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 following schemes with their objectives:
Column A (Scheme)Column B (Objective)
A. Mission Basundhara1. Construction of water bodies (Amrit Sarovars) of min 1 acre.
B. Orunodoi 2.02. Streamlining land revenue services and updating records.
C. Mission Amrit Sarovar3. Poverty alleviation via DBT to women, including Transgenders.
D. PM-DevINE4. Infrastructure development in the North East Region.


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

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Answer: A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
Explanation: Mission Basundhara focuses on land records. Orunodoi 2.0 provides DBT to women and vulnerable groups. Mission Amrit Sarovar creates water bodies. PM-DevINE is for NE infrastructure.
Q. Match the following Economic Indicators of Assam (2022-23 Quick Estimates) with their values:
Column A (Indicator)Column B (Value)
A. GSDP at Current Prices1. Rs. 4,93,167 Crore
B. Per Capita Income (Current Prices)2. 19.9%
C. GSDP Growth Rate (Current Prices)3. Rs. 1,20,336
D. Contribution of Service Sector to GSVA4. 45.25%


A. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
B. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
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: As per Economic Survey 2023-24: GSDP (Current Prices) is Rs. 4,93,167 Crore. Per Capita Income is Rs. 1,20,336. Growth Rate is 19.9%. Service Sector contributes 45.25% to GSVA.
Q. Match the rivers with their specific flow or erosion characteristics:
Column A (River)Column B (Characteristic)
A. Brahmaputra1. Shifts westward; northern tributary.
B. Subansiri2. Highly meandering; flows sluggishly through Cachar plain.
C. Barak3. Migrates laterally southward; intense braiding.
D. Jia Bharali4. Shifts eastward; northern tributary (between Subansiri and Pagladiya).


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

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Answer: A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
Explanation: The Brahmaputra is characterized by intense braiding and southward migration. The Subansiri (and rivers east of it) shift westward. The Barak is known for a meandering course in the Cachar plain. Rivers between Subansiri and Pagladiya (like Jia Bharali area) tend to shift eastward (though the source generally notes rivers between Subansiri and Pagladiya shift east).
Q. Match the following Soil Types with their characteristics found in Assam:
Column A (Soil Type)Column B (Characteristics/Location)
A. New Alluvial Soil1. Confined to the northern narrow zone along the Himalayan foothills (Bhabar and Tarai).
B. Old Alluvial Soil2. Deep red, loam to sandy loam, rich in organic matter, found in NC Hills and Karbi Plateau border.
C. Hill Soils3. Acidic, rich in phosphate but deficient in potash, found in the active floodplains.
D. Piedmont Soils4. Deep, brownish to yellowish-brown, found in patches in Kokrajhar, Barpeta, and Nalbari.


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

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Answer: A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
Explanation: New Alluvial Soils are found in active floodplains and are slightly acidic. Old Alluvial Soils are brownish/yellowish, found in patches like Kokrajhar/Barpeta. Hill Soils are deep red/loamy found in southern hill terrains. Piedmont Soils are confined to the northern foothill belt (Bhabar/Tarai).
Q. Match the following Protected Areas of Assam with their correct Area (approximate) and District location based on Economic Survey 2023-24 data:
Column A (Protected Area)Column B (Area & Location)
A. Orang National Park1. 340.00 sq. km; Tinsukia/Dibrugarh
B. Nameri National Park2. 200.00 sq. km; Sonitpur
C. Dibru-Saikhowa NP3. 279.13 sq. km; Darrang/Sonitpur
D. Dihing Patkai NP4. 234.26 sq. km; Dibrugarh/Tinsukia


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

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Answer: A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
Explanation: Orang National Park covers 279.13 sq km. Nameri National Park covers 200.00 sq km. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park covers 340.00 sq km. Dihing Patkai National Park (notified recently) covers 234.26 sq km.
Q. The Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL) has an installed capacity of approximately:

A. 425.66 MW
B. 350 MW
C. 500 MW
D. 280 MW

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Answer: 425.66 MW
Explanation: According to the Economic Survey 2023-24, the installed capacity of APGCL stands at 425.66 MW.
Q. Which of the following rivers originates from the Chema-Yung-Dung glacier?

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

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Answer: Brahmaputra
Explanation: The Brahmaputra originates from the Chema-Yung-Dung glacier in Tibet.
Q. The "Dhola-Sadiya Bridge" (Bhupen Hazarika Setu) 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 June 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 (along with Dihing Patkai).
Q. The "Muga" silk of Assam obtained the Geographical Indication (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.