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 is the maximum number of Information Commissioners in Assam, excluding the Chief?
[A] Ten
[B] Five
[C] Eight
[D] Twelve
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Correct Answer: A [Ten]
Notes:
The Assam Information Commission consists of one Chief Information Commissioner and up to ten Information Commissioners. These members are appointed by the Governor under the Right to Information Act, 2005, to implement and oversee the law in Assam.
42. Which Assam city has the largest CTC tea auction center?
[A] Jorhat
[B] Guwahati
[C] Dibrugarh
[D] Sivasagar
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Correct Answer: B [Guwahati]
Notes:
Guwahati hosts the world’s largest CTC tea auction center, handling approximately 150 million kg of tea annually. The center is a major hub for tea trade in Assam, catering to large volumes of tea produced in the region.
43. Where is the Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP) located in Assam?
[A] Balipara
[B] Chhaygaon
[C] Nalbari
[D] Amingaon
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Correct Answer: D [Amingaon]
Notes:
The Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP) in Assam is located at Amingaon. It was established to promote industrial growth and boost exports in the region. Amingaon is situated near Guwahati, the largest city of Assam, enhancing its industrial connectivity.
44. Which specialized industrial park operates in Tihu, Assam?
[A] Plastic Park
[B] Mega Food Park
[C] Bamboo Technology Park
[D] Export Promotion Industrial Park
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Correct Answer: B [Mega Food Park]
Notes:
The North East Mega Food Park operates in Tihu (Nalbari), Assam. Plastic Park is at Gelapukhuri (Tinsukia), Bamboo Technology Park is at Chaygaon (Kamrup), and Export Promotion Industrial Park is at Amingaon (Guwahati).
45. Which Assam agricultural product is known for its iron-rich properties?
[A] Joha Rice
[B] Black Rice
[C] Soft Rice (Komal Saul)
[D] Red Rice (Bao Dhan)
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Correct Answer: D [Red Rice (Bao Dhan)]
Notes:
Red Rice (Bao Dhan) is an iron-rich variety grown in the Brahmaputra valley. It is able to grow in deep water without chemical fertilizers. In 2024-25, major consignments of Red Rice from Assam were exported to the USA. Joha rice is mainly exported to Vietnam and the Middle East, while Black rice goes to Europe and New Zealand.
46. What is the Labour Force Participation Rate in rural Assam per PLFS 2023–24?
[A] 45.0%
[B] 49.6%
[C] 49.1%
[D] 36.8%
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Correct Answer: B [49.6%]
Notes:
The PLFS Annual Report 2023–24 states that rural Assam’s Labour Force Participation Rate is 49.6%. Assam’s overall LFPR is 49.1%, with rural LFPR higher than urban, which is 45.0%. Male participation is 61.1%, while female participation is 36.8%.
47. What is Assam’s approximate railway route length as of March 31, 2023?
[A] 1,824 km
[B] 2,571 km
[C] 3,975 km
[D] 4,200 km
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Correct Answer: B [2,571 km]
Notes:
As of March 31, 2023, Assam’s railway route length is approximately 2,571 km according to Indian Railways data. The route length measures the distance between points on the railway network and differs from total track length, which includes parallel tracks and sidings.
48. Consider the following statements regarding seasonal characteristics of Assam’s climate:
- Summer temperatures remain moderate due to high humidity and cloud cover.
- The retreating monsoon contributes substantially to October rainfall.
- Floods are closely associated with concentrated monsoonal rainfall.
Which of the above statements are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 and 3 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2, and 3
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Correct Answer: B [1 and 3 only]
Notes:
Assam’s summer temperatures are moderated by persistent humidity and cloud cover, preventing extreme heat. The retreating monsoon has minimal impact on October rainfall. Floods mainly result from intense monsoonal rainfall combined with high sediment load and riverbank erosion in the Brahmaputra basin. Thus, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
49. Which of the following statements regarding the Pala dynasty of Assam is/are correct?
- Its founder was Brahmapala.
- It adopted Buddhism as state religion.
- Its political centre was in western Assam.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 and 3 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2, and 3
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Correct Answer: B [1 and 3 only]
Notes:
The Pala dynasty of Kamarupa was founded by Brahmapala in the 9th century CE after political instability. Unlike Bengal Palas, they did not adopt Buddhism as a state religion; Shaivism remained influential. Their political centre was primarily in western Assam, especially around the lower Brahmaputra valley. Thus, statements 1 and 3 are correct.
50. Consider the following personalities and their primary fields:
- Jugal Kalita — Computer Science
- K. M. Baharul Islam — Management and Public Policy
- Mrinal Miri — Philosophy
- Bhabendra Nath Saikia — Astrophysics
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only One
[B] Only Two
[C] Only Three
[D] All Four
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Correct Answer: C [Only Three]
Notes:
Jugal Kalita is a professor of Computer Science. K. M. Baharul Islam works in management and public policy. Mrinal Miri is a philosopher. Bhabendra Nath Saikia, though trained in physics, is mainly known as a writer and filmmaker, not an astrophysicist. Therefore, three pairs are correctly matched.
