Assam Quiz, GK, MCQs, for all Exams Part 3

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

21. Which is the only male river in Assam according to local belief?

a) Manas

b) Subansiri

c) Brahmaputra

d) Dhansiri

Answer: c) Brahmaputra

Explanation: Local folklore considers all rivers female except the Brahmaputra, believed to be male.

22. Who is known as the "Father of the Assamese Press"?

a) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan

b) Hemchandra Barua

c) Nathan Brown

d) Krishna Kanta Handique

Answer: c) Nathan Brown

Explanation: An American Baptist missionary who started the first Assamese newspaper "Orunodoi" in 1846.

23. Which was the first capital of the Ahom Kingdom?

a) Garhgaon

b) Charaideo

c) Sivasagar

d) Jorhat

Answer: b) Charaideo

Explanation: Founded by Sukapha in 1253, famous for its maidams (burial mounds).

24. Which wildlife sanctuary in Assam is famous for Golden Langur?

a) Pobitora

b) Bornadi

c) Chakrasila

d) Orang

Answer: c) Chakrasila

Explanation: Only wildlife sanctuary in Assam specifically for the protection of Golden Langur.

25. Which Assamese saint initiated the Neo-Vaishnavite movement?

a) Sankardeva

b) Madhavdeva

c) Harideva

d) Damodardev

Answer: a) Sankardeva

Explanation: Srimanta Sankardeva preached Eka Sarana Nama Dharma, reforming Assamese society.

26. Majuli is famous for being the world's largest what?

a) Wetland

b) River island

c) Tea estate

d) Biosphere reserve

Answer: b) River island

Explanation: Located in the Brahmaputra, Majuli is the largest inhabited river island.

27. Which king shifted the Ahom capital permanently to Rangpur (Sivasagar)?

a) Rudra Singha

b) Pratap Singha

c) Suhungmung

d) Gadadhar Singha

Answer: a) Rudra Singha

Explanation: He developed Rangpur (present-day Sivasagar) as the Ahom capital.

28. Which festival of Assam is celebrated by the Mising tribe?

a) Ali Ai Ligang

b) Bwisagu

c) Baikho

d) Dehing Patkai

Answer: a) Ali Ai Ligang

Explanation: Marks the sowing season of paddy; celebrated with dance and rice beer.

29. Who is known as "Lokapriya" in Assamese history?

a) Tarun Ram Phukan

b) Gopinath Bordoloi

c) Gopinath Das

d) Tulsi Narayan Sharma

Answer: b) Gopinath Bordoloi

Explanation: First CM of Assam, known for his role in protecting Assam's territorial integrity.

30. Which district of Assam is famous for its bell-metal craft?

a) Nagaon

b) Nalbari

c) Hajo

d) Sarthebari

Answer: d) Sarthebari

Explanation: Sarthebari in Barpeta district is the hub of Assamese bell-metal industry.

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