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. Which Act mandates state employees to care for dependent parents and siblings?
[A] Assam Social Welfare Act
[B] Assam Disability Care Act
[C] PRANAM Act
[D] Assam Maintenance of Parents and Senior Citizens Act
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Correct Answer: C [PRANAM Act]
Notes:
The Assam Employees’ Parent Responsibility and Norms for Accountability and Monitoring (PRANAM) Act, 2017, is a pioneering law in India requiring state government employees to care for their parents and dependent, divyang (differently-abled) siblings. It allows for a 10%–15% deduction from an employee’s salary if they neglect them, ensuring financial support.
42. Who was the first native planter to establish a tea garden in Assam?
[A] Charles Alexander Bruce
[B] Maniram Dewan
[C] Gopinath Bordoloi
[D] Bhupen Hazarika
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Correct Answer: B [Maniram Dewan]
Notes:
Maniram Dewan was the first native Assamese to establish a commercial tea garden around 1839. The tea industry in Assam began in the early 19th century. Charles Alexander Bruce was a British pioneer who supported tea cultivation but was not native. Maniram Dewan is called the “Father of Assam Tea” for his entrepreneurial role.
43. 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.
44. Who was the first Bodo minister in the Assam Government?
[A] Rupnath Brahma
[B] Upendranath Brahma
[C] Pramod Boro
[D] Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma
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Correct Answer: A [Rupnath Brahma]
Notes:
Rupnath Brahma was the first Bodo minister in Assam, serving under Gopinath Bordoloi. He was also a poet and social reformer. Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma was a religious leader, and Upendranath Brahma and Pramod Boro are later prominent Bodo figures.
45. In the context of Assam Tea, what does the acronym CTC stand for?
[A] Crush, Tear, Curl
[B] Cut, Twist, Curl
[C] Crush, Twist, Cut
[D] Cut, Tear, Curl
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Correct Answer: A [Crush, Tear, Curl]
Notes:
CTC refers to the method of processing tea leaves by Crushing, Tearing, and Curling, commonly used in Assam Tea production.
46. What is Assam’s estimated Per Capita Income at current prices for FY 2023-24?
[A] ₹80,440
[B] ₹1,14,085
[C] ₹89,742
[D] ₹1,35,787
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Correct Answer: D [₹1,35,787]
Notes:
The Per Capita Income of Assam at current prices for FY 2023-24 (AE) is ₹1,35,787. These estimates represent the average income per person at prevailing market prices during that fiscal year.
47. What was Assam’s Primary sector GSDP contribution in 2023-24?
[A] 35%
[B] 19%
[C] 21%
[D] 25%
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Correct Answer: A [35%]
Notes:
The Primary sector (Agriculture and Allied Activities) contributed approximately 35% to Assam’s GSDP at current prices in 2023-24. This data is from Assam’s Economic Survey and Budget 2024-25. The sector recorded a nominal growth of 25.14% over the previous year.
48. Consider the following rivers:
- Jia Bharali
- Dhansiri (North)
- Puthimari
- Katakhal
How many of the above are north bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra?
[A] Only One
[B] Only Two
[C] Only Three
[D] All Four
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Correct Answer: C [Only Three]
Notes:
Jia Bharali (upper course of Kameng), Dhansiri (North), and Puthimari originate in the Himalayan foothills or Bhutan region and join the Brahmaputra from the north bank. Katakhal is a tributary of the Barak River in southern Assam. Hence, three of the listed rivers are north bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra.
49. Consider the following statements regarding natural lakes (beels) of Assam:
- Deepor Beel is a permanent freshwater lake located near Guwahati.
- Chandubi Lake was formed due to seismic activity in the 19th century.
- Son Beel is the largest wetland in Assam.
- Haflong Lake is a tectonic lake formed during the Assam earthquake of 1950.
Which of the above statements are correct?
[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:
Deepor Beel is a perennial freshwater lake near Guwahati and recognized as a Ramsar site. Chandubi Lake was formed after the 1897 Assam earthquake due to tectonic subsidence. Son Beel, located in Karimganj district, is Assam’s largest wetland. Haflong Lake is artificial, constructed by British engineers, and not a tectonic lake.
50. 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.
