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 "Orunodoi" scheme primarily provides:

A. Free electricity to BPL households
B. Monthly financial assistance to eligible families via DBT
C. Free rice to tea garden workers
D. Housing subsidy

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Answer: Monthly financial assistance to eligible families via DBT
Explanation: Orunodoi is a poverty alleviation scheme that provides monthly financial assistance (currently Rs. 1250) to the female head of eligible families through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Q. With reference to flood control measures in Assam, consider the following:

1. Embankments reduce flood frequency but increase erosion risk.
2. Wetland conservation helps in flood moderation.
3. Channel dredging has completely solved flood problems.

Which are correct?

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: Embankments alter river dynamics and wetlands store excess water. Dredging alone cannot solve floods.
Q. The Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) has introduced which app for artificial intelligence-based school monitoring?

A. Siksha Setu
B. Rims
C. Samagra
D. Diksha

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Answer: Siksha Setu
Explanation: The Siksha Setu App was launched by the Government of Assam for AI-based school monitoring, student and teacher attendance, etc.
Q. Which is the only Ramsar Site in Assam?

A. Son Beel
B. Deepor Beel
C. Chandubi Lake
D. Urpad Beel

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Answer: Deepor Beel
Explanation: Deepor Beel is the only designated Ramsar Site (Wetland of International Importance) in Assam.
Q. According to the Economic Survey 2023-24, the percentage of the urban population in Assam (Census 2011) is approximately:

A. 12.9%
B. 14.1%
C. 18.5%
D. 21.0%

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Answer: 14.1%
Explanation: The urban population of Assam is 14.1% as per the 2011 Census.
Q. Which of the following schemes is associated with providing financial assistance to widows in Assam?

A. Orunodoi
B. Indira Miri Universal Widow Pension Scheme
C. Kanaklata Mahila Sabalikaran Yojana
D. Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment

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Answer: Indira Miri Universal Widow Pension Scheme
Explanation: The Indira Miri Universal Widow Pension Scheme provides financial assistance to widows. Orunodoi is a broader DB T scheme for women. Kanaklata is for SHGs.
Q. Which district of Assam was created by bifurcating the Nagaon district?

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

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Answer: Hojai
Explanation: Hojai district was formed by carving out the southern part of the Nagaon district. (Biswanath is from Sonitpur, Bajali from Barpeta).
Q. The river island "Majuli" is surrounded by which rivers?

A. Brahmaputra and Barak
B. Brahmaputra, Kherkutia Xuti and Subansiri
C. Brahmaputra and Lohit
D. Subansiri and Jia Bharali

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Answer: Brahmaputra, Kherkutia Xuti and Subansiri
Explanation: Majuli is bounded by the Brahmaputra River to the south and the Kherkutia Xuti (an anabranch of the Brahmaputra) joined by the Subansiri River to the north.
Q. Consider the following about soils of Assam:

1. New alluvial soils are prone to erosion.
2. Lateritic soils occur in hill regions.
3. Peaty soils are found in waterlogged lowlands.

Which statements are correct?

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, 2 and 3
Explanation: All three soil types occur in Assam under different geomorphic conditions.
Q. Regarding Assam’s river islands (Chars), consider the following:

1. They are formed by river deposition.
2. They are highly unstable landforms.
3. They are free from flood hazards.

Which are correct?

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: Chars are depositional and highly unstable, remaining vulnerable to floods and erosion.