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. Who was Assam’s Chief Minister when the Assam Accord was signed in 1985?
[A] Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
[B] Sarat Chandra Singha
[C] Gopinath Bordoloi
[D] Hiteswar Saikia
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Correct Answer: D [Hiteswar Saikia]
Notes:
Hiteswar Saikia served as Assam’s Chief Minister from February 1983 to August 1985, including when the Assam Accord was signed on August 15, 1985. The Assam Accord was signed to resolve the Assam Agitation which lasted from 1979 to 1985. Saikia’s term ended shortly after the signing. Prafulla Kumar Mahanta became Chief Minister later in December 1985 following elections after the accord.
42. Who founded the Assam Valley Party in 1937?
[A] Gopinath Bordoloi
[B] Tarun Ram Phukan
[C] Muhammed Saadulah
[D] Rash Behari Bose
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Correct Answer: C [Muhammed Saadulah]
Notes:
The Assam Valley Party was founded by Muhammed Saadulah in 1937. It became the second largest political party in Assam after the Indian National Congress. Saadulah led the party to form the government in Assam thrice between 1937 and 1946. He was Assam’s first Premier after the 1937 elections, representing the Assam Valley Muslim Party.
43. Where was the Assamese reformer Sankardeva born?
[A] Guwahati
[B] Tezpur
[C] Jorhat
[D] Barduwa
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Correct Answer: D [Barduwa]
Notes:
Sankardeva was born in Barduwa (also known as Bordowa) village in 1449. Barduwa is located in the Nagaon district of Assam. It is known as the birthplace of this 15th-16th century Assamese saint-scholar and social-religious reformer who founded the neo-Vaishnavite faith in Assam. Barduwa holds religious significance due to the establishment of the first Kirtan Ghar by Sankardeva.
44. Who is the Assam-born writer awarded Padma Shri in 2016 for literature and education?
[A] Prahlad Chandra Tasa
[B] Homen Borgohain
[C] Indira Goswami
[D] Arupa Kalita Patangia
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Correct Answer: A [Prahlad Chandra Tasa]
Notes:
Prahlad Chandra Tasa was born in Assam in 1950. He is an educationist and writer known for work on Assam’s tea workers. He served as vice president and general secretary of Asam Sahitya Sabha. The Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri in 2016 for his contributions to literature and education.
45. Which World Bank-funded project modernized Assam’s Public Finance Management?
[A] ASPIRe
[B] ARIAS
[C] FinAssam
[D] e-GRAS
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Correct Answer: A [ASPIRe]
Notes:
ASPIRe (Assam State Public Finance Institutional Reforms) is a World Bank-funded project aimed at modernizing Assam’s PFM. It focuses on strengthening expenditure and revenue systems, including reducing tax collection costs and promoting digital governance. The project has a funding of $35 million and seeks to improve financial management in Assam.
46. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
- Manas → Located along India–Bhutan border
- Kaziranga → Central Assam
- Raimona → Part of Bodoland region
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:
Manas National Park is located along the India–Bhutan border. Kaziranga National Park lies in central Assam across Golaghat and Nagaon districts. Raimona National Park, declared in 2021, is part of the Bodoland Territorial Region near the Bhutan border. Hence, all three pairs are correctly matched.
47. Which of the following features characterized agrarian economy in medieval Assam?
- Wet rice cultivation in the Brahmaputra valley
- Extensive use of irrigation canals similar to the Indo-Gangetic plains
- Expansion of cultivation through land grants
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 3 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 1 only
[D] 1, 2, and 3
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Correct Answer: A [1 and 3 only]
Notes:
Wet rice cultivation was predominant in the Brahmaputra valley, forming the agrarian base. Expansion of cultivation occurred through land grants to Brahmanas and officials. However, large-scale irrigation canals like those in the Indo-Gangetic plains were not common, making statements 1 and 3 correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
48. Consider the following statements regarding the early European contact with Assam:
- The Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach Assam via Bengal in the 16th century.
- The Treaty of Yandabo marked the formal beginning of British rule in Assam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Portuguese were the earliest Europeans to reach Assam through Bengal during the 16th century for trade and missionary activity. British authority was formally established after the Treaty of Yandabo (1826), which ended the First Anglo-Burmese War.
49. Consider the following statements regarding the Moamoria Rebellion in Assam:
- It was led by the followers of the Mayamara Sattra against the Ahom monarchy.
- It significantly weakened the Ahom state prior to Burmese invasions.
- It was primarily directed against British revenue policies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2, and 3
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Correct Answer: A [1 and 2 only]
Notes:
The Moamoria Rebellion (starting 1769) was led by the Mayamara Sattra sect against the Ahom monarchy, reflecting socio-religious tensions. It weakened the Ahom kingdom, contributing to instability prior to Burmese invasions. The rebellion predates British annexation and was not against British revenue policies, making only statements 1 and 2 correct.
50. Consider the following statements regarding Akhil Gogoi:
- He is associated with peasant mobilization and agrarian rights movements in Assam.
- He founded the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS).
- He served as the Chief Minister of Assam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 1 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [1 and 2 only]
Notes:
Akhil Gogoi is a prominent peasant leader and social activist in Assam, known for his work on farmers’ rights and grassroots movements. He founded the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), which led several protests. However, he has never served as the Chief Minister of Assam, so only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
