Assam Quiz, Polity, Top 100 MCQs for Assam Competitive Exams Part 4

 

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. The sixth schedule of the Indian Constitution relates to:

a) Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram

b) Fundamental Rights

c) Directive Principles

d) Union Territories

Answer: a) Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram

Explanation: The Sixth Schedule provides for autonomy to certain tribal areas.

2. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Governor of Assam?

a) Giving assent to bills

b) Resigning ministers

c) Dissolving the Legislative Assembly

d) Passing the state budget

Answer: d) Passing the state budget

Explanation: State budgets are passed by the Legislative Assembly, not by the Governor.

3. What is the quorum for a meeting of the Assam Legislative Assembly?

a) One-tenth of members

b) One-fourth of members

c) One-third of members

d) Half of members

Answer: a) One-tenth of members

Explanation: As per Article 189, the quorum is 10% of total members.

4. Which local self-government institution is known as the “Village Parliament” in Assam?

a) Gram Sabha

b) Gaon Panchayat

c) Zila Parishad

d) Municipal Corporation

Answer: a) Gram Sabha

Explanation: Gram Sabha is a grassroots democratic body at village level.

5. The Right to Education Act came into effect in which year?

a) 2006

b) 2009

c) 2010

d) 2012

Answer: c) 2010

Explanation: The RTE Act mandating free and compulsory education for children 6-14 years was implemented in 2010.

6. The Governor of Assam holds office for a term of:

a) 3 years

b) 5 years

c) 6 years

d) Until the President wants to remove him

Answer: b) 5 years

Explanation: The term of the Governor is five years but he holds office at the pleasure of the President.

7. Which constitutional amendment granted the status of a “scheduled tribe” to Bodo and other communities in Assam?

a) 42nd Amendment

b) 73rd Amendment

c) 90th Amendment

d) 105th Amendment

Answer: c) 90th Amendment

Explanation: The 90th amendment included more tribal communities including Bodo in the Scheduled Tribes list.

8. Who presides over the sessions of the Assam Legislative Assembly in the absence of the Speaker?

a) Chief Minister

b) Deputy Speaker

c) Governor

d) Leader of Opposition

Answer: b) Deputy Speaker

Explanation: The Deputy Speaker presides when the Speaker is absent.

9. The Assam State Election Commission conducts elections for:

a) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

b) Assam Legislative Assembly

c) Panchayats and Municipal Bodies

d) All of the above

Answer: c) Panchayats and Municipal Bodies

Explanation: State Election Commission conducts local body elections only.

10. Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Governor to grant pardons and reprieves?

a) Article 161

b) Article 163

c) Article 164

d) Article 165

Answer: a) Article 161

Explanation: Article 161 gives the Governor power to grant pardons in cases related to state laws.

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