More Questions on Assam
- Q. Which of the following land settlement systems was followed during British Period?
A)Zabti
B)Ryotwarl
C)Zamindari
D)Mahalwari
Answer: Ryotwarl
- Q. In 640 AD. Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang visited Assam (Kamrupa). The king who gave him warm reception was
A)Swargadeo Rudra Singha
B)Kumar Bhaskara Barmana
C)Kumar Rudra Barmana
D)Bhagadatta
Answer: Kumar Bhaskara Barmana
- Q. Which one of the following cities is also known as the ‘Manchester of Assam’?
A)Jorhat
B)Sualkuchi
C)Diphu
D)Digboi
Answer: Sualkuchi
- Q. According to 2011 census, decadal growth (2001 – 2011) of population of Assam is
A)28.92%
B)38.62%
C)17.10%
D)None of these
Answer: 17.10%
- Q. Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuary of Assam is known for the golden langur?
A)Pobitora
B)Laokhowa
C)Chakrashila
D)Pani Dihing
Answer: Chakrashila
- Q. According to 2011 Census the literacy rate of Assam is
A)72.58%
B)73.20%
C)72.19%
D)73.98%
Answer: 73.20%
- Q. State Flower of Assam is
A)Lotus
B)Palash
C)Foxtail Orchids
D)None of these
Answer: Foxtail Orchids
- Q. Who was the first Assamese to receive the ‘Sahitya Academy Award’?
A)Birinchi Kumar Barua
B)Jatindranath Duarah
C)Mohin Bora
D)Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: Jatindranath Duarah
- Q. Which two districts are connected by the Naranarayan Setu over the Brahmaputra river?
A)Bongaigaon and Dhubri
B)Bongaigaon and Goalpara
C)Dhubri and Goalpara
D)Kokrajhar and Goalpara
Answer: Bongaigaon and Goalpara
- Q. Sex ratio (per 1000 males) in Assam is
A)958
B)998
C)895
D)None of these
Answer: 958
- Q. Pani Dihing Bird Sanctuary is located in which one of the following districts?
A)Dhemaji
B)Jorhat
C)Golaghat
D)Sivsagar
Answer: Sivsagar
- Q. Percentage of SC population in Assam is
A)7.20%
B)10.90%
C)7.90%
D)None of these
Answer: 7.20%
- Q. The famous book ‘Assamese- Its Formation and Development’ was written by
A)Dr. Pahi Saikia
B)Hem Barua
C)Dr. Maheshwar Neog
D)Dr. Banikanta Kakati
Answer: Dr. Banikanta Kakati
- Q. According to 2011 census, total population of Assam is
A)3,37,77,037
B)2,28,78,491
C)3,12,05,576
D)None of these
Answer: 3,12,05,576
- Q. Which one of the following books is the most important literary source for the study of early history of Assam?
A)The Mahabharata
B)The Kalika Purana
C)The Arthashastra
D)The Harshas Charita
Answer: The Kalika Purana
- Q. Who founded the ‘Mrityu Bahini’ the Hindu title of during the freedom struggle?
A)Chandra Prabha Saikiani
B)Kanaklata Barua
C)Pushpalata Das
D)Rani Gaidinlieu
Answer: Pushpalata Das
- Q. Who has written the first Assamese romantic poem Bon Kunwori?
A)Mahendranath Dekaphukan
B)Chandra Kumar Agarwala
C)Benudhar Rajkhowa
D)Dimbeshwar Neog
Answer: Chandra Kumar Agarwala
- Q. The only Assamese to become the President of Indian National Congress is
A)Navakanta Barua
B)Dr. Maheshwar Neog
C)Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
D)Deva Kanta Barua
Answer: Deva Kanta Barua
- Q. Who was the first Assamese person to receive the title of ‘Sir’ from the British?
A)Sir Akbar Hydari
B)Sir Saiyyid Sadullah
C)Sir Syed Ahmad
D)None of the above
Answer: Sir Saiyyid Sadullah
- Q. The first known ruler of Assam was
A)Hatakasur
B)Sambarsur
C)Mahiranga Danava
D)None of these
Answer: Mahiranga Danava
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