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 "Bordoichila" is a local name for which climatic phenomenon in Assam?

A. Winter fog
B. Pre-monsoon thunderstorms
C. Retreating monsoon winds
D. Dust storms

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Answer: Pre-monsoon thunderstorms
Explanation: Bordoichila refers to the pre-monsoon thunderstorms (Norwesters) that occur in Assam during the spring season (April-May).
Q. Which town in Assam is associated with the first drilling of oil in Asia?

A. Duliajan
B. Digboi
C. Nazira
D. Moran

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Answer: Digboi
Explanation: The first oil well was drilled in Digboi (1866/1889 commercial), making it the birthplace of the oil industry in India and Asia.
Q. As per the Economic Survey 2023-24, what is the total length of National Highways in Assam?

A. 2,530 km
B. 3,927.24 km
C. 4,309.93 km
D. 5,248.68 km

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Answer: 3,927.24 km
Explanation: The total length of National Highways in Assam is 3,927.24 km as of 2022-23.
Q. The "Mukhya Mantrir Tholuwa Udyog Bikash Asoni" (MMTUBA) implemented by the Industries Department primarily targets:

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

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Answer: Traditional industries and local artisans
Explanation: MMTUBA aims to support traditional industries and artisans by providing financial assistance, tools, and equipment.
Q. Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries was upgraded to a National Park in June 2021 and is known as the "Amazon of the East"?

A. Raimona National Park
B. Dihing Patkai National Park
C. Nameri National Park
D. Manas National Park

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Answer: Dihing Patkai National Park
Explanation: Dihing Patkai was declared the 7th National Park of Assam in June 2021. It is a lowland rainforest often referred to as the "Amazon of the East".
Q. In the context of the National Hydrology Project or related river management, the "Jal Jeevan Mission" in Assam aims to provide FHTC (Functional Household Tap Connection) to every rural household by which year?

A. 2022
B. 2023
C. 2024
D. 2025

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Answer: 2024
Explanation: JJM is envisioned to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural India.
Q. Which district in Assam has the highest number of tea gardens (including small growers) as per recent data?

A. Tinsukia
B. Dibrugarh
C. Sivasagar
D. Jorhat

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Answer: Dibrugarh
Explanation: Dibrugarh is traditionally known as the "Tea City of India" and has a very high concentration of tea gardens. While Tinsukia also has many, Dibrugarh is often cited as having the highest acreage/number in major tea statistics.
Q. What is the total installed capacity of power generation under the Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL) as of 2022-23?

A. 341.96 MW
B. 425.66 MW
C. 500.00 MW
D. 280.50 MW

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Answer: 425.66 MW
Explanation: As per the Economic Survey 2023-24, the installed capacity of APGCL stands at 425.66 MW.
Q. Which of the following best describes the "Piedmont Soils" of Assam?

A. Deep red loamy soils found in the hill slopes
B. Soils confined to the northern narrow zone along the Himalayan foothills (Bhabar and Tarai)
C. Alluvial soils found in the active floodplains of the Barak river
D. Lateritic soils found in the Hamren subdivision

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Answer: Soils confined to the northern narrow zone along the Himalayan foothills (Bhabar and Tarai)
Explanation: Piedmont soils correspond to the Bhabar and Tarai belts found in the narrow northern zone along the Himalayan foothills.
Q. The Assam Integrated River Basin Management Programme (AIRBMP), funded by the World Bank, focuses on which river basins in its first phase?

A. Subansiri and Jia Bharali
B. Buridehing and Manas-Beki
C. Barak and Kushiyara
D. Dhansiri and Kopili

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Answer: Buridehing and Manas-Beki
Explanation: Under AIRBMP Phase-I, comprehensive flood management programs for the Buridehing river and the Manas-Beki river have been started.