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Assam Quiz, GK, MCQs, for all Exams Part 5

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”?
a) Alluri Sitarama Raju
b) Rani Lakshmibai
c) Tantia Tope
d) Velu Nachiyar
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?
a) Bhattadeva
b) Sankardeva and Madhavdeva
c) Ananta Kandali
d) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
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:
a) Shillong
b) Guwahati
c) Jorhat
d) Sivasagar
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?
a) One-horned rhinoceros
b) Tiger
c) Elephant
d) Hoolock gibbon
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?
a) Nagaland
b) Manipur
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Meghalaya
Answer: c) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: India’s longest bridge over water, inaugurated in 2017.
46. Which Assamese was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019?
a) Bhupen Hazarika
b) Hiren Bhattacharyya
c) Nabakanta Barua
d) Ranjan Gogoi
Answer: a) Bhupen Hazarika
Explanation: India’s highest civilian award for his legendary contribution to music and culture.
47. Name the first Assamese novel.
a) Miri Jiyori
b) Bhanumati
c) Padum Kunwari
d) Droupadi
Answer: b) Bhanumati
Explanation: Written by Padmanath Gohain Barua in 1890.
48. The Kamakhya Temple is located on which hill?
a) Sarania Hill
b) Nilachal Hill
c) Chandmari Hill
d) Basistha 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?
a) Kanaklata Barua
b) Kushal Konwar
c) Bhogeswari Phukanani
d) Tilak Deka
Answer: b) Kushal Konwar
Explanation: Accused of derailing a train carrying British soldiers and executed in 1943.
50. What is Assam’s state flower?
a) Kopou Phool (Foxtail Orchid)
b) Rose
c) Lotus
d) Marigold
Answer: a) Kopou Phool
Explanation: Symbol of festivity and romance, often used in Bihu celebrations.