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Assam Quiz, Polity, Top 100 MCQs for Assam Competitive 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 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. Who appoints the Chief Minister of Assam?
a) Governor of Assam
b) President of India
c) Prime Minister
d) Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly
Answer: a) Governor of Assam
Explanation: The Governor appoints the leader of the majority party in the Assembly as the Chief Minister.
2. What is the minimum age to become a member of the Assam Legislative Assembly?
a) 21 years
b) 25 years
c) 30 years
d) 18 years
Answer: b) 25 years
Explanation: As per the Constitution, minimum age for MLA is 25 years.
3. Who conducts elections to the Assam Legislative Assembly?
a) State Election Commission
b) Election Commission of India
c) Governor’s office
d) President of India
Answer: b) Election Commission of India
Explanation: The Election Commission of India conducts state assembly elections.
4. Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the powers and functions of the Governor of Assam?
a) Article 153
b) Article 154
c) Article 157
d) Article 160
Answer: b) Article 154
Explanation: Article 154 vests executive power of the state in the Governor.
5. Which Assam Chief Minister is associated with the introduction of the “Assam Accord”?
a) Tarun Gogoi
b) Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
c) Bimala Prasad Chaliha
d) Hiteswar Saikia
Answer: b) Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
Explanation: He was a key leader during the Assam agitation which culminated in the Assam Accord.
6. The Panchayati Raj system in Assam was implemented following which constitutional amendment?
a) 71st Amendment
b) 73rd Amendment
c) 74th Amendment
d) 75th Amendment
Answer: b) 73rd Amendment
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment in 1992 provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions.
7. What is the maximum number of nominated members allowed in Assam Legislative Assembly?
a) 1
b) 3
c) 5
d) None
Answer: a) 1
Explanation: One member can be nominated if the Governor feels that a certain community is not represented.
8. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of a Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly?
a) Article 178
b) Article 179
c) Article 180
d) Article 181
Answer: b) Article 179
Explanation: Article 179 provides for the posts of Speaker and Deputy Speaker in the Legislative Assembly.
9. What is the primary function of the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)?
a) Organize local elections
b) Conduct civil service examinations
c) Draft state budget
d) Enforce law and order
Answer: b) Conduct civil service examinations
Explanation: APSC conducts examinations and recruitment to various state government posts.
10. Who has the authority to summon and prorogue the Assam Legislative Assembly?
a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) Speaker
d) President of India
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The Governor summons and prorogues the Assembly sessions on advice of the CM.