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.
41. What percentage of total expenditure did Assam allocate to education in 2024-25?
[A] 14.7%
[B] 17%
[C] 12.5%
[D] 21%
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Correct Answer: B [17%]
Notes:
In the 2024-25 budget, Assam allocated 17% of its total expenditure to education. This is higher than the national average allocation of 14.7% by all Indian states for 2023-24. The state has continued its focus on human capital development, with significant allocations for education, including specialized initiatives for girl students like “Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina”.
42. Which of the following statements regarding Lakshminath Bezbaroa and Hem Barua is/are correct?
- Both were Presidents of the Asam Sahitya Sabha.
- Both received the Sahitya Akademi Award.
- Both were associated with the Indian freedom movement.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 1 and 3 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2, and 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, and 3]
Notes:
Lakshminath Bezbaroa and Hem Barua were Presidents of the Asam Sahitya Sabha and recipients of the Sahitya Akademi Award. Both figures contributed significantly to the Indian freedom movement through intellectual and political involvement. Therefore, all three statements are correct.
43. Consider the following regarding religious and devotional literature in Assam:
- Bhagavata (Assamese adaptation) → Sankardeva
- Naam Ghoxa → Madhavdeva
- Ratnavali → Sanskrit drama composed in ancient Kamrupa
Which of the above statements are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1, 2, and 3
[D] 3 only
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2, and 3]
Notes:
Sankardeva translated portions of the Bhagavata Purana into Assamese, founding Neo-Vaishnavite literature. Madhavdeva authored the devotional Naam Ghoxa, vital to Eka Sarana Nam Dharma. Ratnavali, attributed to King Harsha, is linked to ancient Kamrupa through regional Sanskrit literature. All three statements reflect significant religious-literary contributions in Assam’s cultural history.
44. Which of the following temples are correctly matched with their architectural or cultural significance?
- Kamakhya – Tantric Shakta centre
- Hayagriva Madhava – Vaishnavite shrine at Hajo
- Da-Parbatia – Gupta-influenced sculptural doorway
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2, and 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, and 3]
Notes:
Kamakhya Temple is a foremost Tantric Shakta centre in early medieval Assam. Hayagriva Madhava Temple at Hajo is an important Vaishnavite shrine with syncretic influence. The Da-Parbatia doorway exhibits Gupta classical sculptural style, reflecting mainland artistic impact. All three matches are correct within the early medieval Assam temple context.
45. Consider the following statements regarding socio-cultural synthesis in medieval Assam:
- Neo-Vaishnavism promoted vernacular Assamese literary growth.
- Sufi traditions contributed to syncretic devotional culture.
- Literary activity was confined exclusively to royal courts.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 and 2 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2, and 3
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Correct Answer: B [1 and 2 only]
Notes:
Neo-Vaishnavism encouraged the use of Assamese in devotional literature, promoting vernacular literary expansion. Sufi traditions, particularly through Zikir and Zari compositions, fostered syncretic devotional culture in Assam. Literary activity was not confined to royal courts; sattras and namghars were important centres of literary and artistic production. Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
46. Which of the following statements regarding the Jaintia revolt (1861–1863) is/are correct?
- It followed the British annexation of the Jaintia kingdom.
- It was partly triggered by interference in traditional religious practices.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
The British annexed the Jaintia kingdom in 1835 after disputes over alleged human sacrifices. Continued colonial interference, including restrictions on traditional religious practices and administrative restructuring, led to the Jaintia revolt (1861–1863). This uprising reflected resentment against loss of sovereignty and cultural intrusion. Hence, both statements are correct.
47. Consider the following with reference to social stratification in Assam:
- Ahom
- Koch
- Kalita
- Moran
Which of the above groups historically underwent processes of Sanskritisation in Assamese society?
[A] 1 and 3 only
[B] 2, 3 and 4 only
[C] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[D] 2 and 4 only
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Several communities in Assam underwent Sanskritisation to elevate social status within the caste hierarchy. The Ahoms, originally Tai-Shan migrants, gradually adopted Hindu practices. The Koch sought Kshatriya status under Brahmanical influence. Kalitas claimed higher-caste affiliations, while the Moran also assimilated Hindu customs over time. These processes reflected dynamic social mobility and cultural integration in Assamese society. Hence, all four groups experienced Sanskritisation historically.
48. Consider the following tribal languages/dialects of Assam:
- Bodo
- Karbi
- Dimasa
- Tai-Ahom
How many of the above belong to the Tibeto-Burman language family?
[A] Only One
[B] Only Two
[C] Only Three
[D] All Four
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Correct Answer: C [Only Three]
Notes:
Bodo, Karbi, and Dimasa belong to the Tibeto-Burman branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family, widely spoken among Assam’s tribal communities. Tai-Ahom is part of the Tai branch of the Kra-Dai family and differs linguistically. Therefore, only three of the four languages are Tibeto-Burman.
49. Consider the following personalities from Assam:
- Ranjan Gogoi
- J. B. Kripalani
- Syed Abdul Malik
- Gopinath Bordoloi
Which of the above have held constitutional offices at the Union level?
[A] 1 and 4 only
[B] 1 and 2 only
[C] 1 only
[D] 1, 2 and 4 only
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Correct Answer: C [1 only]
Notes:
Ranjan Gogoi served as Chief Justice of India (2018–2019), a constitutional office under Article 124 of the Constitution. J. B. Kripalani was a national leader but not from Assam. Syed Abdul Malik was a litterateur, and Gopinath Bordoloi held a state-level, not Union-level, constitutional office. Thus, only Ranjan Gogoi qualifies.
50. Which of the following statements regarding Lachit Borphukan is/are correct?
- He served as Borphukan under the Ahom king Chakradhwaj Singha.
- He defeated the Mughal forces commanded by Raja Ram Singh I.
- He played a decisive naval role in the Brahmaputra during the Battle of Saraighat.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 and 3 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
Lachit Borphukan was appointed Borphukan by Ahom king Chakradhwaj Singha to defend Assam from Mughal expansion. He led the Ahom forces against Mughal general Raja Ram Singh I in the Battle of Saraighat (1671). His strategic use of riverine warfare on the Brahmaputra proved decisive, overcoming Mughal naval superiority. All statements accurately describe his role.
