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. Regarding the "Industrial Sector" in Assam (2022-23), which industry contributes the highest number of registered factories?

A. Petrochemicals
B. Tea
C. Cement
D. Handloom

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Answer: Tea
Explanation: Tea processing factories constitute the largest number of registered factories in the state due to the vast number of tea gardens.
Q. Which factors contribute to landslides in Assam’s hill districts?

1. Intense rainfall
2. Seismic activity
3. Dense natural vegetation

Select the correct answer:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Heavy rainfall and earthquakes trigger landslides. Dense vegetation stabilizes slopes.
Q. The "Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden" is located in:

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

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Answer: Guwahati
Explanation: The Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden is located in the Hengrabari Reserved Forest area of Guwahati.
Q. Which of the following locations is associated with the "Golden Langur" in Assam?

A. Kaziranga National Park
B. Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
D. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

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Answer: Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation: Chakrasila WLS (Dhubri/Kokrajhar) and the newly formed Raimona National Park are the primary habitats of the Golden Langur in Assam.
Q. The "Jal Jeevan Mission" (JJM) in Assam aims to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to rural households. As of 2022-23, what is the approximate coverage status?

A. 100% achieved
B. Less than 10%
C. Approximately 50-60% (Rapidly increasing)
D. Program discontinued

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Answer: Approximately 50-60% (Rapidly increasing)
Explanation: As per the Economic Survey 2023-24, around 68.46 lakh households have been covered out of total rural households, showing significant progress (around 50%+ and growing towards 2024 target).
Q. Which of the following is the correct definition of "Char" areas in Assam?

A. Tea garden labour lines
B. Riverine islands and sandbars formed by the Brahmaputra
C. Hilly tracts in Karbi Anglong
D. Permanent wetlands in the Barak valley

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Answer: Riverine islands and sandbars formed by the Brahmaputra
Explanation: Chars are the temporary or semi-permanent riverine islands formed by the braided channels and sediment deposition of the Brahmaputra river.
Q. In the context of Assam's administrative geography, which new district was created by bifurcating the Barpeta district?

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

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Answer: Bajali
Explanation: Bajali was created from Barpeta. Tamulpur from Baksa. Biswanath from Sonitpur. Hojai from Nagaon. (Note: Status of some districts was merged and re-announced, but Bajali originates from Barpeta).
Q. Which statements explain the origin of the Brahmaputra Valley?

1. It is a tectonic foreland basin.
2. It was shaped by Himalayan orogeny.
3. It is primarily volcanic in origin.

Select the correct answer:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: 1 and 2 only
Explanation: The valley is tectonic and fluvial. Volcanic processes played no major role.
Q. Identify the correct statement about the "Climate of Assam":
1. It is characterized as "Tropical Monsoon Rainforest Climate" (Am/Cwg).
2. The average annual rainfall is approximately 2300 mm.
3. "Bordoichila" refers to the heavy rainfall during the retreating monsoon.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Assam has a Tropical Monsoon Rainforest climate with high humidity. Average rainfall is ~2300 mm. Statement 3 is incorrect; Bordoichila refers to the pre-monsoon thunderstorms (Norwesters), not retreating monsoon.
Q. Which of the following National Parks was notified in June 2021 and is located in the Kokrajhar district?

A. Dihing Patkai National Park
B. Raimona National Park
C. Orang National Park
D. Nameri National Park

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Answer: Raimona National Park
Explanation: Raimona National Park (422 sq km) in Kokrajhar was notified on 8th June 2021. Dihing Patkai was notified shortly after.