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 schemes is correctly matched with its objective in the context of Assam?
1. Orunodoi 2.0: Poverty alleviation scheme including Transgenders and Divyangjan.
2. Mission Basundhara: Streamlining land revenue services and updating land records.
3. Mukhya Mantrir Tholuwa Udyog Bikash Asoni: Financial assistance to large-scale cement industries.
4. Mission Bhumiputra: Easy issuance of caste certificates to students.

Select the correct combination:

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

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Answer: 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: Orunodoi 2.0 targets poverty alleviation and includes marginalized groups. Mission Basundhara focuses on land records. Mission Bhumiputra facilitates caste certificates. Statement 3 is incorrect because Mukhya Mantrir Tholuwa Udyog Bikash Asoni targets traditional artisans and local industries, not large-scale cement industries.
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Forest Resources of Assam based on ISFR 2021:
1. The total Recorded Forest Area (RFA) constitutes 34.21% of the state's geographical area.
2. The Bamboo bearing area in Assam has decreased in 2021 compared to the 2019 assessment.
3. Assam has 7 National Parks and 17 Wildlife Sanctuaries.
4. The "Tree Outside Forest" (TOF) initiative aims to expand tree cover outside traditional forest areas.

Which statements are correct?

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

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Answer: 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct (RFA is 26,836 sq km, 34.21%). Statement 2 is incorrect; Bamboo bearing area increased to 10,659 sq km in 2021 from 10,525 sq km in 2019. Statement 3 is correct (7 NPs, 17 WLS). Statement 4 is correct regarding the TOF initiative.
Q. Regarding the Power Sector in Assam (2022-23), match the following:
Category
A. Peak Demand
B. Installed Capacity (APGCL)
C. Energy Requirement
D. Shortage (Energy)

Value
1. 425.66 MW
2. 2426 MW
3. 11460 MU
4. 1 MU (negligible)

Select the correct option:

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

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Answer: A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
Explanation: As per Economic Survey 2023-24: Peak Demand reached 2426 MW. APGCL Installed Capacity is 425.66 MW. Energy Requirement was 11460 MU. Energy Shortage was recorded as just 1 MU (virtually zero shortage in energy terms, though peak demand shortage was 69 MW).
Q. With reference to the Tea Industry in Assam as per the Economic Survey 2023-24, which of the following statements are correct?
1. Assam tea completed 200 years of its existence in 2023.
2. Under the Assam Tea Industries Special Incentive Scheme (ATISIS), the production subsidy for Orthodox/Specialty tea was increased to Rs 12 per kg for FY 2023-24.
3. Small Tea Growers (STGs) are not eligible for any subsidy under ATISIS.
4. The total number of tea gardens in the state, including Small Tea Growers, exceeds 1.2 lakh.

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

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Answer: 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct. Assam Tea celebrated its bicentenary in 2023. The orthodox subsidy was raised to Rs 12/kg. The total number of tea gardens is 1,23,241. Statement 3 is incorrect as the survey implies broader support and does not explicitly exclude STGs from the ecosystem; ATISIS targets tea manufacturing units, but STGs are a critical part of the production chain.
Q. According to the Economic Survey, Assam 2023-24, consider the following statements regarding the state's economic performance:
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 percentage share of the Service Sector to the total Gross State Value Added (GSVA) at current prices for FY 2022-23 (Quick Estimates) is higher than that of the Industry Sector.
3. The contribution of the Agriculture & Allied sector to the total GSVA has increased to over 30% in FY 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: Statement 1 is correct: As per Advance Estimates, the Per Capita Income at current prices for 2023-24 is ₹1,35,787. Statement 2 is correct: The Service Sector contributed 45.25% to the GSVA, while the Industry Sector contributed 32.65% in 2022-23 (QE). Statement 3 is incorrect: The contribution of the Agriculture & Allied sector was estimated at 22.10% (not over 30%) in 2022-23.
Q. Majuli Island is facing serious environmental challenges mainly due to:

1. River bank erosion
2. Frequent flooding
3. Volcanic activity

Select the correct answer.

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 and 2 only
Explanation: Majuli is a river island affected by erosion and floods; there is no volcanic activity in the region.
Q. Tea cultivation in Assam is favored mainly due to:

1. Acidic and well-drained soils
2. High humidity and rainfall
3. Frequent frost conditions

Which of the above 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 and 2 only
Explanation: Tea requires warm, humid climate and acidic soils; frost is harmful to tea plants.
Q. Which of the following best explains the high biodiversity of Assam?

A. Uniform climate throughout the year
B. Absence of human population
C. Location at the confluence of multiple biogeographic regions
D. Low rainfall conditions

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Answer: Location at the confluence of multiple biogeographic regions
Explanation: Assam lies at the junction of Indo-Malayan and Indo-Chinese realms, resulting in rich biodiversity.
Q. Assam is placed under Seismic Zone V mainly because:

1. It lies at the junction of major tectonic plates
2. It has experienced some of the strongest earthquakes in India

Select the correct answer.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer: Both 1 and 2
Explanation: The collision of the Indian plate with the Eurasian plate makes Assam one of the most seismically active regions.
Q. Which of the following rivers is a south-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra in Assam?

A. Subansiri
B. Manas
C. Kopili
D. Jia Bharali

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Answer: Kopili
Explanation: Kopili joins the Brahmaputra from the south, while the others are north-bank tributaries.