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Assam Quiz, Polity, Top 100 MCQs for Assam Competitive Exams Part 10

 

Prepare effectively for Assam government competitive exams like APSC, ADRE, TET, B.Ed , and various other recruitment tests with the Top 100 Assam Polity 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. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes?
a) Fifth Schedule
b) Sixth Schedule
c) Seventh Schedule
d) Eighth Schedule
Answer: a) Fifth Schedule
Explanation: The Fifth Schedule relates to Scheduled Areas outside the Northeast, while Sixth is for certain northeastern tribal areas like Assam.
2. Which of the following bodies has the power to conduct elections to the Assam Legislative Assembly?
a) State Election Commission
b) Election Commission of India
c) Governor’s office
d) High Court of Guwahati
Answer: b) Election Commission of India
Explanation: Assembly elections come under the Election Commission of India.
3. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the State Legislative Assembly?
a) Article 170
b) Article 178
c) Article 172
d) Article 185
Answer: a) Article 170
Explanation: Article 170 specifies the composition of the Legislative Assembly.
4. Under which Article can the Governor reserve a Bill passed by Assam Legislative Assembly for the President's consideration?
a) Article 200
b) Article 201
c) Article 202
d) Article 203
Answer: a) Article 200
Explanation: Article 200 discusses the assent, reservation, or withholding of bills by the Governor.
5. Which Assam-based political party was formed out of the Assam Movement of the 1980s?
a) Indian National Congress
b) Bharatiya Janata Party
c) Assam Gana Parishad (AGP)
d) All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF)
Answer: c) Assam Gana Parishad (AGP)
Explanation: AGP emerged after the Assam Movement to safeguard Assamese interests.
6. What is the maximum number of members that a Panchayat can have in Assam?
a) 15 members
b) 10 members
c) 20 members
d) Varies according to population
Answer: d) Varies according to population
Explanation: The number varies per village size and population as per local government laws.
7. Under which Article do courts have the power to enforce Fundamental Rights in Assam?
a) Article 32
b) Article 226
c) Article 14
d) Both a and b
Answer: d) Both a and b
Explanation: Article 32 empowers the Supreme Court, and Article 226 empowers the High Courts to enforce Fundamental Rights.
8. Who was the first Chief Minister of Assam after the formation of Meghalaya state?
a) Sarat Chandra Sinha
b) Anwara Taimur
c) Golap Borbora
d) Hiteswar Saikia
Answer: a) Sarat Chandra Sinha
Explanation: Sinha was in office when Meghalaya was carved out in 1972.
9. Who succeeded Gopinath Bordoloi as the Chief Minister of Assam?
a) Bimala Prasad Chaliha
b) Mahendra Mohan Choudhury
c) Tarun Gogoi
d) Anwara Taimur
Answer: a) Bimala Prasad Chaliha
Explanation: Chaliha succeeded Bordoloi and served multiple terms in the 1950s-60s.
10. Which Article of the Indian Constitution allows a State Legislature to make laws for the peace and good governance of Scheduled Areas in Assam?
a) Article 244
b) Article 338
c) Article 371
d) Article 275
Answer: a) Article 244
Explanation: Article 244 deals with administration of Scheduled Areas and tribal areas under Fifth and Sixth Schedules.