Assam General Knowledge Questions for ADRE – 30 Important MCQs with Answers & Detailed Explanations
Assam General Knowledge Questions for ADRE (Part 1: Questions 1–10)
Below is a carefully prepared set of 30 Assam General Knowledge MCQs. This is Part 1 (Questions 1–10) with detailed explanations suitable for ADRE, APSC, Assam Police, Assam TET, Grade III, Grade IV, SSC, Railway, Banking, and other competitive examinations.
Question 1
Which river is known as the lifeline of Assam?
A. Barak
B. Brahmaputra
C. Subansiri
D. Manas
Correct Answer:
✅ B. Brahmaputra
Explanation:
The Brahmaputra River is regarded as the lifeline of Assam. It enters India through Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang (Dihang) River and flows westward across Assam before entering Bangladesh.
- Option A (Barak): Incorrect. It mainly flows through southern Assam (Barak Valley).
- Option B (Brahmaputra): Correct. It supports agriculture, transport, fisheries, and biodiversity.
- Option C (Subansiri): Incorrect. It is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra.
- Option D (Manas): Incorrect. It is a tributary of the Brahmaputra and famous for Manas National Park.
Exam Tip:
Remember that the Brahmaputra is one of the few major rivers in the world with a masculine name.
Question 2
What is the capital city of Assam?
A. Dibrugarh
B. Jorhat
C. Guwahati
D. Dispur
Correct Answer:
✅ D. Dispur
Explanation:
Dispur became the capital of Assam in 1973. It is located within the city of Guwahati.
- Option A: Incorrect. Dibrugarh is known as the Tea City of India.
- Option B: Incorrect. Jorhat is known for tea gardens and Majuli nearby.
- Option C: Incorrect. Guwahati is Assam’s largest city but not the official capital.
- Option D: Correct. Dispur is the administrative capital.
Exam Tip:
Capital = Dispur
Largest City = Guwahati
Question 3
Kaziranga National Park is famous for conserving which animal?
A. Bengal Tiger
B. Indian Elephant
C. One-Horned Rhinoceros
D. Snow Leopard
Correct Answer:
✅ C. One-Horned Rhinoceros
Explanation:
Kaziranga National Park is internationally famous for the Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Option A: Tigers are present but not the main attraction.
- Option B: Elephants are also found.
- Option C: Correct.
- Option D: Snow Leopards are found in the Himalayas, not Assam.
Exam Tip:
Kaziranga holds the world’s largest population of the One-Horned Rhinoceros.
Question 4
Who was the founder of the Ahom Kingdom in Assam?
A. Sukapha
B. Lachit Borphukan
C. Rudra Singha
D. Gadadhar Singha
Correct Answer:
✅ A. Sukapha
Explanation:
The Ahom Kingdom was founded in 1228 AD by Chaolung Sukapha, who came from present-day Myanmar.
- Option A: Correct.
- Option B: Lachit Borphukan was a great Ahom military commander.
- Option C: Rudra Singha was a famous Ahom king.
- Option D: Gadadhar Singha ruled later.
Exam Tip:
1228 AD → Sukapha → Ahom Kingdom
Question 5
Which dance form of Assam is included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
A. Sattriya
B. Bihu
C. Ojapali
D. Bagurumba
Correct Answer:
✅ A. Sattriya
Explanation:
Sattriya Dance originated in the Vaishnavite monasteries (Satras) established by Srimanta Sankardeva.
- Option A: Correct.
- Option B: Bihu is Assam’s most popular folk dance but is not on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
- Option C: Ojapali is a traditional performing art.
- Option D: Bagurumba is a folk dance of the Bodo community.
Exam Tip:
Sattriya = Classical Dance of Assam + UNESCO recognition.
Question 6
Which is the official language of Assam?
A. Bengali
B. Assamese
C. Hindi
D. English
Correct Answer:
✅ B. Assamese
Explanation:
Assamese is the principal official language of Assam. However, Bengali has official status in the Barak Valley, and Bodo has official recognition in designated Bodo areas.
- Option A: Official in Barak Valley only.
- Option B: Correct.
- Option C: Widely spoken but not the official language.
- Option D: Used for administration.
Exam Tip:
Know the distinction between official language and administrative language.
Question 7
Which festival is celebrated as the harvest festival of Assam?
A. Durga Puja
B. Rongali Bihu
C. Holi
D. Diwali
Correct Answer:
✅ B. Rongali Bihu
Explanation:
Rongali (Bohag) Bihu marks the Assamese New Year and the beginning of the agricultural season.
- Option A: Religious festival.
- Option B: Correct.
- Option C: Festival of colours.
- Option D: Festival of lights.
Exam Tip:
Three major Bihus:
- Rongali (Bohag)
- Kongali (Kati)
- Bhogali (Magh)
Question 8
The famous Kamakhya Temple is situated on which hill?
A. Nilachal Hill
B. Chitrachal Hill
C. Sandhyachal Hill
D. Navagraha Hill
Correct Answer:
✅ A. Nilachal Hill
Explanation:
The Kamakhya Temple, one of India’s most revered Shakti Peethas, is situated atop Nilachal Hill in Guwahati.
- Option A: Correct.
- Option B: Associated with another hill in Guwahati.
- Option C: Different hill.
- Option D: Famous for Navagraha Temple.
Exam Tip:
Kamakhya Temple → Nilachal Hill → Guwahati
Question 9
Which district is known as the Tea Capital of Assam?
A. Sivasagar
B. Dibrugarh
C. Nalbari
D. Goalpara
Correct Answer:
✅ B. Dibrugarh
Explanation:
Dibrugarh is called the Tea City of India because of its vast tea plantations and tea industry.
- Option A: Historical district.
- Option B: Correct.
- Option C: Agricultural district.
- Option D: Located in western Assam.
Exam Tip:
Tea City of India = Dibrugarh
Question 10
Who is known as the Father of Assamese Drama?
A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B. Srimanta Sankardeva
C. Hemchandra Barua
D. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Correct Answer:
✅ B. Srimanta Sankardeva
Explanation:
Srimanta Sankardeva introduced Ankiya Naat, laying the foundation of Assamese drama and theatre.
- Option A: Great Assamese writer and humorist.
- Option B: Correct.
- Option C: Renowned scholar and lexicographer.
- Option D: Jnanpith Award-winning author.
Exam Tip:
Srimanta Sankardeva
- Father of Assamese Drama
- Founder of Neo-Vaishnavism in Assam
- Introduced Bhaona and Ankiya Naat
Assam General Knowledge Questions for ADRE
Part 2: Questions 11–20
Question 11
Which wildlife sanctuary in Assam is famous for the Golden Langur?
A. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
B. Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Nameri National Park
D. Orang National Park
Correct Answer:
✅ B. Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation:
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Kokrajhar and Dhubri districts, is renowned for the conservation of the endangered Golden Langur, a primate found only in parts of Assam and Bhutan.
- Option A: Famous for One-Horned Rhinoceros.
- Option B: Correct.
- Option C: Known for bird watching and rafting.
- Option D: Famous for One-Horned Rhinoceros.
Exam Tip:
Golden Langur → Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
Question 12
Which district of Assam is known as the “Tea City of India”?
A. Tinsukia
B. Dibrugarh
C. Jorhat
D. Sonitpur
Correct Answer:
✅ B. Dibrugarh
Explanation:
Dibrugarh has numerous tea estates and tea-processing industries, earning it the title Tea City of India.
- Option A: Important tea-growing district.
- Option B: Correct.
- Option C: Known as the Cultural Capital of Assam.
- Option D: Known for Nameri National Park.
Exam Tip:
Tea City = Dibrugarh
Question 13
Who composed the Assamese National Anthem “O Mur Apunar Desh”?
A. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
C. Bhupen Hazarika
D. Kamalakanta Bhattacharya
Correct Answer:
✅ B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Explanation:
The patriotic song “O Mur Apunar Desh” was written by Lakshminath Bezbaroa and is regarded as the State Anthem of Assam.
- Option A: Famous playwright and filmmaker.
- Option B: Correct.
- Option C: Legendary singer and composer.
- Option D: Not the composer.
Exam Tip:
O Mur Apunar Desh → Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Question 14
The Battle of Saraighat was fought in which year?
A. 1526
B. 1671
C. 1707
D. 1826
Correct Answer:
✅ B. 1671
Explanation:
The Battle of Saraighat (1671) was fought between the Ahom Kingdom and the Mughal Empire. Lachit Borphukan led the Ahom forces to victory.
- Option A: First Battle of Panipat.
- Option B: Correct.
- Option C: Death of Aurangzeb.
- Option D: Treaty of Yandabo.
Exam Tip:
1671 → Battle of Saraighat → Lachit Borphukan
Question 15
Which treaty brought Assam under British rule?
A. Treaty of Allahabad
B. Treaty of Sugauli
C. Treaty of Yandabo
D. Treaty of Bassein
Correct Answer:
✅ C. Treaty of Yandabo
Explanation:
The Treaty of Yandabo (1826) ended the First Anglo-Burmese War and transferred Assam to British administration.
- Option A: Related to Mughal and East India Company.
- Option B: Nepal-British treaty.
- Option C: Correct.
- Option D: Maratha treaty.
Exam Tip:
1826 → Treaty of Yandabo → British Rule in Assam
Question 16
Which national park in Assam is famous for the endangered Pygmy Hog?
A. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
B. Kaziranga National Park
C. Manas National Park
D. Raimona National Park
Correct Answer:
✅ C. Manas National Park
Explanation:
Manas National Park is home to several endangered species including the Pygmy Hog, Golden Langur, Bengal Florican, and Wild Buffalo.
- Option A: Riverine ecosystem.
- Option B: Famous for rhinoceroses.
- Option C: Correct.
- Option D: Known for biodiversity.
Exam Tip:
Pygmy Hog → Manas National Park
Question 17
Which city is known as the Cultural Capital of Assam?
A. Guwahati
B. Jorhat
C. Dibrugarh
D. Silchar
Correct Answer:
✅ B. Jorhat
Explanation:
Jorhat is known as the Cultural Capital of Assam because of its literary, artistic, educational, and cultural heritage.
- Option A: Commercial hub.
- Option B: Correct.
- Option C: Tea City.
- Option D: Major city in Barak Valley.
Exam Tip:
Jorhat → Cultural Capital of Assam
Question 18
Majuli, the world’s largest inhabited river island, is located on which river?
A. Barak
B. Dhansiri
C. Brahmaputra
D. Manas
Correct Answer:
✅ C. Brahmaputra
Explanation:
Majuli is situated in the Brahmaputra River and is famous for its Satras and Vaishnavite culture.
- Option A: Southern Assam.
- Option B: Tributary.
- Option C: Correct.
- Option D: Tributary.
Exam Tip:
Majuli → Brahmaputra River
Question 19
Who is popularly known as the “Bard of Brahmaputra”?
A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
C. Bhupen Hazarika
D. Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Correct Answer:
✅ C. Bhupen Hazarika
Explanation:
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika earned the title Bard of Brahmaputra due to his timeless songs celebrating Assam, humanity, and social harmony.
- Option A: Sahityarathi.
- Option B: Rupkonwar.
- Option C: Correct.
- Option D: Kalaguru.
Exam Tip:
Bhupen Hazarika → Bard of Brahmaputra
Question 20
Which is the highest peak in Assam?
A. Nilachal Hill
B. Chandubi Hill
C. Laike Peak
D. Thumjang Peak
Correct Answer:
✅ D. Thumjang Peak
Explanation:
Thumjang Peak, located in the Dima Hasao district, is considered the highest peak in Assam.
- Option A: Home to Kamakhya Temple.
- Option B: Near Chandubi Lake.
- Option C: Not the highest peak.
- Option D: Correct.
Exam Tip:
Highest Peak of Assam → Thumjang Peak
Part 3: Questions 21–30
Question 21
The Assam Legislative Assembly is located at:
A. Dibrugarh
B. Guwahati
C. Dispur
D. Jorhat
Correct Answer:
✅ C. Dispur
Explanation:
The Assam Legislative Assembly is situated in Dispur, the state capital.
Question 22
Which is the largest district of Assam by area?
A. Karbi Anglong
B. Dima Hasao
C. Nagaon
D. Sonitpur
Correct Answer:
✅ A. Karbi Anglong
Explanation:
Karbi Anglong is the largest district in Assam by geographical area.
Exam Tip:
Largest District → Karbi Anglong
Question 23
Which river forms the famous Majuli Island?
A. Barak River
B. Brahmaputra River
C. Dhansiri River
D. Jia Bharali River
Correct Answer:
✅ B. Brahmaputra River
Explanation:
Majuli was formed by the channels of the Brahmaputra River.
Question 24
Which famous Assamese personality is known as “Rupkonwar”?
A. Bhupen Hazarika
B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
C. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
D. Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Correct Answer:
✅ C. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Explanation:
Jyoti Prasad Agarwala is popularly known as Rupkonwar for his immense contribution to Assamese literature, cinema, and culture.
Question 25
Which district is famous for Digboi Oil Refinery?
A. Dibrugarh
B. Tinsukia
C. Sivasagar
D. Golaghat
Correct Answer:
✅ B. Tinsukia
Explanation:
Digboi, located in Tinsukia district, houses one of the oldest operating oil refineries in the world.
Exam Tip:
Digboi → Tinsukia
Question 26
Which is the official state animal of Assam?
A. Asian Elephant
B. One-Horned Rhinoceros
C. Royal Bengal Tiger
D. Mithun
Correct Answer:
✅ B. One-Horned Rhinoceros
Explanation:
The Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros is the official State Animal of Assam and is primarily protected in Kaziranga National Park.
Question 27
Which is the official state bird of Assam?
A. Great Indian Hornbill
B. White-winged Wood Duck
C. Peacock
D. Bengal Florican
Correct Answer:
✅ B. White-winged Wood Duck
Explanation:
The White-winged Wood Duck is one of the rarest ducks in the world and is the official State Bird of Assam.
Question 28
Who is called the “Kalaguru” of Assam?
A. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
B. Bishnu Prasad Rabha
C. Bhupen Hazarika
D. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Correct Answer:
✅ B. Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Explanation:
Bishnu Prasad Rabha is known as Kalaguru for his extraordinary contributions to art, music, dance, literature, and social reform.
Question 29
Which national park of Assam is also a Tiger Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A. Orang National Park
B. Nameri National Park
C. Kaziranga National Park
D. Raimona National Park
Correct Answer:
✅ C. Kaziranga National Park
Explanation:
Kaziranga National Park is:
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site
- A Tiger Reserve
- Home to the world’s largest population of One-Horned Rhinoceroses.
Question 30
Which festival is also known as the Assamese New Year festival?
A. Bhogali Bihu
B. Kongali Bihu
C. Rongali (Bohag) Bihu
D. Kati Bihu
Correct Answer:
✅ C. Rongali (Bohag) Bihu
Explanation:
Rongali (Bohag) Bihu marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year and the spring sowing season. It is celebrated with traditional dances, songs, feasts, and cultural events.
Exam Tip:
- Rongali (Bohag) Bihu → New Year & Spring Festival
- Bhogali (Magh) Bihu → Harvest Festival
- Kongali (Kati) Bihu → Festival of Prayer and Hope
Quick Revision for ADRE & APSC
| Topic | Key Fact |
|---|---|
| Capital of Assam | Dispur |
| Largest City | Guwahati |
| Largest District | Karbi Anglong |
| Tea City | Dibrugarh |
| Cultural Capital | Jorhat |
| State Animal | One-Horned Rhinoceros |
| State Bird | White-winged Wood Duck |
| Highest Peak | Thumjang Peak |
| Ahom Kingdom Founder | Chaolung Sukapha |
| Battle of Saraighat | 1671 |
| Treaty of Yandabo | 1826 |
| UNESCO Site | Kaziranga National Park |
| Classical Dance | Sattriya |
| Assamese New Year | Rongali (Bohag) Bihu |
| Bard of Brahmaputra | Dr. Bhupen Hazarika |
| Kalaguru | Bishnu Prasad Rabha |
| Rupkonwar | Jyoti Prasad Agarwala |
| Father of Assamese Drama | Srimanta Sankardeva |
These 30 MCQs cover important Assam GK topics that are frequently tested in ADRE, APSC, Assam Police, Assam TET, Grade III, Grade IV, SSC, Railway, Banking, and other competitive examinations.
