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 founder of Gauhati University?
[A] Tarun Gogoi
[B] Gopinath Bordoloi
[C] Bimala Prasad Chaliha
[D] Hiteswar Saikia
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Correct Answer: B [Gopinath Bordoloi]
Notes:
Gauhati University was founded on January 26, 1948, with Gopinath Bordoloi serving as a primary founder, supported by key figures like Krishna Kanta Handique (the first Vice-Chancellor) and Birinchi Kumar Barua. It was established to meet the higher education needs of the Assam region.
42. As of February 2026, which is Assam’s only operational international airport?
[A] Dibrugarh Airport
[B] Silchar Airport
[C] Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
[D] Rupsi Airport
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Correct Answer: C [Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport]
Notes:
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati is Assam’s sole international airport as of February 2026. It connects Assam to international destinations such as Bangkok and Paro. Other airports like Dibrugarh, Silchar, and Rupsi are domestic or regional airports and do not handle international flights. Assam has multiple airports, but only this airport holds international status.
43. Which commodity makes up over 50% of Assam’s exports according to NITI Aayog EPI (Export Preparedness Index) 2024?
[A] Petroleum Products
[B] Tea
[C] Pharmaceuticals
[D] Coal and Minerals
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Correct Answer: B [Tea]
Notes:
Tea accounts for over 50% of Assam’s merchandise exports as per NITI Aayog Export Preparedness Index 2024. Assam’s export base is largely dependent on tea, contributing approximately ₹3,700 crore in fiscal year 2024. The state ranks 24th nationally in export preparedness due to limited product diversification. Assam is a leading tea-producing state in India with a long-established tea industry.
44. 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.
45. Which bird is locally called Hargila in Assam?
[A] Greater Adjutant Stork
[B] Lesser Adjutant Stork
[C] Asian Openbill
[D] Painted Stork
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Correct Answer: A [Greater Adjutant Stork]
Notes:
The Greater Adjutant Stork (Leptoptilos dubius) is locally known as Hargila in Assam. Assam has over 80% of the global population concentrated mainly in the Brahmaputra Valley, especially in Kamrup district and near Deepor Beel. This critically endangered bird is a scavenger species unique to this region and central to conservation efforts.
46. What caused the decline in Bhut Jolokia chili pungency in Assam in recent years?
[A] Overuse of fertilizers altering soil quality
[B] Introduction of genetically modified chili variants
[C] Climate change affecting soil temperature
[D] Pests attacking the chili plants
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Correct Answer: C [Climate change affecting soil temperature]
Notes:
Climate change affected soil temperature in Assam in 2025, impacting capsaicin synthesis in Bhut Jolokia chili. Capsaicin determines chili heat measured by Scoville Heat Units. Temperature fluctuations stressed plants, reducing pungency regionally. Other factors like fertilizers, pests, or GM variants were considered but not identified as the primary cause.
47. Consider the following statements regarding Assamese literary figures:
- Srimanta Sankardeva composed the Kirtan Ghoxa.
- Madhavdeva authored the Naam Ghoxa.
- Lakshminath Bezbaroa wrote Burhi Aair Sadhu.
- Hemchandra Barua compiled the Hemkosh dictionary.
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: D [1, 2, 3, and 4]
Notes:
Srimanta Sankardeva composed the Kirtan Ghoxa, a seminal Vaishnavite text. Madhavdeva authored the devotional Naam Ghoxa. Lakshminath Bezbaroa wrote Burhi Aair Sadhu, a landmark in Assamese children’s literature. Hemchandra Barua compiled Hemkosh, the first comprehensive Assamese dictionary based on etymological principles. All statements are correct and represent milestones in Assamese literary development.
48. Consider the following regarding contemporary writings on Assam’s society and politics:
- They frequently address issues of migration and identity.
- They examine the impact of insurgency movements like ULFA.
- They largely ignore environmental concerns such as floods and erosion.
Which of the above statements are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 only
[D] 1, 2, and 3
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Correct Answer: A [1 and 2 only]
Notes:
Contemporary writings on Assam commonly engage with migration, ethnicity, and identity politics. Many works also analyse insurgent movements such as ULFA and their socio-political impact. However, environmental concerns like floods, river erosion, and ecological degradation are increasingly addressed. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct, while 3 is incorrect.
49. How many of the following statements regarding the Battle of Saraighat are correct?
- It was fought in 1671.
- It involved extensive naval warfare on the Brahmaputra.
- Lachit Borphukan commanded the Ahom forces.
- It curtailed Mughal expansion into Assam.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only One
[B] Only Two
[C] Only Three
[D] All Four
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Correct Answer: D [All Four]
Notes:
The Battle of Saraighat, fought in 1671 between the Ahoms and Mughals, was notable for naval warfare on the Brahmaputra. Lachit Borphukan led the Ahom forces. The victory curtailed Mughal expansion into Assam.
50. Which of the following Mughal–Ahom engagements are correctly matched?
- Treaty of Asurar Ali (1639) — Boundary fixed at Barnadi River
- Battle of Saraighat (1671) — Ahom victory under Lachit Borphukan
- Mir Jumla’s invasion (1662) — Temporary occupation of Garhgaon
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:
The Treaty of Asurar Ali (1639) set the Barnadi River as the boundary between Mughal and Ahom territories. Mir Jumla invaded Assam in 1662, temporarily occupying Garhgaon. The Battle of Saraighat (1671) resulted in an Ahom naval victory under Lachit Borphukan. All three events are correctly matched with their historical significance.
