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INDEX
SL NO.
TOPICS
PAGE NO.
1.
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
3 -6
2.
GEOGRAPHY OF ASSAM
7-17
3.
FESTIVAL
18-20
4.
HISTORY
21-33
5.
EDUCATION
34-37
6.
SPORTS
38-39
7.
CINEMA
40-42
8.
DEMOGRAPHY
43-43
9.
ECONOMY
44-44
10.
LITERATURE
45-48
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Current Affairs of Assam

Current Facts on Assam
Amazing Facts on Assam
Recent Facts on Assam
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Government and Politics

List of Current Cabinet Ministers of Assam:
Sl. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
NAME OF MINISTERS
Sarbananda Sonowal
Himanta B Sharma
Hiten Gouswami
Tapon Gogoi
Promila Rani Brahma
Chandan Brahma
Atul Bora(Senior)
Prasanta Phukon
Aminul Islam Laskar
Sidhartha Bhattacharya
Ronjit Dutta
Renupoma Rajkhua
Suman Haripriya
Parimal Suklabadya
Atul Bora(Junior)
Brindabon Gouswami
PORTFOLIO
Chief Minister (Home & political)
Finance & Forest
Education & Health
Assam Accord & Jail
Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes
Transport
Public Health Engineering
Water Resource
Minority Development & Haj
Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority
and veterinary
Public works Department
Social Welfare
Cultural & Handloom & Textlie
Excise
Irrigation
Speaker
1. Recently which political party won Assam Election in 2016?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Indian National Congress (INC)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Communist Party of India (CPI)
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
Answer : B Bharatiya Janata Patrty (BJP)
Explanation: Assam this time the wave is towards BJP and all major option pools
are showing BJP as winning in these elections of 2016.
2. How many seats are there in legislative assembly in Assam?
A. 130
B. 146
C. 126
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D. 120
Answer : C 126
Explanation: The number of constituencies of Assam Legislative Assembly at the
time of its inception on 7 April 1937 was 108. In 1957 it was reduced to 105. In 1962 the
number of constituencies was enhanced to 114 and since 1972 it is 126. Since 1976, 8
constituencies are reserved for the scheduled castes candidates. Dispur Legislative
Assembly Constituency in Kamrup Metro district with 3.53 lakh voters is the largest
constituency in Assam.
3. Recently who is the speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly?
A. Debabrata Saikia
B. Ranjit Kumar Das
C. Prithibi Majhi
D. Pranab Kumar Gogoi
Answer : B Ranjit Kumar Das

Explanation: Ranjit Kumar Das is an Assamese politician from the Indian state of
Assam. He is a member of the Assam Legislative Assembly from the Bharatiya Janata
Party (BJP). He was elected as speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly in 2016.
4. Recently who is Deputy Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ranjit Kumar Das

Ranjit Dutta
Dilip Kumar Paul
Atul Bora
Answer C Dilip Kumar Paul
Explanation: Dilip Kumar Paul (born March 19, 1956, Silchar, Assam) is an
Indian politician who is the current Deputy speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly.
He is a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and is elected to the assembly from the
Silchar constituency.
5. Recently who is the Chief Justice of Assam High Court?
A. Ajit Singh
B. Himanta Biswa Sarma
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C. Keshab Mahanta
D. Ranjit Kumar Das
Answer : A Ajit Singh
Explanation: Born on September 6, 1956, practiced on civil, criminal and
constitutional sides in the high court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur. Appointed as
Additional Judge of the high court of Madhya Pradesh on April 1, 2002 and Permanent
Judge on March 21, 2003. Appointed as Chief Justice of the Gouhati High Court on
March 5, 2016.
Assam Assembly 2016 Party Wise Result:

No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
NAMES OF PARTY
Bharatiya Janata Party
Indian National Congress
All India United Democratic Front
Asom Gana Parishad
Bodoland Peoples Front
Independent
SEATS
60
26
13
14
12
1
7.
Total
126
6. Recently who is the Governors of Assam?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Janaki Ballabh Patnaik

P.B Acharya
Ramnath Kovind
Keshari Nath Tripathi
Answer : B P.B Acharya
Explanation: Nagaland Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya wil assume

additional charge as Governor of Assam, following the end of term of JB Patnaik as
state governor. While Acharya arrived here, he will be formally sworn in at the Raj
Bhavan on Friday.
7. When was the Assam Legislative Assembly Established?
A. 1932
B. 1935
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C. 1937
D. 1939
Answer : C 1937
Explanation: The first sitting of its lower house, the Assam Legislative assembly,
took place on 7th April 1937 in the Assembly Chamber at shilong. Shillong was the
capital of the composite state of Assam. It had strength of 108 members.
8. Who is the recent Director General of Police in Assam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Shri Mukesh Sahay

Shri Rakesh Singh
Shri Keshab Mahanta
Shri Anurag patel
Answer : A Shri Mukesh Sahay
Explanation: Recently appointed as DGP of Assam. It is a matter of great privilege and

honour for me to get this opportunity to serve the nation and the people of the state and
to serve the great organization Assam Police.
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Geography of Assam
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List of Rivers of Assam:

No.
1.
3.
5.
7.
9.
11.
Rivers Names
Brahmaputra River
Aie River
Bargang River
Bhogdoi River
Barnadi River
Desang River
No.
Rivers Names
2. Barak River
4. Balsiri River
6. Baroi River
8. Champamati River
10. Debang River
12. Dhansiri River
13.
15.
Digaru River
Dikhow River
14. Dihing River

16. Doigroong River
17.
Doyang River
18. Dudhnai River
19.
21.
23.
25.
27.
29.
31.
33.
35.
37.
39.
41.
43.
45.
47.
49.
Gabharu River
Godadhar River
Jhanji River
Jiadhal River
Jiri River
Kameng River
Kolkong River
Krishnai River
Kushiara River
Manas River
Mothura River
Noa Nodi River
Puthimari River
Sankosh River
Shiri River
Subansiri River
20.
22.
24.
26.
28.
30.
32.
34.
36.
38.
40.
42.
44.
46.
48.
50.
Gaurang River
Jatingha River
Jia Dhansiri River
Jinari River
Kalioni River
Katakhel River
Kopili River
Kulsi River
Lohit River
Mora Dhansiri River
Nanoi River
Pagladiya River
Ranganadi River
Saralbhanga River
Slang River
Tipkai River
1. Recent ___________ is the Assam State Capital?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Guwahati
Dispur
Tinsukia
Goalpara
Answer : B Dispur
Explanation: Dispur is the Capital of Assam State. Dispur a locality of Guwahati,
became the capital of Assam in 1973. This was after Shilong, the erstwhile capital,
became the capital of the state of Meghalaya that was carved out of Assam.
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2. Which city is a largest city of Assam?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Dispur
Shilong
Guwahati
Goalpara
Answer : C Guwahati
Explanation: Guwahati is the largest city of Assam, a major riverine port city and
one of the fastest growing cities in India, situated in the South Bank of river
Brahmaputra.
Assam All Districts Names Chart

No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
Names of Districts
Barpeta
Bongaigaon
Cachar
Darrang
Dhemaji
Dhubri
Dibrugarh
Goalpara
Goalghat
Hailakandi
Jorhat
Karbi Anglong
Karimganj
Kokrajhar
Lakhimpur
Morigaon
Nagaon
Nalbari
Dima Hasao
Sivasagar
Sonitpur
Tinsukia
Kamrup
Headquarter
Barpeta
Bongaigaon
Silchar
Mangaldai
Dhemaji
Dhubri
Dibrugarh
Goalpara
Goalghat
Hailakandi
Jorhat
Diphu
Karimganj
Kokrajhar
North Lakhimpur
Morigaon
Nagaon
Nalbari
Haflong
Sivasagar
Tezpur
Tinsukia
Amingaon
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24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
Kamruo Metropoliton
Baksa
Udalguri
Chirang
West Karbi Anglong
Biswanath
Hojal (New)
Charaideo (New)
South Salmara Mankachar (New)
East Kamrup (New)
South Kamrup (New)
Guwahati
Mushalpur
Udalguri
Kajalgaon
Hamren
Biswanath chariali
Hojal
Sonari
Hatsingimari
Palasbari
n/a
Names of Assam Himalaya

No.
Names of Himalaya
1. Namcha Barwa
Elevation
7,782 m
2. Gyala Peri
7,294 m
3. Kangto
7,060 m
4. Nyegyi Kansang
7,047 m
3. What is the name of Assam famous Monument?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Rang Ghar
Kareng Ghar
Talatal Ghar
Charaideo
Answer : C Talatal Ghar

Explanation: Talatal Ghar one of the greatest examples of Ahom Architecture is
located in Rangpur about 4 km from Sivasagar in Assam state, India. Tourist can now
only visit the ground floor and the first floor of the Talatal Ghar.
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5. How much percentage of Literacy in Assam?

A. 79.18%
B. 78.17%
C. 80.12%
D. 77.18%
Answer : A 79.18%
Explanation: Recent Assam Literacy report, parentage is 79.18. The education
system in Assam is categorized into school education and college or university
education. School education in Assam is imparted through a number of pre-primary,
primary, middle, high and higher secondary school.
5. What is the Official Languages of Assam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
English
Assamese
Hindi
Bengali
Answer : B Assamese
Explanation: Assamese, Asamiya is an Eastern Indo-Aryan language spoken
mainly in the state of Assam, where it is an official language. It is spoken by over 13
million native speakers and serves as a lingua franca in the region.
6. What is the Co-Official Language of Assam?
A. English
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B. Hindi
C. Bengali
D. Assamese
Answer : A- English
Explanation: English is a West Germanic Language that was first spoken in early
medieval England and is now a global lingua franca. English is either the official
language or an official language in almost 60 states.
7. What is the state Anthem song of Assam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Vanji Bhoomi
Jaya Jaya He
O Mur Apunar Desh
Jaya Bharata
Answer : C O Mur Apunar Desh

Explanation: O Mur Apunar Desh is the state song or state anthem of Assam,
India. It was written by Lakshminath Bezbaroa and attuned by Kamala Prasad
Agarwala.
8. What is the name of folk dance of Assam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Garba
Ghoomar
Bihu
Bhangra
Answer : C Bihu
Explanation: The folk dance from the state of Assam performed during the
festival of Bihu, one of the three cultural festivals of Assam. Bihu dance is a group
dance performed with traditional Bihu music.
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9. What is the name of Assam state animal?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Blackbuck
Ox
Elephant
One-horned Rhinoceros
Answer : D One-horned Rhinoceros

Explanation: The Indian Rhinoceros, also called the greater one-horned
rhinoceros and great Indian rhinoceros, is a rhinoceros native to the Indian
subcontinent. One horned rhinoceros is the Assam state animal.
10. What is the name of Assam state Bird?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Hill Myna
White-winged wood duck
House Sparrow
Koel
Answer : B White-winged wood duck
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Explanation: The white-winged duck or white-winged wood duck is a large

saecies of duck, formerly placed in the genus Cairina and allied with the dabbling ducks.
11. What is the name of Assam state Flower?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Foxtail Orchids
Lotus
Palash
Marigold
Answer : - A Foxtail Orchids

Explanation: Rhynchostylis retusa( also called for Foxtail Orchids) is an exotic
blooming orchid, belonging to the Vanda alliance. The inflorescence is a pendent
raceme, consisting of more than 100 Pink-spotted white flowers.
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12. What is the name of Assam state Tree?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Neem
Peepal
Hollong
Mango
Answer : C Hollong
Explanation: Dipterocarpus macrocarpus is a common medium hardwood tree in
South-East Asia and India. It is the state tree of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, India.
In Assam it is locally known as Hollong tree.
13. What is the name of Assam state River?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Yamuna
Godavari
Ganga
Brahmaputra
Answer : D Brahmaputra
Explanation: The Brahmaputra also called Tsangpo-Brahmaputra is a transboundary river and one of the major rivers of Asia. It is the tenth largest river in the
world by discharge, and the 29th longest.
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14. What is the name of Assam largest and oldest temple?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Kedareswar Temple
Dol Govind Temple
Sib Dol Temple
Kamakhya Temple
Answer : D Kamakhya Temple

Explanation: The Kamakhya Temple also Kamrup-kamakhya, is a Hindu temple
dedicated to the mother goddess Kamakhya, it is one of the oldest of the 51 Shaki
Pithas, Situated on the Nilachal Hill in western part of Guwahati city in Assam, India.
Top Five National Park of Assam:

1. Kaziranga National Park: Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat
and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, india The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds
of the worlds great one-horned rhinoceroses is a World Heritage Site. The park
established in 1905 as a reserve forest.
2. Manas National Park: Manas National Park is a national park, UNESCO Natural World
Heritage site, a project Tiger reserve, an elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve in Assam,
India. Sharing its boundary with Bhutan, manas national park lies on the north-eastern side of
Assam.
3. Dibru Saikhowa National Park: The wetlands in the district of Tinsukia of Assam consist of
the Dibru Saikhowa National Park. Spread in an area of about 340 square km this national park
is a home to some of the rare creatures. Because of the patches of the wetlands that are dotted
all over the park it witnesses over 500 species of birds, both migratory and local.
4. Nameri National Park:Nameri National Park Sharing its boundary with Arunachal Pradesh
and therefore merging with the Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary, Nameri National Park is built up on
an area of approximately 200 sq km. Situated in the Eastern Himalayan foothills this park is a
heaven for the bird watchers.
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5. Orang National Park: Orang National Park banking along the northern shores of
the Brahmaputra River, Orang National Park has a strong hold of one-horned
rhinos in the region. Being comparatively small in are the park is spread in
about 78 sq km. The uniqueness of the park lies in the fact that it houses
more than 50 species of fidhes and is also rich in fauna.
15. What is the name of highest mountain in Assam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Assam Himalaya
Lesser Himalaya
Patkai Himalaya
Lushai Hills
Answer : A Assam Himalaya

Explanation: Assam Himalaya is a traditional designation for the portion of the
Himalaya range between the eastern border of Bhutan, on the west, and the Great
Bend of the Tsangpo River, on the east, the highest Peak of this range is Namcha
Barwa.
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Assam Festival
1. What is the main festival of Assam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ambubashi Festival
Bihu Festival
Ras Lila in Majuli
Dehing Patkai Festival
Answer : B Bihu Festival

Explanation: Bihu is one of the most important festivals of Assam and is
celebrated with fun and abundance by all Assamese people. The Assamese people
celebrate this festival irrespective of caste, creed, religion, faith and belief. Bihu word
originated from the language of the Dimasa People. Ambubachi mela or Ambubashi
festival is held annually during monsoon in the Kamakhya Devi Temple at Guwahati,
Assam. The Ambubachi festival also Known as Kamakhya Devi puja is closely related
to the Tantric cult. Ambubachi mela is also known as Ameti or Tantric fertility festival
and is a four-day- fair.
2. What is the name of Assam Traditional Dress of women?

A. Mekhela Chador
B. Pheran
C. Ghaghra
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D. Damaan
Answer : A Mekhela Chador
Explanation: Mekhela Chador is the traditional Assamese dress worn by women.
It is worn by women of all ages and children.
3. What is the name of traditional symbol in Assam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Torii
Khanda
Taijitu
Xorai
Answer : D Xorai
Explanation: Xorai is a traditional symbol of Assam. In simplistic terms it is an
offering tray with a stand at the bottom. There are Xorais with or without a cover on the
top.
4. Which month Rangali Bihu held in Assam?

A.
B.
C.
D.
January
February
March
April
Answer : D April
Explanation: Bohag Bihu or Rangali Bihu is a festival celebrated in the state of
Assasm and north eastern India, and marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year.
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It usually falls on April, historically signifying the time of harvest. It falls on April 14 in
2016.
5. Which month Kati Bihu held in Assam?

A.
B.
C.
D.
August
September
October
December
Answer : C October
Explanation: The kati or Kangali Bihu is also closely related to agriculture. Kati
Bihu is celebrated on the first day (Kati month of Assamese calendar) in October.
6. Which month Bhogali bihu celebrated in Assam?

A.
B.
C.
D.
January
March
September
December
Answer : A January
Explanation: Bhagali Bihu is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, india, which
marks the end of harvesting season in the month of Maagha (January-February). It is
the Assam celebration of Sankranthi, with feasting lasting for a week.
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HISTORY OF ASSAM:
List of Chief Minister of Assam:

No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Name
Gopinath Bordoloi
Bishnu Ram Medhi
Bimala Prasad Chaliha
Mahendra Mohan
Choudhary
Sarat Chandra Sinha
Golap Borbora
Jogendranath Hazarika
Presidents Rule
Anwara Taimur
Presidents Rule
Kesab Chandra Gogoi
Presidents Rule
Hiteswar Saikia
Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
Term of Office
11 February 1946
6 August 1950
9 August 1950
27 December 1957
28 December 1957 6 November 1970
11 November 1970 30 January 1972
31 January 1972
12 March 1978
9 September 1979
12 December 1979
6 December 1980
30 June 1981
13 January 1982
19 March 1982
27 February 1983
24 December 1985
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12 March 1978
4 September 1979
11 December 1979
5 December 1980
30 June 1981
13 January 1982
19 March 1982
27 February 1983
23 December 1985
28 November 1990
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12.
13.
14.
Presidents Rule
Hiteswar Saikia (2)
Bhumidhar Barman
Prafulla Kumar Mahanta(2)
Tarun Gogoi
Sarbananda Sonowal
28 November 1990
30 June 1991
22 April 1996
15 May 1996
17 May 2001
24 May 2016
30 June 1991
22 April 1996
14 May 1996
17 May 2001
24 May 2016
Incumbent
List of Governor of Assam:

N0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
Name of Governor
Sri Muhammad Saleh Akbar
Hydari
Ronald Francis Lodge
Sri Prakasa
Jairam Das Daulatram
Saiyid Fazal Ali
Chandreawar Prasad Sinha
Satyavant Mallannah
Shrinagesh
Vishnu Sahay
Mallannah Shrinagesh
Vishnu Sahay
Braj Kumar Nehru
Justice P.K Goswami
Lallan Prasad Singh
Prakesh Chandra Mehrotra
Justice T. S Mishra
Bhishma Narin Singh
Harideo Joshi
Justice Anisetti Raghuvir
Justice Devi Das Thakur
Loknath Mishra
Srinivas Kumar Sinha
Arvind Dave IPS
Ajai Singh
Shiv Charan Mathur
K Sankaranarayanan
Syed Sibtey Razi
Janaki Ballabh Patnaik
Padmanabha Balakrishna
Acharya
From
15 Aug, 1947
To
28 Dec, 1948
30 Dec, 1948
16 Feb, 1949
27 May, 1950
15 May, 1956
23 Aug , 1959
14 Oct, 1959
16 Feb, 1949
27 May, 1950
15 May, 1956
22 Aug, 1959
14 Oct, 1959
12 Nov, 1960
12 Nov , 1960
13 Jan , 1961
7 Sep, 1962
17 Apr ,1968
8 Dec, 1970
19 Sep ,1973
10 Aug, 1981
28 Mar, 1984
15 Apr, 1984
10 May, 1989
21 July, 1989
2 May , 1990
17 Mar, 1991
1 Sep, 1997
21 Apr 2003
5 Jun , 2003
4 July, 2008
26 Jun. 2009
27 Jul, 2009
27 Nov, 2009
12 Dec, 2014
13 Jan, 1961
7 Sep, 1962
17 Apr, 1968
19 Sep, 1973
4 Jan , 1971
10 Aug, 1981
28 Mar , 1984
15 Apr, 1984
10 May, 1989
21 July, 1989
2 May ,1990
17 Mar, 1991
1 Sep, 1997
21 Apr, 2003
5 Jun , 2003
4 Jul, 2008
25 Jun , 2009
27 Jul, 2009
27 Nov, 2009
11 Dec, 2014
Present,
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1. Who was the first Governor of Assam?

A. Sri Gopinath Bordoloi
B. Sri Prakasa
C. Sri Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari
D. Sri Jairam Das Daulatram
Answer C Sri Muhammad Seleh Akbar Hydari
Explanatuon: Sri Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari (1894-28 December 1948) was
the last British-appointed and the first Indian governor of the Indian state of Assam. He
entered the Indian civil service in 1919 and began his career in Madras presidency.
From May 1947 he served as governor of Assam until his death in 1948.
2. Who was the king of Bihu in Assam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Khagen Mahanta
Imran Shah
Maheswar Neog
Bhabendra nath Saikia
Answer : A Khagen Mahanta

Explanation: Popularly Known as Bihu Samrat of Assam, Khagen Mahanta the
notable person in assamese folk music was born in 17th August in 1942 in Aamtala
Gajala Satra near Jajari Borguri, Nagaon Districts Assam.
3. When the time litterateur Nawab Imran Shah was Born?
A.
B.
C.
D.
23, November 1933

5, December 1930
15, January 1932
27, April 1931
Answer : A 23, November 1933

Explanation: Imran Shah also known as Nawab Imran Shah is an Assamese
writer, poet, novelist and scholar. He also writes under the pen names Ishan Dutta,
Anamika Baruch, Kumbhakarna, and Animesh Baruah.
4. _________ Death anniversary is celebrated as Silpi Divas of Assam?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Imran Shah
Bhabendra Nath Saikia
Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Maheswar Neog
Answer : C Jyoti Prasad Agarwala

Explanation: jyoti Prasad Agarwala(1903-1951) was a noted Assamese
playwright, songwriter, Poet, Writer and film maker from Assam. In fact he is regarded
as the founder of Assamese cinemafor Joymati (1935), his death anniversary (January
17) is celebrated as Silpi Divas in his honor.
5. Who was the Indian Ti-Ahom freedom fighter?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hem Barua
Kushal Konwar
Nabakanta Barua
Bir Chilarai
Answer : B Kushal Konwar

Explanation: Kushal Konwar was an Indian Tai-Ahom freedom fighter from
Assam and he happened to be the only martyr in the country who was hanged during
last phase of the Quit Indian Movement of 1942-43.
6. Which Famous Indian freedom fighter called Birbala of Assam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Kanaklata Barua
Syed Abdul Malik
Laxminath Bezbarua
Jayanta Hazarika
Answer A Kanaklata Barua

Explanation: Kanaklata Barua (22 December 1924-20 September 1942) also
called Birbala and Shaheed Kanaklata Barua was an Indian freedom fighter from
Assam, who was shot dead while leading a procession bearing the National flag during
the quit India Movement of 1942.
7. Which famous freedom fighter named called Kalita Raja title?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Bhupen Hazarika
Maniram Dewan
Jatin Bora
Kushal Konwar
Answer : B Mniram Dewan

Explanation: Maniram Dewan (17 April 1806 26 February 1858), was an
Assamese nobleman in British India. He was one of the first people to establish tea
gardens in Assam. A loyal ally of the British East India Company in his early years, he
hanged by the British for conspiring against them during the 1857 uprising.
8. Which bodybuilder was won 2007 Mr. World in Assam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Gautam Kalita
Mahadev Deka
Shiva Thppa
Bhogeswar Baruah
Answer: A Gautam Kalita

Explanation: Gautam Kalita is an Indian bodybuilder from Panigaon in Nagaon,
Assam. He won the Mr World title in the Bantam class during ESPN-Musclemania
World, a bodybuilding championship held at Wilshire Grand Hotel in Los Angeles on
November 1617, 2007.
9. Who was the famous man in Assam name Called KalaGuru?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hem Barua
Jaideep Saikia
Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Imran Shah
Answer: C Bishnu Prasad Rabha

Explanation: Bishnu Prasad Rabha was a legendary figure from the Indian
province of Assam, well known for his literary and cultural contributions. As an
advocate of peoples cultural movement, he drew heavily from different genres of
classical and folk cultural traditions.
10. Who was the writer won first Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Atul Chandra Hazarika

Jatindra Nath Duwara
Khiren Roy
Ganesh Gogoi
Answer: B Jatindra Nath Duwara

Explanation: Jatindra Nath Duwara was a notable poet of the Jonaki era of
Assamese literature. Duwara is known as Bonphulor Kobi in the Assamese literacy
socity. He was the first writer awarded with Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his
poetry book Bon Phul.
11. Who was the writer won Jnanpith Award in 1979?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Rudra Singha
Hem Barua
Hiren Bhattacharyya
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Answer: D Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya

Explanation: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya was a famous Indian writer and one
of the pioneers of modern Assamese Literature. He was first ever recipient of the
Jnanpith Award given to an Assamese writer, in the year 1979 for his novel Mrityunjay
followed by Indira Goswami in 2001.
12. Who was the famous poet in Assam people called Hiruda?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hiren Bhattacharyya
Hem Barua
Sankardev
Ananta Kandali
Answer: A Hiren Bhattacharyya

Explanation: Hiren Bhattacharyya was one of the best Known poets working in
the Assamese languages. He had innumerable works published in Assamese and
achieved many prizes and accolades for his poetry. He is known as Hiruda among his
fans.
13. When was the time famous writer Nalini Bala Devi Awarded Padma Shri?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
1947
1949
1957
1955
Answer: C 1957
Explanation: Nalini Bala Devi was a noted Indian writer and poet of Assamese
Literature, known for nationalistic as well as mystical poetry. She was awarded the
Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1957 for her contribution to literature, and
1968 she won the Sahitya Akademi Awerd given by Sahitya Akademi for her poetry
collection Alakananda.
14. Who was the last queen of the Sutiya Dynasty?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sati Sadhani
Sati Jaymoti
Kanaklata Barua
Kumarila Bhatta
Answer: A Sati Sadhani

Explanation: Sati Sadhani was the last queen of the Sutiya Dynasty. She was the
daughter of the Sutiya king Dharmadhwajpal also known as Dhirnarayan. Born in
Sadiya, she was married to Nityapal or Nitai.
15. Who was built by Navagraha Temple in Assam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
King Rajeswar Singha

King Jogeswar Singha
King Purandar Singha
King Gadadhar Singha
Answer : A Rajeswar Singha

Explanation: The Navagraha Temple is found on the top of Chitrasal Hill, in
Guwahati City, Assam India. Enshrined in this temple are nine Shivalingams
representing the nine Celestial bodies, each covered with a colored garment symbolic of
each of the celestial bodies, with a shivaligam in the centre symbolizing the sun.
16. When was the time Talatal Ghar construction completed?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
1750
1757
1769
1770
Answer: C 1769
Explanation: Talatal Ghar is located in Rangpur, 4 km from present day
Sivasagar, in Upper Assam, of all Ahom ruins , it is one of the grandest examples of Tai
Ahom architecture. The Talatal Ghar, together with its above-ground counterpart the
Kareng Ghar is also the largest of all Tai Ahom monuments.
17. Kamakhya Temple is located in which districts of Assam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Guwahati
Goalpara
Nalbari
Barpeta
Answer - A Guwahati
Explanation: The current structural temple, built and renovated many times in the
period 8th -17th century, gave rise to a hybrid indigenous style that is sometimes called
the Nilachal type, a temple with a hemispherical dome on a cruciform base.
18. The Umananda Temple was built by_____________?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Ahom king Gadadhar Singha

Ahom King Jogeswar Singha
Ahom king Purandar Singha
Ahom king Kamaleswar Singha
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Answer: A Ahom King Gadadhar Singha

Explanation: Umananda Temple is a Shiva temple located at the Peacook Island
in the middle of river Brahmaputra just opposite the office of the deputy Commissioner
of Kamrup or the Kachari Ghat in Guwahati. It was built by the Ahom king Gadadhar
singha (1681-1696), who was a devout Shaivaite.
19. When was the time Sivasagar Sivadol Temple establisded?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1740
1743
1734
1731
Answer : C 1734
Explanation: Sivasagar Sivadol is a group of structures comprising three Hindu
temples of Sivadol, Visnudol and Devdol, other shrines and museum. These are located
on the banks of the Sivasagar tank, also known as the Borpukhuri tank, in the heart of
Sivasagar, in the Indian state of Assam.
20. The Sivasagar Sivadol Temple was built by____________?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Raja Purandar singha

Raja Ambika
Raja Jogeswar Singha
Raja Gadadhar Singha
Answer : B Raja Ambika

Explanation: The Sivasagar Sivadol temple was built in 1734 by Bar Raja
Ambika, queen of Ahom King Swargadeo Siva Singha (1714-1744). The height of the
Sivadol is 104 feet and the perimeter is 195 feet at the base. It is crowned with an 8-foot
high golden-dome.
21. When the time Dhekiakhowa Bornamghor Temple was Established?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1451
1462
1461
1470
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Answer: C 1461
Explanation: Dhekiakhowa Bornamghor temple is a namghar in jorhat, Assam, th
that was established by saint-reformer Madhavdeva in 1461. He kindled an earthen
lamp in 1461, which has been burning since then being religiously re-fueled by the
priests till date.
22. Bhairabi Temple located in which districts in Assam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sonitpur
Goalpara
Nalbari
Guwahati
Answer: A Sonitpur
Explanation: The Goddess Bhairabi is worshipped here as she is one of the
Mahavidyas of Maa Durga Devi. It is a very important Shakti Peeth of Assam. The
backdrop of the temple is a view looking towards the Kolia Bhomora Setu Across The
Brahmputra River.
23. When the time Kolia Bhomora Setu was opened?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1985
1987
1990
1991
Answer: B 1987
Explanation: Kolia Bhomora Setu is a Pre-stressed concrete road bridge over the
Brahmaputra River near Tezpur in Assam, India. It is named after the Ahom general
Kolia Bhomara Phukan.
24. In which Year the Naranarayan setu was opened?
A.
B.
C.
D.
15 April, 1998
11 January, 1997
25 July, 1996
2 October, 1999
Answer: A 15 April, 1998
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Explanation: Naranarayan Setu is the third bridge to have been constructed over
the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It is a double-deck bridge with a railway track
on the lower deck and a road on the upper deck.
25. Who was the Guinness World Record holder in Assam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Rupam Sarmah
Karun Singha
Rajesh Bora
Dharmesh Aron
Answer: A Rupam Sarmah

Explanation: Rupam Sarmah was born in Jorhat, Assam and has been living in
the US since 1992. Rupam is a Music Director, filmmaker, composer, singer,
entrepreneur and computer engineer. Rupam is a Guinness World Record holder.
26. When was the time Assam tea popularity in India?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1915
1931
1920
1919
Answer: C 1920
Explanation: Commercial production of tea in India began after the conquest of
large areas by the British East India Company, at which point large of land were
converted for mass tea production. A number of renowned teas, such as Assam and
Darjeeling also grow exclusively in India.
27. When was the time Krishan Kanta Handique awarded Padma Bhushan?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1955
1967
1970
1975
Answer: B 1967
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Explanation: Krishna Kanta Handique was a Sanskrit scholar, an Indologist and

philanthropist from Assam. He was a recipient of the civilian honour of the Padma Shri
and Padma Bhushan.
28. Who was the famous writer in Assam popular literary society as Upanyash Samrat?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Rajanikanta Bordoloi
Sankar Dev
Madhab Dev
Answer: A Rajanikanta Bordoloi

Explanation: Rajanikanta Bordoloi was a noted writer, journalist and tea planter
from Assam, India. He was one of the pioneers of the Romantic Movement, in
Assamese literature and is popularty known in Assamese literary society as Upanyash
Samrat as he laid the foundation of Assamese fictional literature by writing many novels
based on the history of Assam.
29. When the time famous poet Sankardev was born?

A.
B.
C.
D.
22 January, 1243
16 April , 1344
26 September, 1449
20 March, 1563
Answer: C 26 September, 1449
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Explanation: Srimanta Sankardev was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, a

saint-scholar, poet, playwright, social-religious reformer and a figure of importance in
the cultural and religious history of Assam, India.
30. In which Assamese litterateur Padma Shri awarded in 1971?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Rajanikanta Bodoloi
Chandra kumar Gogoi
Madhav Chandra Barua
Answer: A Atul Chandra Hazarika

Explanation: Atul Chandra Hazarika was a prominent Assamese litterateur from
Assam. He excelled as a poet, dramatist, children story writer and translator. He was
bestowed the epithet Sahitycharjya by Asam Sahitya Sabha, the premier literary
organization of Assam.
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Education of Assam:
Educational Institute of Assam:
No.
Name of Educational Institutes

1. Universitys
2. Engineering Colleges
Name of Institutes
Dibrugarh University at Dibrugarh
Guwahati University at Guwahati
Assam University at Silchar
Tezpur University at Tezpur
Assam Agriculture University at Jorhat
National Institute of Technology, Silchar
Jorhat Engineering Colleges, Jorhat
Assam Engineering Colleges, Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology at
Guwahati
3. Medical Colleges
Assam Medical colleges at Dibrugarh

Guwahati Medical colleges at Guwahati
Silchar Medical colleges at Silchar
1. In which year Guwahati University was established?

A.
B.
C.
D.
1947
1943
1948
1942
Answer C 1948
Explanation: The Guwahati University is located in Jalukbari, Guwahati, is the
first, oldest and renowned University in the entire North East India. It was established in
1948. It is a teaching-cum-affiliating University.
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2. Who is the present Vice-Chancellor of Guwahati University?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Dr. Mridul Hazarika

Dr. Biren Barua
Dr. Hemanta Hazarika
Dr. Bashata Bora
Answer: A Dr. Mridul Hazarika

Explanation: Eminent Scientist Dr Mridul Hazarika has been appointed as the
new Vice-Chancellor of Guwahati University by Assam Governor Janaki Ballav Patnaik.
Dr. Hazarika is the Chief Scientist of Bhubaneswar-based Science Foundation for tribal
and Rural Resource Development.
3. In which year Assam University was established?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1990
1991
1989
1994
Answer: D 1994
Explanation: Assam University is a teaching-cum-affiliating Central University.
The history of Assam University is the history of peoples struggle in Barak Valley. The
Saheed Minar situated nearthe entrance of the university commemorates the history of
Bengal Language movement of this valley.
4. When the time Assam Agriculture University was established?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
1969
1979
1970
1973
Answer: A 1969
Explanation: Assam Agriculture University is an agricultural university which was
established in 1969 under the Assam Agriculture University Act 1968 January 2, 1969.
The jurisdiction of the University extends to the entire state of Assam with regard to
teaching, research and extension education in the field of agriculture and allied
sciences.
5. When the time Assam Engineering College was Established?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1947
1949
1955
1957
Answer: C 1955
Explanation: Assam Engineering College established in 1955 is located in
Guwahati. It is the first undergraduate engineering college in northeastern India and
today is a premier technical institute of eastern India. AEC has been the hub of many
academic and supplementary activates in Assam.
6. When the time Assam Medical College was established?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3 November, 1947
5 January, 1949
7 April, 1951
11 September, 1945
Answer: A 3 November, 1947

Explanation: Assam Medical College formerly Berry White Medical School is an
educational Institution in Dibrugarh Assam, India, It was the first medical college in
Northeastern India.
7. Who is the present Principle of Assam Medical College?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Dr. Hamenta Barai

Dr. Ratan Kataki
Dr. Mrinal Gogoi
Dr. Mridul Hazarika
Answer: B Ratan Kataki

Explanation: Ratan Kataki is a principle of Assam Medical College. It is the
tertiary medical referral centre for upper Assam and areas in neighboring states,
including Arunachal Pradesh. It is one of the premier and oldest medical institutes of the
NE region of India.
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Assam Sports:
1. When the time Nehru Stadium was established?

A.
B.
C.
D.
1960
1962
1957
1967
Answer: B 1962
Explanation: Nehru Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Guwahati, Assam,
India and managed by the Board of Sports, Government of Assam. It hosted many One
Day Internationals and top domestic cricket tournament like Ranji Trophy and Deodhar
Trophy. In football it hosted Bordoloi Trophy, Santosh Trophy and Federation cup.
2. Who is a famous women cricketer in Assam Play international Cricket for India?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Rumeli Dhar
Ritu Dhrub
Sujata Barua
Reema Malhotra
Ans: Answer: D Reema Malhotra

Explanation: Reema Malhotra is a cricketer who has played in 41 womens One
Day Internationals, 22 T-20 Internationals and one Test for India.
3. Who is the Cricketer in Assam played U-19 Cricket World Cup for India?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Abu Nechim Ahmed

Sib Sankar Roy
Pritam Hazarika
S. Kumar
Answer: A Abu Nechim Ahmed
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Explanation: Abu Nechim Ahmed is an Indian first class cricketer who plays for
Assam in domestic cricket and for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. He has
represented India at the U-19 level many times, played in the 2006 U-19 Cricket World
Cup in Sri Lanka.
4. Who is the owner of North East United Football Club?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Shah Rukh Khan

John Abraham
Sachin Tendulkar
Sourav Ganguly
Answer: B John Abraham

Explanation: North East United Football Club is an Indian Super League football
franchise based in Guwahati , Assam. The team is owned and operated by Bollywood
actor John Abraham.
5. Who was the Badminton Player of Assam won Indian National Badminton Championship in
1994?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Rajeev Bagga
Monaj Bora
Deepankar Bhattacharjee
Sushil Gogoi
Answer: C Deepankar Bhattacharjee

Explanation: Deepankar Bhattacharjee has been a star Badminton player from
Assam, Northeast India. He has participated in many International tournaments
representing India including Barcelona and Atlanta Olympics.
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Cinema World of Assam:

1. What is the name of first cinema of Assamese?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Joymati
Aadalat
Grahan
Ghar Sansar
Answer: A Joymati
Explanation: Joymati released on 10 March 1935, was the first Assamese film
made. Based on Lakshminath Bezbaroas play about the 17th century Ahom princess
soti Joymati, the film was produced and directed by the noted poet, author and filmmaker Joymati Prasad Agarwala.
2. First Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese, in which film?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Maak Aru Morom

Piyali Phukan
Tezimola
Ronga Police
Answer: B Piyali Phukan

Explanation: Piyali Phukan is an Assamese feature film. It was based on the life
of freedom fighter Piyali Phukan and was directed by Phani Sarma. In this film, Phani
Sarma played the role of Piyali Phukan the protagonist.
3. Which Actor won first Prag Cine Award of Assam in 2004?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Nipon Goswami
Biju Phukan
Bhupen Hazarika
Mridula Barua
Answer: C Bhupen Hazarika
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Explanation: Bhupen Hazarika was an Indian lyricist, musician, singer, poet and
film-maker from Assam, widely known as Sudhakantha. His songs, written and sung
mainly in the Assamese Languages by himself, are marked by humanity and universal
brotherhood and have been translated and sung in many languages, most notably in
Bengali and Hindi.
4. In which year Bhupen Hazarika was won Dadasaheb Phalke Award?

A.
B.
C.
D.
1992
1996
1995
1990
Answer: A 1992
Explanation: Bhupen Hazarika was awarded with Dada Saheb Phalke Award in
1992. Hazarika was born on 8th September 1926 to Nilakanta and Shantipriya Hazarika
in Sadiya Assam. His father originally from Nazira, a town located in Sivasagar district.
5. In which year Bhupen Hazarika was won Asom Ratna Awrad?
A.
B.
C.
D.
2002
2007
2009
2011
Answer: C 2009
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Explanation: Asom Ratna is the highest civilian award in the State of Assam,
India. It is being conferred for outstanding contribution in literature, art culture and social
service. The award is offered by the Government of Assam. Dr. Bhupen Hazarika was
honoured for the year 2009.
6. Recently who won Asom Ratna Award in 2015?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Hitendra Nath Goswami

Jatindra Nath Goswami
Jatindra Nath Lahiri
Gopal Nath Lahiri
Answer: B Jatindra Nath Goswami

Explanation: Dr. Jatindra Nath Goswami was born in 1950 in Assam, is the
principal Scientist of Chandrayaan-1 from physical Research Laboratory (PRL) of the
Indian Department of Space and Director of the Physical Research Laboratory,
Ahmadabad. Chandrayaan 1 spacecraft detected water on the lunar surface in June
2009.
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Assam Demography:
Religion Of Assam:
No.
1.
Name of Religion
Hinduism
Parcentage
61.46%
2.
Islam
34.22%
3.
Christianity
3.73%
4.
Buddhism
0.17%
5.
Jainism
0.08%
6.
Sikhism
0.06%
7.
Other
0.03%
Population of Assam:
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
Description
Approximate Population
Actual Population
Male
Female
Population Growth
Percentage of total Population
Sex Ratio
Child Sex Ratio
Density/km2
Density/mi2
Area (km2)
Area mi2
Total child population (0-6 Age)
Male population (0-6 Age)
Female population (0-6 Age)
Literacy
Male literacy
Female literacy
Total literate
Male literate
Female literate
2011
3.12 Crores
31,205,576
15,939,443
15,266,133
17.07%
2.58%
958
962
398
1,030
78,438
30,285
4,638,130
2,363,485
2,274,645
72.19%
77.85%
66.27%
19,177,977
10,568,639
8,609,338
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Assam Economy:
1. What is the rank of Assam Rice production economy?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3rd
5th
8th
9th
Answer: C 8th
Explanation: In Assam rice occupies about two-third of the total cropped area in
the state. The state experiences plenty of rainfall and possesses a fertile land which is
extremely advantageous for cropping. This has led to the flourishing growth in food
crops and staples in Assam agriculture.
2. What is the rank of Assam Potato production economy?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3rd
5th
7th
9th
Answer : - C 7th
Explanation: Assam government today said the state is targeting to become a
self-sufficient in potato production by 2019-20, the Assembly was informed today.
Assam is currently importing 20-25 lakh tones potato from other states.
3. What is the ranked of Assam in GSDP Growth of Constant Prize?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Answer: C 3rd
Explanation: The economy of Assam is largely rural and agrarian. Agriculture is
still the principal occupation of majority of the rural population in the state in terms of
employment and livelihood. Agriculture sector continues to support more than 75
percent population of the state directly or indirectly providing employment to about 50
percent of the total workforce.
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Literature of Assam
1. Who is the author of the poetry Bana Phul?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Nalinibala Devi
Jatindranath Dowara
Syed Abdul Malik
Answer: - C Jatindranath Dowara

Explanation: Jatindranath Dowara was a notable poet of the Jonaki era of
Assamese literature. Duwara is known as Bonphulor Kobi in the Assamese literacy
society. He was the first writer awarded with Sathiya Akademi Award in 1955 for his
poetry book Bona Phul.
2. Who is the author of the novel Pita Putra?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Jogesh Das
Homen Borgohain
Nabakanta Barua
Answer: B Homen Borgohain

Explanation: Homen Borgohain is an Assamese writer and journalist. He is
currently working as the chief-editor of Assamese daily newspaper Amar Asom. He was
awarded the 1978 Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese language for his novel Pita
Putra.
3. Who is the author of the biography Benudhar Sarma?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Tirthanath Sarma
Nabakanta Barua
Jogesh Das
Answer: A Tirthanath Sarma

Explanation: Tirthanath Sarma was a famous writer in Assam. He wrote the
biography Benudhar Sarma.
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4. Who is the author of the poetry Alakananda?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Tirthanath Sarma
Nalinibala Devi
Nabakanta Barua
Answer: B Nalinibala Sarma

Explanation: Nalinibala Sarma was a noted Indian writer and poet of Assamese
literature, known for nationalistic as well as mystical poetry. She was awarded the
Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1957 for har contribution to literature, and
1968 she won the Sathiya Akademi Award given by Sahitya Akademi for her poetry
collection Alakananda.
5. Who is the author of the short story Golam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Nabakanta Barua
Nalinibala Devi
Saurabh Kumar Chaliha
Bhaben Barua
Answer : C Saurabh Kumar Chaliha

Explanation: Saurabh Kumar Chaliha was a famous Assamese article writer and
short story writer. His real name was Surendra Nath Medhi. His short story collection
Golam won him the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1974.
6. Who is the author of the novel Katha Ratnakar?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Rabindra Sarkar
Kula Saikia
Rita Chowdhury
Dhrubajyoti Bora
Answer: D Dhrubajyoti Bora

Explanation: Dhrubajyoti Bora a medical doctor by profession is a Guwahatibased Assamese writer and novelist. In a literary career spanning around three decades
he has published many critically acclaimed works of fiction and non-fiction including
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more than twenty four books-novels, monographs on history, travelogues, collection of

articles etc. He was honored with most notably Sahitya Akademi Award in 2009.
7. Who is the author of the poetry Bakul Banar Kavita ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Birendra Nath Saikia

Rita Chowdhury
Anand Chandra Barua
Jatindranath Dowara
Answer: C Anand Chandra Barua

Explanation: Anand Chandra Barua was a writer, poet, playwright, translator,
journalist and actor from Assam. He is popularty known as Bokulbonor Kobi in
Assamese literacy society. He was honoured with, most notably the Padma Shri and
Sahitya Akademi Award.
8. Who is the writer of the Assam state Anthem?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Jatindranath dowara
Answer: A Lakshminath Bezbaroa

Explanation: O Mur Apunar Dex, is the state song or state anthem of Assam,
India. It was written by Lakahminath Bezbaroa and attuned by Kamaka Prasad
Agarwala. The song itself is from among the finest poems created by Laxminath
Bezbaroa. It was first published in 1909 in an Assamese magazine Bahi.
9. Who wrote the poetry Bedanar Ulka?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Laxminath Pukan
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Nabakanta Barua
Bhabendra Nath Barua
Answer : B Ambikagiri Raichoudhury

Explanation: Ambikagiri Raichoudhoury was an Assamese poet and nationalist.
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury was born on the 18th December, 1885 in Raipara area of
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Barpeta, Western Assam. His fathers name was Krishnaram Raichoudhury and his
mothers name was Devaki Devi.
10. Who is the author of the novel Lyaruingam?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Bhabendra Nath Barua
Laxminath Pukan
Dhrubajyoti Bora
Answer : A Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya

Explanation: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya was a famous Indian writer and one
of the pioneers of modern Assamese Literature. He was ever recipient of the Jnanpith
Award given to an Assamese writer, in the year 1979 for his novel Mrityunjay, followed
by Indira Goswami in 2001.
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Current Affairs of Assam
Current Facts on Assam:
Established
1912 (Assam Province - British India), 15

August 1947
Capital city
Guwahati
Largest city
Dispur
Number of Districts
32
Name of Governor
Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya
Current Chief Minister
Sarbananda Sonowal
Total Area & Rank
30,285 sq mi & 16th Rank
Population & Rank (2011)
31,205,576 & 14th Rank
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Amazing Facts on Assam

What is Bihu?
Bihu is the most important and common and celebrated all over Assam. The day before the
each bihu is known as 'uruka'. The first day of 'rongali bihu' is called 'Goru bihu' (the bihu
of the cows), when the cows are taken to the nearby rivers or ponds to be bathed with
special care.
In which state the First Oil Reserve was discovered?
The first oil reserves of India were discovered in Assam in the late 19thCentury and thats
why Assam is one of the large and old petroleum resources.
Which state is the largest tea producing state in India?
Assam is the largest tea producing state in India, accounting to almost 50 percent of the
total production.
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Recent Facts on Assam
Who has been appointed as the pro term Speaker of the 14th Assam Legislative
Assembly? (May 2016)
Correct Answer : Phani Bhusan Choudary
Who has been elected as the Chief Minister of the Assam and maiden victory of
BJP in Legislative Assembly in Assam? (May 2016)
Answer Sarbananda Sonowal
Who has been appointed as the pro term Speaker of the 14th Assam Legislative
Assembly? (May 2016)
Answers : Phani Bhusan Choudary
The organizing committee of 12th South Asian Games has proposed to set up the
Tikhor park in which of the North eastern states? (March 2016)
Correct Answer : Meghalaya & Assam
The Union Government has constituted a committee to consider Scheduled Tribe

status to six Communities of which state? (March 2016)
Assam The Union Government has constituted a committee to consider Scheduled Tribe
status to six Communities of Assam. It will be headed by Mahesh Kumar Singla.
Recently, which Indian state has launched National Food Security Act (NFSA) to
address the hunger of people ? (Dec 2015)
Answer Assam
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In which of the following Indian States the first exclusive hospital for
elephants established? (Nov 2015)
A. West Bengal
B. Puducherry
C. Odisha
D. Assam
Answer Assam
Where is the 16th national women boxing championship held in

November? (Nov 2015)
A. Tripura
B. Odisha
C. West Bengal
D. Assam
Answer Assam
A lady named Parbati Barua is being appreciated with lifetime achievement

award for her stupendous contribution in wildlife conservation. She
belongs to
A. Nagaland
B. Kolkatta
C. Assam
D. Jharkhand
Answer C. Assam
Where is the 16th national woman boxing championship held in

November?
A. Tripura
B. Odisha
C. West Bengal
D. Assam
Answer D. Assam
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Which of the following state passed Witch Hunting Bill,2015?
A. Assam
B. Manipur
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Nagaland
Answer A. Assam
Name the former Governor of Assam and three-time Chief Minister of

Odisha who died on 21 April 2015 in Tirupati at the age of 89.
A. Janaki Ballabh Patnaik
B. Harekrushna Mahatab
C. Biswanath Das
D. Biren Mitra
Correct Answer: A Janaki Ballabh Patnaik
Which State became the first State to legally ban the smokeless tobacco on
13 February 2014?
A. Sikkim
B. Mizoram
C. Bihar
D. Assam
Correct Answer : Assam
Bhasha Shahid Diwas or Language Martyrs Day was observed on 19 May

2014 in a North East State of India. Name the State?
A. Manipur
B. Assam
C. Meghalaya
D. Sikkim
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Correct Answer : B Assam
A University recently signed a MoU with ICAR to open 638th Krishi Vigyan
Kendra in Baksa district. Name the University?
A. Junagadh Agricultural University
B. Assam Agricultural University
C. Rajendra Agricultural University
D. Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Correct Answer : Assam Agricultural University
Assam State Zoo in Guwahati in the third week of November 2014

announced to conserve a critically endangered species of a pig and with this
it became the first and only zoo of the world to have this critically
endangered species of pigs. Name the species of pig that will be a part of
Assam Zoo?
A. Pygmy Hog
B. Guinea pig
C. Choctaw Hog
D. Aksai Black Pied
Correct Answer : A. Pygmy Hog
Name the person who recently became the first recipient of state
bravery award of Assam?
A. Gunjan Sarma
B. Aditi Sarma
C. Gayatri Sarma
D. Haribala
Correct Answers : A. Gunjan Sarma
Operation All Out was in news on 23 December 2014. What is it?
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A) International army operation against ISIS militants
B) International operation to discover AirAsia flight that went missing
C) Indian Army operation to flush out Bodo militants in Assam
D) Cricket operation to ban players suspected of betting and fixing
Correct Answers : c) Indian Army operation to flush out Bodo militants in Assam
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Current Affairs of Assam

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Government and Politics

1. Recently which political party won Assam Election in 2016?

Indian National Congress (INC)

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Answer : B Ranjit Kumar Das

Ranjit Kumar Das

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Assam Assembly 2016 Party Wise Result:

6. Recently who is the Governors of Assam?

Janaki Ballabh Patnaik

Explanation: Nagaland Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya wil assume

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Shri Mukesh Sahay

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List of Rivers of Assam:

14. Dihing River

18. Dudhnai River

1. Recent ___________ is the Assam State Capital?

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2. Which city is a largest city of Assam?

Assam All Districts Names Chart

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Names of Assam Himalaya

3. What is the name of Assam famous Monument?

Answer : C Talatal Ghar

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5. How much percentage of Literacy in Assam?

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Answer : C O Mur Apunar Desh

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9. What is the name of Assam state animal?

Answer : D One-horned Rhinoceros

10. What is the name of Assam state Bird?

Answer : B White-winged wood duck

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11. What is the name of Assam state Flower?

Answer : - A Foxtail Orchids

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12. What is the name of Assam state Tree?

13. What is the name of Assam state River?

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14. What is the name of Assam largest and oldest temple?

Answer : D Kamakhya Temple

Top Five National Park of Assam:

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Answer : A Assam Himalaya

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Answer : B Bihu Festival

2. What is the name of Assam Traditional Dress of women?

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4. Which month Rangali Bihu held in Assam?

5. Which month Kati Bihu held in Assam?

6. Which month Bhogali bihu celebrated in Assam?

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List of Chief Minister of Assam: