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.
31. Who founded the first Assamese tabloid Roopkar in 1975?
[A] Pabitra Kumar Deka
[B] Bhupen Hazarika
[C] Nirode Choudhury
[D] Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
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Correct Answer: A [Pabitra Kumar Deka]
Notes:
Roopkar was established in 1975 by Pabitra Kumar Deka as the first Assamese tabloid magazine focused on cinema, theater, and culture. It was published monthly and introduced Assam’s first popular film awards. Bhupen Hazarika and Nirode Choudhury served as advisers to the magazine.
32. In which year was the Guwahati Theatre Festival inaugurated?
[A] 2016
[B] 2014
[C] 2018
[D] 2020
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Correct Answer: A [2016]
Notes:
The Guwahati Theatre Festival was inaugurated in 2016 in Assam. It is an annual event featuring theatre productions from Northeast India, including plays and workshops. The festival also presents the Life in a Theatre Award to honor contributions to the arts.
33. In which city is Assam’s Rongali Utsav held annually?
[A] Dispur
[B] Tezpur
[C] Jorhat
[D] Guwahati
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Correct Answer: D [Guwahati]
Notes:
Rongali Utsav is an annual cultural festival held in Guwahati, Assam. It celebrates the diverse tribal traditions and cultures of Assam. Guwahati is the largest city of Assam and hosts various cultural events and festivals, including Rongali Utsav, to promote the state’s heritage and unity among its tribal communities.
34. When was Assam’s Independence Day Cup football tournament first held?
[A] 1950
[B] 1960
[C] 1947
[D] 1935
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Correct Answer: C [1947]
Notes:
The Independence Day Cup is Assam’s oldest football tournament, first held in 1947 in Nagaon. It is organized by the Nowgong Sports Association and matches are played mainly at Nurul Amin Stadium, which has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.
35. In which language were the early Buranjis of Assam originally written?
[A] Tai-Ahom
[B] Assamese
[C] Bengali
[D] Hindi
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Correct Answer: A [Tai-Ahom]
Notes:
Early Buranjis were historical chronicles written in the Tai-Ahom language. Tai-Ahom was the language of the Ahom kingdom, which ruled Assam from the 13th to the 19th century. These chronicles recorded political and historical events of Assam during that period. The use of Tai-Ahom language in these documents reflects the Ahom dynasty’s administrative culture.
36. Which literature type is key to Assam’s history and multi-ethnic culture?
[A] Classical literature
[B] Religious scriptures
[C] Oral literature
[D] Colonial records
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Correct Answer: C [Oral literature]
Notes:
Assam’s oral literature preserves socio-economic, political, and cultural history of its diverse ethnic groups. It contains folktales, songs, and traditions passed down generations, reflecting multi-ethnic identities. The oral tradition predates written records, making it vital for cultural and historical insights.
37. Which script is used to write the Mising language spoken in Assam?
[A] Assamese script
[B] Bengali script
[C] Devanagari script
[D] Roman script
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Correct Answer: D [Roman script]
Notes:
Mising is a Tani language spoken in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The Mising language uses the Roman script for writing. The Mising Agom Kébang is the main literary organization for this language. Dialects of Mising include Padam and Minyong.
38. To which language family does the Maram language belong?
[A] Dravidian
[B] Indo-Aryan
[C] Austroasiatic
[D] Sino-Tibetan
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Correct Answer: D [Sino-Tibetan]
Notes:
Maram is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken in India. It is related to other Tibeto-Burman languages. Speakers often use Meitei as a second language. Maram has multiple dialects within the Sino-Tibetan family.
39. From which Sanskrit word is the name ‘Luchi’ derived?
[A] Bhukti
[B] Ruchi
[C] Vyanjana
[D] Pakva
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Correct Answer: B [Ruchi]
Notes:
Luchi is a deep-fried flatbread popular in Northeast India and Bangladesh. Its name comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Ruchi’. It is made from maida flour and is often consumed during rituals where rice is avoided. Luchi is mentioned in the poetry of Bhakt Surdas.
40. Where is the North Eastern Council (NEC) headquarters located?
[A] Guwahati
[B] Shillong
[C] Imphal
[D] Agartala
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Correct Answer: B [Shillong]
Notes:
The North Eastern Council (NEC) headquarters is located in Shillong, Meghalaya. It was established in 1971 by an Act of Parliament. NEC promotes socio-economic development for eight North Eastern states. The council started functioning in 1972 under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region. Shillong has been the administrative center of NEC since its formation.
