MCQs on Assam Geography

Assam Geography MCQs curated for APSC, UPSC, SSC and state examinations, covering physiography, rivers, climate, soil, natural resources and economic geography, with detailed answers and explanations.

Q. Which of the following districts has the highest population density as per Census 2011?

A. Kamrup Metropolitan
B. Dhubri
C. Nagaon
D. Barpeta

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Answer: Kamrup Metropolitan
Explanation: Kamrup Metro has the highest density.
Q. The "Assam Integrated River Basin Management Programme (AIRBMP)" Phase-I focuses on flood management of:

A. Buridehing and Beki rivers
B. Barak river
C. Subansiri river
D. Kopili river

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Answer: Buridehing and Beki rivers
Explanation: AIRBMP Phase-I covers Buridehing and Beki/Manas basins.
Q. Which of the following is the "State Flower" of Assam?

A. Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phul)
B. Rose
C. Lotus
D. Marigold

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Answer: Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phul)
Explanation: Foxtail Orchid is the state flower.
Q. Which of the following bridge connects Dhola and Sadiya?

A. Bhupen Hazarika Setu
B. Bogibeel Bridge
C. Naranarayan Setu
D. Kolia Bhomora Setu

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Answer: Bhupen Hazarika Setu
Explanation: The Dhola-Sadiya bridge is named Bhupen Hazarika Setu.
Q. The "Assam Startup Policy" aims to facilitate the growth of startups. The incubation center "The Nest" is located in:

A. Guwahati
B. Jorhat
C. Dibrugarh
D. Silchar

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Answer: Guwahati
Explanation: The Nest is located in Ambari, Guwahati.
Q. Which of the following districts was created by bifurcating the Sonitpur district?

A. Biswanath
B. Hojai
C. Majuli
D. Bajali

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Answer: Biswanath
Explanation: Biswanath was created from Sonitpur.
Q. The "Piedmont Soils" in Assam are confined to:

A. The southern hilly terrains
B. The northern narrow zone along the Himalayan foothills (Bhabar and Tarai)
C. The active floodplains of the Brahmaputra
D. The Char areas

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Answer: The northern narrow zone along the Himalayan foothills (Bhabar and Tarai)
Explanation: Piedmont soils are found in the northern foothill belt.
Q. Which of the following National Parks in Assam is known for the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers?

A. Manas
B. Kaziranga
C. Nameri
D. Dibru-Saikhowa

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Answer: Kaziranga
Explanation: Kaziranga has the highest density of tigers (often cited as highest in India/world in various reports).
Q. Which of the following is NOT a major oil refinery in Assam?

A. Digboi
B. Guwahati (Noonmati)
C. Bongaigaon
D. Silchar

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Answer: Silchar
Explanation: Silchar does not have a major refinery. The refineries are in Digboi, Guwahati, Bongaigaon, and Numaligarh.
Q. The "Jal Jeevan Mission" in Assam aims to provide tap connections to:

A. Urban households only
B. Rural households
C. Industrial units
D. Educational institutions only

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Answer: Rural households
Explanation: JJM targets providing FHTC to every rural household.