Assam GK Questions and Answers | Assam TET, APSC, ADREA Exam

TET Cum Recruitment Test:

Government of Assam is going to conduct Teachers Eligibility test almost every year to fulfill the needs of teachers of schools throughout the state. This time Assam Government has changed the recruitment process which is called as TET Cum Recruitment Test. This recruitment is direct recruitment that means there will be cutoff marks based of total no of posts that has already advertised. The syllabus is also changed in comparison to previous year syllabus. This time maximum questions will be asked from Assam and it’s people.

 

Assam And It’s People:

TET Cum Direct recruitment test will primarily focus on Assam and it’s people. There will be maximum questions from Assam culture and Literature, History, Geography etc. Assam and it’s people refers to the following topics-

• Assam Geography
• Assam History
• Assam Culture
• Assam Festivals
• Assam Dances
• Assam Economy
• Assam Politics
• Assam Sports
• Assam Literature
• Assam Current Affairs etc.

 

Important Questions And Answers:

1. Who was the first Ahom king to embrace Hinduism?

a) Rudra Singha

b) Suklemung

c) Sukhamung

d) Sudangphaa

Answer: a) Rudra Singha

2. What is the capital city of Assam?

a) Tezpur

b) Dibrugarh

c) Guwahati

d) Silchar

Answer: c) Guwahati

3. The first Assamese language newspaper “The Assam Bandhu” was published by:

a) Maheswar Neog

b) Durjaya Borphukan

c) Bhupen Hazarika

d) Hemchandra Barua

Answer: d) Hemchandra Barua

4. The famous Kaziranga National Park is situated in which district of Assam?

a) Dibrugarh

b) Jorhat

c) Golaghat

d) Nagaon

Answer: c) Golaghat

5. The Bodo movement in Assam started demanding:

a) Independence from India

b) Statehood for Bodoland

c) Protection of Assamese culture

d) Reservation in jobs

Answer: b) Statehood for Bodoland

6. The famous tea gardens of Assam are primarily located in which part of the state?

a) Northern Assam

b) Eastern Assam

c) Southern Assam

d) Western Assam

Answer: b) Eastern Assam

7. Who was the first president of Assam Sahitya Sabha?

a) Lakshminath Bezbaroah

b) Surjya Kumar Bhuyan

c) Nabin Chandra Bardoloi

d) Banikanta Kakati

Answer: a) Lakshminath Bezbaroah

8. The state of Assam shares its boundary with how many Indian states?

a) 4

b) 5

c) 6

d) 7

Answer: b) 5

9. The famous festival Bihu of Assam is primarily associated with which of the following?

a) Agricultural season

b) Traditional crafts

c) Religious beliefs

d) War victories

Answer: a) Agricultural season

10. Who was the founder of the Ahom dynasty in Assam?

a) Sukaphaa

b) Rudra Singha

c) Chakrapani

d) Pratap Singha

Answer: a) Sukaphaa

11. The official language of Assam as per the Assam Official Language Act, 1960 is:

a) Hindi

b) Bengali

c) Assamese

d) Bodo

Answer: c) Assamese

12. What is the name of the river that is considered the lifeline of Assam?

a) Brahmaputra

b) Ganges

c) Yamuna

d) Barak

Answer: a) Brahmaputra

13. The “Sati” system was abolished in Assam by which king?

a) Rudra Singha

b) Gaurinath Singha

c) Gadadhar Singha

d) PramattaSingha

Answer: b) Gaurinath Singha

14. The Assam Accord was signed in which year?

a) 1985

b) 1991

c) 1982

d) 1999

Answer: a) 1985

15. The famous Assamese poet, Bhupen Hazarika, was also known for:

a) Writing songs in Hindi

b) His activism for the Assamese culture

c) His political career in Assam

d) Both b and c

Answer: d) Both b and c

16. The Tea Research Association of Assam is located in which district?

a) Tinsukia

b) Jorhat

c) Dhubri

d) Barpeta

Answer: b) Jorhat

17. The Capital of Assam during the time of Ahom dynasty was

a) Sivasagar

b) Guwahati

c) Nagaon

d) Golaghat

Answer: a) Sivasagar

18. The famous religious festival “Magh Bihu” is celebrated in the month of:

a) January

b) February

c) March

d) April

Answer: a) January

19. Which of the following is the main agricultural crop grown in Assam?

a) Rice

b) Cotton

c) Beat

d) Sugarcane

Answer: a) Rice

20. The famous “Namghars” in Assam are related with which religious community?

a) Islam

b) Christianity

c) Hinduism

d) Sikhism

Answer: c) Hinduism

21. The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for approximately how many years?

a) 300 years

b) 600 years

c) 500 years

d) 700 years

Answer: b) 600 years

22. The famous “Umananda Temple” in Assam is located on which river?

a) Barak

b) Brahmaputra

c) Dhansiri

d) Kopili

Answer: b) Brahmaputra

23. Who was the founder of the “Bodoland Movement”?

a) Hagrama Mohilary

b) Upen Kumar Brahma

c) Pramila Rani Brahma

d) Birsa Munda

Answer: a) Hagrama Mohilary

24. Who is considered the father of Assamese literature?

a) Hemchandra Barua

b) Lakshminath Bezbaroa

c) Rudra Singha

d) Bhupen Hazarika

Answer: b) Lakshminath Bezbaroa

25. The famous “Majuli” island is located in which river?

a) Brahmaputra

b) Barak

c) Dhansiri

d) Kopili

Answer: a) Brahmaputra

26. The “Assamese Gorkhas” are primarily found in which district of Assam?

a) Sonitpur

b) Kamrup

c) Karbi Anglong

d) Baksa

Answer: b) Kamrup

27. The first woman chief minister of Assam was:

a) Indira Gandhi

b) Golap Hazarika

c) Sarbananda Sonowal

d) Sushma Swaraj

Answer: b) Golap Hazarika

28. Assam’s state animal is:

a) Tiger

b) Elephant

c) One-Horned Rhinoceros

d) Lion

Answer: c) One-Horned Rhinoceros

29. The famous “Kaziranga National Park” is known for the conservation of which animal?

a) Bengal Tiger

b) Wild Buffalo

c) One-Horned Rhinoceros

d) Asiatic Lion

Answer: c) One-Horned Rhinoceros

30. The “Assam Tea” is famous worldwide for its:

a) Medicinal properties

b) Aroma and flavor

c) Color

d) All of the above

Answer: b) Aroma and flavor

31. Which of the following is the largest river island in the world, located in Assam?

a) Majuli

b) Kaziranga

c) Dibrugarh

d) Sivasagar

Answer: a) Majuli

32. The famous “Bhupen Hazarika Setu” is built over which river?

a) Brahmaputra

b) Lohit

c) Manas

d) Kopili

Answer: a) Brahmaputra

33. The Bodo language is primarily spoken in which region of Assam?

a) Barak Valley

b) Lower Assam

c) Upper Assam

d) Central Assam

Answer: b) Lower Assam

34. The “Assam Legislative Assembly” is located in which city?

a) Tezpur

b) Guwahati

c) Dibrugarh

d) Sivasagar

Answer: b) Guwahati

35. The “Majuli River Festival” is celebrated on the banks of which river?

a) Brahmaputrab) Barak

c) Subansiri

d) Manas

Answer: a) Brahmaputra

36. The first Assamese novel “Burhi Aair Xadhu” was written by:

a) Lakshminath Bezbaroa

b) Hemchandra Barua

c) Rajanikanta Bordoloi

d) Shankaradeva

Answer: a) Lakshminath Bezbaroa

37. Who was the last Ahom king of Assam?

a) Rudra Singha

b) Sukaphaa

c) Purandar Singha

d) Gomdhar Singha

Answer: c) Purandar Singha

38. The “Sankardeva Kalakshetra” is located in which city of Assam?

a) Tezpur

b) Jorhat

c) Guwahati

d) Dibrugarh

Answer: c) Guwahati

39. The “Sualkuchi” region in Assam is famous for producing:

a) Tea

b) Handloom products

c) Bamboo crafts

d) Wooden sculptures

Answer: b) Handloom products

40. The “First Assamese Congress Party” was founded by:

a) Gopinath Bordoloi

b) Maniram Dewan

c) Shankardev

d) Lakhminath Bezbaroa

Answer: b) Maniram Dewan

41. The “Dihing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary” is located in which district of Assam?

a) Dibrugarh

b) Tinsukia

c) Jorhat

d) Sivasagar

Answer: b) Tinsukia

42. The largest ethnic community in Assam is:

a) Bodo

b) Assamese

c) Bengali

d) Hindi

Answer: b) Assamese

43. The traditional dance form “Bihu” is performed during:

a) Magh Bihu

b) Bohag Bihu

c) Kati Bihu

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

44. The famous “Kamakhya Temple” is situated in which district of Assam?

a) Golaghat

b) Kamrup

c) Dibrugarh

d) Nagaon

Answer: b) Kamrup

45. The “Assam Rifles” is one of the oldest paramilitary forces in India. What is their primary responsibility?

a) Border security

b) Forest protection

c) Internal security

d) Disaster management

Answer: a) Border security

46. The “Greater Assamese Movement” aimed to preserve the identity and culture of which community?

a) Assamese people

b) Bodo people

c) Bengali people

d) Khasi people

Answer: a) Assamese people

47. “Sarbananda Sonowal” became the Chief Minister of Assam in which year?

a) 2014

b) 2016

c) 2013

d) 2019

Answer: b) 2016

48. The “Sattriya” dance form of Assam is associated with which religious figure?

a) Bhupen Hazarika

b) Shankaradeva

c) Lakhminath Bezbaroa

d) Hemchandra Barua

Answer: b) Shankaradeva

49. The “Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary” is located in which district of Assam?

a) Jorhat

b) Sonitpur

c) Tinsukia

d) Golaghat

Answer: a) Jorhat

50. The “First Assamese Dictionary” was compiled by:

a) Hemchandra Barua

b) Rudra Singha

c) Lakshminath Bezbaroa

d) Kanklal Barua

Ans: a) Hemchandra Barua

51. In which year was the famous Kaziranga National Park in Assam declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

a) 1985

b) 1991

c) 2003

d) 2007

Answer: b) 1991

 

More MCQs On Assam And Its People:

 

1. Which of the following districts of Assam is known for the largest oil refinery in India?

a) Dibrugarh
b) Jorhat
c) Tinsukia
d) Numaligarh
Answer: d) Numaligarh

2. Which of the following is the main tributary of the Brahmaputra River that originates in Bhutan?

a) Dibru
b) Subansiri
c) Manas
d) Barak
Answer: c) Manas

3. The Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which district of Assam?

a) Sivasagar
b) Dibrugarh
c) Tinsukia
d) Jorhat
Answer: c) Tinsukia

4. Which district in Assam has the highest population density?

a) Kamrup
b) Cachar
c) Barpeta
d) Dhubri
Answer: a) Kamrup

5. Which of the following rivers in Assam is known as the “Sorrow of Assam” due to its frequent flooding?

a) Barak
b) Manas
c) Brahmaputra
d) Kopili
Answer: d) Kopili

6. Which is the largest tea-growing region in Assam?

a) Jorhat
b) Tinsukia
c) Dibrugarh
d) Golaghat
Answer: c) Dibrugarh

7. The Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in which district of Assam?

a) Darrang
b) Golaghat
c) Nagaon
d) Karbi Anglong
Answer: b) Golaghat

8. What is the origin of the Brahmaputra River?

a) Tibet (China)
b) Nepal
c) Bangladesh
d) India
Answer: a) Tibet (China)

9. Which of the following is the main forest type found in the majority of Assam?

a) Alpine Forests
b) Tropical Evergreen Forests
c) Temperate Forests
d) Deciduous Forests
Answer: b) Tropical Evergreen Forests

10. Which district in Assam is known as the “Tea Garden of Assam”?

a) Sivasagar
b) Dibrugarh
c) Jorhat
d) Sonitpur
Answer: b) Dibrugarh

11. Which of the following is the primary mineral found in the Karbi Anglong region of Assam?

a) Coal
b) Oil
c) Limestone
d) Granite
Answer: c) Limestone

12. Which peak in Assam is part of the Patkai range?

a) Mount Everest
b) Jampui Hills
c) Shillong Peak
d) Dzukou Valley
Answer: b) Jampui Hills

13. Which district of Assam has the highest rainfall?

a) Darrang
b) Jorhat
c) Barpeta
d) Mikir Hills
Answer: c) Barpeta

14. Which river does the Brahmaputra meet in the region of Assam to form a large river system?

a) Subansiri
b) Barak
c) Manas
d) Dibru
Answer: b) Barak

15. Which of the following wildlife species is NOT found in Assam’s national parks?

a) Indian rhinoceros
b) Bengal tiger
c) Asiatic lion
d) Clouded leopard
Answer: c) Asiatic lion

16. The tea gardens of Assam are primarily located along which geographical feature?

a) Plains
b) Hills and foothills
c) River banks
d) Coastal areas
Answer: b) Hills and foothills

17. Which is the largest district in Assam by population?

a) Kamrup Metropolitan
b) Nagaon
c) Dhubri
d) Barpeta
Answer: a) Kamrup Metropolitan

18. What is the primary cause of floods in Assam every year?

a) Heavy rainfall in neighboring countries
b) Overflow of the Brahmaputra River
c) Deforestation
d) Water released from dams
Answer: b) Overflow of the Brahmaputra River

19. Which Assam-based organization is responsible for the conservation of the Kaziranga National Park?

a) Assam Forest Department
b) Assam Tea Board
c) Wildlife Protection Society of Assam
d) Assam State Biodiversity Board
Answer: a) Assam Forest Department

20. Which district in Assam is known for the historical site of the Ahom Kingdom?

a) Sivasagar
b) Jorhat
c) Golaghat
d) Dibrugarh
Answer: a) Sivasagar

21. The famous Kamakhya Temple in Assam is located on which hill?

a) Nilachal Hill
b) Sualkuchi Hill
c) Doulguri Hill
d) Dibrugarh Hill

Answer: a) Nilachal Hill

22. What was the first Assamese feature film to be released in 1935?

a) Joymoti
b) Raat Jaga Phool
c) Haranath
d) Dr. Bezbaroa

Answer: a) Joymoti

23. Who was the last Ahom ruler of Assam?

a) Rudra Singha
b) Sukhrungphaa
c) Purandar Singha
d) Gomdhar Konwar

Answer: c) Purandar Singha

24. What is the famous traditional silk weaving community of Assam called?

a) Oja
b) Bodo
c) Mishing
d) Sualkuchi

Answer: d) Sualkuchi

25. Which Assamese king is known for his military conquests and for building the historic Rang Ghar?

a) Rudra Singha
b) Swargadeo Rudra Singha
c) Pratap Singha
d) Lakhimi Singha

Answer: a) Rudra Singha

26. Which prominent Assamese author is also known for his contributions to the development of modern Assamese prose?

a) Sahityarathi Lakshminath Bezbaroa
b) Mamoni Raisom Goswami
c) Homen Borgohain
d) Dr. Bhupen Hazarika

Answer: a) Sahityarathi Lakshminath Bezbaroa

27. The famous “Umananda Temple” in Assam is located on which island?

a) Majuli
b) Sivasagar
c) Peacock Island
d) Umium Island

Answer: c) Peacock Island

28. Which Assamese king is credited with establishing the Ahom dynasty in Assam in 1228?

a) Suhungmung
b) Rudra Singha
c) Sukapha
d) Pratap Singha

Answer: c) Sukapha

29. What is the name of the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam?

a) Kaziranga National Park
b) Majuli River Island
c) Manas National Park
d) Kamakhya Temple

Answer: a) Kaziranga National Park

30. In which year was the Assam Accord signed between the Government of India and the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU)?

a) 1981
b) 1985
c) 1991
d) 2000

Answer: b) 1985

31. The Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, located in Guwahati, is also known by which name?

a) Guwahati Zoo
b) Manas Zoo
c) Kaziranga Zoo
d) Hengrabari Zoo

Answer: d) Hengrabari Zoo

32. Which of the following is the most popular river festival celebrated in Assam?

a) Baisakhi
b) Ambubachi Mela
c) Bohag Bihu
d) Magh Bihu

Answer: b) Ambubachi Mela

33. The famous “Majuli Island,” known for its cultural heritage and Vaishnavism, is located on which river?

a) Barak River
b) Brahmaputra River
c) Lohit River
d) Dibru Saikhowa River

Answer: b) Brahmaputra River

34. Which of the following is the main agricultural product of Assam, contributing significantly to the state’s economy?

a) Sugarcane
b) Tea
c) Rice
d) Cotton

Answer: b) Tea

35. Which of the following is the largest district by area in Assam?

a) Kamrup
b) Dibrugarh
c) Karbi Anglong
d) Nagaon

Answer: c) Karbi Anglong

36. Who was the first female Chief Minister of Assam?

a) Gauri Ma
b) Indira Goswami
c) Golap Borbora
d) Syeda Anwara Taimur

Answer: d) Syeda Anwara Taimur

37. Which Assamese leader is famously known for his role in the Quit India Movement and the independence struggle of Assam?

a) Gopinath Bordoloi
b) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
c) Kanaklata Barua
d) Tarun Gogoi

Answer: a) Gopinath Bordoloi

38. Which is the primary medium of Assamese folk theatre, characterized by masks and colorful costumes?

a) Jatra
b) Bhawaiya
c) Ankiya Nat
d) Bihu Natya

Answer: c) Ankiya Nat

39. The famous ‘Namghars’ (Vaishnavite temples) of Assam were established by which religious reformer?

a) Sankardev
b) Madhavdev
c) Rudra Singha
d) Bhupen Hazarika

Answer: a) Sankardev

40. What was the primary reason behind the creation of the “Bodo Territorial Region” (BTR) in Assam?

a) Protection of wildlife
b) To address the political demand of the Bodo community
c) Formation of a separate state
d) For tourism development

Answer: b) To address the political demand of the Bodo community

41. What is the title of the famous Assamese epic poem written by Bhupen Hazarika?

a) Rongali Bihu
b) Majuli
c) Manuhe Manuhor Babe
d) O Bideshi

Answer: c) Manuhe Manuhor Baal

42. Which Assamese festival is celebrated to mark the end of winter and the start of the new harvest season?

a) Bohag Bihu
b) Magh Bihu
c) Baisakhi
d) Holi

Answer: b) Magh Bihu

43. Which is the only state in India to have a “Tea Auction Centre”?

a) West Bengal
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Assam
d) Kerala

Answer: c) Assam

44. Which ethnic group of Assam has its own autonomous council known as the ‘Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council’?

a) Bodos
b) Karbis
c) Mishing
d) Rabhas

Answer: b) Karbis