States PCS: Assam GK Questions for Assam Public Service Commission Exams
11. Consider the following pairs of fairs with states / Union Territories where they are celebrated:
- Hemis Gompa – Ladakh
- Chandrabhaga Fair- Odisha
- Ambubasi – Assam
Which of the above are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 1 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [1 & 3 Only]
Notes:- Hemis Gompa – Ladakh: Correct. The Hemis festival celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava at the Hemis monastery in Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir.
- Chandrabhaga – Odisha: Incorrect. Chandrabhaga Mela takes place in Rajasthan in Jhalarapatan town of Jhalawar district.
- Ambubasi – Assam: Correct. Ambubasi Mela takes place at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam to mark the yearly menstruation course of the goddess.
12. Consider the following pairs of traditional Indian martial arts with states where they are most widely practised:
- Silambam – Assam
- Gatka – Punjab
- Huyen Langlon – Manipur
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [2 & 3 Only]
Notes:
Silambam is a weapon-based Indian martial art from Tamil Nadu. Gatka is weapon-based Indian martial art basically created by the Sikhs of Punjab. Huyen Langlon is a traditional Indian martial art from Manipur.
13. Consider the following pairs of fairs with states where they are celebrated:
- Surajkund – Haryana
- Hemis Gompa – Jammu & Kashmir
- Ambubasi – Assam
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
This Ambubasi fair is organized every year during monsoon in the Kamakhya temple at Guwahati. It is unique as it showcases the richness and diversity of the handicrafts, handlooms and cultural fabric of India, & is the largest crafts fair in India. It is organised every year in Surajkund near Faridabad, Haryana.
14. Which of the following Indian states share land border with Myanmar?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 4
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 4 ]
Notes:
Four Northeast Indian states share the border with Myanmar: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur. The entire border length touches Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Nagaland (215 km), Manipur (398 km) and Mizoram (510 km).
15. Consider the following paramilitary forces of India:
1. Indo-Tibetan Border Police
2. Border Security Force
3. Assam Rifles
4. National Security Guard
Which among the following is the correct chronological order in which they were established?
[A] 3 2 4 1
[B] 1 3 4 2
[C] 3 2 1 4
[D] 3 1 2 4
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Correct Answer: D [3 1 2 4]
Notes:
The Assam Rifles raised as Cachar Levy in 1835 is the oldest Central Para Military Force in India. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was raised on October 24, 1962 in the wake of Chinese aggression for re-organizing the frontier intelligence and security setup along the Indo-Tibetan border covering 2115 kms from Karakoram pass to Lipulekh pass. BSF came into existence in December 1965 by amalgamation of various state police battalions into B.S.F. The Force was thus raised with a meagre strength of 25 battalions as against the present size of 175 Battalions. Presently, it is manning 6623 kms of international borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. NSG was raised in October 1985 as a Federal Contingency Force under the MHA.
16. Consider the following matches:
- Deepor Beel ⇔ Assam
- Ghoramara Island ⇔ Arabian Sea
- Nilgiri Tahrs ⇔ Eravikulam National Park
Which among the above is / are correct matches?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:The correct matches are:
- Deepor Beel ⇔ Assam: Correct. Deepor Beel is a freshwater lake located in Assam, India. It is a Ramsar Wetland and an important biodiversity hotspot.
- Ghoramara Island ⇔ Arabian Sea: Incorrect. Ghoramara Island is located in the Sundarbans delta region of the Bay of Bengal, not in the Arabian Sea. It is part of the Indian state of West Bengal and is known for being highly vulnerable to erosion and rising sea levels.
- Nilgiri Tahrs ⇔ Eravikulam National Park: Correct. Nilgiri Tahr, also known as the Nilgiri Ibex, is a species of mountain goat-like animal found in the Western Ghats of India. Eravikulam National Park in Kerala is one of the protected areas where Nilgiri Tahrs are conserved.
So, the correct matches are Deepor Beel ⇔ Assam and Nilgiri Tahrs ⇔ Eravikulam National Park.
17. Ganges River Dolphin is found in__
- Assam
- Rajasthan
- Jharkhand
- Andhra Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3,4 & 5
[B] 1, 2 & 5
[C] 1, 2, & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 5
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 5]
Notes:
Indian Government has notified the Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica gangetica) as India’s National Aquatic Animal. It is also known as Susu because of the sound it produces when breathing. The Total population of Ganges River Dolphin is estimated to be around 2000 and they inhabit the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of Nepal, India and Bangladesh. These dolphins are found in Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal (7 states ) and ideal habitats are in the Ganga, Chambal, Ghaghra, Gandak, Sone, Kosi, the Brahmaputra and Kulsi rivers. Ganges River Dolphin is placed under “Endangered Category” in the IUCN Red List. It lives in one of the world’s most densely populated areas, and is threatened by removal of river water and siltation arising from deforestation, pollution and entanglement in fisheries nets. They have been poached over for their oil. The habitat degradation due to declining flow, heavy siltation and construction of barrages causing physical barrier for this migratory species is also one of the reasons behind decline of their numbers.
18. In which among the following states, you will find Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica gangetica)? 1. Assam 2. Rajasthan 3. Jharkhand 4. Madhya Pradesh Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
19. Consider the following statements about the Indian Rhino Vision 2020:
- It is a partnership between the Assam Forest Department, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the International Rhino Foundation (IRF).
- It aims to attain a wild population of at least 30,000 greater one-horned rhinos spread over seven protected areas in the Indian state of Assam by the year 2020.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [1 Only]
Notes:
First statement is correct. Indian Rhino Vision (IRV) 2020 is a partnership between the Assam Forest Department, the Bodoland Territorial Council, and World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), International Rhino Foundation (IRF), and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Second statement is incorrect because the goal is to have a wild population of at least 3,000 (not 30,000) Greater one-horned rhinos in the Indian state of Assam– spread over seven protected areas– by the year 2020.
20. Consider the following Refineries with states where they are located:
- Barauni Refinery- Gujarat
- Koyali Refinery- Assam
- Bongaigaon Refinery- Bihar
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None
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Correct Answer: D [None]
Notes:
Barauni Refinery was commissioned in 1964 in collaboration with Russia and Romania. It is situated near Patna in Bihar. Koyali Refinery is located near Vadodara in Gujarat. It was commissioned in 1965. Bongaigaon refinery is situated at Dhaligaon in Chirang district of Assam. It was incorporated in 1974.
