Assam-Specific Topics – Geography of Assam
Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)
Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) – Preliminary Examination
General Studies Paper I (Objective, 200 Marks)
Topic: Assam-Specific Topics
Sub-Topic: Geography of Assam
Geography of Assam – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers & Explanations
Q1. Assam is located in which part of India?
A. Western India
B. Northern India
C. North-Eastern India
D. Eastern Coastal India
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Assam lies in North-Eastern India, forming a gateway to the other North-Eastern states.
Q2. Assam shares an international boundary with:
A. Nepal only
B. Bhutan and Bangladesh
C. Myanmar only
D. China and Nepal
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Assam shares borders with Bhutan (north) and Bangladesh (south-west).
Q3. The Tropic of Cancer passes through:
A. Upper Assam
B. Central Assam
C. Southern Assam
D. Lower Assam
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The Tropic of Cancer passes through Lower Assam, influencing its tropical climate.
Q4. The largest river of Assam is:
A. Barak
B. Subansiri
C. Brahmaputra
D. Dhansiri
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Brahmaputra is the lifeline of Assam and one of the longest rivers in Asia.
Q5. The Brahmaputra valley is mainly known for:
A. Desert landscape
B. Fertile alluvial plains
C. Rocky plateau
D. Coastal plains
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The valley consists of fertile alluvial soil, ideal for agriculture.
Q6. The Barak River flows mainly through:
A. Upper Assam
B. Central Assam
C. Lower Assam
D. Barak Valley
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The Barak River flows through the Barak Valley in southern Assam.
Q7. Which valley is also known as the “Rice Bowl of Assam”?
A. Barak Valley
B. Kopili Valley
C. Brahmaputra Valley
D. Dhansiri Valley
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Extensive paddy cultivation makes the Brahmaputra Valley the rice bowl of Assam.
Q8. Assam’s climate can be best described as:
A. Arid
B. Mediterranean
C. Tropical monsoon
D. Temperate
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Assam experiences a humid tropical monsoon climate with heavy rainfall.
Q9. The average annual rainfall of Assam is approximately:
A. 100–150 cm
B. 150–200 cm
C. 200–250 cm
D. Above 300 cm
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Assam receives 200–250 cm of rainfall annually, among the highest in India.
Q10. Floods in Assam are mainly caused by:
A. Cyclones
B. Cloudbursts
C. Heavy monsoon rainfall and river overflow
D. Tsunami
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Monsoon rains cause Brahmaputra and its tributaries to overflow frequently.
Q11. Which soil type is most widespread in Assam?
A. Black soil
B. Laterite soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Red soil
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Alluvial soil, deposited by rivers, dominates Assam’s plains.
Q12. The hills of Karbi Anglong belong to:
A. Himalayan system
B. Deccan Plateau
C. Peninsular plateau extension
D. Coastal range
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Karbi Anglong is an extension of the Peninsular Plateau.
Q13. The highest plateau region of Assam is:
A. North Cachar Hills
B. Karbi Anglong Plateau
C. Barail Range
D. Patkai Hills
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Karbi Anglong Plateau is the highest plateau region of Assam.
Q14. The Barail Range separates:
A. Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
B. Assam and Meghalaya
C. Brahmaputra Valley and Barak Valley
D. Assam and Nagaland
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Barail Range forms a natural divide between the two valleys.
Q15. Which national park is famous for one-horned rhinoceros?
A. Manas National Park
B. Kaziranga National Park
C. Dibru-Saikhowa
D. Orang National Park
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Kaziranga National Park is globally renowned for the one-horned rhinoceros.
Q16. The major forest type of Assam is:
A. Thorn forest
B. Mangrove forest
C. Tropical evergreen and deciduous forests
D. Coniferous forest
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Assam has dense tropical evergreen and deciduous forests.
Q17. Which wetland of Assam is a Ramsar Site?
A. Deepor Beel
B. Chandubi Lake
C. Sone Beel
D. Urpad Beel
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Deepor Beel is a Ramsar-designated wetland near Guwahati.
Q18. Tea cultivation in Assam is concentrated mainly in:
A. Barak Valley only
B. Upper Assam
C. Lower Assam
D. Hill districts
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Upper Assam is the main tea-producing region.
Q19. Assam’s mineral resources mainly include:
A. Iron ore and gold
B. Coal and petroleum
C. Bauxite and copper
D. Uranium
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Assam is rich in coal and petroleum, especially in Upper Assam.
Q20. Digboi is famous for:
A. Coal mines
B. Natural gas field
C. Oil refinery
D. Tea research centre
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Digboi hosts Asia’s oldest oil refinery.
Q21. The Patkai hills form Assam’s boundary with:
A. Bhutan
B. Bangladesh
C. Nagaland
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Patkai hills separate Assam from Nagaland.
Q22. Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Assam”?
A. Kopili
B. Subansiri
C. Brahmaputra
D. Dhansiri
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Frequent floods make the Brahmaputra both a lifeline and a hazard.
Q23. Majuli is:
A. A hill station
B. A wildlife sanctuary
C. The world’s largest river island
D. A plateau
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Majuli is the largest inhabited river island in the world.
Q24. The Barak Valley includes which districts?
A. Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi
B. Nagaon, Morigaon, Hojai
C. Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Sivasagar
D. Kamrup, Nalbari, Barpeta
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The Barak Valley comprises Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi.
Q25. Which type of natural disaster is most frequent in Assam?
A. Earthquake
B. Flood
C. Cyclone
D. Drought
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Annual floods are the most recurring disaster in Assam.
Q26. Assam falls under which seismic zone?
A. Zone II
B. Zone III
C. Zone IV
D. Zone V
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Assam lies in Seismic Zone V, the highest earthquake-risk zone.
Q27. The Brahmaputra enters Assam from:
A. Bhutan
B. China (Tibet region)
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The river enters Assam from Arunachal Pradesh.
Q28. Which crop requires heavy rainfall and dominates Assam’s agriculture?
A. Wheat
B. Maize
C. Rice
D. Pulses
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Rice thrives in Assam’s humid, high-rainfall conditions.
Q29. The physiography of Assam broadly consists of:
A. Only plains
B. Plains and deserts
C. Plains, hills, and plateaus
D. Mountains only
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Assam includes river plains, hill ranges, and plateau regions.
Q30. The geographical importance of Assam lies in:
A. Coastal trade
B. Desert resources
C. Gateway to North-East India
D. Mining belt of India
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Assam serves as the strategic gateway connecting the North-East with the rest of India.
✅ APSC Prelims Smart Tip – Geography of Assam
Focus on:
- Rivers & valleys (Brahmaputra, Barak)
- Hills & plateaus (Karbi Anglong, Barail, Patkai)
- Climate, floods & seismicity
- National parks, wetlands & resources
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