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. The "Manas National Park" is contiguous with which National Park in Bhutan?

A. Royal Manas National Park
B. Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park
C. Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Thrumshingla National Park

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Answer: Royal Manas National Park
Explanation: Manas National Park is contiguous with the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan.
Q. What is the state tree of Assam?

A. Hollong
B. Sal
C. Teak
D. Peepal

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Answer: Hollong
Explanation: Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) is the state tree.
Q. Which district of Assam shares an international border with both Bangladesh and possesses a riverine border?

A. Dhubri
B. Kokrajhar
C. Baksa
D. Udalguri

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Answer: Dhubri
Explanation: Dhubri shares a border with Bangladesh, including a riverine section (Brahmaputra).
Q. The "Orunodoi 2.0" scheme expanded beneficiaries to include:

A. Transgenders and Divyangjan
B. Farmers only
C. Students only
D. Tea garden workers only

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Answer: Transgenders and Divyangjan
Explanation: Orunodoi 2.0 included Transgenders and Divyangjan in its beneficiary list.
Q. Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Barak River?

A. Jiri
B. Sonai
C. Dhansiri
D. Longai

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Answer: Dhansiri
Explanation: Dhansiri is a major south bank tributary of the Brahmaputra, not the Barak.
Q. The "Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd." (AMTRON) is developing a "Tech City" at:

A. Bongora
B. Changsari
C. Maligaon
D. Sonapur

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Answer: Bongora
Explanation: The Tech City is being developed at Bongora, near Guwahati.
Q. Which of the following schemes is for the "Eradication of Child Marriage" in Assam?

A. Mission Vatsalya
B. Mission on Eradication of Child Marriage
C. Mission Shakti
D. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

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Answer: Mission on Eradication of Child Marriage
Explanation: The state launched a specific "Mission on Eradication of Child Marriage" with a budget of Rs. 200 Crore.
Q. What is the density of population in Assam as per 2011 Census?

A. 340
B. 398
C. 382
D. 402

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Answer: 398
Explanation: Population density is 398 persons per sq. km.
Q. The "Dhola-Sadiya Bridge" is built over which river?

A. Brahmaputra
B. Lohit
C. Subansiri
D. Dibang

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Answer: Lohit
Explanation: The bridge spans the Lohit river, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra.
Q. Which of the following Protected Areas was upgraded to a National Park in 2021?

A. Raimona
B. Pobitora
C. Chakrasila
D. Gibbon

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Answer: Raimona
Explanation: Raimona was declared a National Park in June 2021.