Assam GK : Set- 1
Q. Who wrote the Assamese classical text HastividyÄrava ?
Ans: (b) Sukumar Borkatoky
Explanation: HastividyÄrava, a treatise on elephants, was written by Sukumar Borkatoky during Ahom rule.
Q. Assam produces what percentage of the world’s Muga & Golden Silk ?
(a) 90% (b) 95% (c) 99% (d) 85%
Ans: (c) 99%
Explanation: Assam is the only commercial producer of Muga silk, contributing almost entire global output.
Q. How many bridges are built over the Brahmaputra in Assam ?
(a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 8
Ans: (c) 7
Explanation: Assam currently has seven operational bridges across the Brahmaputra.
Q. Abhiruchi Sports Day is celebrated on -
(a) 1 September (b) 3 September (c) 5 September (d) 7 September
Ans: (b) 3 September
Explanation: Celebrated on Bhogeswar Barua’s birthday to promote sports culture.
Q. When was the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre established ?
(a) 1965 (b) 1970 (c) 1975 (d) 1980
Ans: (b) 1970
Explanation: GTAC is the second-largest tea auction centre in the world.
20. Where was the first stadium of Assam built ?
(a) Guwahati (b) Sivasagar (c) Jorhat (d) Tezpur
Ans: (c) Jorhat
Explanation: Jorhat Stadium is considered the first major stadium of Assam.
Q. Which place is known as “Manchester of Assam”?
(a) Nalbari (b) Sualkuchi (c) Barpeta (d) Nagaon
Ans: (b) Sualkuchi
Explanation: Known for its world-famous Muga, Pat and Eri silk weaving industry.
Q. Assam covers what percent of India’s total landmass ?
(a) 1.9%
(b) 2.39%
(c) 3.1%
(d) 4.2%
Ans: (b) 2.39%
Explanation: Assam’s area is 78,438 sq. km, which is 2.39% of India
Q. Where is BCPL (Gas Cracker Project) located ?
(a) Numaligarh (b) Lepetkata (c) Duliajan (d) Tinsukia
Answer: (b) Lepetkata
Explanation: BCPL is a major petrochemical plant known as Assam Gas Cracker Project.
Q. In which language were the Borgeets composed ?
(a) Sanskrit
(b) Assamese
(c) BrajÄwali
(d) Pali
Answer: (c) BrajÄwali
Explanation: Borgeet were written by Sankardeva & Madhavdeva in BrajÄwali, a mixture of Assamese & Braj.
Q. Asia’s largest dry fish market is located at -
(a) Jagiroad (b) Sadiya (c) Dhubri (d) Lakhimpur
Ans: (a) Jagiroad
Explanation: Jagiroad (Morigaon) hosts Asia’s biggest dry fish market.
Q. Which language from Assam is included in the 8th Schedule ?
(a) Dimasa (b) Mising (c) Bodo (d) Karbi
Ans: (c) Bodo
Explanation: Bodo was included in 2004, becoming India’s 8th schedule language.
Q. “O Mur Apunar Dex” was first published in which magazine ?
(a) Banhi (b) Awahan (c) Bahi (d) Milan
Ans: (c) Bahi
Explanation: The state anthem by Bezbaruah first appeared in Bahi magazine.
Q. Who was the President of the Swaraj Party in Assam ?
(a) Nabin Chandra Bardoloi (b) Tarun Ram Phukan
(c) Gopinath Bordoloi (d) Chandranath Sarma
Ans: (b) Tarun Ram Phukan
Explanation: He led the Swaraj Party’s activities in Assam.
Q. Who joined the Dandi March from Assam ?
(a) Bishnu Rabha (b) Komola Prasad (c) Liladhar Baruah (d) Chandra Phukan
Ans: (c) Liladhar Baruah
Explanation: Only a few Assamese took part in Gandhi’s Salt March; Liladhar Baruah was one.
Q. Which is Assam’s largest district (area-wise) ?
(a) Goalpara (b) Kamrup (c) Karbi Anglong (d) Dima Hasao
Ans: (c) Karbi Anglong
Explanation: It is the largest district in terms of area.
Q. How many Lok Sabha seats does Assam have ?
(a) 12 (b) 13 (c) 14 (d) 15
Ans: (c) 14
Explanation: Assam sends 14 members to the Lok Sabha.
Q. Assam’s terracotta industry is famous in -
(a) Majuli (b) Dhubri (c) Hailakandi (d) Sivasagar
Ans: (b) Dhubri
Explanation: Dhubri is renowned for its traditional terracotta craft.
Q. Who received the title “Rasaraj” in 1931 ?
(a) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala (b) Hemchandra Barua
(c) Lakshminath Bezbaroa (d) Raghunath Choudhury
Ans: (c) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Explanation: The Assam Sahitya Sabha awarded him the title “Rasaraj”.
Q. Assam Police Day is observed on -
(a) 1 April (b) 1 June (c) 1 October (d) 5 November
Ans: (c) 1 October
Explanation: Marks the establishment and service history of Assam Police.
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Q. Who received the first Axom Ratna Award ?
(a) Bhupen Hazarika (b) Mamoni Raisom Goswami (c) Dr. Bhupendra Nath Saikia (d) Mahim Bora
Ans: (a) Bhupen Hazarika
Explanation: He was honored with the first Axom Ratna for contribution to music and culture.
Q. Jonbeel Mela is held in -
(a) Nalbari (b) Morigaon (c) Tezpur (d) Goalpara
Ans: (b) Morigaon
Explanation: Famous for its unique barter system among tribal communities.
Q. Gauhati High Court was established in -
(a) 1944 (b) 1948 (c) 1950 (d) 1962
Ans: (b) 1948
Explanation: Initially known as the High Court of Assam.
Q. Saraighat Bridge was completed in -
(a) 1958 (b) 1962 (c) 1965 (d) 1970
Ans: (c) 1965
Explanation: First rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra.
Q. When was President’s Rule imposed in Assam for the first time ?
(a) 1967 (b) 1972 (c) 1979 (d) 1983
Ans: (c) 1979
Explanation: Imposed due to instability during Assam Movement.
Q. AASU was established in -
(a) 1973 (b) 1977 (c) 1979 (d) 1981
Ans: (c) 1979
Explanation: AASU later led the Assam Agitation (1979–85).
Q. APCC was formed on -
(a) 1920 (b) 5 June 1921 (c) 1923 (d) 1926
Ans: (b) 5 June 1921
Explanation: Set up to coordinate the national movement in Assam.
Q. Assam Accord was signed between -
(a) State Govt & ULFA
(b) Govt of India & Student leaders
(c) Govt of India & Assam Movement leaders
(d) AASU & ULFA
Ans: (c) Govt of India & Assam Movement leaders
Explanation: Signed in 1985 to resolve foreigner issues.
Q. Which place is famous for Mobile Theatre ?
(a) Pathsala (b) Barpeta (c) Dhemaji (d) Mangaldoi
Ans: (a) Pathsala
Explanation: The hub of Assam’s Bhramyaman theatre.
Q. Which place is famous for bell-metal and brassware ?
(a) Nalbari (b) Sarthebari (c) Hajo (d) Goalpara
Ans: (b) Sarthebari
Explanation: Noted for traditional bell-metal utensils and craft.
Q. Sylhet was separated from Assam in -
(a) 1942 (b) 1944
(c) 1947 (d) 1950
Ans: (c) 1947
Explanation: A referendum led to Sylhet joining East Pakistan.
Q. Jyoti Bharati Museum (Poki) is located at-
(a) Dibrugarh (b) Jorhat
(c) Tezpur (d) Sivasagar
Ans: (c) Tezpur
Explanation: It is the ancestral home of Jyoti Prasad Agarwala.
Q. Who wrote Aghori Atmar Kahini ?
(a) Homen Borgohain (b) Syed Abdul Malik
(c) Nirupama Borgohain (d) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Ans: (b) Syed Abdul Malik
Explanation: A noted Assamese writer famous for novels and short stories.
Q. Who was the first person to ride a bicycle in Guwahati ?
(a) Tarun Ram Phukan (b) Gopinath Bordoloi
(c) Nabin Chandra Bardoloi (d) Chandranath Sarma
Ans: (a) Tarun Ram Phukan
Explanation: He introduced the modern bicycle trend in the city.
Q. Who is known as “Asom Kesari”?
(a) Madhavdev (b) Nabin Chandra Bardoloi
(c) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury (d) Atul Chandra Hazarika
Ans: (c) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Explanation: He earned this title for his fearless and patriotic writings.
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