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61 In which of the following year Tea was discovered in Assam?
A 1823
B 1824
C 1825
D 1826

Answer: 1823

The tea industry in Assam is about 172 years old. It occupies an important place and plays a very useful part in the national economy. Robert Bruce in 1823 discovered tea plants growing wild in upper Brahmaputra Valley.

62 Which of the following districts in Assam has the highest population?
A Dhubri
B Kamrup
C Nagaon
D Barpeta

Answer: Nagaon

The correct answer is Nagaon.

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63 Which Lok Sabha constituency of Assam is reserved for SC?
A Karimganj
B Tezpur
C Silchar
D Mangaldoi

Answer: Karimganj

The correct answer is Karimganj.

64 Which of the following area in Assam is known for Feral Horses?
A Nameri National Park
B Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary
C Dibru Saikhowd National Park
D None of the above

Answer: Dibru Saikhowd National Park

The correct answer is Dibru Saikhowd National Park. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is spread across Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts in Upper Assam, around 521km from here. It is designated as a biosphere reserve and houses many endangered species and is rich in fish diversity. It is also known for its huge population of feral horses.

65 As per the data of 2011 population census, the literacy rate in Assam is approximately
A 68%
B 72%
C 82%
D 85%

Answer: 72%

The correct answer is 72%. The total literacy rate of Assam is 72.19% according to the 2011 census study. The male literacy rate is 77.85% and the female literacy rate is 66.27% in Assam. As per the 2011 census, the total population of Assam was 31,169,272.

66 When did Transport Department of Assam was established?
A 1935
B 1948
C 1958
D 1967

Answer: 1948

The correct answer is 1948. With the passage of time and under the changed circumstances with a view to cope with the necessities, a separate department under the name and style " Transport Department, Govt. of Assam" was introduced at the beginning of the year 1951. Transport Department was headed by a Secretary of the Govt.

67 The major reserves of limestone are in ____ and ____ districts
A Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
B Hojai and Barpeta
C Nagaon and Morigaon
D Kukrajhar and Golaghat

Answer: Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong

The correct answer is Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong. Dima Hasao district, earlier called North Cachar Hills district, is an administrative district in the state of Assam, India. Karbi Anglong district is one of the 34 administrative districts of Assam in India. Diphu is the administrative headquarter of the district.

68 Population wise rank of Assam among the states of India is
A 15
B 24
C 26
D 10

Answer: 15

The correct answer is 15.

69 The rank of Assam in terms of crude oil production is _____ .
A First
B Second
C Third
D Fourth

Answer: Third

The correct answer is Third.

70 Assam share international border with which of the following countries
A Myanmar, Bhutan and Bangladesh
B Bhutan and Bangladesh
C China, Myanmar, Bhutan and Bangladesh
D Myanmar and Bangladesh

Answer: Bhutan and Bangladesh

Assam shares Inter-State boundaries with Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya and West Bengal covering a length of over 2743.1KM. Assam share international border with Bhutan and Bangladesh.

71 Who is famously known as the “Forest Man of India”?
A Mike Pandey
B Sunderlal Bahuguna
C Jadav Payeng
D Kallen Pakkudan

Answer: Jadav Payeng

The correct answer is Jadav Payeng. 65-year-old Jadav Payeng was conferred the title 'The Forest Man' in Delhi by the Government of India on World Earth Day in 2010, for turning a barren land of 550 hectares (over 1300 acres) into a lush green forest all by himself.

72 Which of the following protected areas in Assam is known for Golden Langur
A Nameri National Park
B Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
C Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary
D Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary

Answer: Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary

Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is a safe haven for huge varieties of animals, which are on the verge of extinction. It is famous for the Golden Langur (Presbytis Geei), found only along the Indo-Bhutan border in Assam and is the second protected habitat for Golden Langur in India.

73 When did B.T.A.D was established ?
A 30 November, 2004
B 10 February, 2003
C 2 January, 2003
D 20 June, 2005

Answer: 10 February, 2003

The correct answer is 10 February, 2003. As a result of historic BTC(Bodoland Territorial Council) accord signed on February 10, 2003, formed BTAD(Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District) with four districts namely Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri.

74 The total number of administrative districts in Assam is ___ .
A 23
B 27
C 32
D 35

Answer: 35

The correct answer is 35. The State of Assam is divided into 35 Administrative Districts. The districts are demarcated on the basis of the features such as the rivers, hills, forests, etc. The majority of the newly constituted districts are sub-divisions of the earlier districts. Bajali district is the 34th district of the Indian state of Assam, carved out of Barpeta district. Tamulpur district is an administrative district in Bodoland Territorial Region of Assam, one of the North-Eastern states of India. The administrative headquarters is at Tamulpur. It is the 35th district of the Indian state of Assam, carved out of Baksa district. On 23 January 2022 Tamulpur was formally district was formally created.

75 The total number of seats in the legislative council of Assam is___.
A 13
B 33
C 80
D 126

Answer: 126

The correct answer is 126. The Assam Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Assam. It is housed in Guwahati, the capital city of Assam, geographically situated in present Western Assam region. The Legislative Assembly comprises 126 Members of Legislative Assembly, directly elected from single-seat constituencies. Its term is five years, unless sooner dissolved.

76 Assam is not a traditional growing area of which of the following crop?
A Tobacco
B Rubber
C Maize
D Paddy

Answer: Tobacco

The correct answer is Tobacco.

77 Which of the following is the largest Coalfield in Assam?
A Dilli Jaypore
B Mikir Hills
C Singrimari Hills
D Makum

Answer: Makum

The correct answer is Makum. The Makum coal mines are network of four opencast and underground mines operated by North Eastern Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India, with a capacity of 1 million ton-per-annum (MTPA), near Margherita town, Tinsukia, Assam state, India.

78 The percentage of population living in urban areas in Assam according to 2011 census is
A 14
B 24
C 34
D 44

Answer: 14%

The percentage of population living in urban areas in Assam according to 2011 census is 14%. The decadal growth of the State's population works out at 17.07 percent during the decade 2001-2011 as against 17.68 percent for the country as a whole. Out of the total 312.05 lakh population, 86 percent population live in rural areas & 14 percent population live in urban areas of the State.

79 How much land of assam has been occupied by forests?
A 17.2 %
B 20.6 %
C 22.4 %
D 34.21 %

Answer: 34.21%

The correct answer is 34.21%. The recorded forest area of Assam is 26,832 sq km accounting for 34.21% of its geographical area.

80 Which of the following districts of Assam does not have any international boundary?
A Dhemaji
B Kokrajhar
C Baks
D Cachar

Answer: Dhemaji

The correct answer is Dhemaji.

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