Assam National Symbols GK MCQs with Answers & Detailed Explanations for APSC, ADRE and Assam Competitive Exams
Assam National Symbols GK MCQs (1–30)
With Answers and Detailed Explanations
Exam-Oriented for: APSC, ADRE, Assam Police, Assam TET, Grade III & Grade IV, SSC, Railway, Banking, and Other Competitive Examinations
MCQ 1
1. What is the State Animal of Assam?
A. Bengal Tiger
B. Indian Rhinoceros (One-Horned Rhinoceros)
C. Asian Elephant
D. Wild Buffalo
Answer: B. Indian Rhinoceros (One-Horned Rhinoceros)
Explanation:
The Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), popularly known as the One-Horned Rhinoceros, is the State Animal of Assam. Assam is home to the largest population of this endangered species, mainly protected in Kaziranga National Park, Orang National Park, and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Option A: Bengal Tiger is India’s National Animal.
- Option C: Asian Elephant is the State Animal of some other states.
- Option D: Wild Buffalo is an important animal of Assam but not its state animal.
MCQ 2
2. Which is the State Bird of Assam?
A. Great Hornbill
B. White-winged Wood Duck (Deo Hanh)
C. Indian Peacock
D. Black-necked Crane
Answer: B. White-winged Wood Duck (Deo Hanh)
Explanation:
The White-winged Wood Duck (Asarcornis scutulata), locally known as Deo Hanh, is the State Bird of Assam. It is one of the rarest ducks in the world and is found in the wetlands and forests of Assam.
MCQ 3
3. Which flower is recognized as the State Flower of Assam?
A. Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phool)
B. Lotus
C. Rhododendron
D. Marigold
Answer: A. Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phool)
Explanation:
The Foxtail Orchid (Rhynchostylis retusa), popularly known as Kopou Phool, is the State Flower of Assam. It is traditionally worn by Assamese women during the Rongali Bihu festival.
MCQ 4
4. Which tree is the State Tree of Assam?
A. Banyan
B. Hollong
C. Sal
D. Neem
Answer: B. Hollong
Explanation:
The Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) is the State Tree of Assam. It is the tallest tree found in the evergreen forests of Assam and is abundant in Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary.
MCQ 5
5. The White-winged Wood Duck is mainly found in which type of habitat?
A. Deserts
B. Wet evergreen forests and wetlands
C. Grasslands only
D. Mountain glaciers
Answer: B. Wet evergreen forests and wetlands
Explanation:
The White-winged Wood Duck inhabits wet evergreen forests, marshes, swamps, and freshwater wetlands.
MCQ 6
6. Which National Park of Assam is world famous for the One-Horned Rhinoceros?
A. Nameri National Park
B. Manas National Park
C. Kaziranga National Park
D. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Answer: C. Kaziranga National Park
Explanation:
Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to more than two-thirds of the world’s population of the One-Horned Rhinoceros.
MCQ 7
7. The Foxtail Orchid blooms mainly during which Assamese festival?
A. Magh Bihu
B. Kati Bihu
C. Rongali (Bohag) Bihu
D. Bhogali Bihu
Answer: C. Rongali (Bohag) Bihu
Explanation:
The Kopou Phool blooms during Rongali Bihu, symbolizing spring, prosperity, and Assamese culture.
MCQ 8
8. The scientific name of the One-Horned Rhinoceros is:
A. Panthera tigris
B. Rhinoceros unicornis
C. Elephas maximus
D. Bubalus bubalis
Answer: B. Rhinoceros unicornis
Explanation:
The scientific name of the Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros is Rhinoceros unicornis.
MCQ 9
9. What is the local Assamese name of the State Bird?
A. Kopou
B. Deo Hanh
C. Hollong
D. Goru
Answer: B. Deo Hanh
Explanation:
The White-winged Wood Duck is popularly known in Assam as Deo Hanh.
MCQ 10
10. Hollong is mainly found in which sanctuary?
A. Kaziranga National Park
B. Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Orang National Park
Answer: B. Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation:
The sanctuary derives its name from the abundant Hollong trees growing there.
MCQ 11
11. Which State Symbol of Assam is an orchid?
A. Hollong
B. Kopou Phool
C. White-winged Wood Duck
D. Rhinoceros
Answer: B. Kopou Phool
Explanation:
The Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phool) is the State Flower of Assam.
MCQ 12
12. Which organization has declared Kaziranga a World Heritage Site?
A. WWF
B. UNESCO
C. IUCN
D. FAO
Answer: B. UNESCO
Explanation:
Kaziranga National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
MCQ 13
13. Which of the following is NOT a State Symbol of Assam?
A. Hollong
B. One-Horned Rhinoceros
C. White-winged Wood Duck
D. Peacock
Answer: D. Peacock
Explanation:
The Peacock is India’s National Bird, not Assam’s State Bird.
MCQ 14
14. Which animal is popularly known as the Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros?
A. Wild Buffalo
B. Indian Rhinoceros
C. Elephant
D. Tiger
Answer: B. Indian Rhinoceros
Explanation:
The Indian Rhinoceros is also called the Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros.
MCQ 15
15. Which district is famous for Kaziranga National Park?
A. Kamrup Metro
B. Golaghat and Nagaon
C. Dibrugarh
D. Cachar
Answer: B. Golaghat and Nagaon
Explanation:
Kaziranga National Park mainly lies in Golaghat and Nagaon districts, extending into Biswanath and Karbi Anglong.
MCQ 16
16. The scientific name of the State Flower is:
A. Nelumbo nucifera
B. Rhynchostylis retusa
C. Michelia champaca
D. Rosa indica
Answer: B. Rhynchostylis retusa
Explanation:
The Foxtail Orchid’s scientific name is Rhynchostylis retusa.
MCQ 17
17. Which Assamese festival celebrates the arrival of spring?
A. Kati Bihu
B. Bhogali Bihu
C. Rongali Bihu
D. Ambubachi
Answer: C. Rongali Bihu
Explanation:
Rongali (Bohag) Bihu marks the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring.
MCQ 18
18. The Hollong tree belongs to which category?
A. Coniferous tree
B. Evergreen hardwood tree
C. Desert shrub
D. Bamboo species
Answer: B. Evergreen hardwood tree
Explanation:
Hollong is a tall evergreen hardwood tree native to Northeast India.
MCQ 19
19. Which sanctuary is famous for the highest density of One-Horned Rhinoceros?
A. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
B. Manas National Park
C. Orang National Park
D. Nameri National Park
Answer: A. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation:
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary has the highest density of One-Horned Rhinoceroses in the world.
MCQ 20
20. Which of the following represents Assam’s biodiversity?
A. One-Horned Rhinoceros
B. White-winged Wood Duck
C. Hollong Tree
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Explanation:
These official state symbols collectively represent Assam’s rich biodiversity and natural heritage.
MCQ 21
21. The One-Horned Rhinoceros is classified as:
A. Mammal
B. Reptile
C. Bird
D. Amphibian
Answer: A. Mammal
Explanation:
The Indian Rhinoceros is a large herbivorous mammal.
MCQ 22
22. Which organization maintains the global Red List of threatened species?
A. UNESCO
B. IUCN
C. WWF India
D. FAO
Answer: B. IUCN
Explanation:
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains the Red List, which assesses the conservation status of species worldwide.
MCQ 23
23. Which of the following is the scientific name of the White-winged Wood Duck?
A. Asarcornis scutulata
B. Anas platyrhynchos
C. Cygnus olor
D. Gallus gallus
Answer: A. Asarcornis scutulata
Explanation:
The accepted scientific name of the White-winged Wood Duck is Asarcornis scutulata.
MCQ 24
24. The Hollong tree is primarily valued for its:
A. Medicinal flowers only
B. Timber and ecological importance
C. Fruits only
D. Rubber production
Answer: B. Timber and ecological importance
Explanation:
Hollong is an important timber species and plays a significant ecological role in Assam’s forests.
MCQ 25
25. Which state symbol is closely associated with Assamese women’s traditional Bihu attire?
A. Hollong
B. Kopou Phool
C. Rhinoceros
D. White-winged Wood Duck
Answer: B. Kopou Phool
Explanation:
The Kopou Phool is traditionally worn in the hair by Assamese women during Rongali Bihu.
MCQ 26
26. Which protected area in Assam is famous for both tigers and One-Horned Rhinoceroses?
A. Kaziranga National Park
B. Nameri National Park
C. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
D. Dehing Patkai National Park
Answer: A. Kaziranga National Park
Explanation:
Kaziranga is renowned for its populations of both One-Horned Rhinoceroses and Royal Bengal Tigers.
MCQ 27
27. Which of the following is correctly matched?
A. Hollong — State Bird
B. White-winged Wood Duck — State Bird
C. Kopou Phool — State Animal
D. Rhinoceros — State Tree
Answer: B. White-winged Wood Duck — State Bird
Explanation:
The correct pair is White-winged Wood Duck — State Bird of Assam.
MCQ 28
28. Which of the following is the correct sequence of Assam’s State Symbols?
A. Tiger, Peacock, Lotus, Banyan
B. Rhinoceros, White-winged Wood Duck, Foxtail Orchid, Hollong
C. Elephant, Hornbill, Rose, Sal
D. Wild Buffalo, Crane, Lily, Teak
Answer: B. Rhinoceros, White-winged Wood Duck, Foxtail Orchid, Hollong
Explanation:
These are the officially recognized State Animal, Bird, Flower, and Tree of Assam.
MCQ 29
29. Assam’s official state symbols primarily highlight the state’s:
A. Industrial development
B. Rich biodiversity and cultural heritage
C. Mineral resources
D. Urban infrastructure
Answer: B. Rich biodiversity and cultural heritage
Explanation:
The official state symbols showcase Assam’s exceptional wildlife, forests, orchids, wetlands, and cultural identity.
MCQ 30
30. Which statement is correct about Assam’s State Symbols?
A. The Peacock is the State Bird of Assam.
B. The Lotus is the State Flower of Assam.
C. The One-Horned Rhinoceros is the State Animal of Assam.
D. The Banyan is the State Tree of Assam.
Answer: C. The One-Horned Rhinoceros is the State Animal of Assam.
Explanation:
The One-Horned Rhinoceros is officially recognized as the State Animal of Assam. The State Bird is the White-winged Wood Duck (Deo Hanh), the State Flower is the Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phool), and the State Tree is the Hollong.
Quick Revision: Assam State Symbols
| State Symbol | Name |
|---|---|
| State Animal | One-Horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) |
| State Bird | White-winged Wood Duck (Deo Hanh) (Asarcornis scutulata) |
| State Flower | Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phool) (Rhynchostylis retusa) |
| State Tree | Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) |
Last-Minute Exam Tips
- Remember the four official State Symbols of Assam: Rhinoceros, White-winged Wood Duck, Kopou Phool, and Hollong.
- Kaziranga National Park is famous for the One-Horned Rhinoceros and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary has the highest density of One-Horned Rhinoceroses.
- Kopou Phool is traditionally associated with Rongali (Bohag) Bihu.
- Questions on Assam’s state symbols are frequently asked in APSC, ADRE, Assam Police, Assam TET, Grade III & IV, SSC, Railway, Banking, and other competitive examinations.
