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.
21. Which Assam plateau is guava-shaped with a radial drainage pattern?
[A] Central Karbi Plateau
[B] Karbi Anglong Plateau
[C] Mikir Hills Plateau
[D] North Cachar Hills Plateau
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Correct Answer: A [Central Karbi Plateau]
Notes:
The Central Karbi Plateau in Assam has a guava-like shape and radial drainage. It is bordered by the Dhansiri and Kalong-Kapili plains.
22. In which hills near Assam’s southern foothills are red loamy soils mainly found?
[A] North Cachar Hills
[B] Karbi Plateau
[C] Barail Hills
[D] Haflong Hills
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Correct Answer: C [Barail Hills]
Notes:
Red loamy soils in Assam are predominantly found in the Barail Hills near southern foothills. These soils have a loamy texture and relatively low nutrient levels. The Barail Hills form part of the hill ranges in southern Assam, contributing to distinct soil types in the region.
23. In which Assam district is the historic Rupsi Airfield located?
[A] Dhubri
[B] Guwahati
[C] Jorhat
[D] Tezpur
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Correct Answer: A [Dhubri]
Notes:
Rupsi Airfield is located in Dhubri district, Assam. It was used by the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and is now abandoned.
24. Which river caused flood erosion leading to the disappearance of Ahotguri mouza in Assam?
[A] Brahmaputra River
[B] Barak River
[C] Subansiri River
[D] Dhansiri River
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Correct Answer: A [Brahmaputra River]
Notes:
The Brahmaputra River is known for flooding and erosion in Majuli, Assam. Ahotguri mouza in Namoni Majuli disappeared due to Brahmaputra’s flood erosion. Majuli is the world’s largest river island located in the Brahmaputra River. Flooding in the Brahmaputra basin causes significant geographical changes in Assam.
25. Which Assam national park is known for its golden langur population?
[A] Raimona National Park
[B] Orang National Park
[C] Kaziranga National Park
[D] Manas National Park
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Correct Answer: A [Raimona National Park]
Notes:
Raimona National Park in Assam is established to protect the golden langur. It was notified in 2021 in the Bodoland Territorial Region. The golden langur is an endangered primate species endemic to parts of Assam and Bhutan. Other parks like Kaziranga and Manas are famous for rhinoceros and tiger conservation but not primarily known for golden langurs.
26. Which Assam river valley historically hosted freshwater dolphins and one-horned rhinos?
[A] Barak Valley
[B] Subansiri Valley
[C] Dhansiri Valley
[D] Brahmaputra Valley
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Correct Answer: D [Brahmaputra Valley]
Notes:
The Brahmaputra Valley in Assam was historically a rich wetland ecosystem supporting freshwater dolphins and one-horned rhinos. The valley’s extensive floodplains and wetlands provided habitat for diverse endangered species including the Gangetic river dolphin and the Indian rhinoceros. This region is central to Assam’s biodiversity and conservation efforts.
27. Kaziranga National Park, home to the Great One-horned Rhinoceros, is in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] West Bengal
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam, covering 378.22 km² in Golaghat and Nagaon districts. It holds the largest population of the Great One-horned Rhinoceros and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
28. Which Assam district had the highest sex ratio in the 2011 Census?
[A] Kamrup Metro
[B] Dibrugarh
[C] Sonitpur
[D] Baksa
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Correct Answer: D [Baksa]
Notes:
Baksa district recorded a sex ratio of 974 females per 1000 males in the 2011 Census, the highest in Assam.
29. Which ethnic group in India traditionally used the Hengdang sword?
[A] Bodos
[B] Garos
[C] Misings
[D] Ahoms
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Correct Answer: D [Ahoms]
Notes:
The Hengdang sword is a traditional weapon of the Ahom ethnicity in India. It is a single-edged sword with a long handle, often crafted with gold, silver, or wood depending on the rank of the wielder. It was primarily used by high-ranking Ahom officials. The sword’s design resembles the Burmese Dha and the Japanese Katana.
30. Who led the National Democratic Front of Boroland (D.R. Nabla faction)?
[A] Hagrama Mohilary
[B] Pramod Boro
[C] Bhaskar Jyoti Basumatary
[D] Ranjan Daimary
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Correct Answer: D [Ranjan Daimary]
Notes:
The National Democratic Front of Boroland (D.R. Nabla faction) was led by Ranjan Daimary. This faction was one of three factions of the NDFB. It aimed to establish a Boro homeland and had camps located in Panbari, Dhubri, and Udalguri areas of Assam.
