Assam’s Districts & Geography
Which district of Assam shares a border with Arunachal Pradesh?
Explanation: The Assam districts that share a border with Arunachal Pradesh are:
Tinsukia
Dhemaji
Lakhimpur
Dibrugarh
Charaideo
Sonitpur
Which district was bifurcated to create the new district of Tamulpur?
Explanation: Tamulpur district was carved out of Baksa district and officially became a full-fledged district of Assam on 23 January 2022.
It is one of the four districts under the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
Which is the only district in Assam to have a river island district?
Explanation: Majuli, the world's largest river island, was earlier a part of Jorhat district.
It became a separate district in 2016, making Jorhat the only district in Assam to have a river island district carved out from it.
Which district is home to the famous Kamakhya Temple?
Explanation: Kamakhya Temple is located on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, which falls under Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam.
It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and a major pilgrimage site dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya.
Which Assam district is famous for silk production?
Explanation: Sivasagar, Lakhimpur, and Jorhat are all significant silk-producing districts in Assam.
Jorhat is often referred to as the "Silk City of Assam" due to its historical importance in silk production, particularly Mulberry Silk.
Each of these districts specializes in different types of silk production:
Sivasagar – Eri, Muga, and Mulberry silk production in over 400 villages.
Lakhimpur – Major contributor to Assam’s silk industry, with 25–30% of the state’s production.
Jorhat – Strong focus on Mulberry Silk with organized sericulture programs.
The Barak River is the main river of which valley?
Explanation: The Barak River is the main river of the Barak Valley, which includes the districts of Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi in southern Assam. It originates in Manipur and flows through Assam before entering Bangladesh, where it splits into the Surma and Kushiyara rivers.
Which river in Assam originates from Tibet?