Assam State General Knowledge MCQs and Notes

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Q 61. Which of the following is tamous for gateway to the assam and N.E. Region?

(A) Dispur

(B) Guwahati

(C) Barpeta

(D) None of these

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Correct Answer: Option (B)
Explanation:

Guwahati is the gateway to one of the most exotic and fascinating regions of India in the North-east.

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Q 62. What is the area of Assam?

(A) 78,438 sq. km.

(B) 88,438 sq. km.

(C) 98,000 sq. km.

(D) None of these

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Correct Answer: Option (A)
Explanation:

Assam is situated in the North-East of India and is the largest northeastern state in terms of population while second in terms of area. Assam covers an area of 78,438 square km (30,285 square miles). The state is bordered by Bhutan and the state of Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Bangladesh to the south; and West Bengal to the west.

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Q 63. 'Tocklai' is famous for

(A) Jute Research Centre

(B) Tea Research Centre

(C) Rice Research Centre

(D) None of these

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Correct Answer: Option (B)
Explanation:

The Tocklai is a Tea Research Institute (formerly known as Tocklai Experimental Station) which was established in 1911, at a site near the River Tocklai in Jorhat, Assam.

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Q 64. The total area under forests in Assam is

(A) 28,105 sq. km.

(B) 30,541 sq. km.

(C) 20,891 sq. km.

(D) None of these

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Q 65. The main crop of Assam is

(A) Rice

(B) Wheat

(C) Mesta

(D) None of these

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Correct Answer: Option (A)
Explanation:

Rice is the main food crop in Assam agriculture as it is the main diet in the state too. Those who are engaged in the agricultural department of Assam fully concentrates on cultivating rice as it falls under their main priority.

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Q 66. The last king of the Kachari kingdom was

(A) Gobind Chandra

(B) Jashanarayan

(C) Pratap Narayan

(D) None of these

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Correct Answer: Option (A)
Explanation:

The last of the Kachari Kings, Raja Gobind Chandra was assassinated by a group of seditious persons with the help of some of his personal attendents on 24th April, 1830 at Haritikar.

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Q 67. The first Varman King who performed the Ashwamedha Yagya was

(A) Mahendra Varman

(B) Pushya Varman

(C) Bhaskar Varman

(D) None of these

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Q 68. The first known ruler of Assam was

(A) Mahiranga Danava

(B) Hatakasur

(C) Sambarsur

(D) None of these

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Correct Answer: Option (A)
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Mahiranga (Mirong) Danava was the earliest King of Assam. According to ancient literature and mythology, present day Assam was a part of Pragjyotisha kingdom ruled by Danava dynasty. It was in Iron age. The first ruler of Danava dynasty was Mahiranga Danava. There is no archeological evidence to support the existence of Danava dynasty. But Danava dynasty and their rulers were mentioned in the Kalika Puran.

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Q 69. The area coverage under Rabi crops in the State is around

(A) 30%

(B) 27%

(C) 25%

(D) None of these

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Q 70. State tree of Assam is

(A) Hollong

(B) Neem

(C) Peepal

(D) None of these

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Correct Answer: Option (A)
Explanation:

Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) is the State Tree of Assam. Hollong is a medium hardwood, timber tree. It grows naturally in forests of upper Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Hollong is a sacred tree for Moran community of Assam. Today Hollong is used in plywood industries.