Assam GK MCQs for ADRE Grade 3 and Grade 4

Part 1 (Questions 1–10)

The following 30 MCQs are designed for ADRE Grade III & Grade IV, while also being highly useful for APSC, Assam Police, Assam TET, SSC, Railway, Banking, and other competitive examinations. Each question includes the correct answer and a concept-clearing explanation.

Q1. What is the capital city of Assam?

A. Guwahati
B. Dispur
C. Jorhat
D. Dibrugarh

✅ Answer: B. Dispur

Explanation:

Dispur is the official capital of Assam. It became the state capital in 1973 and houses the Assam Secretariat and the Assam Legislative Assembly.

Concept to Remember:

• Capital: Dispur
• Largest City: Guwahati

Q2. Which river is known as the lifeline of Assam?

A. Barak

B. Manas

C. Brahmaputra

D. Dhansiri

✅ Answer: C. Brahmaputra

Explanation:

The Brahmaputra River is the most important river of Assam. It supports agriculture, transportation, fisheries, and biodiversity across the Brahmaputra Valley.

Q3. Kaziranga National Park is internationally famous for conserving which animal?

A. Royal Bengal Tiger

B. Asian Elephant

C. One-Horned Rhinoceros

D. Wild Buffalo

✅ Answer: C. One-Horned Rhinoceros

Explanation:

Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to the world’s largest population of the Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros.

Q4. Which festival is known as the biggest cultural festival of Assam?

A. Durga Puja

B. Rongali Bihu

C. Christmas

D. Eid-ul-Fitr

✅ Answer: B. Rongali Bihu

Explanation:

Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu) marks the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring. It is celebrated with traditional dances, songs, and cultural programs.

Q5. The official language of Assam is

A. Bengali

B. Hindi

C. Assamese

D. English

✅ Answer: C. Assamese

Explanation:

Assamese is the official language of the state under the Assam Official Language Act, 1960. Bodo is also an associate official language in the Bodoland Territorial Region.

Q6. Which city is known as the Tea City of India?

A. Silchar

B. Jorhat

C. Dibrugarh

D. Tezpur

✅ Answer: C. Dibrugarh

Explanation:

Dibrugarh is famous for its tea estates and tea industry and is popularly known as the Tea City of India.

Q7. The famous Kamakhya Temple is located in

A. Tezpur

B. Sivasagar

C. Guwahati

D. Jorhat

✅ Answer: C. Guwahati

Explanation:

The Kamakhya Temple is situated on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati and is one of the most important Shakti Peethas in India.

Q8. Which district is home to Majuli, one of the world’s largest inhabited river islands?

A. Jorhat

B. Majuli

C. Nagaon

D. Dhemaji

✅ Answer: B. Majuli

Explanation:

Majuli is both a river island and a district of Assam. It is renowned for its Neo-Vaishnavite Satras, culture, and traditional art forms.

Q9. Who founded the Ahom Kingdom in Assam?

A. Lachit Borphukan

B. Chilarai

C. Sukaphaa

D. Rudra Singha

✅ Answer: C. Sukaphaa

Explanation:

Chaolung Sukaphaa, a Tai prince, founded the Ahom Kingdom in 1228 CE. The Ahoms ruled Assam for nearly 600 years.

Q10. Which is the state bird of Assam?

A. Peacock

B. Great Hornbill

C. White-winged Wood Duck

D. Eagle

✅ Answer: C. White-winged Wood Duck

Explanation:

The White-winged Wood Duck (Deo Hanh) is the official state bird of Assam and is one of the rarest duck species in the world.

📚 Quick Revision (Questions 1–10)

• Capital – Dispur
• Largest City – Guwahati
• Lifeline River – Brahmaputra
• UNESCO National Park – Kaziranga
• State Bird – White-winged Wood Duck
• State Animal – One-Horned Rhinoceros
• Tea City – Dibrugarh
• Famous Temple – Kamakhya
• Largest River Island District – Majuli
• Founder of Ahom Kingdom – Chaolung Sukaphaa

Assam GK MCQs for ADRE Grade 3 and Grade 4

Part 2 (Questions 11–20)

These MCQs are designed for ADRE Grade III & Grade IV, while also being highly useful for APSC, Assam Police, Assam TET, SSC, Railway, Banking, and other competitive examinations.

Q11. Which is the state animal of Assam?

A. Asian Elephant
B. One-Horned Rhinoceros
C. Royal Bengal Tiger
D. Wild Buffalo

✅ Answer: B. One-Horned Rhinoceros

Explanation:

The Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros is the official state animal of Assam. The state has the world’s largest population of this endangered species, mainly protected in Kaziranga National Park.

Concept to Remember:

• State Animal – One-Horned Rhinoceros
• UNESCO Site – Kaziranga National Park

Q12. Which is the state flower of Assam?

A. Lotus

B. Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phool)

C. Rose

D. Rhododendron

✅ Answer: B. Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phool)

Explanation:

The Foxtail Orchid, locally known as Kopou Phool, is the state flower of Assam and is traditionally worn by women during Rongali Bihu celebrations.

Q13. Which is the state tree of Assam?

A. Sal

B. Neem

C. Hollong

D. Teak

✅ Answer: C. Hollong

Explanation:

Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) is the official state tree of Assam and is found in tropical evergreen forests across the state.

Q14. Which wildlife sanctuary is famous for the Golden Langur?

A. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

B. Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary

C. Orang National Park

D. Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary

✅ Answer: B. Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary

Explanation:

Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary in western Assam is famous for conserving the endangered Golden Langur, a rare primate found only in parts of India and Bhutan.

Q15. Who is known as the “Hero of Saraighat”?

A. Sukaphaa

B. Chilarai

C. Lachit Borphukan

D. Gadadhar Singha

✅ Answer: C. Lachit Borphukan

Explanation:

Lachit Borphukan led the Ahom army to victory against the Mughal forces in the Battle of Saraighat (1671) and is remembered as one of Assam’s greatest military heroes.

Q16. Which famous bridge was the first rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra River?

A. Bogibeel Bridge

B. Dhola-Sadiya Bridge

C. Saraighat Bridge

D. Kalia Bhomora Bridge

✅ Answer: C. Saraighat Bridge

Explanation:

The Saraighat Bridge, inaugurated in 1962, was the first bridge to connect North and South Assam across the Brahmaputra by both rail and road.

Q17. Which district is known as the Cultural Capital of Assam?

A. Dibrugarh

B. Jorhat

C. Sivasagar

D. Nalbari

✅ Answer: B. Jorhat

Explanation:

Jorhat is often called the Cultural Capital of Assam because of its Satras, educational institutions, literature, music, and cultural heritage.

Q18. The famous Ambubachi Mela is celebrated at which temple?

A. Sukreswar Temple

B. Navagraha Temple

C. Kamakhya Temple

D. Umananda Temple

✅ Answer: C. Kamakhya Temple

Explanation:

The Ambubachi Mela is an annual religious festival held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati and attracts devotees from across India.

Q19. Which is the largest city of Assam?

A. Dispur

B. Jorhat

C. Guwahati

D. Silchar

✅ Answer: C. Guwahati

Explanation:

Although Dispur is the capital, Guwahati is the largest city and serves as the commercial, educational, and transportation hub of Northeast India.

Q20. Assam shares an international boundary with which countries?

A. Nepal and Bhutan

B. Bangladesh and Bhutan

C. China and Myanmar

D. Nepal and Bangladesh

✅ Answer: B. Bangladesh and Bhutan

Explanation:

Assam shares international borders with Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the southwest.

Assam GK MCQs for ADRE Grade 3 and Grade 4

Part 3 (Questions 21–30)

Q21. Which district is famous for the Tea Research Association (Tocklai Tea Research Institute)?

A. Golaghat

B. Jorhat

C. Tinsukia

D. Dibrugarh

✅ Answer: B. Jorhat

Explanation:

The Tocklai Tea Research Institute, established in 1911, is one of the world’s oldest and largest tea research centers.

Q22. Which river island district of Assam is famous for Neo-Vaishnavite Satras?

A. Dhemaji

B. Majuli

C. Sonitpur

D. Golaghat

✅ Answer: B. Majuli

Explanation:

Majuli is known worldwide for its Satras established by followers of Srimanta Sankardeva, preserving Assamese culture and traditions.

Q23. Who founded the Neo-Vaishnavite Movement in Assam?

A. Madhabdeva

B. Srimanta Sankardeva

C. Chilarai

D. Sukaphaa

✅ Answer: B. Srimanta Sankardeva

Explanation:

Srimanta Sankardeva was a saint, scholar, poet, dramatist, and social reformer who introduced Neo-Vaishnavism in Assam during the 15th century.

Q24. Which is the second major river system of Assam?

A. Kopili

B. Barak

C. Dhansiri

D. Manas

✅ Answer: B. Barak

Explanation:

The Barak River flows through southern Assam (Barak Valley) and is the second major river system after the Brahmaputra.

Q25. Which district is popularly known as the “Tea City of India”?

A. Tinsukia

B. Dibrugarh

C. Sivasagar

D. Golaghat

✅ Answer: B. Dibrugarh

Explanation:

Dibrugarh has numerous tea gardens and tea-processing industries, earning it the title Tea City of India.

Q26. Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam?

A. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

B. Kaziranga National Park

C. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

D. Both B and C

✅ Answer: D. Both B and C

Explanation:

Both Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park are UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Assam.

Q27. Which is the smallest district of Assam by geographical area?

A. Kamrup Metropolitan

B. Bajali

C. Hojai

D. South Salmara-Mankachar

✅ Answer: A. Kamrup Metropolitan

Explanation:

Kamrup Metropolitan, which includes Guwahati, is the smallest district in Assam by area.

Q28. According to Census 2011, which district had the highest population in Assam?

A. Cachar

B. Kamrup Metropolitan

C. Nagaon

D. Dibrugarh

✅ Answer: C. Nagaon

Explanation:

As per the 2011 Census, Nagaon is the most populous district in Assam.

Q29. Which statement about Bihu is correct?

A. It is celebrated only once a year.

B. Assam celebrates Rongali, Kongali, and Bhogali Bihu.

C. Bihu is celebrated only in Upper Assam.

D. Bihu is a winter-only festival.

✅ Answer: B. Assam celebrates Rongali, Kongali, and Bhogali Bihu.

Explanation:

Assam celebrates three major Bihu festivals:

• Rongali (Bohag) Bihu – Assamese New Year
• Kongali (Kati) Bihu – Prayers for crops
• Bhogali (Magh) Bihu – Harvest festival

Q30. Which of the following statements is correct?

1. Dispur is the capital of Assam.
2. Kaziranga National Park is famous for the One-Horned Rhinoceros.
3. Srimanta Sankardeva founded the Neo-Vaishnavite Movement.

A. Only 1

B. Only 1 and 2

C. Only 2 and 3

D. 1, 2 and 3

✅ Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

All three statements are correct and represent some of the most frequently asked Assam General Knowledge facts in ADRE, APSC, Assam Police, Assam TET, Grade III & Grade IV, SSC, Railway, and Banking examinations.

📚 ADRE Grade III & Grade IV Quick Revision Notes

• Capital: Dispur
• Largest City: Guwahati
• State Animal: One-Horned Rhinoceros
• State Bird: White-winged Wood Duck
• State Flower: Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phool)
• State Tree: Hollong
• State Primate: Western Hoolock Gibbon
• Largest River: Brahmaputra
• Second Major River: Barak
• Largest River Island District: Majuli
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park
• Founder of Ahom Kingdom: Chaolung Sukaphaa (1228 CE)
• Battle of Saraighat: 1671
• Hero of Saraighat: Lachit Borphukan
• Founder of Neo-Vaishnavite Movement: Srimanta Sankardeva
• Tea Research Institute: Tocklai Tea Research Institute, Jorhat
• Tea City of India: Dibrugarh
• Cultural Capital of Assam: Jorhat
• Smallest District (Area): Kamrup Metropolitan
• Most Populous District (Census 2011): Nagaon
• International Borders: Bhutan and Bangladesh