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
41. Which Assamese personality is popularly called “Lachit of the South”?
Answer: a) Alluri Sitarama Raju
Explanation: This comparison is symbolic — Alluri fought the British with
similar patriotism to Lachit Borphukan.
42. Who composed the Borgeet in Assam’s Vaishnavite tradition?
Answer: b) Sankardeva and Madhavdeva
Explanation: Borgeet are devotional songs forming a key part of Assamese
Neo-Vaishnavite culture.
43. The capital of Assam during British rule until 1972 was:
Answer: a) Shillong
Explanation: Shillong was the capital of Assam until the formation of
Meghalaya in 1972.
44. Which animal is the official state animal of Assam?
Answer: a) One-horned rhinoceros
Explanation: Found prominently in Kaziranga, symbolizing Assam’s
biodiversity.
45. “Dhola–Sadiya Bridge” (Bhupen Hazarika Setu) connects Assam with which
state?
Answer: c) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: India’s longest bridge over water, inaugurated in 2017.
46. Which Assamese was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019?
Answer: a) Bhupen Hazarika
Explanation: India’s highest civilian award for his legendary contribution
to music and culture.
47. Name the first Assamese novel.
Answer: b) Bhanumati
Explanation: Written by Padmanath Gohain Barua in 1890.
48. The Kamakhya Temple is located on which hill?
Answer: b) Nilachal Hill
Explanation: Major Shakti Peeth in Guwahati, dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya.
49. Which Assamese freedom fighter was hanged during Quit India Movement?
Answer: b) Kushal Konwar
Explanation: Accused of derailing a train carrying British soldiers and
executed in 1943.
50. What is Assam’s state flower?
Answer: a) Kopou Phool
Explanation: Symbol of festivity and romance, often used in Bihu
celebrations.