Top 200 Assam Geography MCQs for Competitive Exams in 2024

Assam Geography MCQs

Q. Which district of Assam has the highest number of tea gardens:
(A) Dibrugarh
(B) Tinsukia
(C) Udalguri
(D) Sonitpur

Ans:- (A) Dibrugarh

Explanation:- Dibrugarh district has the highest number of tea gardens in Assam, with a total of 238 tea gardens.
On the other hand, the Tinsukia district has (180 tea gardens), the Sonitpur district has(160 tea gardens), and the Udalguri district has(150 tea gardens).

Q. Which type of forest is widely found in Assam?
(A) Deciduous Forest
(B) Evergreen Forest
(C) Tropical Deciduous
(D) Tropical Grassland

Ans:- (B) Evergreen Forest

Explanation:- Assam is home to a wide variety of forests, but the most common type of forest is the evergreen forest. Evergreen forests are found in areas with high rainfall and humidity.

Q. Which of the following cities is known as the “Tea City of India”?
(A) Darjeeling
(B) Dibrugarh
(C) Siliguri
(D) Nainital

Ans:- (B) Dibrugarh

Explanation:- Dibrugarh is known as the “Tea City of India”. This city is home to a number of tea gardens and it is the largest producer of tea in India.

Q. We often hear the word CTC in relation to Assam tea. What is the meaning of CTC?
(A) Crush, tear, curl
(B) Curl, tear, crush
(C) Check, thrash, curl
(D) Check, tear, curl

Ans:- (A) Crush, tear, curl

Explanation:- CTC stands for Crush, Tear, Curl. For well-suited brewing in tea bags, this method is used for processing black tea that is used to produce a strong, flavorful tea.

Q. What is the name of the largest agro-based industry in Assam?
(A) Jute industry
(B) Tea Industry
(C) Oil Industry
(D) Brick industry

Ans:- (B) Tea Industry

Explanation:-
Assam is the largest producer of tea in India.
The tea industry in Assam is the largest agro-based industry.
It employs over 6 lakh people and contributes to the state’s economy in a significant way.

Q. Which of the following districts does not come under BTC?
(A) Udalguri
(B) Bongaigaon
(C) Kokrajhar
(D) Baksa

Ans:- (B) Bongaigaon

Explanation:- The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) is an autonomous council of Assam. It was formed in 2003 under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The BTC consists of five districts: Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri, and Tamulpur. Bongaigaon districts does not come under BTC.

Q. How many oil refineries are there in Assam?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five

Ans:- c) Four

Explanation:- There are 4 oil refineries in Assam- 1. Digboi Oil Refinery 2. Guwahati Oil Refinery 3. Bongaigaon Oil Refinery 4. Numaligarh Oil Refinery

Q. Raimona, the sixth national park of Assam, is located in which of the following districts?
(A) Baksha
(B) Dibrugarh
(C) Kokrajhar
(D) Golaghat

Ans:- (C) Kokrajhar

Explanation:- Raimona National Park is located in the Gossaigaon and Kokrajhar subdivisions of the Kokrajhar district of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam. On 9 June 2021; it became the sixth national park of Assam.

Q. What is the rank of Assam in terms of land area among the North Eastern States?
(A) 1^st
(B) 2^nd
(C) 3^rd
(D) 4^th

Ans:- (B) 2^nd

Explanation:- Assam is the 2nd largest state in terms of land area among the North Eastern States. The size of the North Eastern State is:
Arunachal Pradesh (83,743 km2)
Assam(78,438 km2)
Manipur (22,290 km2)
Meghalaya (22,429 km2)
Mizoram (21,087 km2)
Nagaland (16,579 km2)
Tripura (10,491 km2)
Sikkim (7,096 km2)

Q. Which of the following North Eastern States shares the longest boundary with Assam?
(A) Nagaland
(B) Manipur
(C) Tripura
(D) Meghalaya

Ans:- (D) Meghalaya

Explanation:-
Assam-Meghalaya – 884.9 km.
Assam-Arunachal Pradesh – 804.1 km.
Assam-Nagaland – 512.1 km.
Assam-Manipur – 204.1 km.
Assam-Mizoram – 164.6 km.
Assam-West Bengal – 127.0 km
Assam-Tripura – 46.3 km.

Q. In which year was the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre set up?
(A) 1970
(B) 1983
(C) 1985
(D) 1991

Ans:- (A) 1970

Explanation:- The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre was set up in 1970. It is one of the busiest tea trading centre in the world.

Q. How many districts are there in Barak Valley?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5

Ans:- (B) 3

Explanation:- The Barak Valley consists of three districts: Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi.

Q. The Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following districts of Assam?
(A) Kamrup (Metro)
(B) Darang
(C) Barpet
(D) Sonitpur

Ans:- (A) Kamrup (Metro)

Explanation:- The Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is situated in Kamrup district in Assam and is spread over an area of 78.64 square kilometers.

Q. The soil found on the Brahmaputra and Barak plains is-
(A) Alluvial Soil
(B) Laterite Soil
(C) Loamy Soil
(D) Red Soil

Ans:- (A) Alluvial Soil

Explanation:-
Alluvial soil is the type of soil found on the Brahmaputra and Barak plains.
Alluvial soil is very fertile and it is good for agriculture and is used to grow a variety of crops, including rice, wheat, and sugarcane.

Q. What separates the Brahmaputra and Barak valleys?
(A) Jaintia Hills
(B) Barail Hills
(C) Khasi Hills
(D) None of the above

Ans:- (B) Barail Hills

Explanation:- The Barail Hills are a mountain range that separates the Brahmaputra and Barak valleys in Assam.

Q. Which of the following is the smallest national park in Assam?
(A) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
(B) Manas National Park
(C) Kaziranga National Park
(D) Orang National Park

Ans:- (D) Orang National Park

Explanation:- Orang National Park is located in the Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam. It is spread over an area of 78.8 square kilometers, making it the smallest national park in Assam.

Q. According to the 2011 census, what percentage of the total population of India lives in Assam?
(A) 2.2 %
(B) 2.3 %
(C) 2.4%
(D) 2.6%

Ans:- (C) 2.4%

Explanation:- Assam’s population in 2011 was 31.2 million, which is 2.4% of India’s total population of 1.21 billion.

Q. How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites have been found in Assam?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4

Ans:- (B) 2

Explanation:- Assam has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
1.Kaziranga National Park
2. Manas National Park

Q. How many biosphere reserves areas are there in Assam?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5

Ans:- (A) 2

Explanation:- There are two biosphere reserves in Assam:
1. Dibru-Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve
2. Manas Biosphere Reserve

Q. Which is the highest peak in Assam:
a) Nilachal Peak
b) Laike Peak
c) Patkai Peak
d) None of the above

Ans:- b) Laike Peak

Explanation:- Laike Peak is the highest peak in Assam, with an elevation of 1,959 meters above sea level. It is located in the Dima Hasao district. The peak is part of the Borail Range.

Q. Which of the following rivers merges with the Dihang River to form ‘Brahmaputra’ near Sadia town?
(A) Dibang and Dehang
(B) Dibang and Dhan Shiri
(C) Dibang and Lohit
(D) All of the above

Ans:- (A) Dibang and Dehang

Explanation:- The Dihang River merges with the Dibang and Lohit Rivers to form the Brahmaputra River near the town of Sadiya.

Q. Which of the following is the largest wetland in Assam?
(A) Dipor Beel
(B) Son Beel
(C) Urpad Beel
(D) None of the above

Ans:- (B) Son Beel

Explanation:- Son Beel is a large freshwater lake located in the Karimganj district of Assam. It is the largest wetland in Assam.

Q. What percentage of land in Assam is covered with forest cover?
(A) 21.21 %
(B) 29.30 %
(C) 34.21 %
(D) 39.30 %

Ans:- (C) 34.21 %

Explanation:- 34.21% of Assam’s land is covered by forest cover.

Q. Raimana National Park is famous for which of the following?
(A) Golden Langur
(B) Pigmy Hog
(C) Gibbon
(D) One-horned rhino

Ans:- (A) Golden Langur

Explanation:-
Raimona National Park is famous for its population of Golden Langurs, an endangered species of monkey that is endemic to Assam and Bhutan.
The park is also home to a variety of other wildlife, including elephants, tigers, leopards, and deer.

Q. How many districts of Assam have borders with the international border?
(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 8

Ans:-(D) 8

Explanation:- The following 8 districts of Assam have borders with the international border:
1. Dhubri
2. Baksa
3. Chirang
4. Kokrajhar
5. Udalguri
6. South Salmara Mankachar
7. Karimganj
8. Cachar

Q. Which northeastern state was initially carved out of Assam and formed a full-fledged state?
(A) Nagaland
(B) Meghalaya
(C) Manipur
(D) Arunachal Pradesh

Ans:- (A) Nagaland

Explanation:- Nagaland was carved out of Assam on December 1, 1963. It was the first of the seven northeastern states to be carved out of Assam.

Q. How many Ramsar Sites are there in Assam?
(A) 1
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5

Ans:- (A) 1

Explanation:- There is 1 Ramsar Site in Assam. It is the Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a freshwater lake located in the Kamrup district of Assam.

Q. In which year Deepor Beel was declared as Ramsar site?
(A) 2000
(B) 2001
(C) 2002
(D) 2003

Explanation:- It is also called a wetland and it was declared a Ramsar Site in November 2002 for undertaking conservation measures on the basis of its biological and environmental importance.

Q. What is the name of the Brahmaputra River in Tibet?
(A) Dihang
(B) Chiang
(C) Yarlung Tsangpu
(D) Jamuna

Ans:- (C) Yarlung Tsangpu

Explanation:-
The Brahmaputra is known by different names in different regions. In Nepal, it is known as Yarlung Tsangpo.
In Bangladesh, it is called the Jamuna.

Q. Which of the following is the largest coalfield in Assam:
(A) Delhi Jaipur
(B) Mickey’s Hills
(C) Chingrimari Hills
(D) Makum

Ans:- (D) Makum

Explanation:-
The Makum coalfield is the largest coalfield in Assam.
It is located in the Tinsukia district of Assam.

Q. Which wildlife sanctuary in Assam is famous for golden Langur?
(A) Barnadi
(B) Chakrashila
(C) Amsang
(D) Pabitara

Ans:- (B) Chakrashila

Explanation:-
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for the golden langur and is the second protected habitat for golden langurs in India.
It is located in the Kokrajhar and Dhubri districts of Assam.

Q. What is the average height of Assam from sea level?
(A) 69.5 m
(B) 92.5 m
(C) 56.6 m
(D) 79.5 m

Ans:- (C) 2.4%

Explanation:-
The average height of Assam from sea level is 79.5 meters.
The lowest point in Assam is at Dhubri, which is 28 meters above sea level, and the highest point is at Sadiya, which is 134 meters above sea level.

Q. Which district of Assam has the highest population density?
(A) Karbi Anglong
(B) Kokrajhar
(C) Nagaon
(D) Kamrup (Metro)

Ans:- (D) Kamrup (Metro)

Explanation:-
Kamrup (Metro) has the highest population density in Assam, with a density of 1313 people per square kilometer.
On the other hand, the population density of Assam is 398 people per square kilometer.

Q. Apart from Assam, the Brahmaputra river passes through which state of India?
(A) Manipur
(B) West Bengal
(C) Tripura
(D) Arunachal Pradesh

Ans:- (D) Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation:- The Brahmaputra is a transboundary river that flows through Tibet (China), Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Bangladesh.

Q. What is the source of the river Brahmaputra?
(A) Gangotri Glacier
(B) Angsi glacier
(C) Uttarakhand
(D) Punjab

Ans:- (B) Angsi glacier

Explanation:-
The source of the Brahmaputra river is the Angsi glacier, located in the Kailash ranges of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet.
The source of the river was previously thought to be the Chemayungdung glacier.

Q. Surma River is another name for which of the following rivers?
(A) Brahmaputra
(B) Barak
(C) Subanchiri
(D) Kapili

Ans:- (B) Barak

Explanation:-
1. The Surma River is another name for the Barak River.
2. The Barak River is 560 miles (900 km) long and flows through the states of Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Assam in India, and into Bangladesh.
3. It is also known as the Avoure in Manipur.

Q. What is the name of the tallest mountain in Assam?
(A) Khasi Hills
(B) Jaintia Hills
(C) Barail Hill
(D) None of the above

Ans:- (C) Barail Hill

Explanation:- Barail Mountain (Barail Range) range extends across Assam as well as parts of Manipur and Nagaland. This mountain is mainly located in the Dima-Hasao district of Assam and is the tallest and longest hill (or mountain) of Assam.

Q. How many Elephant Reserve Forests are there in Assam?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five

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

Q. What is the rank of Assam in India in terms of national parks?
(A) First
(B) Second
(C) Third
(D) Fourth

Ans:- (B) Second

Explanation:- Madhya Pradesh has the most national parks in India. It has 9 national parks. Andaman and Nicobar have 9 national parks as well, but they are a union territory, not a state. Assam has 7 national parks, which puts it in second place after Madhya Pradesh.

Q. How many Tiger Reserve Forests are there in Assam?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5

Ans:- (C) 4

Explanation:- There are 4 Tiger Reserve Forests in Assam and they are:-
1.Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve
2.Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve
3.Nameri National Park and TigerReserve
4.Orang Tiger Reserve

Q. Who is known as the Forest Man of India?
(A) Jadav Payeng
(B) Vinod Rishi
(C) Nehara Pandey
(D) Toukir Alam

Ans:- (A) Jadav Payeng

Explanation:- Jadav “Molai” Payeng is an environmental activist and forestry worker from Assam, popularly known as the Forest Man of India.

Q. Which forest does Jadav Payeng plant single-handedly?
(A) Molai Forest
(B) Laokhowa Forest
(C) Barail Forest
(D) Nameri Forest

Ans:- (A) Molai Forest

Explanation:- Jadav Payeng is known for single-handedly planting and cultivating a vast forest area on a sandbar of the river Brahmaputra, known as the “Molai Forest” or the “Forest Man’s Forest,”

Q. In which of the following districts is Molai Forest located?
(A) Golaghat
(B) Jorhat
(C) Majuli
(D) Dibrugarh

Ans:- (C) Majuli

Explanation:- Molai Forest is located in Maajuli District. It was single-handedly planted by Jadav Payeng .

Q. Which of the following is the 7th National Park of Assam?
(A) Dihing Patkai National Park
(B) Orang National Park
(C) Raimona National Park
(D) Nameri National Park

Ans:- (A) Dihing Patkai National Park

Explanation:- It was declared a wildlife sanctuary on 13 June 2004. On 13 December 2020 Government of Assam upgraded it into a national park, making it the 7th national park in Assam. It is located in the Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts of Assam.

Q. Which of the following places in Assam is known for wild horses?
a) Nameri National Park
b) Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary
c) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
d) None of the above

Ans:- c) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Explanation:- Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam. It is one of the few places in the world where wild horses can be found.

Q. What is the literacy rate of Assam as per the 2011 census?
(A) 66.27 %
(B) 72.19 %
(C) 77.85 %
(D) 78.1 %

Ans:- (B) 72.19 %

Explanation:-
Assam had a literacy rate of 72.19% as per the 2011 census.
The male literacy rate was 77.85% and the female literacy rate was 66.27%.
The literacy rate in rural areas was 69.34% and the literacy rate in urban areas was 88.47%.

Q. What is the rank of Assam by population in India?
(A) 14th
(B) 15th
(C) 16th
(D) 17th

Ans:- (C) 2.4%

Explanation:- Assam is ranked 15th by population in India. According to the 2011 census, the population of Assam was 31,169,272. Uttar Pradesh’s rank is 1 and Sikkim has the last rank of 28.

Q. What is the total land area of Assam?
(A) 78,000 sq km.
(B) 78,238 sq km.
(C) 78,438 sq km.
(D) 78,638 sq km.

Ans:- (C) 78,438 sq km.

Q. What percentage of land is occupied by Assam in India?
(A) 2.1 %
(B) 2.2 %
(C) 2.3 %
(D) 2.4%

Ans:- (D) 2.4%

Explanation:- The total land area of India is 3,287,263 square kilometers, while Assam covers 78,438 square kilometers. This means that Assam is about 2.4% of the size of India.

Q. How many districts of Assam share borders with the borders of other states?
(A) 24
(B) 26
(C) 27
(D) 28

Ans:- (A) 24

Explanation:- There are 24 (twenty-four) nos. of Districts along the Inter-State boundary with the neighbouring states.

Q. Which day is celebrated as Rhino Day in Assam?
(A) August 15
(B) October 2
(C) October 29
(D) September 22

Ans:- (D) September 22

Explanation:- The Assam government has declared September 22 as Rhino Day to generate public awareness on the protection of the one-horned rhinoceros.

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

Ans:- (B) December 2

Explanation:- Assam Day is celebrated on December 2, which is the anniversary of the arrival of Sukaphaa, the founder of the Ahom kingdom. It is also known as Sukaphaa Divas.

Q. Which of the following North Eastern States shares the shortest boundary with Assam?

(A) Nagaland
(B) Manipur
(C) Tripura
(D) Meghalaya

Ans:- (C) Tripura

Explanation:-

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

Q. Which of the following Assam city is known as Manchester of Assam?
(A) Nagaon
(B) Sualkuchi
(C) Haflong
(D) Dibrugarh

Ans:- (B) Sualkuchi

Explanation:- Sualkuchi is a town in the Kamrup district of Assam. Sualkuchi is a major center for the handloom industry in Assam and is known for its production of silk fabrics. The town is also home to a number of silk schools and training centers. Due to its importance in the silk industry, Sualkuchi is often referred to as the “Manchester of Assam”.

Q. Which of the following is the largest national park in Assam?
(A) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
(B) Manas National Park
(C) Kaziranga National Park
(D) Orang National Park

Ans:- (C) Kaziranga National Park

Explanation:- Kaziranga National Park is located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam. It is spread over an area of 430 square kilometers, making it the largest national park in Assam.

Q. Which one of the following rivers is home to the endangered South Asian river Dolphin in Assam?
(A) Kulsi River
(B) Kapili River
(C) Krishna River
(D) Barak River

Ans:- (A) Kulsi River

Q. Which of the following is the largest lake in Assam?
(A) Dipor Beel
(B) Son Beel
(C) Urpad Beel
(D) None of the above

Ans:- (B) Son Beel

Explanation:- Son Beel is a large freshwater lake located in the Karimganj district of Assam. It is the largest wetland in Assam.

Q. Which of the following is not a south bank tributary of the river Brahmaputra?
(A) Kopilli
(B) Noadehing
(C) Manas
(D) Krishnai

Ans:- (C) Manas

Explanation:- The main south bank tributaries of the river Brahmaputra are:- Noadehing, Buridehing, Desang, Dikhow, Bhogdoi, Dhansiri (South), Kopilli, Kulsi, Krishnai, Dhdhnoi, Jinjiran.

Q. Which of the following is not a north bank tributary of the river Brahmaputra?
(A) Kalong
(B) Jiabharali
(C) Manas
(D) Subansiri

Ans:- (A) Kalong

Explanation:- The north bank tributaries of the river Brahmaputra are:- Subansiri, Ronganadi, Dikrong, Buroi, Borgong, Jiabharali, Dhansiri (North) Puthimari, Manas, Beki, Aie, Sonkosh.

Q. Which of the following districts does not have an international border with Bangladesh?
(A) Karimganj
(B) Cachar
(C) Dhubri
(D) Hailakandi

Ans:- (D) Hailakandi

Explanation:- The following districts have an international border with Bangladesh.
Karimganj-Bangladesh – 3 km
Cachar-Bangladesh – 70 km
Dhubri-Bangladesh – 90 km
South Salmara Mankachar-Bangladesh – 63.00 km
Therefore, Hailakandi does not have an international border with Bangladesh.

Q. In which year has Kaziranga declared Project Tiger?
(A) 1974
(B) 1985
(C) 1995
(D) 2006

Ans:- (D) 2006

Explanation:- Kaziranga National Park is located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam.
It was established in 1905 as a reserve forest.
It was declared a national park in 1974.
It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
It was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006.

Q. Which of the following is related to Bordoichila in Assam?
(A) Pre-monsoon season
(B) Monsoon season
(C) Retreating monsoon season
(D) Winter season

Ans:- (A) Pre-monsoon season

Explanation:-
Bordoisila is a pre-monsoon storm that occurs in Assam in April or May.
It is characterized by strong winds, heavy rains, and thunderstorms and it can cause widespread damage, including flooding, landslides, and power outages.

Q. Which of the following is the oldest refinery in India?
(A) Guwahati Refinery
(B) Nunmati Refinery
(C) Digboi Refinery
(D) Numaligarh

Ans:- (C) Digboi Refinery

Explanation:-
Digbai is a town in Tinsukia district.
Digboi is known as the oil city of Assam where Asia’s first oil well was drilled.
The Digboi refinery was started in 1901.

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

Ans:- (B) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao

Explanation:-
Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts of Assam have major conservation of limestone.
This limestone is used for a variety of purposes, including the production of cement, lime, and other building materials.

Q. When was Orang National Park declared a national park?
(A) 1974
(B) 1985
(C) 1997
(D) 1999

Ans:- (D) 1999

Explanation:-
The land area of Orang National Park is around 78.81 sq km.
It is located in the Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam.
It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1985 and declared a national park in 1999.

Q. When was Dibru-Saikhowa declared as the Biosphere Reserved?
(A) 1974
(B) 1985
(C) 1997
(D) 2006

Explanation:-
The Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam.
It was initially established as a reserve forest in 1890.
It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1995.
It was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 1997.
In 1999, it was declared a national park.

Q. ‘Jatinga’ in Dima Hasao district is located on which hill of Asaam?
(A) Khasi Hills
(B) Jaintia Hills
(C) Barail Hills
(D) None of the above

Ans:- (C) Barail Hills

Explanation:-
Jatinga is located in the Barail Hills.
It is a famous mountain range in the state of Assam.

Q. What is the population density in Assam as per the 2011 census?
(A) 382
(B) 392
(C) 398
(D) 399

Ans:- (C) 398

Explanation:-
The population density of Assam is 398 people per square kilometer.
The population density of India is 382 per sq km.
West Bengal has the highest population density in India. (903)
Within the Union Territory, Delhi has a population density of 11,297 persons per sq km.

Q. Which of the following districts of Assam has the highest forest cover?
(A) Karbi Anglong
(B) Dima Hasao
(C) Kokrajhar
(D) Nagaon

Ans:- (B) Dima Hasao

Explanation:-
Dima Hasao district has the highest forest cover in Assam, with a forest cover of 86.07%.

Q. Jatinga, famous for mass suicides of migratory birds, is located in which of the following districts?
(A) Golaghat
(B) Karbi Anglong
(C) Cachar
(D) Dima Hasao

Ans:- (D) Dima Hasao

Explanation:-
Jatinga is a village in the Dima Hasao district of Assam.
It is famous for the mysterious mass suicide of migratory birds during the months of September to November.

Q. What is the female literacy rate in Assam as per the 2011 census?
(A) 66.27 %
(B) 72.19 %
(C) 77.85 %
(D) 78.1 %

Ans:- (A) 66.27 %

Q. Son Beel Lake is located in which district?
(A) Nagaon
(B) Karbi Anglong
(C) Cachar
(D) Karimganj

Ans:- (D) Karimganj

Explanation:- Son Beel is a large freshwater lake located in the Karimganj district of Assam. It is the largest wetland in Assam.

Q. Which of the following state is the largest and only producer of golden-coloured brown silk (Muga silk) in the world?
(A) Sikkim
(B) Arunachal Pradesh
(C) Assam
(D) Nagaland

Ans:- (C) Assam

Explanation:- Assam is the largest and only producer of golden-coloured brown silk (Muga silk) in the world. Muga silk is considered to be one of the finest silks in the world .

Q. When was Manas National Park officially declared as a National Park?
(A) 1974
(B) 1985
(C) 1990
(D) 2006

Explanation:- Manas National Park’s Location is Chirang and Baksa districts. It became the Tiger Reserve in 1974, a World Heritage Site in 1985, a biosphere Reserve in 1989, and a national park in 1990.

Q. By which name does the Brahmaputra enter India?
(A) Dihang
(B) Siang
(C) Yarlung Tsangpu
(D) Jamuna

Ans:- (B) Siang

Explanation:-
The Brahmaputra enters India in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, where it is called Siang.
It appears in the plains, where it is called Dihang.

Q. In the plains of Arunachal Pradesh, River Brahmaputra is known as ________
(A) Dihang
(B) Siang
(C) Yarlung Tsangpu
(D) Jamuna

Ans:- (A) Dihang

Explanation:-
The Brahmaputra enters India in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, where it is called Siang.
It appears in the plains, where it is called Dihang.

Q. Where is the Dihang River known as ‘Brahmaputra’?
(A) Sadiya
(B) Anini
(C) Bhalukpong
(D) None of the above

Ans:- (A) Sadiya

Explanation:- The Dihang River is known as the Brahmaputra after it enters Sadiya. The Dihang and Lohit river confluent at Sadiya, and this is where the river becomes known as the Brahmaputra.

Q. What is the name of the Brahmaputra River in Bangladesh?
(A) Jamuna
(B) Padma
(C) Meghna
(D) Maduva

Ans:- (A) Jamuna

Explanation:-
The name of the Brahmaputra River in Bangladesh is Jamuna.
Other names for the river Brahmaputra are Tsangpo-Brahmaputra and Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet.

Q. Which district of Assam has the highest literacy rate?
(A) Kamrup (Metro)
(B) Jorhat
(C) Sivasagar
(D) Cachar

Ans:- (A) Kamrup (Metro)

Explanation:-
Kamrup (Metro) district has the highest literacy rate in Assam, with a literacy rate of 88.71%.
Jorhat district has (82.15%), Sivasagar district has (80.41%), and Cachar district has (79.34%).

Q. Which district of Assam has the lowest literacy rate?
(A) Dhubri
(B) Darrang
(C) Chirang
(D) Barpeta

Ans:- (A) Dhubri

Explanation:-
Dhubri district has the lowest literacy rate in Assam, with a literacy rate of 58.34%.
The other districts of Assam with a low literacy rate are Darrang (63.08%), and Chirang (63.55%).

Q. What is the rank of Assam in the country in terms of population density?
(A) 13th
(B) 14th
(C) 15th
(D) 16 th

Ans:- (B) 14th

Explanation:-
Assam is ranked 14th in the country in terms of population density.
The population density of India is 382 per sq km.
West Bengal has the highest population density in India. (903)
Within the Union Territory, Delhi has a population density of 11,297 persons per sq km.

Q. Which of the following is the largest river island in the world formed by the river Brahmaputra?
(A) Majuli
(B) Dibru Saikhowa
(C) Srirangam
(D) Bhavani Island

Ans:- (A) Majuli

Explanation:- Majuli is the largest river island in the world, formed by the Brahmaputra River in Assam.

Q. Jatinga is a tributary of the northern bank of which river?
(A) Brahmaputra
(B) Barak
(C) Subanchiri
(D) Kapili

Ans:- (B) Barak

Explanation:-
North Bank Tributaries of River Barak:-Jiri River, Chiri River, Modhura River, Jatinga River, Harang River, Kalain River, Gumra River
South Bank Tributaries of River Barak:-Sonai River, Ghagra River, Katakhal River, Dhaleswari River, Singla River, Longai River, Rukni River.

Q. In which year was Kaziranga declared a national park?
(A) 1974
(B) 1985
(C) 1990
(D) 1991

Ans:- (A) 1974

Explanation:-
Kaziranga National Park is located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam.
It was established in 1905 as a reserve forest.
It was declared a national park in 1974.
It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
It was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006.

Q. When was Manas National Park officially declared as a National Park?
(A) 1974
(B) 1985
(C) 1990
(D) 2006

Explanation:-
Location- Chirang and Baksa districts
It became the Tiger Reserve in 1974, and
A World Heritage Site in 1985, and
A biosphere Reserve in 1989, and
A national park in 1990.

Q. How many development blocks are there in Assam at present?
(A) 119
(B) 185
(C) 220
(D) 219

Ans:- (D) 219

Explanation:- There are 219 development blocks in Assam at present

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

Ans:- (C) 2202

Explanation:- There are 2202 gram panchayats in Assam at present.

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