States PCS: Assam GK Questions for Assam Public Service Commission Exams
31. Conservationists are trying to use the ‘Assamese Gamosa’ to promote the conservation of endangered species. In this context, consider the following statements about the Gamosa:
- It is a traditional dance of Assam.
- Gamosa is used only by the Hindus in Assam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
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Correct Answer: C [Neither 1 nor 2 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The Assamese Gamosa is a white towel with red borders. It is a valued gift in the state. It also has red woven motifs on it. The conservationists are using motifs of Assamese Roofed Turtles on these Gamosas to spread awareness about the need for their conservation.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
The Gamosa is used by people of all faith. It is used to hold objects of reverence like a scripture book or to cover a prayer altar. It is also used as a welcome offering and as a head scarf.
32. Abinandan scheme that was recently launched by the Assam government, is related to which of the following?
[A] Farm Loan Waiver
[B] MSME loan
[C] Education subsidy
[D] Electricity subsidy
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Correct Answer: C [Education subsidy]
Notes:
The Assam Government had recently launched the Abinandan Scheme that will allow the deserving students to get one-time subsidy up to a maximum of Rs.50,000 against the loan they have applied for higher education. The eligible students must have applied for a loan of Rs. 1 lakh or above to enroll in this scheme.
33. In light of the recent celebrations of Makar Sankranti festival, consider the following statements:
- Thai Pongal is celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
- Bhogali Bihu is celebrated in Assam.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
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Correct Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
The Pongal festival is celebrated in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the associated festivals of Makar Sankranti- as it is known in Odisha, Goa, Maharashtra, etc. It is a harvest festival and celebrates the Sun God (Surya). The term ‘pongal’ means to boil over.
Statement 2 is correct:
Bhogali Bihu is another associated festival of Makar Sankranti. It is celebrated in Assam. It involves the lighting of a bonfire called Meji to offer prayers to Fire God. Other related festivals are Lohri (Punjab), Uttarayan (Gujarat), Maghi (Maryana), Sukaraat (MP), etc.
34. The Assam Rifles force has constructed a war memorial for personnel killed during insurgency, in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Nagaland
[C] Mizoram
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Nagaland]
Notes:
The Assam Rifles was founded in 1835 and is the oldest paramilitary force of India headquartered in Shillong. They guard the India-Myanmar border at present. It has constructed a combined war memorial in Nagaland for the personnel of Army and Assam Rifles, who were killed while fighting insurgency in the state.
The memorial which is named as ‘Veer Samriti’, has been built at Mokokchung, Nagaland. The names of all the 357 martyrs are inscribed on a single granite stone.
35. Which among the following languages is/ are closely associated with Odia
1. Assamese
2. Bengali
3. Maithili
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Assamese, Bengali, Maithili are closely associated with Odia language. There are different variations of spoken Odia language.
36. Which among the following about the treaty of Yandaboo is/ are correct?
1. It was signed in the year 1826
2. The king of Burma ceded Arakan and Tenasserim to the British
3. Burma lost its control over Assam, Kachar, Jayantiya, Manipur
4. Burma agreed to give Rs. 1 lakh as a war indemnity to the British
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The treaty of Yandaboo was signed in the year 1826. As per the treaty, the king of Burma ceded Arakan (Rakhine) and Tenasserim (Taninthayi) to the British. Burma lost its control over Assam, Kachar, Jayantiya, Manipur and agreed to give Rs. 1 lakh as war indemnity. They also allowed for staying an English representative to their royal court.
37. Which of the following are correctly matched?
State Official Language
1. Andhra Pradesh Telugu
2. Kerala Malayalam
3. Assam Bodo
4. Uttar Pradesh Hindi
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
The state legislature may adopt any one or more of the languages in use in the state or Hindi as the official language of that state. Based on this most of the states in India have adopted the major regional language as their official language such as Andhra Pradesh has adopted Telugu, Kerala–Malayalam, Assam–Assamese, Uttar Pradesh -Hindi.
38. Assam Accord was signed in which year between the All Assam Students Union (AASU), the All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad and the then Central Government led by Rajiv Gandhi to bring stability in the state?
[A] 1985
[B] 1990
[C] 1995
[D] 2000
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Correct Answer: A [1985]
Notes:
Assam Accord was signed in the year 1985. It was signed between the All Assam Students Union (AASU), the All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad and the then Central Government led by Rajiv Gandhi to bring stability in the state.
39. Who is the head of the committee constituted to investigate the fire incident happened in Assam’s Baghjan oil well?
[A] B P Katakey
[B] S P Wangdi
[C] Siddhanta Das
[D] A K Sikri
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Correct Answer: A [B P Katakey]
Notes:
The National Green Tribunal has imposed an interim penalty of Rs 25 crore on Oil India, for failing to stop fire in Assam’s Baghjan oil well.
The well was leaking gas uncontrollably for nearly 27 days and it caught fire on June 9, which killed two of the PSU’s firefighters. Recently, a bench comprising Justice S P Wangdi and expert member Siddhanta Das constituted a committee headed by former high court judge B P Katakey to investigate the matter and submit a report.
40. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
- Konyak languages are spoken in Nagaland
- The largest river island in the world is in Assam
- Arunachal Pradesh has the least density of population in India
- The largest desert in the world is situated in India
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The largest desert in the world is situated in northern Africa (The Sahara Desert).
