Introduction to Assam

 

Chapter 1: Introduction to Assam - Set 1 Quiz

1. Assam is located in which part of India?
a) North
b) South
c) East
d) Northeast

Answer: d) Northeast

Explanation: Assam is situated in the northeastern region of India.

2. Which state does NOT share a boundary with Assam?
a) Meghalaya
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Nagaland

Answer: b) Tamil Nadu

Explanation: Tamil Nadu is in southern India and does not border Assam.

3. What is the approximate area of Assam?
a) 78,438 sq km
b) 88,000 sq km
c) 70,000 sq km
d) 85,000 sq km

Answer: a) 78,438 sq km

Explanation: Assam covers an area of about 78,438 square kilometers.

4. What is the capital of Assam?
a) Guwahati
b) Dispur
c) Dibrugarh
d) Jorhat

Answer: b) Dispur

Explanation: Dispur, a part of Guwahati city, is the capital of Assam.

5. Which river flows through Assam?
a) Ganga
b) Yamuna
c) Brahmaputra
d) Godavari

Answer: c) Brahmaputra

Explanation: The Brahmaputra River is the major river flowing through Assam.

6. Assam shares an international border with which country?
a) Nepal
b) Bangladesh
c) Bhutan
d) Both b and c

Answer: d) Both b and c

Explanation: Assam shares its international borders with both Bangladesh and Bhutan.

7. What is the population of Assam as per the 2011 Census?
a) Around 3 crores
b) Around 5 crores
c) Around 7 crores
d) Around 2 crores

Answer: a) Around 3 crores

Explanation: As per the 2011 Census, Assam's population is about 3.12 crores.

8. Assam is famous for the production of?
a) Coffee
b) Tea
c) Rubber
d) Spices

Answer: b) Tea

Explanation: Assam is world-famous for its high-quality tea production.

9. Assam is considered important for India because of?
a) Mineral resources
b) Strategic location
c) Agricultural contribution
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Explanation: Assam is important due to its minerals, agriculture, and strategic location in Northeast India.

10. What is the most spoken language in Assam?
a) Hindi
b) Assamese
c) Bengali
d) English

Answer: b) Assamese

Explanation: Assamese is the most widely spoken language in Assam.

 

Chapter 1: Introduction to Assam - Set 2 Quiz

1. Which river valley is Assam mainly located in?
a) Ganga Valley
b) Godavari Valley
c) Brahmaputra Valley
d) Yamuna Valley

Answer: c) Brahmaputra Valley

Explanation: Assam is primarily located in the Brahmaputra river valley.

2. Which hill range separates Assam from Bhutan?
a) Khasi Hills
b) Karbi Anglong Hills
c) Patkai Hills
d) Bhutan Hills

Answer: d) Bhutan Hills

Explanation: The Bhutan Hills lie along the northern boundary of Assam.

3. Assam shares its eastern boundary with which Indian state?
a) Mizoram
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Nagaland
d) Manipur

Answer: b) Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation: Assam shares its eastern boundary mainly with Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.

4. What percentage of India's total tea production comes from Assam?
a) About 10%
b) About 25%
c) About 50%
d) About 55%

Answer: d) About 55%

Explanation: Assam produces more than half of India's total tea production.

5. Which major plateau is partly located in Assam?
a) Deccan Plateau
b) Shillong Plateau
c) Chotanagpur Plateau
d) Malwa Plateau

Answer: b) Shillong Plateau

Explanation: The Shillong Plateau extends into parts of Assam.

6. Which festival marks the Assamese New Year?
a) Bihu
b) Durga Puja
c) Diwali
d) Holi

Answer: a) Bihu

Explanation: Bohag Bihu celebrates the Assamese New Year.

7. Assam has how many districts as of 2023?
a) 28
b) 31
c) 35
d) 36

Answer: d) 36

Explanation: As of 2023, Assam has 36 administrative districts.

8. Assam is the gateway to which part of India?
a) South India
b) Western India
c) Northeast India
d) Central India

Answer: c) Northeast India

Explanation: Assam serves as the gateway to the Northeast region of India.

9. Which pass connects Assam with Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Nathu La
b) Sela Pass
c) Bomdila Pass
d) Diphu Pass

Answer: b) Sela Pass

Explanation: The Sela Pass connects Assam with Arunachal Pradesh.

10. Which river is called the 'Sorrow of Assam'?
a) Barak
b) Manas
c) Dhansiri
d) Brahmaputra

Answer: d) Brahmaputra

Explanation: Brahmaputra is called the 'Sorrow of Assam' because of frequent floods.

 

Chapter 1: Introduction to Assam - Set 3 Quiz

1. Which latitude approximately passes through Assam?
a) 18°N
b) 23.5°N
c) 26°N
d) 30°N

Answer: c) 26°N

Explanation: Assam is located around the 26° North latitude line.

2. What is the official language of Assam?
a) Hindi
b) Bengali
c) Assamese
d) English

Answer: c) Assamese

Explanation: Assamese is the official language of Assam.

3. Which neighboring country shares a boundary with Assam?
a) Nepal
b) Bangladesh
c) Myanmar
d) China

Answer: b) Bangladesh

Explanation: Assam shares an international boundary with Bangladesh.

4. What is the capital of Assam?
a) Jorhat
b) Dibrugarh
c) Guwahati
d) Dispur

Answer: d) Dispur

Explanation: Dispur, a locality in Guwahati, is the capital of Assam.

5. Which region of Assam is rich in oil and natural gas?
a) Barak Valley
b) Brahmaputra Valley
c) Upper Assam
d) Lower Assam

Answer: c) Upper Assam

Explanation: Upper Assam is known for its rich oil and gas fields.

6. Which wildlife sanctuary in Assam is famous for the Golden Langur?
a) Kaziranga
b) Manas
c) Dibru-Saikhowa
d) Orang

Answer: b) Manas

Explanation: The Manas National Park is known for the endangered Golden Langur.

7. What is the literacy rate of Assam as per Census 2011?
a) 72.19%
b) 80.23%
c) 65.38%
d) 85.61%

Answer: a) 72.19%

Explanation: As per the 2011 Census, Assam's literacy rate was 72.19%.

8. What is the ancient name of Assam mentioned in Mahabharata?
a) Pragjyotishpura
b) Kamrupa
c) Ahom
d) Sonitpur

Answer: a) Pragjyotishpura

Explanation: Assam was referred to as Pragjyotishpura in ancient times.

9. Which community is primarily associated with Assam's Bihu dance?
a) Bodos
b) Ahoms
c) Misings
d) Koch-Rajbongshis

Answer: c) Misings

Explanation: The Mising community is strongly associated with the Bihu festival and dance.

10. How much area (approx) does Assam cover?
a) 78,438 sq km
b) 85,543 sq km
c) 92,433 sq km
d) 65,832 sq km

Answer: a) 78,438 sq km

Explanation: Assam covers an area of approximately 78,438 square kilometers.

 

Chapter 1: Introduction to Assam - Set 4 Quiz

1. Assam shares its border with how many Indian states?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8

Answer: d) 8

Explanation: Assam shares borders with Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, West Bengal, and Sikkim (via a narrow corridor).

2. Assam is known as the gateway to which part of India?
a) South India
b) West India
c) North-East India
d) Central India

Answer: c) North-East India

Explanation: Assam is called the gateway to North-East India due to its strategic location.

3. Which river is known as the lifeline of Assam?
a) Barak
b) Dhansiri
c) Kopili
d) Brahmaputra

Answer: d) Brahmaputra

Explanation: The mighty Brahmaputra River is the main river and lifeline of Assam.

4. The Kaziranga National Park is famous for which animal?
a) Bengal Tiger
b) One-Horned Rhinoceros
c) Wild Elephant
d) Red Panda

Answer: b) One-Horned Rhinoceros

Explanation: Kaziranga is world-famous for the conservation of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros.

5. Which valley is known for tea plantations in Assam?
a) Barak Valley
b) Brahmaputra Valley
c) Dima Hasao Valley
d) Haflong Valley

Answer: b) Brahmaputra Valley

Explanation: The Brahmaputra Valley, especially Upper Assam, is famous for its tea gardens.

6. Assam became a part of British India after which treaty?
a) Treaty of Allahabad
b) Treaty of Yandabo
c) Treaty of Sugauli
d) Treaty of Purandhar

Answer: b) Treaty of Yandabo

Explanation: After the Treaty of Yandabo (1826), Assam came under British rule following the First Anglo-Burmese War.

7. Which is the largest city of Assam?
a) Dibrugarh
b) Jorhat
c) Guwahati
d) Silchar

Answer: c) Guwahati

Explanation: Guwahati is the largest and most populous city in Assam.

8. Which mountain range touches Assam’s boundary?
a) Aravalli Hills
b) Himalayas
c) Satpura Range
d) Vindhya Range

Answer: b) Himalayas

Explanation: The Eastern Himalayas touch the northern boundary of Assam.

9. Which important pass connects Assam to Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Nathu La
b) Sela Pass
c) Bomdi La
d) Jelep La

Answer: b) Sela Pass

Explanation: The Sela Pass connects Assam with Arunachal Pradesh and is a strategic route.

10. What is the major religion followed in Assam?
a) Hinduism
b) Islam
c) Christianity
d) Buddhism

Answer: a) Hinduism

Explanation: Hinduism is the major religion followed by the majority of the people in Assam.

 

Chapter 1: Introduction to Assam - Set 5 Quiz

1. Assam covers what percentage of India’s total area approximately?
a) 2.39%
b) 3.84%
c) 1.27%
d) 4.11%

Answer: a) 2.39%

Explanation: Assam covers about 2.39% of India’s total geographical area.

2. Which is the second most populous city of Assam?
a) Dibrugarh
b) Jorhat
c) Silchar
d) Nagaon

Answer: d) Nagaon

Explanation: After Guwahati, Nagaon is one of the major populous cities in Assam.

3. The Barak Valley primarily covers which districts?
a) Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Sivasagar
b) Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi
c) Jorhat, Golaghat, Majuli
d) Sonitpur, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji

Answer: b) Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi

Explanation: Barak Valley consists mainly of the districts of Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi.

4. Which famous dance form originates from Assam?
a) Kathakali
b) Sattriya
c) Odissi
d) Manipuri

Answer: b) Sattriya

Explanation: Sattriya is a classical dance form developed in Assam by the Vaishnavite monasteries (Satras).

5. What is the ancient name of Assam mentioned in historical texts?
a) Pragjyotishpur
b) Kamarupa
c) Assam Valley
d) Ahom Kingdom

Answer: a) Pragjyotishpur

Explanation: In ancient times, Assam was known as Pragjyotishpur, as mentioned in mythological texts.

6. The famous Majuli Island is located in which river?
a) Ganga
b) Yamuna
c) Brahmaputra
d) Barak

Answer: c) Brahmaputra

Explanation: Majuli, the world’s largest river island, is located in the Brahmaputra River.

7. Dispur, the capital of Assam, is part of which city?
a) Jorhat
b) Dibrugarh
c) Guwahati
d) Silchar

Answer: c) Guwahati

Explanation: Dispur is a locality within the city of Guwahati and serves as Assam's capital.

8. Assam is famous for producing which commodity?
a) Rubber
b) Coffee
c) Tea
d) Cocoa

Answer: c) Tea

Explanation: Assam is globally known for its tea plantations and produces a significant share of India’s tea.

9. The ancient kingdom of Kamarupa was established in which century?
a) 1st century
b) 4th century
c) 8th century
d) 10th century

Answer: b) 4th century

Explanation: The Kamarupa Kingdom was founded in the 4th century and was one of the earliest kingdoms of Assam.

10. Assam is part of which region according to India's physical divisions?
a) Northern Plains
b) Peninsular Plateau
c) Eastern Highlands
d) Eastern Himalayan Region

Answer: d) Eastern Himalayan Region

Explanation: Assam lies in the Eastern Himalayan foothills and Brahmaputra Valley region of India.