(C) Golaghat
(D) Dibrugarh

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Ans:- (D) Dibrugarh

Explanation:- n/a

31. We often hear the word CTC about Assam tea. What is the meaning of CTC?

(A) Check, tear, curl
(B) Curl, tear, crush
(C) Check, thrash, curl
(D) Crush, tear, curl

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Ans:- (D) Crush, tear, curl

Explanation:- n/a

32. How many districts are there in BTC?

(A) Three
(B) Four
(C) Five
(D) Six

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Ans:- (C) Five

Explanation:-

Bodoland Territorial Council(BTC) consists of five districts viz, Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Tamulpur, and Udalguri.

33. Where is the administrative headquarters of BTC located?

(A) Pathsala
(B) Mushalpur
(C) Tamulpur
(D) Kokrajhar town

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Ans:- (D) Kokrajhar town

Explanation:- n/a

34. When was BTC established?

(A) 2000
(B) 2001
(C) 2002
(D) 2003

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Ans:- (D) 2003

Explanation:-

The Bodoland Territorial Council was set up in 2003 under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. This happened after the Government of India, the Government of Assam, and the Bodo Liberation Tigers signed a Memorandum of Settlement on February 10, 2003.

35. How many oil refineries are there in Assam?
(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
(D) Five

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Ans:- ((C) Four

Explanation:-

Assam has four oil refineries: Noonmati Refinery, Namuligarh Refinery, Bongaigaon Refinery, and Digboi Refinery.

36. In which year tea auction centre in Guwahati was established?

(A) 1965
(B) 1970
(C) 1973
(D) 1985

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Ans:- (B) 1970

Explanation:-

The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) was established in 1970. It’s one of the world’s busiest tea trading facilities, specializing in Assam tea.

37. How many districts are there in Barak Valley?
(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
(D) Five

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Ans:- (B) Three

Explanation:-

There are three districts in Barak Valley: Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi

38. How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites have been found in Assam?
(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
(D) Five

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Ans:- (B) Three

Explanation:- Assam has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

Kaziranga National Park
Manas National Park
The Moidams – the Mound-Burial system of the Ahom Dynasty

39. In which year, the Kaziranga National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

(A) 1965
(B) 1970
(C) 1973
(D) 1985

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Ans:- (D) 1985

Explanation:- N/A

40. In which year, the Manas National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

(A) 1965
(B) 1970
(C) 1973
(D) 1985

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Ans:- (D) 1985

Explanation:- N/A

41. How many biosphere reserve areas are there in Assam?
(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
(D) Five

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Ans:- (A) Two

Explanation:- Assam has two biosphere reserves in Assam: Dibru-Saikhowa and Manas.

42. In which year, the Dibru-Saikhowa was designated a biosphere reserve area?

(A) 1965
(B) 1985
(C) 1989
(D) 1997

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Ans:- (D) 1997

Explanation:- In 1997, Dibru-Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve was declared with and area of 765 km² that included the 340 km² of sanctuary area as the core.

43. In which year, the Manas was designated a biosphere reserve area?

(A) 1965
(B) 1985
(C) 1989
(D) 1997

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Explanation:- N/A

44. How many Elephant Reserve forests are in Assam?

(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
(D) Five

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Ans:- (D) Five

Explanation:- There are five Elephant Reserve Forests are there in Assam and they are:-

Chirang-Ripu ER
Dhansiri-Lungding ER
Kaziranga – Karbi Anglong ER
Dihing-Patkai ER
Sonitpur ER

45. How many Tiger Reserve Forests are there in Assam?

(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
(D) Five

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Ans:- (C) Four

Explanation:- There are 4 Tiger Reserve Forests in Assam and they are:-

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve
Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve
Nameri National Park and Tiger Reserve
Orang Tiger Reserve

46. Which of the following districts of Assam has major conservation of limestone?
(A) Kokrajhar and Tamulpur
(B) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao
(C) Baksa and Kokrajhar
(D) Dima Hasao and Karimganj

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Ans:- (B) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao

Explanation:- N/A

47. Which day is observed as Rhino Day in Assam?
(A) December 2
(B) October 2
(C) October 19
(D) September 22

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Ans:- (D) September 22

Explanation:- N/A

48. Which day is celebrated as Assam Day in Assam?
(A) August 15
(B) December 2
(C) October 2
(D) September 22

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Ans:- (B) December 2

Explanation:- N/A

49. How many development blocks are there in Assam at present?
(A) 187
(B) 199
(C) 209
(D) 219

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Ans:- (D) 219

Explanation:- N/A

50. How many gram panchayats are there in Assam at present?
(A) 2000
(B) 2001
(C) 2202
(D) 2220

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Ans:- (C) 2202

Explanation:- There are 21 Zilla Parishads, 185 Anchalik Panchayats and 2202 Gaon Panchayats in Assam in 2024.

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