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 "Muga" silk of Assam obtained the GI tag in which year?

A. 2007
B. 2014
C. 2003
D. 2010

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Answer: 2007
Explanation: Muga Silk of Assam was granted the GI tag in 2007.
Q. Which of the following minerals is found in the "Chanderdinga Hills" of Assam?

A. Coal
B. Iron Ore
C. Limestone
D. Petroleum

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Answer: Iron Ore
Explanation: Iron ore deposits are located in the Chanderdinga Hills (Dhubri/Goalpara).
Q. The "Bordoichila" in Assam refers to:

A. Winter rainfall
B. Pre-monsoon thunderstorms
C. Post-monsoon cyclones
D. Flood causing heavy rains

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Answer: Pre-monsoon thunderstorms
Explanation: Bordoichila refers to the pre-monsoon thunderstorms/Norwesters occurring in April-May.
Q. Which district in Assam is the largest by area?

A. Karbi Anglong
B. Sonitpur
C. Barpeta
D. Nagaon

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Answer: Karbi Anglong
Explanation: Karbi Anglong is the largest district by area in Assam.
Q. The "Assam Startup Policy" includes the establishment of an incubation center known as:

A. The Nest
B. The Hub
C. The Hive
D. The Core

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Answer: The Nest
Explanation: The state-owned marquee incubation center is called "The Nest" located at Ambari, Guwahati.
Q. Which of the following is NOT a biosphere reserve in Assam?

A. Manas
B. Dibru-Saikhowa
C. Kaziranga
D. None of the above

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Answer: Kaziranga
Explanation: Kaziranga is a National Park and Tiger Reserve but is not officially designated as a Biosphere Reserve (Manas and Dibru-Saikhowa are).
Q. The "National Waterway-2" (NW-2) on the Brahmaputra River extends from:

A. Sadiya to Dhubri
B. Guwahati to Dibrugarh
C. Silchar to Bhanga
D. Tezpur to Neamatighat

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Answer: Sadiya to Dhubri
Explanation: NW-2 covers the stretch from Sadiya to Dhubri (891 km).
Q. Which district of Assam has the lowest population density as per 2011 Census?

A. Dima Hasao
B. Karbi Anglong
C. Dhemaji
D. Kokrajhar

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Answer: Dima Hasao
Explanation: Dima Hasao has the lowest population density (44 persons per sq km).
Q. Which of the following schemes aims to provide free rice to NFSA beneficiaries in Assam?

A. PMGKAY (Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana)
B. Aamar Dukan
C. Mukhya Mantri Anna Yojana
D. Samabai Sabalikaran Yojana

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Answer: PMGKAY (Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana)
Explanation: PMGKAY provides free rice to beneficiaries covered under NFSA.
Q. The "Bogibeel Bridge" connects which two districts?

A. Dibrugarh and Dhemaji
B. Tinsukia and Lakhimpur
C. Jorhat and Majuli
D. Sonitpur and Nagaon

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Answer: Dibrugarh and Dhemaji
Explanation: Bogibeel Bridge connects Dibrugarh and Dhemaji districts.