Assam Geography MCQ
31. What is the IUCN Conservation status of Rhinoceros unicornis, the official state animal of Assam?
A) Least Concern
B) Critically Endangered
C) Vulnerable
D) Extinct in the Wild
C) Vulnerable
Explanation: The Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), the state animal of Assam, is classified as “Vulnerable” by the IUCN, with significant conservation efforts underway in Assam’s national parks.
32. Which of the following geographical lines passes through the state of Assam?
A) Tropic of Cancer
B) Tropic of Capricorn
C) Equator
D) None of the above
D) None of the above
Explanation: Assam does not lie on any major geographical lines such as the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, or Tropic of Capricorn.
33. Which is the smallest National Park in Assam?
A) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park
D) Nameri National Park
C) Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park
Explanation: Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park is the smallest national park in Assam, known for its rich biodiversity and dense forest cover.
34. What is the IUCN Conservation status of the Gee’s golden langur (or golden langur), an Old World monkey found in Assam and neighboring regions?
A) Endangered
B) Critically Endangered
C) Vulnerable
D) Near Threatened
A) Endangered
Explanation: The Gee’s golden langur, found in Assam and neighboring regions, is classified as “Endangered” by the IUCN due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
35. Oak Tasar, a wild silkworm, is found in which of the following districts in Assam?
A) Dima Hasao
B) Kokrajhar
C) Barpeta
D) Sonitpur
A) Dima Hasao
Explanation: Oak Tasar, a type of wild silkworm, is predominantly found in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, where it contributes to the local silk industry.
36. Which of the following is the highest hill range in Assam?
A) Karbi Hills
B) Jaintia Hills
C) Barail Hills
D) Patkai Hills
C) Barail Hills
Explanation: The Barail Hills are the highest hill range in Assam, stretching across the state and providing a unique ecosystem.
37. The total number of Ramsar sites in Assam is:
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
A) 1
Explanation: Assam has only one Ramsar site. It is the Deepor Beel wetland, located near Guwahati.
38. Which of the following rivers is known as Kameng in Arunachal Pradesh?
A) Jia Dhal
B) Subansiri
C) Jaji
D) Jia Bharali
D) Jia Bharali
Explanation: The Jia Bharali River in Assam is known as the Kameng River in Arunachal Pradesh, where it originates.
39. Swamp Deer has a sizeable population in which of the following protected areas in Assam?
A) Nameri NP
B) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Kaziranga NP
D) Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Kaziranga NP
Explanation: Kaziranga National Park is known for its sizeable population of Swamp Deer, alongside other important wildlife species such as the Indian Rhinoceros.
40. Which of the following is not connected by the border of Assam?
A) Sikkim
B) Nagaland
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Bhutan
A) Sikkim
Explanation: Assam shares its borders with Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Bhutan. However, it does not share a border with Sikkim. Sikkim is separated from Assam by West Bengal.