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 "Assam Startup Policy" includes which of the following initiatives?

A. North East Venture Fund (NEVF) with NEDFi
B. The Nest (Incubation Centre)
C. Assam Agribusiness Growth Lab (AAGL)
D. All of the above

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Answer: All of the above
Explanation: The ecosystem includes the NEVF corpus (Rs. 100 Cr), "The Nest" incubation centre at Ambari, and specific accelerators like AAGL for agribusiness.
Q. Match the following minerals with their occurrence in Assam:
A. Limestone
B. Iron Ore
C. Petroleum
D. Granite

1. Digboi, Naharkatia, Moran
2. Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
3. Chanderdinga Hills (Dhubri)
4. Mahamaya Hills and parts of Goalpara/Kamrup

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-4, C-1, D-2

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Answer: A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
Explanation: Limestone is in Dima Hasao/Karbi Anglong. Iron Ore is in Chanderdinga. Petroleum in Upper Assam (Digboi, etc.). Granite is found in Mahamaya hills and other rocky areas of Goalpara/Kamrup.
Q. Which river in Assam is known for its "highly meandering pattern" and formation of "ox-bow lakes" in the Cachar plain?

A. Brahmaputra
B. Subansiri
C. Barak
D. Manas

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Answer: Barak
Explanation: The Barak river flows sluggishly through the Cachar plain with a highly meandering pattern, creating numerous ox-bow lakes and swamps.
Q. Which of the following represents the correct "Cropping Intensity" of Assam for the year 2021-22?

A. 120.5%
B. 140.83%
C. 155.2%
D. 130.0%

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Answer: 140.83%
Explanation: As per the Economic Survey 2023-24, the Cropping Intensity for 2021-22 was 140.83%.
Q. The "Mukhya Mantrir Tholuwa Udyog Bikash Asoni" (MMTUBA) primarily aims to support:

A. Large scale cement factories
B. Traditional industries and local artisans
C. Software technology parks
D. Tea garden management

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Answer: Traditional industries and local artisans
Explanation: MMTUBA provides financial assistance and tools to local artisans and traditional industries to promote indigenous crafts.
Q. According to the 2011 Census, which district in Assam has the lowest population density?

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

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Answer: Dima Hasao
Explanation: Dima Hasao has the lowest population density in Assam (44 persons per sq. km).
Q. Which of the following locations is the site for the proposed "Semiconductor Packaging Plant" (Tata Electronics) or "Tech City" in Assam?

A. Jagi Road / Bongora
B. Numaligarh
C. Bongaigaon
D. Silchar

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Answer: Jagi Road / Bongora
Explanation: The Tech City (EMC) is at Bongora. The massive Semiconductor plant by Tata is coming up at Jagiroad (Morigaon). Both are key industrial sites near Guwahati.
Q. What is the name of the project funded by the World Bank to improve rural bridges in Assam?

A. Assam Darshan
B. Asom Mala
C. Assam Resilient Rural Bridge Programme
D. Mahavir Lachit Bridge Yojna

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Answer: Assam Resilient Rural Bridge Programme
Explanation: The Assam Resilient Rural Bridge Programme is funded by the World Bank (Rs. 4359.00 crore) to construct/replace 1085 RCC bridges.
Q. The "Orunodoi 2.0" scheme expanded its beneficiary base to include which of the following categories?

A. Transgenders and Divyangjan
B. Only Tea Garden workers
C. Only Government employees
D. Farmers with more than 5 hectares of land

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Answer: Transgenders and Divyangjan
Explanation: Orunodoi 2.0 included Antyodaya women, Transgenders, and Divyangjan, and subsumed beneficiaries of existing Deen Dayal Divyangjan Pension and Indira Miri Widow Pension schemes.
Q. Which of the following is a "Ramsar Site" in Assam and is also the only one in the state (as of early 2023)?

A. Maguri Motapung Beel
B. Deepor Beel
C. Son Beel
D. Chandubi Lake

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Answer: Deepor Beel
Explanation: Deepor Beel is the only designated Ramsar site in Assam. It is a permanent freshwater lake in a former channel of the Brahmaputra River.