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 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.
42. Which of the following wetlands of Assam have received Ramsar Site recognition?
- Deepor Beel
- Pobitora Wetland
- Son Beel
- Maguri-Motapung Beel
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 4 only
[B] 1 only
[C] 1, 3, and 4 only
[D] 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Correct Answer: B [1 only]
Notes:
Deepor Beel, located on the southwestern edge of Guwahati in the Kamrup district, is currently the only designated Ramsar site in Assam. Designated in 2002, this permanent freshwater lake is a crucial wetland ecosystem for biodiversity and serves as a major storm water storage basin for the city.
43. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
- Homen Borgohain → Pita Putra
- Indira Goswami → The Moth-Eaten Howdah of the Tusker
- Mamoni Raisom Goswami → Dontal Hatir Une Khowa Howdah
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 only
[D] 1, 2, and 3
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Correct Answer: C [1 only]
Notes:
Homen Borgohain authored “Pita Putra”. Mamoni Raisom Goswami, also known as Indira Goswami, wrote “Dontal Hatir Une Khowa Howdah”, translated as “The Moth-Eaten Howdah of the Tusker”. Since Indira Goswami and Mamoni Raisom Goswami are the same person, pair 2 is redundant. Thus, only pairs 1 and 3 are correct.
44. Consider the following statements regarding Manas World Heritage Site:
- It is located along the India–Bhutan border.
- It was once included in the List of World Heritage in Danger.
- It is recognized only for cultural criteria.
Which of the above statements 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:
Manas National Park lies along the India–Bhutan border and forms part of a transboundary conservation landscape. It was placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in the 1990s due to insurgency disturbances and was later removed after restoration. It is recognized under natural, not cultural, criteria; thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
45. Consider the following pairs regarding associations in British Assam:
- Rohinikanta Hati Baruah — Assam Branch of All India Spinners’ Association
- Krishna Nath Sarmah — APCC (General Secretary)
- Tarun Ram Phukan — Swarajya Party in Assam
- Ambikagiri Rai Choudhury — Assam Jatiya Mahasabha
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] 1, 2, and 3 only
[B] 2 and 4 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, and 4]
Notes:
Rohinikanta Hati Baruah was part of the Assam Branch of All India Spinners’ Association, promoting khadi during the Non-Cooperation Movement. Krishna Nath Sarmah served as General Secretary of the Assam Provincial Congress Committee. Tarun Ram Phukan was a Swarajya Party leader in Assam. Ambikagiri Rai Choudhury actively promoted Assamese nationalism through Assam Jatiya Mahasabha. All pairs are correctly matched.
46. Consider the following regarding the role of Europeans in the economic transformation of Assam in the 19th century:
- Introduction of tea plantations
- Establishment of indigo cultivation as the dominant crop
- Development of riverine steam navigation
How many of the above were associated with European enterprise in Assam?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None
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Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Notes:
European enterprise in Assam transformed its economy through the introduction of tea plantations in the 1820s and the development of riverine steam navigation on the Brahmaputra. However, indigo cultivation was not dominant in Assam, unlike Bengal. Therefore, only two of the given statements are correct.
47. Which of the following statements regarding geographical distribution of tribes in Assam is/are correct?
- Karbis are predominantly concentrated in Karbi Anglong plateau region.
- Bodos are largely found in the Bodoland Territorial Region of western Assam.
- Misings mainly inhabit the Barak Valley.
Select the correct option:
[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:
Karbis primarily occupy the Karbi Anglong plateau and adjacent hills. Bodos mainly inhabit western Assam, particularly the Bodoland Territorial Region. Misings reside mainly along the Brahmaputra’s banks in Upper Assam, not the Barak Valley. Hence, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
48. Consider the following statements regarding Nabin Chandra Bardoloi:
- He was associated with the Indian National Congress during the freedom struggle.
- He actively participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement in Assam.
- He served as the first Governor of Assam after Independence.
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:
Nabin Chandra Bardoloi was a prominent freedom fighter from Assam and an active member of the Indian National Congress. He played a key role in the Non-Cooperation Movement in Assam. However, he never served as the first Governor of Assam after Independence; that position was held by others. Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
49. 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.
50. Which of the following correctly matches the poet with his principal work?
- Madhav Kandali → Saptakanda Ramayana
- Hem Saraswati → Prahlada Charita
- Haribar Bipra → Babrubahanar Yuddha
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] 1 only
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
Madhav Kandali’s Saptakanda Ramayana is the earliest complete Assamese translation of the Ramayana. Hem Saraswati composed Prahlada Charita, a Vaishnavite devotional work. Haribar Bipra translated Babrubahanar Yuddha and other Mahabharata episodes, marking a significant development in 14th-century Assamese literature and vernacular adaptation of pan-Indian epics.
