Assam Geography MCQ
11. The Bhupen Hazarika Setu (Dhola–Sadiya Bridge) is constructed over which river?
A) Brahmaputra
B) Barak
C) Dihang
D) Lohit
D) Lohit
Explanation: The Bhupen Hazarika Setu, India’s longest bridge, spans the Lohit River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra.
12. Which National Park in Assam is one of the last strongholds for the wild water buffalo?
A) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Orang National Park
D) Kaziranga National Park
D) Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park in Assam is renowned for being one of the last strongholds for the wild water buffalo. It’s home to the world’s largest population of these magnificent creatures.
13. Which of the following is not among the major birds found in Assam?
A) Blue-throated Barbet
B) White Peafowl
C) Ring-tailed Fishing Eagle
D) White-winged Wood Duck
B) White Peafowl
Explanation: The White Peafowl is not native to Assam, whereas the other birds listed are commonly found in the region.
14. Assam has a common boundary with how many Indian states?
A) 5 states
B) 6 states
C) 7 states
D) 8 states
C) 7 states
Explanation: Assam shares its borders with 7 Indian states: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, and West Bengal.
15. Which is the largest wetland in Assam?
A) Chandubi Lake
B) Deepor Beel
C) Kumri Beel Lake
D) Son Beel
D) Son Beel
Explanation: Son Beel is the largest wetland in Assam. It’s also recognized as the second largest wetland in Asia.
16. Which of the following is associated with Bordoichila in Assam?
A) Pre-monsoon season
B) Monsoon season
C) Retreating monsoon season
D) Winter season
A) Pre-monsoon season
Explanation: Bordoichila is a local term used in Assam to describe the strong winds that occur during the pre-monsoon season.
17. The Gai, a tributary to Brahmaputra, is situated between:
A) Dibang and Dihang
B) Dihang and Subansiri
C) Subansiri and Bharali
D) Bharali and Bornadi
B) Dihang and Subansiri
Explanation: The Gai River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra, located between the Dihang and Subansiri rivers.
18. The Brahmaputra makes a “U” turn in its course to flow into India due to:
A) Uplift of folded Himalayan series
B) Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas
C) Geo-tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains
D) Both (A) and (B) above
B) Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas
Explanation: The U-turn in the Brahmaputra River’s course as it enters India is due to the syntaxial bending of the young Himalayan mountain range.
19. Which town is also known as the Manchester of Assam?
A) Jorhat
B) Sualkuchi
C) Diphu
D) Digboi
B) Sualkuchi
Explanation: Sualkuchi is known as the Manchester of Assam because it is a major center for the production of silk fabrics.
20. Which of the following places is the site of rainforest in Assam and in which District?
A) Sonai Rupai (Sonitpur)
B) Joypur (Dibrugarh)
C) Sessa (Dibrugarh)
D) Manas (Kokrajhar)
B) Joypur (Dibrugarh)
Explanation: Joypur in Dibrugarh district is known for its rainforests, which are rich in biodiversity.