Mock Test Attempt

1. Which river is considered the backbone of Assam?

A. Brahmaputra

B. Ganges

C. Godavari

D. Yamuna

2. Which national park in Assam is renowned for its population of Indian one-horned rhinoceros?

A. Kaziranga National Park

B. Manas National Park

C. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

D. Nameri National Park

3. What is the tallest peak in Assam?

A. Saramati Peak

B. Kangto Peak

C. Nokrek Peak

D. Nilgiri Hills

4. Assam shares its boundary with which of the following states?

A. Nagaland

B. Manipur

C. Meghalaya

D. All of the above

5. Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries is famed for its population of the endangered Bengal tiger?

A. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

B. Orang National Park

C. Dibru-Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary

D. Nameri National Park

6. What is the capital city of Assam?

A. Dispur

B. Guwahati

C. Jorhat

D. Dibrugarh

7. Which national park in Assam is famous for one-horned rhinoceros?

A. Manas National Park

B. Kaziranga National Park

C. Nameri National Park

D. Orang National Park

8. In which district is the Kamakhya Temple located?

A. Nagaon

B. Dibrugarh

C. Kamrup

D. Golaghat

9. Which of the following is not a wildlife sanctuary in Assam?

A. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

B. Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary

C. Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary

D. Kanger Ghati Wildlife Sanctuary

10. Which national highway connects Assam to the rest of India?

A. [A] NH 44

B. [B] NH 27

C. [C] NH 37

D. [D] NH 15

11. What is the main language spoken in Assam?

A. Hindi

B. Assamese

C. Bengali

D. Bodo

12. The Bhupen Hazarika Setu, also known as the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, connects Assam with which state?

A. Arunachal Pradesh

B. Nagaland

C. Meghalaya

D. Manipur

13. The Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the 'Amazon of the East,' is located in which district?

A. Tinsukia

B. Karbi Anglong

C. Jorhat

D. Golaghat

14. Which district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills'?

A. Dhemaji

B. Karbi Anglong

C. Dibrugarh

D. Tinsukia

15. The Magh Bihu festival in Assam is associated with the harvesting of:

A. Wheat

B. Rice

C. Barley

D. Maize

16. With which state does Assam not share its border?

A. Mizoram

B. West Bengal

C. Sikkim

D. Manipur

17. In terms of area, where does Assam rank among the northeastern states?

A. First

B. Second

C. Third

D. Fourth

18. How many districts are there in the Brahmaputra Valley?

A. 28

B. 25

C. 30

D. 27

19. What is the east-west extension range of the Brahmaputra Valley?

A. 715 km

B. 710 km

C. 700 km

D. 720 km

20. The Karbi Anglong Plateau is an extension of which plateau in India?

A. Chotanagpur, Meghalaya

B. Naga Hills

C. Tibetan Plateau

D. Malwa, Bundelkhand

21. What is another name for bordoichila or pre-monsoon?

A. Tea Shower

B. Mango Shower

C. Paddy Shower

D. All of these

22. In which year was the Oil India Limited formed?

A. 1958

B. 1955

C. 1952

D. 1954

23. Which region of Assam possesses the highest deposits of limestone?

A. Cachar Plain

B. Karbi Anglong Plateau

C. Meghalaya Plateau

D. All of these

24. Pink Granite has been unearthed in which hill of Goalpara district?

A. Rakshashini Pahar

B. Sri Surya Pahar

C. Ajagar Hills

D. [D] All of these

25. How many World Heritage Sites are acknowledged in India?

A. 37

B. 38

C. 35

D. 36

26. When were the World Heritage Sites declared in Assam?

A. 1986

B. 1980

C. 1985

D. 1982

27. Which is the inaugural national park in Assam?

A. Manas

B. Nameri

C. Orang

D. Kaziranga

28. Which feature differentiates the Brahmaputra from the Ganga?

A. Long plain course

B. Gorges

C. River terraces

D. Braided channel

29. Which place in Nagaland is connected by rail?

A. Kohima

B. Chumukadima

C. Mokokchung

D. Dimapur

30. Which one is not a tributary of the Brahmaputra?

A. Champawati

B. Nanoi

C. Digaru

D. Kulsi

31. Which city is not situated on the bank of the Brahmaputra?

A. Guwahati

B. Tezpur

C. Dhubri

D. Nalbari

32. Manas National Park is situated in the foothills of which region?

A. Himalayas

B. Nepal

C. Bhutan

D. Meghalaya

33. In which year did The Project Tiger in Manas National Park commence?

A. 1973

B. 1975

C. 1972

D. 1976

34. How many World Heritage Sites are located in Assam?

A. Two

B. Three

C. One

D. Four

35. Which raw material is essential for the iron and steel industry?

A. Iron ore

B. Limestone

C. Gypsum

D. Aluminium

36. In which hills of Goalpara can quartz be found?

A. Sri Surya Pahar

B. Tukreswari Hill

C. Pancharatna Hill

D. Hoolokanda Pahar

37. Which river separates the Karbi Anglong Plateau from the Naga Hills?

A. Kapili

B. Barak

C. Dhansiri

D. Daiyang

38. Which is the largest south bank tributary of Brahmaputra?

A. Dikhou

B. Jinjiram

C. Kapili

D. Dhansiri

39. The organization that recognizes World Heritage Sites is

A. [A] UNICEF

B. United Nations

C. UNESCO

D. WHO

40. What is the highest peak of the Tura range in Meghalaya?

A. Nokrek

B. Diengei

C. Phawangpui

D. Shillong peak

41. Which one of the following is known as the Amazon of the East?

A. Dibru-Saikhowa NP

B. Gibbon WLS

C. Dehing-Patkai

D. Nameri NP

42. Which northeastern state is known as the Jewel of India?

A. Mizoram

B. Nagaland

C. Manipur

D. Sikkim

43. Which natural hazard affects Assam the most?

A. Earthquake

B. Flood

C. Cyclone

D. Avalanche

44. In which year did the first disastrous flash flood occur in Goalpara district?

A. 2010

B. 2002

C. 2004

D. 2014

45. Which is the oldest coal field in Assam?

A. Makum

B. Dilli-Jaipur

C. Naginimara

D. Longloi

46. In which year was oil first drilled in Assam?

A. 1850

B. 1857

C. 1860

D. 1867

47. How many oil refineries are there in Assam?

A. Four

B. Three

C. Two

D. Five

48. In which year was the Assam Oil Company formed?

A. 1880

B. 1887

C. 1892

D. 1899

49. The part of Brahmaputra that falls in Bangladesh after crossing Assam is known as

A. Meghna

B. Padma

C. Jamuna

D. Barak

50. Which state has the maximum number of national parks?

A. Andaman and Nicobar Island

B. Arunachal Pradesh

C. Assam

D. Meghalaya

51. Which river flows through the northern part of the Kaziranga National Park?

A. Jia Bharali

B. Jia Dhansiri

C. Buroi

D. Brahmaputra

52. In which place is the annual rainfall very low?

A. Dibrugarh

B. Lumding

C. Silchar

D. Nagaon

53. Which districts in Assam have major limestone reserves?

A. Goalpara & Bongaigaon

B. Jorhat and Golaghat

C. Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong

D. Cachar and Karimganj

54. When did bank erosion in Majuli begin after an earthquake?

A. 1950

B. 1988

C. 1970

D. 1930

55. Near which river was the first oil drilled in Assam?

A. Subansiri

B. Digaru

C. Namdang

D. Jhanji

56. Which relief feature protects Assam from cold polar winds in winter?

A. Purvanchal

B. Bhutan Himalaya

C. Himalayas

D. Arunachal Himalaya

57. Which part of Assam receives very little rainfall?

A. Lumding

B. Tinsukia

C. Morigaon

D. All of these

58. Which is the highest peak of the Barail Range?

A. Singhason

B. Theipibung

C. Mahadeo

D. Kaziranga

59. What separates the Brahmaputra basin from the Barak Basin?

A. Karbi Anglong Plateau

B. Naga Hills

C. Meghalaya

D. North Cachar Hills

60. Which is the largest oil refinery in Assam?

A. Noonmati Refinery

B. Digboi Refinery

C. Bongaigaon Refinery

D. None of these

61. Which department is involved in mineral exploration in the state of Assam?

A. Survey of India

B. Directorate of Geology and Mining

C. Economics and Statistics

D. Survey of Assam

62. Which of the following river originates from the Naga Hills?

A. Kameng

B. Subansiri

C. Bhogdoi

D. Brahmaputra

63. The Chand Dubi lake was formed in which year due to an earthquake?

A. 12 June, 1897

B. 9 September, 1923

C. 3 July, 1930

D. 12 June, 1897

64. Hamren Plateau is a continuous part of which range?

A. Garo Hills

B. Central Karbi Plateau

C. Khasi Hills

D. Jaintia Hills

65. What climatic region does Assam fall under?

A. Monsoon climate

B. Temperate climate

C. Equatorial climate

D. Polar climate

66. What conditions prevail during winter in Assam?

A. Wet and Humid

B. Cold and Dry

C. Humid and Cold

D. All of these

67. The pre-monsoon condition in Assam is known as

A. Mango Shower

B. Kalbaishakhi

C. Norwester

D. Bordoichila

68. Which tree is predominant in the forests of Assam?

A. Teak

B. Mango

C. Sal

D. Eucalyptus

69. Which is the largest north bank tributary of Brahmaputra?

A. Jia Bharali

B. Jia Dhansiri

C. Subansiri

D. Manas

70. Which state is the largest producer of petroleum?

A. Maharashtra

B. Gujarat

C. Assam

D. Bihar

71. Which national park in Assam is the most extensive?

A. Kaziranga

B. Manas

C. Dibru-Saikhowa

D. Nameri

72. What forms the southern boundary of the Kaziranga National Park?

A. Karbi Anglong Plateau

B. North Cachar Hills

C. Meghalaya

D. All of these

73. In which year did the UNESCO World Heritage Convention take place?

A. 1971

B. 1972

C. 1975

D. 1978

74. For what purpose is Kaolin used in manufacturing?

A. Iron and steel

B. Cosmetics

C. Medicines

D. Crockery

75. Which monsoon rain is received in Assam?

A. northeast monsoon

B. southwest monsoon

C. Pre-monsoon

D. All of these

76. Which tributary of Brahmaputra is the largest?

A. Jia Bharali

B. Dhansiri

C. Manas

D. Subansiri

77. Which is the last north bank tributary of Brahmaputra within Assam?

A. Sonkosh

B. Manas

C. Gadhadhar

D. Saralbhanga

78. What is the total area of the Barak Valley?

A. 6220 sq km

B. 6924 sq km

C. 6962 sq km

D. 6500 sq km

79. Assam's physiography can be categorized into how many types?

A. Five

B. Three

C. Two

D. Four

80. What is the total area of the Brahmaputra Valley?

A. 58,412 sq km

B. 58,000 sq km

C. 58,500 sq km

D. 58,315 sq.km

81. Which district lies between the plateau regions in Assam?

A. Nagaon

B. Hojai

C. Dima Hasao

D. Morigaon

82. How many districts make up the Barak Valley?

A. Three

B. Five

C. Four

D. One

83. Which is the largest district in Assam?

A. Sonitpur

B. Goalpara

C. Karbi Anglong

D. [D] Dhubri

84. Which country is situated to the north of Assam?

A. Nepal

B. Bhutan

C. China

D. Bangladesh

85. What is the longitudinal extent of Assam?

A. [A] 85.4°E and 95.2°E

B. [B] 80°E and 92°E

C. [C] 82°E and 93°E

D. [D] 89.5°E and 96.1°E

86. During winter, what drainage pattern does the Brahmaputra River form?

A. Braided

B. Meandering

C. Rectangular

D. All of these

87. Which drainage pattern is formed by the Central Karbi Anglong Plateau?

A. Trellis pattern

B. Dendritic Pattern

C. Radial Pattern

D. None of these

88. The Hoolock Gibbon, the only ape species found in India, is commonly spotted in which region of Assam?

A. Brahmaputra Valley

B. Barak Valley

C. [C] Karbi Anglong Hills

D. Goalpara District

89. The Bihu festival, a major cultural celebration in Assam, is primarily associated with which crop cycle?

A. Rabi

B. Kharif

C. Zaid

D. None of the above

90. The Barail Range, an extension of the Meghalaya plateau, is located in which part of Assam?

A. Western Assam

B. Central Assam

C. Eastern Assam

D. Southern Assam

91. The Assam State Museum, showcasing the state's rich cultural heritage, is located in which city?

A. Jorhat

B. Tezpur

C. Guwahati

D. Silchar

92. Which of the following is a traditional Assamese dance form?

A. Bharatanatyam

B. [B] Kathak

C. Sattriya

D. Odissi

93. The Kaziranga National Park is famous for the conservation of:

A. Bengal Tiger

B. Indian Elephant

C. One-horned Rhinoceros

D. Asiatic Lion

94. . In which district is the Digboi Oil Refinery, the oldest oil refinery in India, located?

A. Dibrugarh

B. Tinsukia

C. Golaghat

D. Sivasagar

95. What is the traditional Assamese silk fabric known as?

A. Pashmina

B. Muga

C. Tussar

D. Banarasi

96. The town of Dibrugarh is situated on the banks of which river?

A. Brahmaputra

B. Barak

C. Subansiri

D. Dibang

97. The Bogibeel Bridge, India's longest rail-cum-road bridge, spans which river in Assam?

A. Brahmaputra

B. Barak

C. Subansiri

D. Lohit

98. Which city in Assam is known as the 'Tea City of India'?

A. Jorhat

B. Tezpur

C. Sivasagar

D. Golaghat

99. The Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is known for its diverse:

A. Birds

B. Tigers

C. Elephants

D. Deers

100. What is the highest peak in Assam?g

A. Saramati Peak

B. Mt Tumjang

C. Nilgiri Hills

D. Unnamed Peak

101. Which of the following mountain ranges is located in Assam?

A. Himalayas

B. Western Ghats

C. Eastern Ghats

D. Vindhya Range

102. The Majuli Island, one of the largest river islands in the world, is located in the river:

A. Barak

B. Subansiri

C. Dibang

D. Brahmaputra

103. On which island hillock is the Umananda Temple situated ?

A. Bhasmachal

B. Sandhyachal

C. Nilachal

D. Chitrachal

104. What is the new name of Nagaon Dhakaipatti ?

A. Bhupen Hazarika Chowk

B. Rupkonwar Chowk

C. Kanaklata Chowk

D. Shantidev Chowk

Nagaon’s historic Dhakaipatti has been renamed as Rupkonwar Chowk in honor of Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala, the cultural icon of Assam, known as a playwright, poet, lyricist, and filmmaker. This renaming recognizes his immense contributions to Assamese literature, culture, and cinema, preserving his legacy and inspiring future generations to value Assamese heritage.

Assam Geography

1. Which river is considered the backbone of Assam?

2. Which national park in Assam is renowned for its population of Indian one-horned rhinoceros?

3. What is the tallest peak in Assam?

4. Assam shares its boundary with which of the following states?

5. Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries is famed for its population of the endangered Bengal tiger?

6. What is the capital city of Assam?

7. Which national park in Assam is famous for one-horned rhinoceros?

8. In which district is the Kamakhya Temple located?

9. Which of the following is not a wildlife sanctuary in Assam?

10. Which national highway connects Assam to the rest of India?

11. What is the main language spoken in Assam?

12. The Bhupen Hazarika Setu, also known as the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, connects Assam with which state?

13. The Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the 'Amazon of the East,' is located in which district?

14. Which district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills'?

15. The Magh Bihu festival in Assam is associated with the harvesting of:

16. With which state does Assam not share its border?

17. In terms of area, where does Assam rank among the northeastern states?

18. How many districts are there in the Brahmaputra Valley?

19. What is the east-west extension range of the Brahmaputra Valley?

20. The Karbi Anglong Plateau is an extension of which plateau in India?

21. What is another name for bordoichila or pre-monsoon?

22. In which year was the Oil India Limited formed?

23. Which region of Assam possesses the highest deposits of limestone?

24. Pink Granite has been unearthed in which hill of Goalpara district?

25. How many World Heritage Sites are acknowledged in India?

26. When were the World Heritage Sites declared in Assam?

27. Which is the inaugural national park in Assam?

28. Which feature differentiates the Brahmaputra from the Ganga?

29. Which place in Nagaland is connected by rail?

30. Which one is not a tributary of the Brahmaputra?

31. Which city is not situated on the bank of the Brahmaputra?

32. Manas National Park is situated in the foothills of which region?

33. In which year did The Project Tiger in Manas National Park commence?

34. How many World Heritage Sites are located in Assam?

35. Which raw material is essential for the iron and steel industry?

36. In which hills of Goalpara can quartz be found?

37. Which river separates the Karbi Anglong Plateau from the Naga Hills?

38. Which is the largest south bank tributary of Brahmaputra?

39. The organization that recognizes World Heritage Sites is

40. What is the highest peak of the Tura range in Meghalaya?

41. Which one of the following is known as the Amazon of the East?

42. Which northeastern state is known as the Jewel of India?

43. Which natural hazard affects Assam the most?

44. In which year did the first disastrous flash flood occur in Goalpara district?

45. Which is the oldest coal field in Assam?

46. In which year was oil first drilled in Assam?

47. How many oil refineries are there in Assam?

48. In which year was the Assam Oil Company formed?

49. The part of Brahmaputra that falls in Bangladesh after crossing Assam is known as

50. Which state has the maximum number of national parks?

51. Which river flows through the northern part of the Kaziranga National Park?

52. In which place is the annual rainfall very low?

53. Which districts in Assam have major limestone reserves?

54. When did bank erosion in Majuli begin after an earthquake?

55. Near which river was the first oil drilled in Assam?

56. Which relief feature protects Assam from cold polar winds in winter?

57. Which part of Assam receives very little rainfall?

58. Which is the highest peak of the Barail Range?

59. What separates the Brahmaputra basin from the Barak Basin?

60. Which is the largest oil refinery in Assam?

61. Which department is involved in mineral exploration in the state of Assam?

62. Which of the following river originates from the Naga Hills?

63. The Chand Dubi lake was formed in which year due to an earthquake?

64. Hamren Plateau is a continuous part of which range?

65. What climatic region does Assam fall under?

66. What conditions prevail during winter in Assam?

67. The pre-monsoon condition in Assam is known as

68. Which tree is predominant in the forests of Assam?

69. Which is the largest north bank tributary of Brahmaputra?

70. Which state is the largest producer of petroleum?

71. Which national park in Assam is the most extensive?

72. What forms the southern boundary of the Kaziranga National Park?

73. In which year did the UNESCO World Heritage Convention take place?

74. For what purpose is Kaolin used in manufacturing?

75. Which monsoon rain is received in Assam?

76. Which tributary of Brahmaputra is the largest?

77. Which is the last north bank tributary of Brahmaputra within Assam?

78. What is the total area of the Barak Valley?

79. Assam's physiography can be categorized into how many types?