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. Which district of Assam has the highest literacy rate as per the 2011 Census?

A. Jorhat
B. Kamrup Metropolitan
C. Sivasagar
D. Nalbari

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Answer: Kamrup Metropolitan
Explanation: Kamrup Metro has the highest literacy rate (88.71%), followed by Jorhat and Sivasagar.
Q. The "Tech City" project in Assam is being developed at:

A. Amingaon
B. Bongora
C. Changsari
D. Jagiroad

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Answer: Bongora
Explanation: The Tech City (Electronic Manufacturing Cluster) is being developed at Bongora, near Guwahati.
Q. Which of the following rivers is the largest south bank tributary of the Brahmaputra?

A. Subansiri
B. Kopili
C. Manas
D. Sankosh

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Answer: Kopili
Explanation: Kopili is the largest south bank tributary. Subansiri, Manas, and Sankosh are north bank tributaries.
Q. What is the approximate total geographical area of Assam?

A. 55,000 Sq. Km
B. 78,438 Sq. Km
C. 83,743 Sq. Km
D. 68,500 Sq. Km

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Answer: 78,438 Sq. Km
Explanation: The geographical area of Assam is 78,438 Sq. Km.
Q. The "Majuli" river island is formed by the Brahmaputra river and which other river/stream on the north?

A. Subansiri and Kherkutia Xuti
B. Lohit and Dibang
C. Jia Bharali and Dikrong
D. Manas and Beki

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Answer: Subansiri and Kherkutia Xuti
Explanation: Majuli is bounded by the Brahmaputra on the south and the Kherkutia Xuti (an anabranch) joined by the Subansiri river on the north.
Q. Which of the following National Parks is famous for Feral Horses?

A. Kaziranga National Park
B. Manas National Park
C. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
D. Nameri National Park

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Answer: Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Explanation: Dibru-Saikhowa is known for its population of Feral Horses.
Q. In the context of Assam's administrative geography, the "Bodoland Territorial Region" (BTR) falls under which schedule of the Indian Constitution?

A. Fifth Schedule
B. Sixth Schedule
C. Seventh Schedule
D. Eighth Schedule

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Answer: Sixth Schedule
Explanation: The BTR districts (Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri, Tamulpur) are governed under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Q. Which of the following schemes provides financial assistance to widows in Assam?

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

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Answer: Indira Miri Universal Widow Pension Scheme
Explanation: The Indira Miri Universal Widow Pension Scheme provides pension to widows (now subsumed under Orunodoi 2.0).
Q. The "Assam Startup - The Nest" incubation centre is located in which city?

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

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Answer: Guwahati
Explanation: The state-owned incubation center "The Nest" is located at Ambari, Guwahati.
Q. Which of the following is an "Aspirational District" in Assam selected by NITI Aayog?

A. Jorhat
B. Dibrugarh
C. Goalpara
D. Nagaon

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Answer: Goalpara
Explanation: Goalpara is one of the Aspirational Districts (along with Baksa, Barpeta, Darrang, Dhubri, Hailakandi, Udalguri).