States PCS: Assam GK Questions for Assam Public Service Commission Exams
For all Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) exams including Combined Competitive Exam (CCE), Junior Administrative Assistant, Inspector of Taxes, and other state government posts.
11. What type of economy did the British establish in Assam during their rule?
[A] Barter economy
[B] Service-based economy
[C] Money-based economy
[D] Subsistence economy
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Correct Answer: C [Money-based economy]
Notes:
The British introduced a money-based economy in Assam by replacing service-based taxation with cash payments during their rule.
12. Which Assam ministry addressed Eastern Bengal influx around 1935 Government of India Act?
[A] Saadullah Ministry
[B] Gopinath Bordoloi Ministry
[C] Bishnuram Medhi Ministry
[D] Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Ministry
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Correct Answer: A [Saadullah Ministry]
Notes:
The Saadullah Ministry governed Assam during 1937-1940 under the Government of India Act 1935. It dealt with issues related to Eastern Bengal immigration affecting Assamese identity at that time.
13. Who led the first rebellion in Assam in 1828?
[A] Gomdhar Konwar
[B] Hemchandra Goswami
[C] Jonaki Yug members
[D] Chandrakumar Agarwalla
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Correct Answer: A [Gomdhar Konwar]
Notes:
Gomdhar Konwar led the first rebellion in Assam in 1828 against British rule. The uprising was an early resistance to colonial authority. This event marks the beginning of organized freedom struggles in Assam.
14. Who established the Manipur Levy between 1819 and 1826?
[A] Bhagyachandra
[B] Churachand Singh
[C] Rajendra Singh
[D] Gambhir Singh
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Correct Answer: D [Gambhir Singh]
Notes:
The Manipur Levy was established by Maharaja Gambhir Singh from 1819 to 1826. It was Manipur’s first standing army created to counter Burmese occupation and restore the kingdom’s sovereignty. The Levy later received support from the British and played a role in military operations in Northeast India.
15. Who was the last British-born Governor of Assam before independence?
[A] Sir Henry Duffield
[B] Sir Robert Reid
[C] Sir John Anderson
[D] Sir Andrew Gourlay Clow
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Correct Answer: D [Sir Andrew Gourlay Clow]
Notes:
Sir Andrew Gourlay Clow served as Governor of Assam from 1942 to 1947. He was knighted in 1939 and worked on Indian labour policies and administration before independence.
16. Which plateau is the core geological unit of Assam?
[A] Karbi Plateau
[B] Shillong Plateau
[C] Mikir Plateau
[D] Patkai Plateau
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Correct Answer: A [Karbi Plateau]
Notes:
The Karbi Plateau is the central geological unit of Assam and belongs to the Meghalaya Plateau system. It is situated within Assam and forms an important part of the region’s geomorphology.
17. Which river forms Assam plateau’s eastern boundary?
[A] Umiam River
[B] Karbi Langpi River
[C] Umkhen River
[D] Kapili River
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Correct Answer: D [Kapili River]
Notes:
The Kapili River forms the eastern boundary of the Assam plateau. The other rivers listed are tributaries or smaller rivers in Assam but do not define the plateau’s boundary.
18. What is the local name for afternoon storms during Southwest Monsoon in Assam?
[A] Bordoisila
[B] Kalbaisakhi
[C] Meghdoot
[D] Cherrapunji
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Correct Answer: A [Bordoisila]
Notes:
Bordoisila is the local name for strong afternoon thunderstorms in Assam during the Southwest Monsoon. Kalbaisakhi refers to pre-monsoon storms in Bengal and nearby areas. Meghdoot is a classical Sanskrit poem. Cherrapunji is a place in Meghalaya known for heavy rainfall.
19. Which river forms a border for Morigaon district in Assam?
[A] Barak River
[B] Subansiri River
[C] Brahmaputra River
[D] Dhansiri River
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Correct Answer: C [Brahmaputra River]
Notes:
Morigaon district in Assam is bordered by the Brahmaputra River. The district was established in 1989 and covers an area of 1,704 sq km. The Brahmaputra is one of the major rivers of Assam, flowing through the region and forming natural boundaries for several districts, including Morigaon.
20. Where is the Jubilee Field Ground, a stadium for football and cricket, located?
[A] Guwahati
[B] Nagaon
[C] Jorhat
[D] Dibrugarh
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Correct Answer: B [Nagaon]
Notes:
Jubilee Field Ground is a multipurpose stadium located in Nagaon, Assam. It hosted a Ranji Trophy cricket match in 1951 between Assam and Orissa. The ground is mainly used for football, cricket, and other sports events, mostly hosting non-first-class matches.
