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 valley in Assam has two gas-based thermal power plants?
[A] Kamrup Valley
[B] Lakhimpur Valley
[C] Dhemaji Valley
[D] Barak Valley
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Barak Valley]
Notes:
Barak Valley in Assam has two gas-based thermal power plants located at Adamtila and Baskandi. Kamrup, Lakhimpur, and Dhemaji valleys primarily focus on other forms of power generation, mainly hydropower.
22. On which river are Umananda and Uzan Bazar terminals constructed under Assam Inland Water Transport Development Society?
[A] Barak River
[B] Subansiri River
[C] Dhansiri River
[D] Brahmaputra River
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Brahmaputra River]
Notes:
The Umananda and Uzan Bazar terminals are located on the Brahmaputra River. The Assam Inland Water Transport Development Society aims to enhance navigation and transport facilities on this river. The Brahmaputra River flows through Assam and is one of the major rivers in the region known for inland water transport projects.
23. Where is the Tocklai Tea Research Institute, the world’s oldest tea research institute, located?
[A] Guwahati
[B] Dibrugarh
[C] Jorhat
[D] Tezpur
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Jorhat]
Notes:
Tocklai Tea Research Institute was established in 1911 in Jorhat, Assam. It is the world’s oldest and largest tea research institute. The institute focuses on tea cultivation and processing. It functions under the Tea Research Association, formed in 1964, which also runs a regional centre in Nagrakata, West Bengal.
24. On the bank of which river is Tamarhat town in Assam located?
[A] Brahmaputra River
[B] Gadadhar River
[C] Barak River
[D] Dhansiri River
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Gadadhar River]
Notes:
Tamarhat is located on the east bank of the Gadadhar River in Dhubri district, Assam. It borders Kokrajhar district and West Bengal, and falls under the Kamatapur Autonomous Council and Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency.
25. Which plant genus supports silkworm rearing in Assam?
[A] Vanilla
[B] Goodyera
[C] Galeola
[D] Litsea
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Litsea]
Notes:
Litsea monopetala and Litsea cubeba are native to Assam and used for silkworm rearing. Assam is known for its sericulture industry where these species serve as host plants. Vanilla, Goodyera, and Galeola do not play significant roles in silkworm cultivation in Assam.
26. Which Assamese folk dance features brisk steps and rapid hand movements?
[A] Sattriya
[B] Bihu
[C] Bagurumba
[D] Jhumur
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Bihu]
Notes:
Bihu is a traditional folk dance of Assam performed by the youth with rapid hand movements and brisk steps. It is associated with the Bihu festival, which marks the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring. The dance involves energetic motions symbolizing joy and prosperity. Bihu dance is distinct from Sattriya, Bagurumba, and Jhumur, which are other folk dances of the region with different styles and cultural contexts.
27. Which traditional Assamese rice is used in Bihu celebrations?
[A] Joha Rice
[B] Chinigura Rice
[C] Gobindobhog Rice
[D] Bora Saul
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Bora Saul]
Notes:
Bora Saul is a traditional sticky rice variety commonly used during the Assamese Bihu festival and in Assamese Jolpaan. It is known for its distinctive texture and cultural significance in Assam’s cuisine.
28. In traditional Assamese Oja-Pali, who narrates the mythological stories?
[A] Pali
[B] Dainapali
[C] Oja
[D] Bihu Dancer
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Oja]
Notes:
The Oja is the lead performer in Oja-Pali who narrates mythological stories using singing, gestures, and dance. Palis assist the Oja during the performance. Oja-Pali is a traditional Assamese folk theatre form originating in Assam.
29. Which snake goddess is central to Assam’s non-epic Ojhapali performances?
[A] Bisahari
[B] Manasa
[C] Padma
[D] Brahmoni
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Manasa]
Notes:
Manasa is a snake goddess widely worshipped in Assam and Bengal. Ojhapali is a traditional Assamese performance art that narrates stories mainly related to Manasa, emphasizing her role in local folklore and religious practices. Manasa’s worship is linked to protection against snakebites and fertility. Other goddesses listed are not primarily associated with Ojhapali performances in Assam.
30. When was Assamese saint Srimanta Sankardev born?
[A] 1456
[B] 1449
[C] 1432
[D] 1465
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [1449]
Notes:
Srimanta Sankardev was born in 1449 in Bordowa, Nagaon, Assam. He founded Neo-Vaishnavism and contributed to Assamese culture significantly.
