Governance & Administration 1
How many Lok Sabha constituencies are there in Assam?
  • 12
  • 14
  • 16
  • 18
Explanation: Assam has 14 Lok Sabha constituencies, representing the state in the lower house of Parliament.
Who is the current Chief Minister of Assam? (as of 2024)
  • Sarbananda Sonowal
  • Tarun Gogoi
  • Himanta Biswa Sarma
  • Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
Explanation: Himanta Biswa Sarma has been serving as the Chief Minister of Assam since May 2021, succeeding Sarbananda Sonowal.
Who was the first President of Assam Sahitya Sabha?
  • Hemchandra Goswami
  • Lakshminath Bezbaroa
  • Atul Chandra Hazarika
  • Maheswar Neog
Explanation: Hemchandra Goswami was the first president of Assam Sahitya Sabha in 1917, which promotes Assamese literature and culture.
How many Rajya Sabha seats does Assam have?
  • 5
  • 7
  • 10
  • 12
Explanation: Assam has 7 Rajya Sabha seats, representing the state in the upper house of Parliament.
Which city is the administrative capital of Assam?
  • Dispur
  • Guwahati
  • Tezpur
  • Jorhat
Which Assam district has the highest literacy rate?
  • Jorhat
  • Kamrup Metro
  • Sivasagar
  • Nalbari
Explanation: Kamrup Metro has the highest literacy rate in Assam, primarily due to the presence of educational institutions in Guwahati.
Which body is responsible for local governance in Assam?
  • Assam Legislative Assembly
  • Explanation: Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) handle local governance in Assam, along with municipal corporations in urban areas