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 of the following statements regarding the "Tea Industry" in Assam is INCORRECT based on the Economic Survey 2023-24?

A. Assam tea completed 200 years of its existence in 2023.
B. The state has approximately 1.23 lakh tea gardens including Small Tea Growers.
C. The average yield of tea in 2022 was recorded at 1822 Kg/Hectare.
D. Small Tea Growers (STGs) produce less than 20% of the total tea in Assam.

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Answer: Small Tea Growers (STGs) produce less than 20% of the total tea in Assam.
Explanation: Small Tea Growers contribute significantly to the state's tea production, often cited as nearly 50% in recent years (not less than 20%). The survey notes there are over 1.23 lakh gardens (mostly STGs) and the yield is 1822 Kg/Ha.
Q. Match the following protected areas with their area/status as per the Economic Survey 2023-24:

Protected Area
A. Kaziranga National Park
B. Raimona National Park
C. Orang National Park
D. Manas National Park

Description/Area (Approx)
1. 422 Sq. Km, notified in 2021
2. ~850 Sq. Km, contiguous with Royal Manas in Bhutan
3. 279.13 Sq. Km, also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park
4. ~946.75 Sq. Km (Core + Additions), World Heritage Site

Select the correct code:

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

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Answer: A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
Explanation: Kaziranga NP covers approx 946.75 sq km (including additions). Raimona NP is 422 sq km. Orang NP is 279.13 sq km. Manas NP is 850 sq km.
Q. Regarding the "Soils of Assam", which of the following statements accurately describes the "Old Alluvial Soils"?
1. They are extensively distributed in the riparian tracts of the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers.
2. They generally have a deep, brownish to yellowish-brown color with fine to coarse loam texture.
3. The reaction of this soil ranges from slightly to moderately acidic.
4. They are typically found in patches in Kokrajhar, Barpeta, Nalbari, and Kamrup districts.

Select the correct option:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: 2, 3 and 4 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because Old Alluvial Soils are found in the older floodplains (patches in Kokrajhar, Barpeta, etc.), whereas the riparian tracts/active floodplains consist of *New* Alluvial Soils. Old Alluvial soils are deep, brownish/yellowish, and slightly to moderately acidic.
Q. As per the "Economic Survey, Assam 2023-24", consider the following statements regarding the State's economy:
1. The Per Capita Income of Assam at current prices for FY 2023-24 (Advance Estimates) is estimated to be ₹1,35,787.
2. The share of the Service Sector in the total Gross State Value Added (GSVA) at current prices for FY 2022-23 (Quick Estimates) is approximately 45.25%.
3. The contribution of the Agriculture & Allied sector to GSVA has increased to over 30% in 2022-23.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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Answer: 1 and 2 only
Explanation: According to the Economic Survey 2023-24, the Per Capita Income (Advance Estimates 2023-24) is ₹1,35,787. The Service Sector contributed 45.25% to the total GSVA in 2022-23 (QE). Statement 3 is incorrect because the Agriculture & Allied sector's contribution was estimated at 22.10% for FY 2022-23 (QE), not over 30%.
Q. The "National Waterway-2" (NW-2) covers which stretch of the Brahmaputra River?

A. Sadiya to Dhubri
B. Guwahati to Dibrugarh
C. Silchar to Bhanga
D. Tezpur to Neamatighat

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Answer: Sadiya to Dhubri
Explanation: NW-2 extends from Sadiya to Dhubri (891 km) on the Brahmaputra River.
Q. Which of the following rivers are south-bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra?

1. Kopili
2. Dhansiri (South)
3. Subansiri

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: Subansiri is a north-bank tributary. Kopili and Dhansiri (South) join from the south.
Q. The "Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden" is situated in which Reserve Forest?

A. Hengrabari Reserved Forest
B. Garibhanga Reserved Forest
C. Rani Reserved Forest
D. Amsing Reserved Forest

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Answer: Hengrabari Reserved Forest
Explanation: The Assam State Zoo is located within the Hengrabari Reserved Forest in Guwahati.
Q. Which of the following is the correct definition of "Piedmont Soils" in Assam?

A. Soils found in the riverine tracts of Brahmaputra.
B. Soils confined to the northern narrow zone along the Himalayan foothills (Bhabar and Tarai).
C. Deep red soils found in the southern hill slopes.
D. Sandy soils found in the Char areas.

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Answer: Soils confined to the northern narrow zone along the Himalayan foothills (Bhabar and Tarai).
Explanation: Piedmont soils (Bhabar and Tarai) are located in the narrow northern belt along the Himalayan foothills.
Q. Which of the following schemes provides "Free Rice" (5 kg per person/month) to beneficiaries under NFSA in Assam?

A. ANNA Scheme
B. PMGKAY (Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana)
C. Amar Dukan
D. Aahar Yojana

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Answer: PMGKAY (Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana)
Explanation: PMGKAY provides free food grains to NFSA beneficiaries. (Note: ANNA scheme also provided rice at Re 1/Free at times, but PMGKAY is the massive central free rice scheme mentioned in the economic survey context).
Q. The "Bogibeel Bridge" is constructed over which river?

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

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Answer: Brahmaputra
Explanation: Bogibeel is a rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra river.