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. Match the Tribes with their main concentration areas:
Column A (Tribe)Column B (Area)
A. Karbi1. Kokrajhar, Udalguri, Baksa (BTR)
B. Dimasa2. Karbi Anglong
C. Boro3. Dima Hasao
D. Tiwa (Lalung)4. Morigaon/Nagaon/Kamrup


A. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
C. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
D. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

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Answer: A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
Explanation: Karbi: Karbi Anglong. Dimasa: Dima Hasao. Boro: BTR area. Tiwa: Central Assam (Morigaon/Nagaon).
Q. Match the Industrial Growth Centres/Infrastructure with locations:
Column A (Infrastructure)Column B (Location)
A. Plastic Park1. Gelapukhuri (Tinsukia)
B. Mega Food Park2. Nathkuchi (Tihu)
C. Tech City3. Bongora
D. Bamboo Technology Park4. Chaygaon


A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
C. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
D. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

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Answer: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
Explanation: Plastic Park: Gelapukhuri. Mega Food Park: Nathkuchi (Tihu). Tech City: Bongora. Bamboo Park: Chaygaon.
Q. Match the Silk Type with the associated fact:
Column A (Silk)Column B (Fact)
A. Muga1. Known as White Silk, feeds on Mulberry.
B. Eri2. Golden Silk, GI Tagged, Assam produces 85% of India's total.
C. Pat (Mulberry)3. Also known as Ahimsa Silk, feeds on Castor.
D. Tasar4. Produced in small quantities in Assam, feeds on Oak/Asan.


A. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
C. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
D. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

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Answer: A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
Explanation: Muga: Golden/GI Tag/85% share. Eri: Ahimsa/Castor. Pat: Mulberry/White. Tasar: Oak/Asan.
Q. Match the Census 2011 Data with the District:
Column A (Metric)Column B (District)
A. Highest Population Density1. Kamrup (Metro)
B. Lowest Population Density2. Baksa
C. Highest Sex Ratio3. Dima Hasao
D. Lowest Literacy Rate4. Dhubri


A. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
B. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
C. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
D. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

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Answer: A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
Explanation: Highest Density: Kamrup Metro. Lowest Density: Dima Hasao. Highest Sex Ratio: Baksa (974). Lowest Literacy: Dhubri.
Q. Match the Bridges with the rivers they span:
Column A (Bridge)Column B (River)
A. Bhupen Hazarika Setu1. Brahmaputra (Tezpur-Nagaon)
B. Naranarayan Setu2. Brahmaputra (Dibrugarh-Dhemaji)
C. Kolia Bhomora Setu3. Brahmaputra (Goalpara-Bongaigaon)
D. Bogibeel Bridge4. Lohit


A. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
C. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
D. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

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Answer: A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
Explanation: Bhupen Hazarika Setu: Lohit. Naranarayan Setu: Brahmaputra (Goalpara). Kolia Bhomora: Brahmaputra (Tezpur). Bogibeel: Brahmaputra (Dibrugarh).
Q. Match the Wildlife Sanctuaries with the District they are located in:
Column A (Sanctuary)Column B (District)
A. Pobitora1. Cachar
B. Chakrasila2. Morigaon
C. Borail3. Kokrajhar/Dhubri
D. Hollongapar Gibbon4. Jorhat


A. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
C. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
D. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

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Answer: A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
Explanation: Pobitora: Morigaon. Chakrasila: Kokrajhar/Dhubri. Borail: Cachar (also Karimganj). Hollongapar Gibbon: Jorhat.
Q. Match the Forest Statistics (ISFR 2021) with their correct figures:
Column A (Category)Column B (Area in Sq. Km)
A. Recorded Forest Area1. 3,017
B. Very Dense Forest2. 26,836
C. Tree Cover3. 1,630
D. National Parks Area (Total)4. ~5195.42 (as per Survey table)


A. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
B. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
C. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
D. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1

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Answer: A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
Explanation: RFA: 26,836 sq km. VDF: 3,017 sq km. Tree Cover: 1,630 sq km. National Parks area: approx 5195.42 sq km.
Q. Match the Power Stations with their Installed Capacity (as of 2022-23):
Column A (Station)Column B (Capacity)
A. Karbi Langpi HEP1. 100 MW
B. Namrup Replacement Power Project2. 60 MW
C. Lakwa Thermal Power Station3. 62.25 MW
D. Myntriang SHEP Stage-I4. 9 MW


A. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
C. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
D. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

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Answer: A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
Explanation: KLHEP: 100 MW. NRPP: 62.25 MW. Lakwa (LTPS): 60 MW units (Total capacity varies but per unit often cited, or base capacity). Myntriang I: 9 MW.
Q. Match the Mineral Resources with their primary location in Assam:
Column A (Mineral)Column B (Location)
A. Limestone1. Upper Assam (Digboi, Moran)
B. Iron Ore2. Dholamara Hills (Goalpara)
C. Petroleum3. Chanderdinga Hills (Dhubri/Goalpara)
D. Mica4. Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong


A. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
B. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
C. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
D. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

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Answer: A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
Explanation: Limestone is found in Dima Hasao/Karbi Anglong. Iron Ore in Chanderdinga Hills. Petroleum in Upper Assam. Mica in Dholamara Hills.
Q. Match the Administrative Divisions/Units of Assam (as per Economic Survey 2023-24) with their count:
Column A (Unit)Column B (Count)
A. Districts1. 185
B. Revenue Circles2. 35
C. Towns3. 2197
D. Gaon Panchayats4. 214


A. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
C. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
D. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

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Answer: A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
Explanation: Districts: 35; Revenue Circles: 185; Towns: 214; Gaon Panchayats: 2197.