Assam Geography MCQ Part 1: Practice Questions for APSC, Assam TET, ADRE & Assam Govt Exams | Best MCQ
Welcome to the Assam and Its People: Assam Geography MCQ section, specially designed for aspirants preparing for Assam Direct Recruitment Exam (ADRE), APSC, and other Assam government exams. Test your knowledge about the geography, culture, and people of Assam with our comprehensive set of multiple-choice questions.
Instructions:
- Each question has four options. Choose the correct one.
- You can use these MCQs for practice, revision, or to gain a deeper understanding of Assam’s Geography.
Assam Geography MCQs
1. Which is the following route is the National Waterway-2?
[A] Barak river from Lakhipur-Bhanga
[B] River ganga from haldia to Allahabad
[C] River Brahmaputra from Dhubri to Sadiya
[D] None of These
Answer: River Brahmaputra from Dhubri to Sadiya
2. In which year Crude Oil was drilled in Assam for the first time?
[A] 1889
[B] 1899
[C] 1999
[D] None of the above
Answer: 1889
3. Purnima Devi Barman from Assam is well known for the conservation effort of which of the following species?
[A] Pygmy Hog
[B] Golden Langur
[C] Greater Adjutant Stork
[D] One Horned Rhino
Answer: Greater Adjutant Stork
4. In which year Tocklai Tea Research Institute was established?
[A] 1903
[B] 1911
[C] 1924
[D] 1941
Answer: 1911
5. Where is Sonai-Rupai National Park situated?
a) Sivsagar
b) Digboi
c) Jorhat
d) Sonitpur
Ans: (d) Sonitpur
6. Where is Chakrashila wildlife sanctuary situated?
a) Kokrajhar
b) Barpeta
C) Bongaigaon
d) Kamrup
Ans: (a) Kokrajhar
7. Which of the following is the district headquarters of the newly created Baksa District.
A. Tamulpur
B. Mushalpur
C. Barpeta Road
D. Goreswar
Answer: Mushalpur
8. Which one is the largest district in Assam by area wise –
(A). Baroeta
(B). Karbi Anglong
(C). Sivasagar
(D). Dibrugarh
Ans: (B) Karbi Anglong
9. Which is the largest oil refinery in Assam
(A). Noonmati Refinery
(B). Digboi Refinery
(C). Bongaigaon Refinery
(D). None of these
Ans: (B) Digboi Refinery
10. How much percent of the Indian landmass is covered by Assam–
(A). 2.39%
(B). 3.39%
(C). 2.29%
(D). 3.29%
Ans: (A) 2.39%
11. Which is the first National Park in Assam
(A). Manas
(B). Nameri
(C). Orang
(D). Kaziranga
Ans: (D) Kaziranga
12. Which one is the only left bank tributary of Barak river
(A). Jiri river
(B). Madhura river
(C). Sonai river
(D). Jatinga river
Ans: (C) Sonai river
13. Which one is the last major tributary river of Brahmaputra in Assam before it entering –
(A). Dhansiri
(B). Manas
(C). Sankosh
(D). Champamati
Ans: (C) Sankosh
14. The literacy rate of which of the following districts is highest in Assam?
[A] Kamrup Metropolitan
[B] Nagaon
[C] Tinisuki
[D] Nalbari
Answer: Kamrup Metropolitan
15. Which national highway connects Assam to the rest of India?
[A] NH 44
[B] NH 27
[C] NH 37
[D] NH 15
Ans: (A) NH 44
16. Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuaries is located in Udalgiri district?
a) Chakrashila
b) Bornadi
c) Amchang
d) Bura Chapori
Answer (b) Bornadi
17. North Cachar hill is known for-
a) Graphite
b) rock salt
c) limestone
d) coal
Answer (c) limestone
18. In Assam, red soil is the main feature of
a) Bodoland area
b) North Cachar Hill area
c) Barak Valley region
d) Brahmaputra valley region
Answer (b) North Cachar Hill area
19. Longloi, Kailajan, Silbheta and Khanbhaman are famous for which of the following resources?
a) Limestone
b) Iron ore
c) Coal
d) Sillimanite
Answer (c) Coal
20. Panidihing Birds Sanctuary is located in which of the following districts of Assam?
a) Jorhat
b) Golaghat
c) Sibsagar
d) Dhemaji
Answer (c) Sibsagar
21. Assam State enjoys
a) tropical climate
b) hot climate
c) warm climate
d) cold climate
Answer (a) tropical climate
22. Which district of Assam has the longest international boundary?
a) Kokrajhar
b) Dhubri
c) Karimganj
d) Nalbari
Answer (b) Dhubri
23. The tribe of Assam having the largest size of population next to the Bodo’s is
a) The Karbis
b) The Dimasas
c) The Mising
d) The Rabha
Answer (c) The Mising
24. In which year the Tea Auction Centre in Guwahati was established
[A] 1970
[B] 1971
[C] 1972
[D] 1973
Answer: 1970
25. Which of the following districts of Assam does not come under the jurisdiction of BTC?
[A] Bongaigaon
[B] Udalguri
[C] Chirang
[D] Kokrajhar
Answer: Bongaigaon
More MCQs:
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Resources to Prepare:
- Refer to our detailed Assam Geography Notes for in-depth coverage.
- Check out the Previous Year Question Papers for APSC and Assam Govt Exams.
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