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. Gohpur, birthplace of Kanaklata Barua, is in which Assam district?
[A] Sonitpur
[B] Biswanath
[C] Dibrugarh
[D] Golaghat
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Correct Answer: B [Biswanath]
Notes:
Gohpur is the headquarters of Gohpur subdivision in Biswanath district, Assam. Biswanath district was formed in 2015 after bifurcation from Sonitpur district. Kanaklata Barua, an Indian freedom fighter, was born in Gohpur. Biswanath district is located in Assam state and includes Gohpur as a key town.
42. Who is the Padma Shri awardee known for promoting Sattriya dance from Majuli, Assam?
[A] Gopiram Bargayn Burabhakat
[B] Bhupen Hazarika
[C] Jatin Goswami
[D] Rima Das
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Correct Answer: A [Gopiram Bargayn Burabhakat]
Notes:
Gopiram Bargayn Burabhakat received the Padma Shri in 2021 for promoting Sattriya dance from Majuli, Assam. Sattriya dance is a classical dance form originating from the Vaishnavite monasteries of Majuli. Burabhakat has practiced and taught this art for over seventy years, contributing to its preservation and popularization. The award recognized his efforts in maintaining Assam’s cultural heritage through Sattriya dance.
43. Who founded The Assam Tribune in 1939 and is called architect of modern Assam?
[A] Bhupen Hazarika
[B] Gopinath Bordoloi
[C] Radha Govinda Baruah
[D] Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
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Correct Answer: C [Radha Govinda Baruah]
Notes:
Radha Govinda Baruah founded The Assam Tribune in 1939. He initiated Assam’s first bank in 1923 and contributed to building Guwahati’s Nehru Stadium in 1962. He is known as the architect of modern Assam.
44. Which district in Assam has the highest fish production?
[A] Dibrugarh
[B] Jorhat
[C] Sonitpur
[D] Nagaon
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Correct Answer: D [Nagaon]
Notes:
Nagaon district in Assam has the highest fish production due to extensive water bodies and developed aquaculture. Jagiroad in Nagaon hosts Asia’s largest dry fish market. Other districts with notable production include Barpeta, Dhubri, and Kamrup.
45. What is Assam’s renewable energy capacity target by 2030 as per the 2025 policy?
[A] 1,200 MW
[B] 5,000 MW
[C] 14,000 MW
[D] 11,700 MW
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Correct Answer: D [11,700 MW]
Notes:
The Assam Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2025 targets 11,700 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. This target marks an increase from the 2022 policy target of 1,200 MW by 2027. Assam’s total estimated renewable potential exceeds 14,000 MW according to state assessments.
46. Which rice variety in Assam had the highest productivity in 2023-24?
[A] Winter Rice (Sali)
[B] Summer Rice (Boro)
[C] Autumn Rice (Ahu)
[D] Hill Rice
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Correct Answer: B [Summer Rice (Boro)]
Notes:
Summer Rice (Boro) in Assam recorded the highest productivity in 2023-24, averaging around 3,095 kg per hectare. Winter Rice (Sali) yielded about 2,203 kg/ha. Assam’s overall rice productivity was approximately 2,873 kg/ha during this period.
47. Which of the following is the highest peak in Assam?
[A] Langshiang Peak
[B] Kangto Peak
[C] Mt. Tumjang
[D] Barail Peak
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Correct Answer: C [Mt. Tumjang]
Notes:
Mt. Tumjang, in the Borail Range of Dima Hasao district, is considered Assam’s highest peak at over 1,860 metres. It is a named summit recognized in the region. Some sources mention an unnamed peak P. 1960 at 1,960 metres, but Tumjang remains the major named highest point in Assam.
48. Consider the following pairs:
- Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya – First Assamese Jnanpith Awardee
- Mamoni Raisom Goswami – Internationally acclaimed novelist
- Hiren Bhattacharyya – Known as ‘Hiruda’
- Indira Goswami – Pioneer of Romanticism in Assamese literature
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] 1, 2, and 3 only
[B] 1 and 4 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2, and 3 only]
Notes:
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya was the first Assamese recipient of the Jnanpith Award. Mamoni Raisom Goswami (Indira Goswami) gained international recognition for her socially sensitive novels. Hiren Bhattacharyya was affectionately known as ‘Hiruda’ for his poetic works. However, Indira Goswami was not a pioneer of Romanticism; that belonged to earlier Jonaki-era writers like Lakshminath Bezbaroa. Hence, only pairs 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
49. Which of the following statements regarding the Barak River system in Assam is/are correct?
- Barak originates in the Manipur Hills.
- Jiri and Sonai are tributaries of the Barak.
- The Barak bifurcates into Surma and Kushiyara before entering Bangladesh.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] 1, 2, and 3
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2, and 3]
Notes:
The Barak River originates in the Manipur Hills and flows through southern Assam. Tributaries such as Jiri and Sonai join it within the Barak Valley. Before entering Bangladesh, the Barak bifurcates into the Surma and Kushiyara rivers, forming a key part of the Meghna river system. Hence, all statements are correct.
50. Which of the following matches is/are correctly paired?
- Sankardev → Borgeet
- Madhavdev → Namghosa
- Bhattadev → Katha Bhagavata
- Sridhar Kandali → Translation of Mahabharata episodes
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2 and 3 only
[B] 1 and 4 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Sankardev composed Borgeets, devotional lyrical works central to Assamese Vaishnavism. Madhavdev’s Namghosa systematized Ekasarana philosophy poetically. Bhattadev authored Katha Bhagavata, a prose version of Bhagavata Purana. Sridhar Kandali translated and adapted Mahabharata episodes. Together, they enriched Assamese devotional and literary heritage in the 15th–16th centuries.
