Preparing for Assam government jobs is no joke. You put in months revising general studies, reasoning, and English, but then in the exam hall, a bunch of Assam-specific questions stare back at you—and suddenly everything goes blank. I’ve seen it happen to some of my brightest students. They know everything about India, but when it comes to their own state, they fumble. That’s exactly why Assam GK deserves serious attention.
If you’re aiming for ADRE Grade III or IV, Assam Police SI or Constable, TET, or even APSC prelims, Assam-related questions are almost guaranteed. In recent ADRE papers, there were 30–40 marks directly from state history, geography, culture, and current affairs. Ignore this section, and you’re handing over easy marks to your competition. Master it, and you pull ahead. Simple as that.
Let’s get you some solid practice. Here are 25 carefully picked Assam GK MCQs—some straightforward, some medium, and a few that trip up even repeat attempters. I’ve given the answer right below each question, with explanations where needed. Go through them like you’re in the exam: attempt first, then check.
Practice These Assam GK Multiple Choice Questions
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What is the administrative capital of Assam?
a) Guwahati
b) Dispur
c) Jorhat
d) Dibrugarh
Answer: b) Dispur
Many students pick Guwahati because it’s the biggest city and the gateway to the Northeast. But Dispur, a locality within Guwahati, has been the official capital since 1973. -
Which river is popularly known as the “Sorrow of Assam”?
a) Barak
b) Brahmaputra
c) Manas
d) Subansiri
Answer: b) Brahmaputra
Its massive floods cause huge damage almost every monsoon. -
Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site mainly for protecting which animal?
a) Tiger
b) Asian Elephant
c) One-horned Rhinoceros
d) Hoolock Gibbon
Answer: c) One-horned Rhinoceros
Kaziranga holds more than two-thirds of the world’s remaining great one-horned rhinos. -
How many districts does Assam currently have (as of 2025)?
a) 27
b) 31
c) 33
d) 35
Answer: d) 35
The number increased to 35 after recent reorganisations. Keep track—district-related questions are common. -
Who led the Ahom resistance against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat (1671)?
a) Sukaphaa
b) Lachit Borphukan
c) Momai Tamuli Borbarua
d) Gadadhar Singha
Answer: b) Lachit Borphukan
His famous line “My uncle is not greater than my motherland” still inspires students. -
Which is the largest river island in the world located in Assam?
a) Dibru-Saikhowa
b) Majuli
c) Umananda
d) Peacock Island
Answer: b) Majuli
It’s also culturally significant for its Vaishnavite satras. -
Assam is India’s largest producer of which commodity?
a) Silk
b) Tea
c) Jute
d) Rice
Answer: b) Tea
Assam tea has GI tag and accounts for over half of India’s total tea production. -
Which national park in Assam is also a Tiger Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site?
a) Kaziranga
b) Manas
c) Nameri
d) Orang
Answer: b) Manas
It’s famous for tigers, pygmy hogs, and golden langurs. -
Who is regarded as the pioneer of the Bhakti movement in Assam?
a) Madhavdev
b) Srimanta Sankardeva
c) Damodardev
d) Chaliha Sahib
Answer: b) Srimanta Sankardeva
His neo-Vaishnavite movement shaped Assamese culture deeply. -
The ancient kingdom of Kamarupa roughly corresponds to present-day:
a) Only Assam
b) Assam and parts of neighbouring states and Bangladesh
c) Only Western Assam
d) Meghalaya and Assam
Answer: b) Assam and parts of neighbouring states and Bangladesh -
Which wildlife sanctuary in Assam has the highest density of one-horned rhinos after Kaziranga?
a) Manas
b) Pobitora
c) Orang
d) Laokhowa
Answer: b) Pobitora
Often called “Mini Kaziranga” because of its compact size and high rhino population. -
The Digboi refinery in Assam is known as:
a) India’s first oil refinery
b) India’s largest refinery
c) Asia’s largest refinery
d) India’s only private refinery
Answer: a) India’s first oil refinery
Established in 1901, it’s still operational. -
Bihu is celebrated how many times in a year in Assam?
a) Once
b) Twice
c) Three times
d) Four times
Answer: c) Three times
Rongali (April), Kongali (October), Bhogali (January). -
Which Assamese personality received the Bharat Ratna?
a) Bhupen Hazarika
b) Gopinath Bordoloi
c) Parbati Prasad Baruah
d) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Answer: b) Gopinath Bordoloi (posthumously in 1999)
Bhupen Hazarika received it later in 2019. -
The Nameri National Park is famous for sharing its ecosystem with which neighbouring park?
a) Kaziranga
b) Pakke Tiger Reserve (Arunachal Pradesh)
c) Manas
d) Dibru-Saikhowa
Answer: b) Pakke Tiger Reserve -
Which is the state animal of Assam?
a) Tiger
b) One-horned Rhinoceros
c) Asian Elephant
d) Clouded Leopard
Answer: b) One-horned Rhinoceros -
The Haflong Lake is located in which district?
a) Dima Hasao
b) Karbi Anglong
c) Cachar
d) Goalpara
Answer: a) Dima Hasao
It’s the only hill station in Assam. -
Who was the first Chief Minister of Assam after independence?
a) Bishnuram Medhi
b) Gopinath Bordoloi
c) Sarat Chandra Singha
d) Bimala Prasad Chaliha
Answer: b) Gopinath Bordoloi -
The Panimoor Falls is located on which river?
a) Barak
b) Brahmaputra
c) Kopili
d) Dhansiri
Answer: c) Kopili -
Which Assamese film won the first National Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese?
a) Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai
b) Piyoli Phukan
c) Shakuntala
d) Joymoti
Answer: a) Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai (1988) -
The Raimona National Park was declared Assam’s sixth national park in which year?
a) 2019
b) 2021
c) 2022
d) 2023
Answer: b) 2021 -
Which freedom fighter from Assam is known as “Kalaguru”?
a) Kanaklata Barua
b) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
c) Chandraprabha Saikiani
d) Piyoli Phukan
Answer: b) Bishnu Prasad Rabha -
The state flower of Assam is:
a) Rhododendron
b) Lotus
c) Foxtail Orchid
d) Siroi Lily
Answer: c) Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phool) -
Which is the longest bridge in Assam (as of 2025)?
a) Kolia Bhomora
b) Bogibeel
c) Dhola-Sadiya
d) Naranarayan Setu
Answer: c) Dhola-Sadiya (Bhupen Hazarika Setu) – 9.15 km long -
The Assam Accord was signed in which year to address the foreigners’ issue?
a) 1971
b) 1980
c) 1985
d) 1990
Answer: c) 1985
Questions on the Assam Movement and Accord appear frequently.
A Few Mentor Tips Before You Move On
Most students treat Assam GK like general knowledge—read once and forget. That doesn’t work. Create short notes grouped by topic: rivers, national parks, historical figures, cultural icons. Use mnemonics. For national parks, I tell my students: “KOM NORD” – Kaziranga, Orang, Manas, Nameri, Raimona, Orang, Dehing Patkai, Dibru-Saikhowa.
Common mistake: confusing state symbols. Rhino is state animal, white-winged wood duck is state bird, foxtail orchid is state flower, hollong is state tree. Write them down five times.
And please, don’t rely only on random online PDFs. Cross-check with the Assam Yearbook or official government sites.
Want More Practice?
If you found these helpful, check out these other posts on the blog:
- Assam History Timeline and Important MCQs
- Geography of Assam: Rivers, Parks and Districts
- Assam Culture and Festivals GK Questions
- Current Affairs Assam 2025 – Monthly Quiz
They’re packed with similar questions and explanations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Assam GK questions come in ADRE Grade III and IV?
Usually 30–50 marks worth, sometimes even a dedicated section. It varies slightly by paper, but never zero.
Is Assam GK important for Assam Police Constable or SI exam?
Yes, absolutely. You’ll see 15–25 questions on state history, geography, and prominent personalities.
What’s the best book for Assam GK?
I always recommend Assam Yearbook (latest edition) and Lucent’s Assam GK section. Combine with online quizzes for practice.
Do questions repeat from previous years?
Not exactly the same, but patterns do. National parks, rivers, Ahom kings, and freedom fighters keep coming back.
How much time should I give to Assam GK daily?
30–45 minutes consistently. Revise weekly. That’s enough to score 80–90% in this section.
You’ve just finished 25 solid questions. That’s real progress. Keep doing sets like this regularly, and you’ll walk into the exam hall feeling confident about Assam GK. I’ve seen students who struggled with 5/25 in mocks eventually score 20+. It’s all about steady effort. You’ve got this—keep going.
