APSC Previous Years Questions

Assam GK

 

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1.       One of the following books is the most important literature source for the study of early history of Assam. Which is the book?

A.      The Mahabharata

B.      The Harshacharita

C.      The Kalika Purana

D.      The Arthashastra

Answer: C

2.       The earliest king of Assam was

A.      Mahiranga Danava

B.      Narakasura

C.      Bhaskara Varman

D.      Naranarayana

Answer: A

3.       The earliest historical dynasty of Assam was that of

A.      Palas

B.      Varmans

C.      Narakas

D.      Salastambhas

Answer: B

4.       The Buranjis are

A.      Autobiographical writings of the Ahom rulers

B.      Diaries written by the monarchs

C.      Chronicles

D.      None of the above

Answer: C

5.       Hiuen Tsang visited Assam (kamarupa) in 640 AD. He was received by the king

A.      Bhagadatta

B.      Kumar Bhaskar Barman

C.      Swargadeo Rudra Singha

D.      Kumar Rudra Barman

Answer: B

6.       Ibn Battuta, the celebrated traveler visited Assam in the

A.      13^th century

B.      14^th century

C.      15^th century

D.      10^th century

Answer: B

7.       The illustration work of the medieval Assamese text Hastividyarnava was done by

A.      Suryakhan Daikegya

B.      Dibar and Dodosai

C.      Sukumar Barkaith

D.      Rama Saraswati

Answer: B

8.       Gohain Kamal Ali constructed by Gohain Kamal from Koch Bihar to Narayanpur was constructed during the reign of

A.      Nara Narayan

B.      Parkshit Narayan

C.      Biswa Singha

D.      Raghu Dev

Answer: A

9.       Rang Ghar was constructed during the period of

A.      Rudra Singha

B.      Siva Singha

C.      Rajeswar Singha

D.      Pramatta Singha

Answer: D

10.   The Kachari king to assume the title Pratap Narayan after defeating the Ahom was

A.      Indra Narayan

B.      Joso Narayan

C.      Nirbhya Narayan

D.      Durlabh Narayan

Answer: A

11.   Who among the literatures did not receive the patronage of Koch king Naranarayan ?

A.      Ram Saraswati

B.      Ananta Kandali

C.      Sankardeva

D.      Madhav Kandali

Answer: D

12.   Fatiyah-i-Ibryah was written by

A.      Alberuni

B.      Azan Fakir

C.      Mir Jumla

D.      Shihabuddin Tallish

Answer: D

13.   Who among the following is the first Assamese translator of Ramayana?

A.       Sankardeva

B.      Madhav Kandali

C.      Ananta Kandali

D.      Ram Saraswati

Answer: B

14.   The Barak or Surma river of Cacher originates from

A.      Karbi Anglong

B.      Khasi-Jaintia (Meghalaya)

C.      Manipur

D.      Tripura

Answer: C

15. The first Ahom Monarch to assume the Hindu title Swarga Narayan of was

A.      Shiva Singha

B.      Pratap Singha

C.      Jayadhvaj Singha

D.      Suhungmung

Answer: D

16. The title of overall administration head of lower Assam Region during the Ahom rule was

A.      Borphukan

B.      Rajkhowa

C.      Barpatra Gohain

D.      Khongea Barua

Answer: A

17. The independent Ahom king was

A.      Chandrakanta Singha

B.      Kamaleshwar Singha

C.      Jogeshwar Singha

D.      Purandar Singha

Answer: D

18. Sadiya Khowa Gohain was a

A.      Zamindar

B.      King

C.      Frontier Officer

D.      Naval Commander

Answer: C

19. The King nicknamed as Bhagaraja was

A.      Sutiyampha

B.      Sutamla

C.      Surampha

D.      Sunyatpha

Answer: C

20. Maidams are

A.      Elaborate burial tanks of Ahom nobility are kings

B.      Large fields

C.      Temples

D.      Enclosure for sporting activities

Answer: A

21. The officer of the Barbarua and Barphukan is created by

A.      Sudangpha Raja

B.      Suhungmung Dihingia

C.      Pratap Singha

D.      Jayadhvaj Singha

Answer: C

22. Rudra Singha built the Rang Ghar with Bamboo and Wood. It was built by brick and motor by

A.      Shiva Singha

B.      Pramatta Singha

C.      Rajehwar Singha

D.      Lakshmi Singha

Answer: B

23. In the Battle of Saraighat next to Lachit Barphukan was in the leadership of

A.      Rajmantri Atanu Borgohain Dihingia Raja

B.      Koliabhumora Barphukan

C.      Miri Sandiloi

D.      Manthir Bharali Barua

Answer: A

24. The last independent Ahom King was

A.      Chandrakanta Singha

B.      Kamaleshwar Singha

C.      Jogeswar Singha

D.      Purandar Singha

Answer: D

25. The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed in 1826 between

A.      East India Company and Ahom King

B.      East India Company and Burmese

C.      British King and the Ahom King

D.      Ahom King and Burmese

Answer: B

26. Who did not belong to Jonaki Yug?

A.      Lakshminath Bezbaruah

B.      Chandrakumar Agarwalla

C.      Hemchandra Goswami

D.      None of the above

Answer: D

27. The first rebellion against the British rule in Assam in 1828 was led by

A.      Piyali phukan

B.      Maniram Dewan

C.      Gomdhar Konwar

D.      Piyali Barua

Answer: C

28. Which district was separated from Assam and given to East Pakistan?

A.      Chittagong

B.      Khulna

C.      Sylhet

D.      Shala Shakar

Answer: C

29. Under the Mountbatten plan, a referendum in Assam was to be held in the district of

A.      Sivsagar

B.       Lakhimpur

C.      Golaghat

D.      Sylhet

Answer: D

30. A pioneer lady responsible for farming the Mrityu Bahini in Assam in connection with the freedom struggle of the country as

A.      Chandraprabha Saikiani

B.      Pushpalata Das

C.      Rani Gaidinliu

D.      None of them

Answer: B

31. The shanti Sena Force was formed in Assam during the independence movement before the commencement of the

A.      Quit India Movement

B.      Civil Disobedience Movement

C.      Non-Cooperation Movement

D.      Ahom Association

Answer: A

32. When was Assam Provincial Congress formed?

A.      1920

B.      1921

C.      1922

D.      1923

Answer: B

33. The author of Asomiya Sahityar Buranji is

A.      Nathan Brown

B.      Jatindranath Duwara

C.      Debendranath Bezbarua

D.      Gunabhiram Barua

Answer: C

34. The Assam region was separated from the Bengal presidency in

A.      1874

B.      1889

C.      1861

D.      1826

Answer: A

35. The British-made aerodrome at Barnagar, Sarbhog, was set ablaze under the leadership of Brajanath Sarma in

A.      August 1942

B.      August 1842

C.      September 1942

D.      August 1941

Answer: A

36. Who was hanged with Maniram Dewan?

A.      Dutiram Barua

B.      Piyali Barua

C.      Piyali Phukan

D.      Farmud Ali

Answer: B

37. Year 1894 is  related to

A.      Phulaguri Dhawa

B.      Rangia Revolt

C.      Patharughat Revolt

D.      None of the Above

Answer: C

38. 1836 was crucial in case of Assamese language and literature because

A.      Assamese was reinstated as an official language of Assam

B.      Bengali was introduced as an official language of Assam

C.      First Assamese novel was published

D.      First magazine was published from Calcutta

Answer: B

39. Bagurumba is a folk dance performed by:

A.      Garo

B.      Bodos

C.      Missing

D.      Rabha

Answer: B

40. Gagana is a famous musical instrument of Assam made up of

A.      Cane

B.      Bamboo

C.      Buffalo horn

D.      Teakwood

Answer: B

41. The total area of Assam is

A.      80,645 km²

B.      78,438 km²

C.      79,012 km²

D.      77,901 km²

Answer: B

42. Terai zone is situated at Assam’s

A.      North zone

B.      East zone

C.      South zone

D.      West zone

Answer: East zone

43. How much percent of the Indian landmass is covered by the state of Assam?

A.      3.39 per cent

B.      2.39 per cent

C.      4.39 per cent

D.      2.93 per cent

Answer: B

44. North Cacher Hill is known for

A.      Graphite

B.      Rock Salt

C.      Limestone

D.      Coal

Answer: C

45. In Assam, Red soil is the main feature of

A.      Bodoland Area

B.      North Cacher Hill Area

C.      Barak Valley Region

D.      Brahmaputra Valley Region

Answer: B

46. Baksa district of Assam was created from the parts of which of the following districts?

A.      Barpeta, Nalbari and Kamrup

B.      Goalpara and Kokrajhar

C.      Bongaigaon and Kokrajhar

D.      Darang, Barpeta and Nalbari

Answer: A

47. Assam state enjoys

A.      Tropical climate

B.      Hot climate

C.      Warm Climate

D.      Cold climate

Answer: A

48. The National Park of Assam where the rare winged duck (deohanh) is found in

A.      Nameri

B.      Dibru Saikhowa

C.      Manas

D.      Orang

Answer: A

49. Of the total geographical area of Assam the total area under the forest is

A.      33 per cent

B.      22 per cent

C.      28 per cent

D.      19 per cent

Answer: B

50. In which year, Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary was elevated to a National Park?

A.      1974

B.      1975

C.      1976

D.      1977

Answer: A

51. Pani Dihing Birds Sanctuary is located in which of the following districts of Assam?

A.      Jorhat

B.      Golaghat

C.      Sivsagar

D.      Dhemaji

Answer: C

52. Arrange the National Parks of Assam correctly in the order of descending size

A.      Kaziranga, Manas, Nameri, Dibru Saikhowa, Orang

B.      Manas, Kaziranga, Dibru Saikhowa, Nameri, Orang

C.      Kaziranga, Manas, Nameri, Orang, Dibru Saikhowa

D.      Manas, Dibru Saikhowa, Kaziranga, Orang, Nameri

Answer: B

53. The Governor of a state is an integral part of the

A.      State Cabinet

B.      Parliament

C.      State Legislature

D.      State Public Service Commission

Answer: C

54. Who administer the Oath of Office for the president of India and the Governor of a State respectively?

A.      The Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Speaker of State Legislative Assembly

B.      The Solicitor General of India and the Advocate General of the State

C.      The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India and the Chief Justice of High Court of the State

D.      None of them

Answer: C

55. The maximum permissible period between two sessions of a state legislature Assembly is:

A.      1 Year

B.      6 months

C.      3 months

D.      Indefinite

Answer: B

56. Under which of the following Articles, additional and acting judges can be appointed in the High Courts?

A.      Article 220

B.      Article 229

C.      Article 224

D.      Article 231

Answer: C

57. In India, who appoints the District Judges?

A.      The Governor

B.      The judges of the High Court

C.      The Chief Minister

D.      The President

Answer: A

58. The first tea company established in Assam was

1. Jorhat Tea Company
2. Assam Tea Company
3. Assam – Bengal Tea Company
4. None of the above

Answer: B

59. Which of the following cottage industry workers in Assam suffer most due to the paucity of raw material?

1. Brass – smiths
2. Bell metal – smiths
3. Ivory artists
4. Potters and blacksmiths

Answer: C

60. The terra – cotta industry in Assam has developed in

1. Goalpara District
2. Barak Valley
3. Dhubri District
4. Tinsukia District

Answer: C

61. The Assam Gas Cracker Project does not have the proposal to produce

1. Oxo – alcohols
2. Portland cement and hollow bricks
3. Ethylene and propylene
4. Polyethylene

Answer: B