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Assam GK MCQs 2026
110+ Exam-Ready Multiple Choice Questions with Answers & Explanations — History, Geography, Culture, Ahom Dynasty, GI Tags, Wildlife & Current Affairs
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History of Assam — Ancient & Medieval
Kamarupa Kingdom, Varman Dynasty, Bhaskaravarman & early records
Q1.The ancient name of Assam mentioned in the Mahabharata and Puranas is:Easy
A. Pragjyotisha
B. Kamarupa
C. Kamata
D. Both A and B
✅ Correct Answer: D. Both A and BAssam was known as Pragjyotisha (city of eastern astronomy) in epic literature and later as Kamarupa, the name used by the Varman dynasty.
Q2.Who founded the Varman dynasty, the first major historical dynasty of Kamarupa?Moderate
A. Bhaskaravarman
B. Pushyavarman
C. Mahendravarman
D. Naraka
✅ Correct Answer: B. PushyavarmanPushyavarman founded the Varman dynasty in the 4th century CE, marking the start of recorded Kamarupa history.
Q3.The famous Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang visited the court of which Kamarupa king?Easy
A. Pushyavarman
B. Bhaskaravarman
C. Sthitavarman
D. Ratnapala
✅ Correct Answer: B. BhaskaravarmanHiuen Tsang visited Kamarupa around 643 CE during the reign of Bhaskaravarman, a contemporary and ally of Harshavardhana.
Q4.Which dynasty succeeded the Varmans in ancient Kamarupa?Moderate
A. Pala Dynasty
B. Salastambha Dynasty
C. Ahom Dynasty
D. Chutiya Dynasty
✅ Correct Answer: B. Salastambha DynastyThe Mlechchha/Salastambha dynasty ruled Kamarupa after the Varmans, followed later by the Pala dynasty of Kamarupa.
Q5.The Kamata Kingdom, which emerged after the decline of the Pala dynasty, was centred around which region?Hard
A. Sivasagar
B. Kamatapur (present-day Cooch Behar area)
C. Dimapur
D. Guwahati
✅ Correct Answer: B. Kamatapur (present-day Cooch Behar area)The Kamata Kingdom (13th–16th century) had its capital at Kamatapur, in the region now spanning Assam-Bengal border areas.
Q6.Which tribal kingdom ruled Upper Assam before being annexed by the Ahoms in the early 16th century?Moderate
A. Chutiya Kingdom
B. Kachari Kingdom
C. Koch Kingdom
D. Jaintia Kingdom
✅ Correct Answer: A. Chutiya KingdomThe Chutiya Kingdom in the Sadiya region was annexed by the Ahoms under Suhungmung in 1523-24.
Q7.The great Koch king who unified the Koch Kingdom and expanded it significantly was:Moderate
A. Naranarayan
B. Biswa Singha
C. Chilarai
D. Prananarayan
✅ Correct Answer: B. Biswa SinghaBiswa Singha founded the Koch dynasty's real power base in the early 16th century; his son Naranarayan later expanded it further, aided by general Chilarai.
Q8.Kamakhya Temple, an important Shakti Peetha, is located on which hill in Guwahati?Easy
A. Nilachal Hill
B. Chandrakanta Hill
C. Navagraha Hill
D. Sukreswar Hill
✅ Correct Answer: A. Nilachal HillKamakhya Temple stands atop Nilachal Hill and is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of India, famous for the Ambubachi Mela.
Q9.The Kachari Kingdom's later capital, before shifting further, was located at:Hard
A. Dimapur
B. Khaspur (Cachar)
C. Maibong
D. Both B and C at different periods
✅ Correct Answer: D. Both B and C at different periodsThe Kachari (Dimasa) kingdom moved its capital from Dimapur to Maibong and finally to Khaspur in Cachar over centuries.
Q10.The Jaintia Kingdom, an ancient hill kingdom bordering Assam, had its capital at:Hard
A. Jaintiapur
B. Nartiang
C. Both A and B (at different times)
D. Cherrapunji
✅ Correct Answer: C. Both A and B (at different times)Jaintiapur was the original capital; Nartiang served as a summer capital, known for its monolith park.
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The Ahom Kingdom
600-year rule, Battle of Saraighat, Ahom administration & Buranjis
Q11.Who founded the Ahom Kingdom in 1228 CE?Easy
A. Sukaphaa
B. Suhungmung
C. Rudra Singha
D. Gadadhar Singha
✅ Correct Answer: A. SukaphaaSukaphaa, a Tai prince, crossed the Patkai hills and established the Ahom Kingdom in the Brahmaputra Valley in 1228 CE.
Q12.The Battle of Saraighat (1671) was fought between the Ahoms and which Mughal general?Easy
A. Mir Jumla
B. Raja Ram Singh I
C. Shaista Khan
D. Aurangzeb
✅ Correct Answer: B. Raja Ram Singh IAhom general Lachit Borphukan defeated the much larger Mughal navy of Raja Ram Singh I at Saraighat on the Brahmaputra.
Q13.Lachit Borphukan is remembered for punishing which relative for laxity in fort-building duty?Moderate
A. His brother
B. His maternal uncle
C. His son
D. His father
✅ Correct Answer: B. His maternal uncleLachit Borphukan beheaded his own maternal uncle for negligence in building defences, symbolising duty above kinship.
Q14.The Ahom administrative system dividing the male population for state labour service was called:Moderate
A. Paik System
B. Zamindari System
C. Mansabdari System
D. Ryotwari System
✅ Correct Answer: A. Paik SystemUnder the Paik system, every able-bodied man (Paik) owed compulsory labour or military service to the state instead of paying tax in cash.
Q15.The two highest Ahom administrative officers/councillors, apart from the king, were the Borphukan and:Hard
A. Borbarua
B. Barpatra Gohain
C. Buragohain
D. All three formed the Patra Mantris (council)
✅ Correct Answer: D. All three formed the Patra Mantris (council)The Ahom council of ministers (Patra Mantri) comprised the Borpatra Gohain, Bura Gohain, and Borphukan, who advised the king.
Q16.The historical chronicles maintained by the Ahoms recording their history are called:Easy
A. Vamsavali
B. Buranji
C. Charit Puthi
D. Rajmala
✅ Correct Answer: B. BuranjiBuranjis are Ahom historical chronicles, originally written in the Tai-Ahom script, later also in Assamese, that record events "teaching the ignorant."
Q17.Which Ahom king built the Rang Ghar, one of Asia's oldest amphitheatres, at Rangpur (Sivasagar)?Moderate
A. Rudra Singha
B. Pramatta Singha
C. Shiva Singha
D. Gadadhar Singha
✅ Correct Answer: B. Pramatta SinghaRang Ghar was built by King Pramatta Singha around 1746 as a royal sports pavilion to view buffalo fights and Bihu performances.
Q18.Who was the last independent Ahom king before the Burmese invasions and eventual British takeover?Hard
A. Chandrakanta Singha
B. Purandar Singha
C. Jogeswar Singha
D. Gaurinath Singha
✅ Correct Answer: B. Purandar SinghaPurandar Singha was the last Ahom king (ruling Upper Assam under British paramountcy from 1833-38) before full British annexation.
Q19.The Moamoria Rebellion, which severely weakened the Ahom Kingdom, occurred mainly during the reign of:Hard
A. Lakshmi Singha
B. Gaurinath Singha
C. Both A and B
D. Rajeswar Singha
✅ Correct Answer: C. Both A and BThe Moamoria Rebellion (1769-1806), led by followers of the Moamoria Satra, spanned the reigns of Lakshmi Singha and Gaurinath Singha, drastically weakening Ahom authority.
Q20.Which treaty formally ended Burmese control and brought Assam under British rule in 1826?Easy
A. Treaty of Yandaboo
B. Treaty of Sugauli
C. Treaty of Titalia
D. Treaty of Amritsar
✅ Correct Answer: A. Treaty of YandabooSigned on 24 February 1826, the Treaty of Yandaboo ended the First Anglo-Burmese War and ceded Assam to the British East India Company.
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Modern Assam & Freedom Movement
British rule, Assam Movement, statehood reorganisation
Q21.The first Assamese to be hanged by the British for resisting colonial rule (Ryot Rebellion) was:Moderate
A. Maniram Dewan
B. Piyoli Phukan
C. Kushal Konwar
D. Gomdhar Konwar
✅ Correct Answer: B. Piyoli PhukanPiyoli Phukan was executed in 1830 for leading a rebellion against British rule, one of the earliest freedom martyrs of Assam.
Q22.Maniram Dewan, a key figure of the 1857 uprising in Assam, was executed by the British in which year?Moderate
A. 1857
B. 1858
C. 1862
D. 1870
✅ Correct Answer: B. 1858Maniram Dewan, an entrepreneur and revolutionary, was hanged in Jorhat in 1858 for his role in mobilising support against British rule.
Q23.Kanaklata Barua, martyred during the Quit India Movement in Assam, was shot dead while trying to hoist the national flag at:Easy
A. Gohpur police station
B. Barangabari police station
C. Sonapur police station
D. Dhekiajuli police station
✅ Correct Answer: A. Gohpur police stationKanaklata Barua was killed on 20 September 1942 while leading a procession to hoist the tricolour at Gohpur police station.
Q24.Kushal Konwar, hanged by the British in 1943, is remembered as a martyr associated with which movement?Moderate
A. Non-Cooperation Movement
B. Quit India Movement
C. Swadeshi Movement
D. Civil Disobedience Movement
✅ Correct Answer: B. Quit India MovementKushal Konwar was hanged in 1943 for alleged sabotage of a railway line during the Quit India Movement — the only martyr hanged during this movement in India.
Q25.The historic Assam Movement (1979-1985) against illegal immigration culminated in which accord?Easy
A. Assam Accord
B. Bodo Accord
C. Karbi Anglong Accord
D. Panchayat Accord
✅ Correct Answer: A. Assam AccordThe Assam Accord was signed on 15 August 1985 between the Government of India and AASU/AAGSP leaders, setting cut-off dates for citizenship determination.
Q26.The Assam Movement was primarily spearheaded by which student organisation?Easy
A. NSUI
B. All Assam Students' Union (AASU)
C. ABVP
D. SFI
✅ Correct Answer: B. All Assam Students' Union (AASU)AASU, along with the All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad (AAGSP), led the six-year-long Assam Movement.
Q27.Assam became a full-fledged state (as reorganised, after Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh separated) largely through processes completed by which year?Hard
A. 1963
B. 1972
C. 1987
D. 1975
✅ Correct Answer: B. 1972By 1972, Meghalaya (1972), along with earlier separations of Nagaland (1963), had taken shape, giving Assam broadly its present boundaries (Mizoram 1987 and Arunachal Pradesh 1987 followed later as full states).
Q28.The 1943 Bengal-style famine relief and anti-British "Tebhaga"-linked peasant unrest in Assam is most associated with which region?Hard
A. Barak Valley
B. Nagaon-Darrang belt
C. Karbi Anglong
D. Dima Hasao
✅ Correct Answer: B. Nagaon-Darrang beltPeasant movements linked to sharecropper rights in the 1940s were notably active in the Nagaon-Darrang agricultural belt of Assam.
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Geography — Rivers, Hills & Climate
Brahmaputra system, hill ranges, climate zones
Q29.The Brahmaputra River is known by which name in Tibet before entering India?Easy
A. Tsangpo
B. Dihang
C. Siang
D. Lohit
✅ Correct Answer: A. TsangpoThe river is called Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, becomes the Siang/Dihang in Arunachal Pradesh, and Brahmaputra in Assam.
Q30.Majuli, the world's largest river island, is formed by the Brahmaputra and which tributary?Moderate
A. Subansiri
B. Dihing
C. Kherkutia Suti / Brahmaputra channel split
D. Manas
✅ Correct Answer: C. Kherkutia Suti / Brahmaputra channel splitMajuli is formed between the main Brahmaputra channel and the Kherkutia Suti/Subansiri confluence area, making it a river island in Jorhat district.
Q31.Which river forms the lifeline of the Barak Valley in southern Assam?Easy
A. Brahmaputra
B. Barak
C. Kopili
D. Dhansiri
✅ Correct Answer: B. BarakThe Barak River flows through Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi districts before entering Bangladesh, forming the Barak Valley.
Q32.The Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts primarily belong to which physiographic region?Moderate
A. Brahmaputra Valley
B. Barak Valley
C. Karbi Plateau / Assam hill region
D. Himalayan foothills
✅ Correct Answer: C. Karbi Plateau / Assam hill regionKarbi Anglong and Dima Hasao form the hilly plateau region of Assam, geologically linked to the Meghalaya plateau.
Q33.Assam's climate is classified as:Easy
A. Tropical monsoon (humid subtropical)
B. Arid
C. Mediterranean
D. Alpine
✅ Correct Answer: A. Tropical monsoon (humid subtropical)Assam has a humid subtropical climate with heavy monsoon rainfall, mild winters, and high humidity due to its river valley location.
Q34.Which range of hills separates Assam from Nagaland?Moderate
A. Patkai Range
B. Naga Hills
C. Mikir Hills
D. Barail Range
✅ Correct Answer: B. Naga HillsThe Naga Hills form the eastern boundary between Assam and Nagaland, while the Patkai range lies further east towards Myanmar.
Q35.Assam shares an international border with which country?Easy
A. Bhutan and Bangladesh
B. China
C. Myanmar only
D. Nepal
✅ Correct Answer: A. Bhutan and BangladeshAssam shares international borders with Bhutan (north) and Bangladesh (south/southwest).
Q36.Which two rivers meet at the confluence point near Sadiya, forming the true start of the Brahmaputra in Assam?Hard
A. Dihang, Dibang and Lohit
B. Subansiri and Kameng
C. Barak and Kopili
D. Manas and Beki
✅ Correct Answer: A. Dihang, Dibang and LohitThe Brahmaputra takes its name after the confluence of Dihang (Siang), Dibang, and Lohit rivers near Sadiya in Assam.
Q37.Which is the highest peak/hill point in Assam?Hard
A. Barail Range (Dima Hasao)
B. Patkai Bum
C. Garampani Hill
D. Chandardinga
✅ Correct Answer: A. Barail Range (Dima Hasao)The highest elevations in Assam are found in the Barail Range in Dima Hasao district, part of the Assam-Meghalaya hill system.
Q38.The annual average rainfall in Assam is approximately:Moderate
A. 500-700 mm
B. 2,000-2,800 mm
C. 5,000+ mm
D. 1,000 mm
✅ Correct Answer: B. 2,000-2,800 mmAssam receives heavy monsoon rainfall averaging roughly 2,000-2,800 mm annually, driving both agriculture and frequent floods.
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Districts & Administration
Total districts, newest additions, administrative structure
Q39.As of 2026, the total number of districts in Assam is:Easy
A. 27
B. 31
C. 33
D. 35
✅ Correct Answer: D. 35Assam has 35 districts after Bajali, Hojai, Biswanath, and Tamulpur were recreated as separate districts in August 2023.
Q40.Majuli, India's first river-island district, was carved out of which district in 2016?Moderate
A. Sivasagar
B. Jorhat
C. Lakhimpur
D. Golaghat
✅ Correct Answer: B. JorhatMajuli was declared Assam's 35th (then) district on 27 June 2016, carved from the northern part of Jorhat district.
Q41.The head of district administration in Assam, combining Magistrate and Collector roles, is called:Easy
A. District Collector
B. Deputy Commissioner (DC)
C. Divisional Commissioner
D. Circle Officer
✅ Correct Answer: B. Deputy Commissioner (DC)Assam's districts are headed by a Deputy Commissioner who functions as District Magistrate, Collector, and overall administrative head.
Q42.Dispur, the capital of Assam, is located within which district/city?Easy
A. Kamrup Metropolitan (Guwahati)
B. Nalbari
C. Kamrup Rural
D. Darrang
✅ Correct Answer: A. Kamrup Metropolitan (Guwahati)Dispur, the seat of the Assam government, is a locality within Guwahati city in Kamrup Metropolitan district.
Q43.Assam is administratively grouped into how many regional revenue divisions?Hard
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9
✅ Correct Answer: B. 5Assam's 35 districts are grouped into five administrative divisions, each headed by a Commissioner.
Q44.Which district of Assam has the largest area?Moderate
A. Karbi Anglong
B. Kamrup
C. Sivasagar
D. Dima Hasao
✅ Correct Answer: A. Karbi AnglongKarbi Anglong is Assam's largest district by geographical area, dominated by hilly and forested terrain.
Q45.Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam's smallest district by area, houses which major city?Easy
A. Guwahati
B. Silchar
C. Dibrugarh
D. Tezpur
✅ Correct Answer: A. GuwahatiKamrup Metropolitan district was carved out to give administrative focus to the fast-growing city of Guwahati.
Q46.Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), an autonomous self-governing area, primarily covers districts in which part of Assam?Moderate
A. Upper Assam
B. Lower and Central Assam (north bank)
C. Barak Valley
D. Hill districts
✅ Correct Answer: B. Lower and Central Assam (north bank)BTR covers districts like Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, and Udalguri under the Bodoland Territorial Council, formed via the 2003 Accord.
Q47.Kaziranga National Park is world-famous for conservation of which species?Easy
A. Royal Bengal Tiger
B. One-Horned Rhinoceros
C. Asian Elephant
D. Snow Leopard
✅ Correct Answer: B. One-Horned RhinocerosKaziranga hosts the world's largest population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q48.Manas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies primarily in which district(s)?Moderate
A. Golaghat
B. Baksa/Chirang (Bodoland region)
C. Karbi Anglong
D. Cachar
✅ Correct Answer: B. Baksa/Chirang (Bodoland region)Manas National Park lies along the Assam-Bhutan border in the Bodoland Territorial Region and is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site and Tiger Reserve.
Q49.Which national park is known as a habitat for the golden langur, a rare primate?Hard
A. Nameri National Park
B. Manas National Park
C. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
D. Orang National Park
✅ Correct Answer: B. Manas National ParkManas is a key habitat for the endangered golden langur along with tigers, rhinos, and pygmy hogs.
Q50.Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is notable for hosting feral horses and being a biosphere reserve located in which district?Moderate
A. Tinsukia
B. Dibrugarh
C. Both A and B
D. Sivasagar
✅ Correct Answer: C. Both A and BDibru-Saikhowa National Park and Biosphere Reserve spans parts of Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts, famous for feral horses.
Q51.Orang National Park, sometimes called "Mini Kaziranga," is located on the north bank of which river?Moderate
A. Brahmaputra
B. Barak
C. Subansiri
D. Kopili
✅ Correct Answer: A. BrahmaputraOrang National Park lies on the north bank of the Brahmaputra in Darrang/Udalguri districts and shares similar rhino habitat to Kaziranga.
Q52.Nameri National Park, known for white-winged wood ducks, is located in which district?Hard
A. Sonitpur
B. Biswanath
C. Both A and B border it
D. Lakhimpur
✅ Correct Answer: C. Both A and B border itNameri National Park lies in the Sonitpur/Biswanath area bordering Arunachal Pradesh, known for its river rafting and rare birds.
Q53.How many Tiger Reserves does Assam currently have?Hard
A. One
B. Two
C. Four
D. Six
✅ Correct Answer: C. FourAssam has four Tiger Reserves: Kaziranga, Manas, Nameri, and Orang, reflecting its strong big-cat conservation focus.
Q54.Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is known for having the highest density in the world of which animal?Moderate
A. Elephants
B. One-horned rhinoceros
C. Wild buffalo
D. Hoolock gibbon
✅ Correct Answer: B. One-horned rhinocerosPobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district has the world's highest density of one-horned rhinos per square kilometre.
Q55.Assam produces roughly what share of India's total tea production?Moderate
A. Around 10%
B. Around 25%
C. More than 50%
D. Around 5%
✅ Correct Answer: C. More than 50%Assam contributes over half of India's total tea production, making it the largest tea-growing region in the country.
Q56.Commercial tea cultivation in Assam began in which decade under British initiative?Moderate
A. 1820s-1830s
B. 1870s
C. 1900s
D. 1780s
✅ Correct Answer: A. 1820s-1830sRobert Bruce discovered indigenous tea plants in Assam in 1823, and commercial planting began through the Assam Company from 1839.
Q57.Digboi in Assam is historically significant as the site of India's first:Easy
A. Coal mine
B. Oil refinery
C. Jute mill
D. Tea factory
✅ Correct Answer: B. Oil refineryDigboi is home to Asia's first and the world's second oldest oil refinery, established in 1901.
Q58.Which is the staple food crop and dominant agricultural produce of Assam?Easy
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Maize
D. Millet
✅ Correct Answer: B. RiceRice is Assam's staple crop, grown in three seasonal varieties: Ahu (autumn), Sali (winter), and Boro (summer).
Q59.The silk unique to Assam, prized for its natural golden sheen, is called:Easy
A. Tussar Silk
B. Muga Silk
C. Mulberry Silk
D. Eri Silk
✅ Correct Answer: B. Muga SilkMuga silk, produced by the Antheraea assamensis silkworm exclusively in Assam, is famous for its natural golden-yellow sheen and durability.
Q60.Which public sector refinery, established in the 1960s, operates in Guwahati?Moderate
A. Guwahati Refinery
B. Bongaigaon Refinery
C. Numaligarh Refinery
D. Noonmati Refinery
✅ Correct Answer: A. Guwahati RefineryGuwahati Refinery at Noonmati, commissioned in 1962, was Assam's first public sector oil refinery under IOCL.
Q61.The silk that comes from the Eri silkworm, used to make warm shawls, is also known as:Moderate
A. The "fabric of peace" (ahimsa silk)
B. Golden silk
C. Royal silk
D. Wild silk
✅ Correct Answer: A. The "fabric of peace" (ahimsa silk)Eri silk is called "ahimsa silk" or fabric of peace because the moth is allowed to leave the cocoon before it is processed, unlike other silks.
Q62.Which crop, apart from tea and rice, is a major cash crop of Assam, especially in Cachar and Karbi Anglong?Moderate
A. Cotton
B. Ginger and turmeric
C. Coffee
D. Sugarcane only
✅ Correct Answer: B. Ginger and turmericKarbi Anglong ginger (GI-tagged) and turmeric are significant cash crops for hill-district farmers in Assam.
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Art, Culture, Bihu & Sattriya
Festivals, classical dance, folk traditions & music
Q63.How many types of Bihu are celebrated in Assam through the year?Easy
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
✅ Correct Answer: B. ThreeAssam celebrates three Bihus: Rongali/Bohag Bihu (spring, New Year), Kongali/Kati Bihu (autumn), and Bhogali/Magh Bihu (harvest).
Q64.Sattriya, one of India's eight classical dance forms, was institutionalised by which saint-reformer?Easy
A. Madhavdev
B. Srimanta Sankardev
C. Damodardev
D. Aniruddhadev
✅ Correct Answer: B. Srimanta SankardevSattriya dance originated in the 15th-16th century Vaishnavite monasteries (Satras) founded by Srimanta Sankardev.
Q65.Sattriya was officially recognised as a classical dance form of India by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in which year?Moderate
A. 1988
B. 2000
C. 2010
D. 1995
✅ Correct Answer: B. 2000The Sangeet Natak Akademi accorded Sattriya classical dance status in the year 2000.
Q66.The devotional prayer halls established by Sankardev for Vaishnavite worship and performance are called:Easy
A. Namghar/Satra
B. Ashram
C. Gurudwara
D. Vihar
✅ Correct Answer: A. Namghar/SatraNamghars are community prayer halls, while Satras are larger monastic institutions, both central to the Neo-Vaishnavite (Ek Sarana Naam Dharma) tradition founded by Sankardev.
Q67.Which folk dance of Assam is performed by the Bodo community, often accompanied by the Sifung and Kham instruments?Moderate
A. Bagurumba
B. Jhumur
C. Ojapali
D. Deodhani
✅ Correct Answer: A. BagurumbaBagurumba is a colourful Bodo folk dance performed during spring, symbolising nature and butterflies, accompanied by traditional Bodo instruments.
Q68.Jhumur dance, performed with rhythmic footwork, is traditionally associated with which community in Assam?Moderate
A. Mising
B. Tea tribes (Adivasi community)
C. Karbi
D. Rabha
✅ Correct Answer: B. Tea tribes (Adivasi community)Jhumur is a vibrant folk dance of Assam's tea garden (Adivasi) community, expressing joy through synchronized group movement.
Q69.The traditional dance-cum-ritual performed as an ode to serpent goddess Manasa, involving trance-like movements, is called:Hard
A. Deodhani Nritya
B. Bihu Nritya
C. Ojapali
D. Bordoisila
✅ Correct Answer: A. Deodhani NrityaDeodhani is a trance dance performed in honour of goddess Manasa, mainly during the Ai Bisahi festival in Kamakhya region.
Q70.The traditional double-headed drum used extensively in Bihu performances is called:Easy
A. Dhol
B. Tabla
C. Mridangam
D. Pakhawaj
✅ Correct Answer: A. DholThe Dhol, along with Pepa (buffalo horn pipe) and Toka (bamboo clapper), forms the core instrumental ensemble of Bihu music.
Q71.Ojapali, an ancient performing art combining narration, song and dance, is primarily based on stories from:Moderate
A. The Manasa/serpent legends and epics
B. Ahom royal chronicles
C. British colonial history
D. Tea garden folklore
✅ Correct Answer: A. The Manasa/serpent legends and epicsOjapali performances traditionally narrate mythological stories, especially the Manasa cult legends, through song, dance and dialogue.
Q72.Which festival marks the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring?Easy
A. Magh Bihu
B. Rongali/Bohag Bihu
C. Durga Puja
D. Ambubachi Mela
✅ Correct Answer: B. Rongali/Bohag BihuRongali Bihu, celebrated in mid-April, marks the Assamese New Year and the start of the agricultural sowing season.
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Literature & Famous Personalities
Sankardev, Rabha, Lakshminath Bezbaroa & modern icons
Q73.Who is regarded as the father of modern Assamese literature and journalism, editor of "Jonaki" magazine associate?Moderate
A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B. Hem Chandra Barua
C. Chandra Kumar Agarwala
D. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
✅ Correct Answer: A. Lakshminath BezbaroaLakshminath Bezbaroa, known as "Rasaraj," is celebrated as a pioneering figure of modern Assamese literature and creator of Bihu-inspired writing.
Q74.Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha, a multifaceted cultural icon of Assam, is primarily remembered for contributions in:Easy
A. Music, dance, painting and revolutionary politics
B. Cricket administration
C. Ahom-era architecture
D. Tea plantation economy
✅ Correct Answer: A. Music, dance, painting and revolutionary politicsBishnu Prasad Rabha was a versatile artist, freedom fighter and cultural icon, honoured with the title "Kalaguru" (master of arts).
Q75.Bishnu Rabha Divas is observed every year on 23 June to commemorate his:Moderate
A. Birth anniversary
B. Death anniversary
C. Wedding anniversary
D. Award ceremony
✅ Correct Answer: B. Death anniversaryBishnu Rabha Divas marks his death anniversary (23 June 1969), not his birth, which was on 31 January 1909.
Q76.Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, known as the "Rupkonwar" of Assam, is celebrated for pioneering work in:Moderate
A. Assamese cinema and music
B. Assamese sports
C. Ahom historiography
D. Handloom weaving
✅ Correct Answer: A. Assamese cinema and musicJyoti Prasad Agarwala made "Joymoti" (1935), the first Assamese film, and composed numerous influential Jyoti Sangeet songs.
Q77.The playback singer and music composer honoured as "Sangeet Samrat," known for songs blending Assamese folk with modern style, was:Easy
A. Bhupen Hazarika
B. Zubeen Garg
C. Khagen Mahanta
D. Dr. Bhupen Uzir
✅ Correct Answer: A. Bhupen HazarikaBhupen Hazarika, popularly called "Sudhakantha," was a legendary singer, lyricist, and filmmaker awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2019.
Q78.Which Assamese literary figure is credited with compiling the first Assamese dictionary (Hemkosh)?Hard
A. Hem Chandra Barua
B. Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
C. Gunabhiram Barua
D. Rajanikanta Bordoloi
✅ Correct Answer: A. Hem Chandra BaruaHem Chandra Barua compiled "Hemkosh," the first comprehensive Assamese dictionary, published posthumously in 1900.
Q79.Srimanta Sankardev is credited with founding the neo-Vaishnavite movement and composing which form of devotional drama?Moderate
A. Ankiya Naat
B. Jatra
C. Kathakali
D. Yakshagana
✅ Correct Answer: A. Ankiya NaatAnkiya Naat, a one-act devotional play form created by Sankardev, remains a cornerstone of Assamese Vaishnavite performing arts.
Q80.The first Assamese novelist, author of "Bhanumati" and "Miri Jiyori," was:Hard
A. Rajanikanta Bordoloi
B. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
C. Chandraprasad Saikia
D. Birinchi Kumar Barua
✅ Correct Answer: A. Rajanikanta BordoloiRajanikanta Bordoloi is regarded as the first major Assamese novelist, with "Miri Jiyori" depicting Mising community life.
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Languages & Tribes
Official language, scheduled tribes, linguistic diversity
Q81.Which language belongs to the Indo-Aryan family and is the official language of Assam?Easy
A. Bengali
B. Assamese
C. Bodo
D. Karbi
✅ Correct Answer: B. AssameseAssamese, an Indo-Aryan language, is Assam's official language, while Bodo has co-official status in BTR areas.
Q82.Which of the following is the largest plains tribe of Assam by population?Moderate
A. Bodo
B. Mising
C. Rabha
D. Tiwa
✅ Correct Answer: A. BodoThe Bodo tribe is the largest plains tribal group in Assam, with a distinct language and rich cultural traditions.
Q83.The Mising (Miri) tribe traditionally resides mostly along which river's floodplains?Moderate
A. Barak
B. Brahmaputra
C. Kopili
D. Dhansiri
✅ Correct Answer: B. BrahmaputraThe Mising tribe traditionally settles along the Brahmaputra's floodplains, historically migrating from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh.
Q84.Bodo, Karbi, Mising, and Dimasa languages belong to which language family?Hard
A. Indo-Aryan
B. Dravidian
C. Tibeto-Burman
D. Austroasiatic
✅ Correct Answer: C. Tibeto-BurmanMost of Assam's tribal languages, including Bodo, Karbi, Mising, and Dimasa, belong to the Tibeto-Burman language family.
Q85.Which community, largely brought in during colonial times to work in tea gardens, is often referred to as the "Tea Tribes" of Assam?Easy
A. Adivasi/Ex-tea garden community
B. Karbi
C. Ahom
D. Rabha
✅ Correct Answer: A. Adivasi/Ex-tea garden communityThe Tea Tribes descend from communities brought by the British from central India (Chotanagpur plateau) to work in Assam's tea gardens.
Q86.The Dimasa tribe, historically linked to the ancient Kachari Kingdom, mainly resides in which present-day district?Moderate
A. Dima Hasao
B. Golaghat
C. Nalbari
D. Dhubri
✅ Correct Answer: A. Dima HasaoThe Dimasa tribe is closely associated with Dima Hasao district (formerly North Cachar Hills), named after them.
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UNESCO Sites & GI Tagged Products
World Heritage recognitions and Geographical Indication tags
Q87.Which Assam site was UNESCO's first World Heritage Site (natural), inscribed in 1985?Easy
A. Manas National Park
B. Kaziranga National Park
C. Majuli
D. Charaideo Moidams
✅ Correct Answer: A. Manas National ParkManas Wildlife Sanctuary was inscribed as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site in 1985, before Kaziranga's inscription in 1985 as well — both being Assam's earliest natural heritage sites.
Q88.The Moidams (royal burial mounds) of which Ahom-era site were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024?Easy
A. Charaideo Moidams
B. Sivasagar Moidams
C. Dimapur Moidams
D. Rangpur Moidams
✅ Correct Answer: A. Charaideo MoidamsThe Moidams at Charaideo — royal burial mounds of the Ahom dynasty, sometimes called the "Pyramids of Assam" — became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2024.
Q89.Which was the very first product from Assam to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?Moderate
A. Muga Silk of Assam (2007)
B. Assam Orthodox Tea
C. Gamosa of Assam
D. Joha Rice
✅ Correct Answer: A. Muga Silk of Assam (2007)Muga Silk of Assam received India's GI tag in 2007, becoming the state's first GI-protected product.
Q90.The traditional Assamese hand-woven towel/scarf, symbolic of respect and identity, received its GI tag in which year?Moderate
A. 2019
B. 2022
C. 2024
D. 2015
✅ Correct Answer: B. 2022The Gamosa of Assam was awarded its GI tag in 2022, legally protecting the authentic handwoven version from machine-made imitations.
Q91.Which of these is a GI-tagged unique rice variety of Assam that can be eaten after just soaking, without cooking?Moderate
A. Joha Rice
B. Boka Chaul
C. Chokuwa Rice
D. Basmati Rice
✅ Correct Answer: B. Boka ChaulBoka Chaul (mud rice/soft rice) softens after soaking in water at room temperature and needs no cooking — a unique GI-tagged Assam rice.
Q92."Kaji Nemu," a distinctive GI-tagged citrus fruit of Assam, is a type of:Easy
A. Orange
B. Seedless lemon
C. Litchi
D. Pomelo
✅ Correct Answer: B. Seedless lemonKaji Nemu is Assam's GI-tagged seedless lemon, known for its juicy pulp and mild tanginess, widely used in Assamese cuisine.
Q93."Judima," a traditional fermented rice-based drink with a GI tag, is associated with which community?Hard
A. Dimasa
B. Bodo
C. Karbi
D. Mising
✅ Correct Answer: A. DimasaJudima is a traditional rice beer of the Dimasa community, granted GI status in 2021-22 as a heritage beverage.
Q94.Which fruit from Sonitpur district received a GI tag for its distinct sweetness and aroma?Easy
A. Tezpur Litchi
B. Assam Orange
C. Kaji Nemu
D. Golaghat Pineapple
✅ Correct Answer: A. Tezpur LitchiTezpur Litchi, grown around Sonitpur district, received its GI tag in 2014-15 for its distinctive sweet, aromatic flavour.
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State Symbols & Government Schemes
Official state emblems and flagship welfare programmes
Q95.What is the state bird of Assam?Easy
A. White-winged Wood Duck
B. Peacock
C. Hornbill
D. Kingfisher
✅ Correct Answer: A. White-winged Wood DuckThe White-winged Wood Duck (Deo Hanh) is Assam's state bird, an endangered species found in Nameri and nearby forests.
Q96.The state animal of Assam is the:Easy
A. One-horned Rhinoceros
B. Royal Bengal Tiger
C. Asian Elephant
D. Golden Langur
✅ Correct Answer: A. One-horned RhinocerosThe Indian one-horned rhinoceros is Assam's state animal, symbolising its conservation identity worldwide.
Q97.The state tree of Assam is:Moderate
A. Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus)
B. Banyan
C. Sal
D. Bamboo
✅ Correct Answer: A. Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus)Hollong is Assam's state tree, a tall evergreen commonly found in Upper Assam's forests.
Q98.Assam's state flower is:Moderate
A. Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phul)
B. Rhododendron
C. Lotus
D. Jasmine
✅ Correct Answer: A. Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phul)The Foxtail Orchid, locally called Kopou Phul, is Assam's state flower and a cultural symbol worn during Bihu.
Q99."Orunodoi," a flagship Assam government scheme, primarily provides:Moderate
A. Direct cash transfer to eligible women/families
B. Free laptops to students
C. Housing loans
D. Farm equipment subsidy only
✅ Correct Answer: A. Direct cash transfer to eligible women/familiesOrunodoi is Assam's flagship direct benefit transfer scheme providing monthly financial assistance to economically weaker women-headed/eligible households.
Q100."Mukhyamantrir Mahila Udyamita Abhijan (MMUA)" is a state scheme focused on:Hard
A. Women entrepreneurship development
B. Road infrastructure
C. Tea garden welfare
D. Fisheries development
✅ Correct Answer: A. Women entrepreneurship developmentMMUA aims to promote self-employment and micro-enterprise among women across Assam through financial support and training.
Q101.The state song of Assam, "O Mur Apunar Dekh," was composed by:Moderate
A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B. Bhupen Hazarika
C. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
D. Parvati Prasad Baruwa
✅ Correct Answer: A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa"O Mur Apunar Dekh" was written by Lakshminath Bezbaroa and is officially recognised as Assam's state song.
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Institutions, Sports & Science
Universities, sporting achievements & research institutes
Q102.Which is the oldest and largest university in Assam, established in 1948?Easy
A. Gauhati University
B. Dibrugarh University
C. Assam University
D. Tezpur University
✅ Correct Answer: A. Gauhati UniversityGauhati University, established in 1948, is Assam's oldest and largest university, based in Guwahati.
Q103.IIT Guwahati, a premier technical institute of Assam, was established in which year?Moderate
A. 1994
B. 1985
C. 2001
D. 1978
✅ Correct Answer: A. 1994IIT Guwahati was established in 1994 and is one of the leading technical institutions in Northeast India.
Q104.Which Assamese boxer won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?Easy
A. Hima Das
B. Lovlina Borgohain
C. Mary Kom
D. Sarita Devi
✅ Correct Answer: B. Lovlina BorgohainLovlina Borgohain, from Golaghat district, won a bronze medal in boxing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Q105.Hima Das, the sprinter nicknamed "Dhing Express," hails from which district of Assam?Moderate
A. Nagaon
B. Golaghat
C. Barpeta
D. Kamrup
✅ Correct Answer: A. NagaonHima Das is from Dhing in Nagaon district, earning her the popular nickname "Dhing Express."
Q106.Which prestigious research institute for tea science is located in Jorhat, Assam?Hard
A. Tocklai Tea Research Institute
B. Central Silk Board
C. ICAR-NRC
D. Rain Forest Research Institute
✅ Correct Answer: A. Tocklai Tea Research InstituteTocklai Tea Research Institute in Jorhat, established in 1911, is one of the world's oldest and largest tea research stations.
Q107.The srrite badminton icon who served as President of the Badminton Association of India and is also a senior Assam politician is:Moderate
A. Himanta Biswa Sarma
B. Sarbananda Sonowal
C. Tarun Gogoi
D. Gaurav Gogoi
✅ Correct Answer: A. Himanta Biswa SarmaHimanta Biswa Sarma has served as President of the Badminton Association of India in addition to his political role as Assam's Chief Minister.
Q108.Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), an important petrochemical unit, is situated in which district?Hard
A. Golaghat
B. Sivasagar
C. Dibrugarh
D. Charaideo
✅ Correct Answer: A. GolaghatNumaligarh Refinery is located in Golaghat district and is a key player in Assam's oil and petrochemical sector.
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Assam Current Affairs 2026
Latest political, administrative and cultural developments
Q109.Who is the current Chief Minister of Assam (as of mid-2026), sworn in for a second consecutive term?Easy
A. Sarbananda Sonowal
B. Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma
C. Gaurav Gogoi
D. Atul Bora
✅ Correct Answer: B. Dr. Himanta Biswa SarmaHimanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as Assam's Chief Minister for a historic second consecutive term on 12 May 2026, after the NDA's landslide win.
Q110.In the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly election, the NDA alliance won how many of the 126 seats?Moderate
A. 75
B. 89
C. 102
D. 110
✅ Correct Answer: C. 102The NDA won 102 of 126 seats in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, with the BJP alone crossing the majority mark by winning 82 seats.
Q111.Who is the current Governor of Assam?Easy
A. Gulab Chand Kataria
B. Jagdish Mukhi
C. Lakshman Prasad Acharya
D. Banwarilal Purohit
✅ Correct Answer: C. Lakshman Prasad AcharyaLakshman Prasad Acharya has served as Governor of Assam since 30 July 2024, having previously been Governor of Sikkim.
Q112.International Yoga Day 2026, whose theme was "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," had which Assam city as its host location?Moderate
A. Guwahati
B. Kolkata (as the overall national host, per official 2026 records)
C. Dibrugarh
D. Silchar
✅ Correct Answer: B. Kolkata (as the overall national host, per official 2026 records)International Yoga Day 2026 was themed "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" with Kolkata as the national host city for the flagship event.
Q113.How many districts did Assam have before the restoration of Bajali, Hojai, Biswanath, and Tamulpur in August 2023?Moderate
A. 27
B. 31
C. 33
D. 35
✅ Correct Answer: B. 31Before the 2023 restoration, four districts had been merged into neighbouring ones, temporarily reducing the count to 31, which returned to 35 after the reversal.
Q114.Assam's decentralised "co-district" model, expanded in phases through 2024-2025, is known in Assamese as:Hard
A. Xama-Zilla
B. Upa-Zilla
C. Mahakuma
D. Anchalik Zilla
✅ Correct Answer: A. Xama-Zilla"Xama-Zilla" (co-districts) is Assam's decentralisation model providing district-level services within existing legislative assembly constituencies without full new-district overhead.
Q115.The Charaideo Moidams' 2024 UNESCO inscription made them India's first World Heritage Site representing which specific heritage category?Moderate
A. Ahom-era funerary/mound-burial architecture from Northeast India
B. Colonial-era architecture
C. Buddhist stupa architecture
D. Mughal garden architecture
✅ Correct Answer: A. Ahom-era funerary/mound-burial architecture from Northeast IndiaThe Moidams represent a unique Tai-Ahom mound-burial tradition and are the first cultural World Heritage Site from Northeast India.
Q116.As per 2026 cabinet formation news, who holds the Health & Family Welfare portfolio in the new Assam ministry?Hard
A. Ashok Singhal
B. Keshab Mahanta
C. Pijush Hazarika
D. Rameswar Teli
✅ Correct Answer: A. Ashok SinghalFollowing the 2026 cabinet formation, Ashok Singhal was assigned the Health & Family Welfare department in the new Assam ministry.
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