Assam Quiz, GK, MCQs, for all Exams Part 1

Prepare effectively for Assam government competitive exams like APSC, ADRE, TET, B.Ed , and various other recruitment tests with the Top 100 Assam GK MCQs. This comprehensive collection covers Assam’s history, culture, geography, notable personalities, and important current affairs — all updated and curated to boost your exam success

1. The cultural capital of Assam is?

a) Guwahati

b) Jorhat

c) Tezpur

d) Dibrugarh

Answer: b) Jorhat

Explanation: Jorhat is known as the cultural capital due to historical contributions in literature, arts, and freedom movement.

2. Which is the oldest oil refinery in India located in Assam?

a) Guwahati Refinery

b) Digboi Refinery

c) Bongaigaon Refinery

d) Numaligarh Refinery

Answer: b) Digboi Refinery

Explanation: Established in 1901, Digboi is Asia's oldest and India's first oil refinery.

3. Who founded the Ahom kingdom in Assam?

a) Biswa Singha

b) Birpal

c) Chaolung Sukapha

d) Gopichandranarayan

Answer: c) Chaolung Sukapha

Explanation: Sukapha founded the Ahom kingdom in 1228 CE and established its rule for 600 years.

4. Which battle is considered the greatest victory of the Ahom kingdom against the Mughals?

a) Battle of Pichala

b) Battle of Saraighat

c) Battle of Itakhuli

d) Battle of Kanglatongbi

Answer: b) Battle of Saraighat

Explanation: In 1671, Ahoms under Lachit Borphukan defeated the Mughal army decisively.

5. The official language of Assam is?

a) Bengali

b) Hindi

c) Assamese

d) Bodo

Answer: c) Assamese

Explanation: Assamese is the official and most widely spoken language.

6. Which river is called the 'Sorrow of Assam'?

a) Barak

b) Brahmaputra

c) Dikhow

d) Manas

Answer: b) Brahmaputra

Explanation: The Brahmaputra causes recurrent floods causing devastation; hence called 'Sorrow of Assam'.

7. Who was the founder of the Koch kingdom?

a) Biswa Singha

b) Gaurinath

c) Rudra Singha

d) Suhungmung

Answer: a) Biswa Singha

Explanation: Biswa Singha unified Koch tribes and founded the kingdom around 1515 CE.

8. Which festival marks the Assamese New Year and the onset of spring?

a) Magh Bihu

b) Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu)

c) Durga Puja

d) Diwali

Answer: b) Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu)

Explanation: Celebrated in mid-April, it is the most important festival in Assam.

9. Who was the first Chief Minister of Assam after independence?

a) Gopinath Bordoloi

b) Bishnuram Medhi

c) Tarun Ram Phukan

d) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

Answer: a) Gopinath Bordoloi

Explanation: He played a key role in maintaining Assam's unity during partition.

10. Assam Accord was signed in which year?

a) 1983

b) 1985

c) 1987

d) 1991

Answer: b) 1985

Explanation: The Assam Movement ended with the Assam Accord in 1985 to address illegal immigration.

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