ALL 35 ASSAM RELATED QUESTION TOPICS ARE FROM OUR CA, SNIPPETS AND PRELIMS DAILY SERIES COMPILATION COURSES
1. ‘Direct Air Capture’ is an emerging technology. Which of the following is true about ‘Direct Air Capture’? (A) It is a technology used to segregate CO₂ from the atmosphere for storage or other use (B) enables capture and release into ocean (C) chemically breaks CO₂ into carbon and oxygen (D) None of the above
Answer: A — DAC captures CO₂ directly from ambient air for storage/utilization.
2. Which statement about ‘Green Climate Fund’ is not true? (A) Largest climate finance in the world (B) India receives funding (C) Established under UNFCCC framework (D) HQ in Geneva, Switzerland Answer: D — GCF’s HQ is actually in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea, not Geneva.
3. Consider statements about quantum computing: 1. Uses qubits instead of binary bits 2. Many computer giants competing 3. Microsoft’s ‘Majorana 1’ is world’s first quantum processor using topological qubits (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) None
Answer: C — All three statements are considered correct per Microsoft’s claims.
(MAJORANA HAS BEEN ASKED IN VARIOUS APSC EXAMS MORE THAN 4 TIMES)
4. Statements about FIFA World Cup 2026: 1. 32 teams participating 2. USA, Canada, Mexico jointly hosting 3. First time 3 nations host (A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 2 only (D) 1,2,3
Answer: B — 2026 World Cup is expanded to 48 teams (not 32), so statement 1 is false; hosting facts (2,3) are true.
5. The ‘Begram Ivories’ can be dated between (A) 1st–2nd century CE (B) 3rd–5th century CE (C) 3rd BCE–1st BCE (D) 6th–7th century CE
Answer: A
Begram ivories are a spectacular collection of over a thousand decorative plaques, statuettes, and inlays carved from ivory and bone. Discovered in the 1930s in ancient Begram (Kapisa), Afghanistan, these 1st-to-2nd century CE Kushan-era artifacts originally embellished luxury wooden furniture
6. The rock-cut caves in Udayagiri and Khandagiri Hills, Odisha belong to (A) Mahayana Buddhism (B) Hinayana Buddhism (C) Jainism (D) Ajivikas
Answer: C — These caves were built under Kharavela for Jain monks.
7. The Banskhera inscription is associated with (A) Ashoka (B) Kanishka (C) Harshavardhana (D) Dharmapala
Answer: C
Discovered in the Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, it is uniquely significant for bearing the king’s actual ornate autograph, confirming his deep personal involvement in state decrees
8. The ancient river Saraswati mentioned in the Rigveda is identified with (A) Ganga (B) Yamuna (C) Sutlej (D) Ghaggar-Hakra
Answer: D
Ghaggar-Hakra is an intermittent, monsoon-fed river in northwestern India and eastern Pakistan. It spans approximately 320 kilometers. Originating in the Shivalik Hills of Himachal Pradesh, it flows through Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, terminating in the Thar Desert. It is known as the Ghaggar in India and becomes the Hakra in Pakistan.
9. Which inscription of early Assam was issued by Bhaskaravarman? (A) Doobi copper plates (B) Nagajari stone inscriptions (C) Tezpur copper plates (D) Bargaon copper plates
Answer: A
Discovered in 1950 during digging near a Shiva temple in Dubi village (about 3 miles from Pathsala railway station in Kamrup district), these plates are the earliest known copper plates issued by Kamarupa kings. The charter contains seventy-six verses in Sanskrit and features a ladle-shaped royal seal with a front-facing elephant. The plates are permanently housed at the Assam State Museum in Guwahati
10. Match sites with findings — a.Lothal b.Kalibangan c.Dholavira d.Banawali with 1.Ploughed field 2.Dockyard 3.Terracotta plough replica 4.Ten large signs (A) 1234 (B) 2143 (C) 1243 (D) 2134
Answer: B — Lothal=dockyard(2), Kalibangan=ploughed field(1), Dholavira=large signs(4), Banawali=terracotta plough(3).
11. Statements on Semsonsing Ingti: 1. Co-opted member of Bordoloi Sub-Committee for Sixth Schedule inclusion of Karbis 2. Encouraged Karbi groups to settle in Mikir Hills 3. Advocated separate independent Karbi State 4. Father of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (A) 1 and 4 (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1,2,3
Answer: A
12. King Rudra Singha wanted to conquer Bengal because: 1. Form Hindu confederacy 2. Be all-powerful supreme ruler in India 3. Include part of River Ganga 4. Revenge on Mughals (A) 1 and 3 only (B) 3 only (C) 1,2,3 (D) 4
Answer: A
To fulfill this overambitious goal, the Ahom king successfully secured the diplomatic support and military backing of neighboring regional rulers and chiefs, including those from Tripura, Koch Bihar, Burdwan, and Nadia. He managed to assemble a massive combined army consisting of roughly 400,000 soldiers. However, his ambitious expansion campaign never materialized, as Rudra Singha suddenly fell ill and passed away in Guwahati in August 1714 before the invasion could begin.
13. Assertion: Ralph Fitch visited Koch Bihar in 1585 and met benevolent King Naranarayan. Reason: Naranarayan established hospitals for animals/birds, didn’t kill living creatures. (A) Both true, R explains A (B) Both true, R doesn’t explain (C) A true, R false (D) R true, A false
Answer: A
During his stay, Fitch documented a robust local economy. He observed an extensive, active trade network with Tibet, China, and the broader Himalayan region, noting the widespread availability of musk, silk, and fine cotton fabric.
Ralph Fitch became the first Englishman to travel to Assam, giving him
exposure to the region’s political, judicial, and social frameworks.
source: Ralph Fitch, England’s Pioneer to India and Burma: His Companions and Contemporaries,
with His Remarkable Narrative Told in His Own Words (London, 1899)
14. Match Ahom rulers: a.Supatpha b.Sukhrungpha c.Sutanpha d.Suhitpongpha with 1.Rudra Singha 2.Gadadhar Singha 3.Gaurinath Singha 4.Siva Singha (A) 2143 (B) 3241 (C) 1432 (D) 4312
Answer: A
15. Statements about play Nil Darpan: 1. Written 1860 2. Author Munshi Premchand 3. Author Dinabandhu Mitra 4. Portrayed oppression of Bengal peasants by European indigo planters (A) 1,2,4 (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 1 and 2 only (D) 1,3,4
Answer: D — Dinabandhu Mitra is the correct author, not Premchand.
16. Who was the first propounder of ‘passive resistance’? (A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (B) Aurobindo Ghosh (C) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (D) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Answer: B
17. Mahavira was considered to be the ___ Tirthankara. (A) 21st (B) 22nd (C) 23rd (D) 24th
Answer: D
18. Match authors with works: a.Hema Saraswati b.Bakul Kayastha c.Kaviraj Chakraborty d.Dutiram Hazarika with 1.Kali Bharat Buranji 2.Prahlada Charita 3.Kitabat Manjari 4.Sankhachuda Vadha (A) 2341 (B) 1234 (C) 3124 (D) 4312
Answer: A
19. French traveller Jean-Baptiste Chevalier visited Assam during which Ahom ruler’s reign in mid-18th century? (A) Rajeswar Singha (B) Rudra Singha (C) Pratap Singha (D) Jayadhwaj Singha
Answer: A
French traveller Jean-Baptiste Chevalier visited Assam between 1755 and 1757 during the reign of the Ahom king Swargadeo Rajeswar Singha. Chevalier was the first known European to reach the Ahom capital of Garhgaon, traveling there to request commercial trade relations
20. Arrange Indian rock systems chronologically: 1.Dharwar 2.Vindhyan 3.Archaean 4.Gondwana (A) 1→3→2→4 (B) 3→2→1→4 (C) 1→2→3→4 (D) 3→1→2→4 Answer: D
21. Pairs: 1.Alluvial:Brahmaputra & Barak Valleys 2.Red Soil:Karbi Anglong & N Cachar 3.Laterite:Meghalaya Plateau fringe 4.Sandy:River Islands & riverbeds (A) 1,3,4 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1,2,4 only (D) 1,2,3,4 Answer: D
22. Incorrectly matched festival pairs: 1.Moatsu:Nagaland 2.Bwisagu:Meghalaya 3.Sangai:Manipur 4.Thabal Chongba:Mizoram (A) 1 and 3 (B) 2 and 4 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 3 and 4 Answer: B — Bwisagu is Bodo festival of Assam; Thabal Chongba is a Manipuri dance, not Mizoram.
23. Statements on Indian languages: 1. 22 languages in Eighth Schedule 2. Tamil oldest surviving classical language 3. Hindi mother tongue for over 50% population 4. Sanskrit classical but <0.1% mother tongue speakers (A) 1 and 4 only (B) 1,2,4 only (C) 2,3,4 only (D) 1,2,3,4 Answer: B — Hindi is NOT mother tongue of over 50% (it’s around 44%), so statement 3 is false.
24. Arrange Assam tribes in descending population order (2011 census): 1.Mishing 2.Rabha 3.Bodo 4.Karbi (A) 2→3→4→1 (B) 3→1→4→2 (C) 4→1→2→3 (D) 1→2→3→4 Answer: B
25. Statements on equator’s location not correct: 1. Passes through Gabon, Congo, Uganda, Kenya 2. Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Brunei north of equator 3. Passes through Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana 4. Doesn’t pass through Maldives and Indonesia (A) 1 only (B) 2 and 4 (C) 1 and 2 (D) 3 and 4 Answer: D — Equator does not pass through Venezuela; and it does pass through Indonesia.
26. Which rivers flowing into Assam originate from Bhutan? (A) Barak, Feni, Aie, Kulsi (B) Beki, Raidak, Sankosh, Manas (C) Kapili, Digaru, Jinjiram, Kulsi (D) Dawki, Tuivai, Irang, Feni Answer: B
27. Statements: 1.Marat Longri WLS in Dima Hasao 2.Dehing Patkai NP known as Amazon of the East 3.Sikhna Jhwlao NP is 8th NP of Assam 4.Manas only biosphere reserve of Assam (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1,2,4 (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 2,3,4 Answer: C
28. Match dress forms with communities: a.Karbi b.Dimasa c.Bodo d.Rabha with 1.Kambang 2.Pokok 3.Dokhona 4.Rijamphain (A) 2134 (B) 2431 (C) 1234 (D) 1324 Answer: B
29. Match wildlife sanctuaries with features: a.Pobitora b.Hollongapar c.Deepor Beel d.Chakrashila with 1.Golden langur 2.High rhino density 3.Ramsar Site 4.Gibbon habitat (A) 3124 (B) 2134 (C) 2431 (D) 1234 Answer: C
30. Incorrectly matched island/volcano pairs: 1.Hawaii-USA 2.Mount Fuji-Philippines 3.Barren Island-India 4.Mayon-Indonesia (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 4 (D) 2 and 3 Answer: C — Mount Fuji is in Japan, not Philippines; Mayon is in Philippines, not Indonesia.
31. Statements: 1.Strait of Hormuz connects Persian Gulf & Gulf of Oman 2.Panama Canal connects Atlantic (via Caribbean) to Pacific 3.Karakum Canal major canal in Iran 4.Indira Gandhi Canal originates from Harike Barrage in Punjab, flows through Rajasthan (A) 1,2,4 only (B) 1,2,3 only (C) 1,3,4 only (D) 1,2,3,4 Answer: A — Karakum Canal is in Turkmenistan, not Iran.
32. Statements: 1.Monsoon winds always blow land-to-sea in summer 2.Bay of Bengal branch brings rain to NE India 3.El Niño weakens monsoon 4.Tamil Nadu gets most rain in NE monsoon (A) 1,2,3,4 (B) 1,3,4 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 2,3,4 only Answer: D — Statement 1 is false (summer monsoon blows sea-to-land).
33. Statements on India’s forest cover: 1.MP has largest forest cover by area 2.Mizoram >80% forest cover 3.ISFR 2023: India’s forest cover ~21.76% of geographical area 4.Unevenly distributed across states (A) 1,2,3,4 (B) 1,3,4 only (C) 2 and 4 only (D) 2,3,4 only Answer: A
34. Correctly matched ocean current pairs: 1.Gulf Stream-Atlantic 2.Kuroshio-Pacific 3.Benguela-Indian 4.Peru-Southern Ocean (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 4 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1,2,3,4 Answer: A — Benguela is in Atlantic Ocean, Peru current is in Pacific Ocean, not Indian/Southern.
35. CM’s Green Fellowship (Assam, 2024-25) objectives: 1.Create skilled environmentally conscious youth 2.Internship abroad in foreign institution 3.Legislative policy training 4.Enable marginalized youth into environmental policymaking (A) 1,2,3 only (B) 1,3,4 only (C) 1 and 2 only (D) 1,2,3,4 Answer: A
36. Statements on Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026: 1.Changed definition of transgender person 2.Medical board recommendation mandatory for DM to issue identity certificate 3.Provides educational reservation 4.Expands offences & increases punishment (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1,2,4 only (C) 2,3,4 only (D) 1,2,3,4 Answer: B
37. False statements on lateral entry into Civil Services: 1.Private sector/PSU domain experts eligible 2.Must follow existing reservation norms 3.Appointed on 3-year contract, extendable to max 5 years 4.Women given special emphasis (A) 2 and 3 (B) 2 and 4 (C) 3 and 4 (D) 1 and 4 Answer: B — Lateral entry hasn’t followed reservation norms in practice, and no special emphasis for women was mandated.
38. Which statement is correct about NITI Aayog? (A) Objective is to foster cooperative federalism (B) Looks after allocation of resources to states (C) Atal Innovation Mission is a flagship initiative launched by it (D) Governing Council comprises full-time members and special invitees
Answer: B — Per key; NITI Aayog does play a role in facilitating resource allocation guidance among other true statements, but per answer key only B marked correct.
(A) Objective is to foster cooperative federalism: This is a core mandate of NITI Aayog. It acts as a policy think tank that emphasizes a “bottom-up” approach, transforming the relationship between the Central and State governments into an equal partnership known as “Team India”
Atal Innovation Mission is a flagship initiative launched by it: This statement is also entirely true. The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is NITI Aayog’s flagship initiative designed to cultivate an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship across schools, universities, and industries in India
39. Match schemes with focus areas: a.Guru Dakshina Scheme b.Mukhyamantri Jibon Prerana Scheme c.Governor Assam’s Pratibha Protsahan Yojana d.Ornnodoi Scheme with 1.Poverty alleviation 2.Financial assistance non-provincial teachers 3.Graduate students 4.Civil Service aspirants (A) 3241 (B) 3412 (C) 2341 (D) 1431 Answer: C
40. Facts about NAPCC not true: 1.Original plan had nine key missions 2.National Rainwater Harvesting Mission under NAPCC 3.Himalayan ecosystem sustaining is core mission 4.NAPCC aligns with UNFCCC (A) 1 and 3 (B) 1 and 2 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 2 and 4 Answer: B — There is no “National Rainwater Harvesting Mission” among the eight NAPCC missions.
41. Institutional mechanisms under India’s Act East Policy: 1.EAS is premier Asia-Pacific strategic forum 2.KMTTP involves sea, river, road routes for NE trade 3.FIPIC extends reach to Pacific Island nations 4.Mekong-Ganga Cooperation connects India with SE Asian islands (A) 1 and 4 (B) 2,3,4 (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1,2,3 Answer: B
42. Ascending chronological order: 1.Operation Meghdoot 2.Operation Vijay 3.Operation Smiling Buddha 4.Galwan Valley Standoff (A) 2→3→1→4 (B) 1→2→3→4 (C) 2→3→4→1 (D) 1→3→2→4 Answer: D — Smiling Buddha(1974)→Meghdoot(1984)→Vijay(1999)→Galwan(2020).
43. Statements on Assam Panchayat Act, 1994: 1.Three-tier system 2.Reservation for SC/ST/women in Zila Parishad/Anchalik Panchayat 3.Specific mandatory revenue sharing from Haat sales 4.Latest amendment is Assam Panchayat (Amendment) Act, 2025 (A) 1,2,4 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 3 and 4 only (D) 1,2,3,4 Answer: D
44. Match: a.Justice Soumitra Saikia Commission b.Justice Anima Hazarika Commission c.Justice K.N. Saikia Commission d.Hari Shankar Brahma Committee with 1.Coal mining tragedy Dima Hasao 2.Death of Zubeen Garg 3.Protection of land rights indigenous people 4.Extra-judicial investigation (A) 3241 (B) 2143 (C) 1324 (D) 2431 Answer: B
45. In 2025–26 Budget, Govt sought to promote AVGC as part of country’s (A) skill industry (B) orange economy (C) gig economy (D) new skill economy Answer: B
46. President summons, prorogues, dissolves legislature. What does prorogue mean? (A) Terminate a sitting (B) Terminate the session (C) Adjourn sitting sine die (D) None of the above Answer: B
47. As per 10th Schedule (91st Amendment, 2003), merger of political parties exempted from disqualification only if (A) at least 1/3rd members opt for new faction (B) simple majority approves (C) not less than 2/3rds members agree (D) unanimous vote ratifies merger Answer: C
48. Identify incorrect statement about Supreme Court of India: (A) Established under Article 124 (B) Came into existence 26 Jan 1950 (C) Original Constitution provided one CJ and seven puisne judges (D) Proceedings conducted only in Hindi
Answer: D — SC proceedings are conducted in English, not Hindi.
49. SC proceedings (Feb 3, 2026) on Meta/WhatsApp: Assertion: Court warned Meta, calling 2021 Privacy Policy data-sharing a “decent way of committing theft of private information.” Reason: Court held ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ consent approach ensures digital consent gathered through implicit/assumed acceptance. (A) Both true, R is correct explanation of A (B) Both true, R not correct explanation (C) A true, R false (D) A false, R true Answer: C — Court actually criticized the take-it-or-leave-it approach as inadequate consent, so R (as stated, framing it as valid) is false.
50. Per BNSS, 2023, which is NOT classified as a Criminal Court in states? (A) Courts of Session (B) Judicial Magistrates First Class (C) Lok Adalats (D) Executive Magistrates Answer: C
51. Match land customs stations with states: 1.Hatisar 2.Sutarkandi 3.Moreh 4.Borsora with Assam, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur (A) 1,2,3 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2,3,4 only (D) 1,2,3,4
Answer: B — Moreh is in Manipur (not Nagaland) and Borsora is in Meghalaya (not Manipur), so only 1&2 correctly match Assam.
52. Criteria for identifying PVTGs: 1.Pre-agricultural technology level 2.Low literacy 3.Economic backwardness 4.Declining/stagnant population (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 3 and 4 only (C) 2,3,4 only (D) 1,2,3,4 Answer: D
53. Match Articles with NE States: a.371A b.371B c.371C d.371G with 1.Assam 2.Manipur 3.Mizoram 4.Nagaland (A) 1234 (B) 4321 (C) 4123 (D) 1423
Answer: C — 371A-Nagaland, 371B-Assam, 371C-Manipur, 371G-Mizoram.
54. Match Assam schemes with provisions: a.Orunodoi Scheme b.Assam Arogya Nidhi (AAN) c.Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Achoni d.Kanaklata Mahila Sabalikaran Yojana with 1.Senior citizen pension 2.SHG livelihood women 3.Poverty alleviation DBT 4.Serious disease treatment assistance (A) 3412 (B) 4321 (C) 3124 (D) 1423
Answer: C
55. GST Council comprises which members? (A) PM, Union FM, Union MoS Finance, all State/UT Finance Ministers (B) Union FM, Union MoS Finance, all State/UT Finance Ministers (C) Union FM, PM’s economic advisor, Union Home Minister, CMs (D) Union FM and all CMs Answer: B
56. Which Ramsar Sites are located in NE India? 1.Tampara Lake 2.Pala Wetland 3.Ansupa Lake 4.Rudrasagar Lake (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 2 and 4 only (D) 1,2,3,4 Answer: C — Pala Wetland (Mizoram) and Rudrasagar Lake (Tripura) are NE Ramsar sites; Tampara and Ansupa are in Odisha.
57. Concept of sustainable development was popularized by (A) Brundtland Commission (B) WTO (C) Club of Rome (D) UN Environment Programme Answer: A
58. Which statement(s) correct? 1.Weak institutions fundamental cause of underdevelopment 2.Institutions are humanly devised constraints shaping interactions 3.Economic institutions influence incentive structure 4.Extractive institutions create vicious circles hindering development (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1,2,3 only (D) 1,2,3,4 Answer: D
59. Incorrectly matched pairs: 1.Basic Needs Approach-ILO 2.Capability Approach-Amartya Sen 3.Human Capital Approach-Gary Becker & Theodore Schultz 4.Human Development Approach-IMF (A) 1 and 3 (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1,2,4 (D) 4 only Answer: D — Human Development Approach is associated with UNDP, not IMF.
60. Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana aims at creating what opportunity in urban areas? 1.Self-employment 2.Skill training 3.Livelihood 4.Wage employment (A) 1 only (B) 1,2,4 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 3 and 4 Answer: B
61. Chronological order of committees for poverty line: 1.Alagh 2.Tendulkar 3.Lakdawala 4.Rangarajan (A) 1→3→2→4 (B) 1→2→4→3 (C) 1→2→3→4 (D) 4→1→2→3 Answer: A
62. ASRLMS implementing DAY-NRLM in Assam since (A) 11th Nov 2011 (B) 11th Dec 2011 (C) 11th Nov 2013 (D) 11th Nov 2014 Answer: A
63. NIPUN Bharat Mission is associated with (A) achievement of Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN) (B) women empowerment (C) skill formation (D) livelihood generation Answer: A
64. Stand-Up India Scheme specifically targets inclusive entrepreneurship among (A) SC/ST and women (B) Govt employees and retired personnel (C) PWD and women (D) economically weaker section and women Answer: A
65. Critical challenge for PM-KISAN and PMAY in achieving complete inclusive coverage is (A) lack of political will (B) difficulties in identifying/targeting eligible beneficiaries due to land record complexities, exclusion errors, digital literacy gaps (C) universal rejection by targeted population (D) lack of trained administrative staff Answer: B
66. Correct choice of scientist and discovery: (A) Charles Darwin: Taxonomy (B) E.O. Wilson: Natural Selection (C) Carolus Linnaeus: Biodiversity (D) Norman Myers: Biodiversity Hot spots Answer: D — Norman Myers coined the biodiversity hotspot concept.
67. Most critical pathway of industrial pollution badly affecting ecosystems is (A) direct emission of gases (B) noise pollution from machinery (C) secondary deposition into soil/waterbodies (D) visual landscape alteration Answer: C
68. Tropical rainforests in India are mostly distributed in (A) Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim (B) Sikkim, WB, Bihar (C) Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar (D) Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland Answer: D
69. Why is species diversity highest in tropical region? (A) Very few predators (B) No inter/intra-specific competition (C) Stable climate & high solar energy contributing to diversity/productivity (D) High variation with extreme cold/hot conditions Answer: C
70. Match species with IUCN status: a.One-horned rhinoceros b.White-winged duck c.Golden langur d.Rhesus macaque with 1.Endangered 2.Least concern 3.Critically endangered 4.Vulnerable (A) 1423 (B) 2134 (C) 4312 (D) 3142 Answer: C — Rhino=Vulnerable(4), White-winged duck=Endangered(1)… per key answer is C: a-4,b-3,c-1,d-2.
71. National Waterway 2 connects which stretch of rivers? (A) Dhubri–Sadiya on River Brahmaputra (B) Lakhipur–Bhanga on River Barak (C) Umngot (Dawki) River (D) Dhansiri River Answer: A
72. How many biogeographic zones and provinces are there in India? (A) 10 zones, 26 provinces (B) 10 zones, 22 provinces (C) 12 zones, 24 provinces (D) 26 zones, 10 provinces Answer: A
73. Which GI-tagged fruit is incorrectly paired with its State? (A) Kaji Nemu: Assam (B) Tamenglong Orange: Manipur (C) Memong Narang: Nagaland (D) Khasi Mandarin: Meghalaya Answer: C — Memong Narang is a GI product of Manipur, not Nagaland.
74. What is Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)? (A) Deep understanding of human evolution, anthropocene, infrastructure (B) Conserving ecological balance avoiding resource depletion (C) Body of knowledge/spiritual belief transmitted orally (D) Traditional and holistic wisdom, practices, knowledge developed in India Answer: D
75. As per ISFR 2023, which NE State has highest % forest cover relative to total geographical area? (A) Manipur (B) Assam (C) Mizoram (D) Arunachal Pradesh Answer: C
76. Statements about LPG: 1.Consists mainly of methane 2.Ethyl mercaptan added for leak detection 3.Burns with blue flame (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1,2,3 Answer: B — LPG is mainly propane/butane, not methane.
77. Applications of Ultrasonic waves: 1.Cleaning hard-to-reach parts 2.Detecting cracks in metal blocks 3.Echocardiography (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1,2,3 Answer: D
78. Reasons for using mercury in thermometers: 1.Doesn’t stick to glass tube 2.Good conductor of heat 3.Opaque and shining 4.High boiling point (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1,2,3,4 (D) 4 only Answer: C
79. Semiconductors are the foundation of (A) computers/smartphones, ICs, electric bulbs, torch batteries (B) computers/smartphones, ICs, transistors, solar bulbs, LEDs (C) computer/smartphones, gramophone records, water filter candles (D) ICs, corrugated roof panels, metal detectors Answer: B
80. Refractive index of ice is 1.31, water is 1.33. Which statement agrees? 1.Speed of light greater in ice than water 2.Speed same in both 3.Ratio speed in air to water =1.33 4.Speed in air =1.31× speed in ice (A) 1 and 3 only (B) 2 and 3 (C) 3 and 4 only (D) 3 and 4 only Answer: C
81. Which day celebrated annually 23 October, 6:02 am to 6:02 pm? (A) Mole Day (B) Pi Day (C) Tau Day (D) Bicycle Day Answer: A
82. Mass of object is 6 kg. What is weight measured on Moon’s surface? (A) 9.8 N (B) 6 N (C) 58.8 N (D) 15.8 N Answer: A — Using Moon’s gravity ~1/6th of Earth (9.8/6×6≈9.8N, matches key answer A).
83. Oozing of water droplets from tips/edges of leaves, usually at night, is called (A) transpiration (B) guttation (C) diffusion (D) evaporation
Answer: B
84. Statements related to LACHIT-1: 1.AI-based drone interceptor 2.Satellite launched via PSLV-C62 mission 3.Student-developed experimental satellite built in Assam 4.Supercomputer at IIT Guwahati (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 3 and 4 Answer: C
85. Assamese recognized as classical language in 2024. Statements: 1.Recognition came from CIIL, Mysuru 2.Enables establishing Central University for Assamese 3.Facilitates Advanced Centre for Classical Assamese 4.Assam Sahitya Sabha receives direct financial grant (A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 (C) 3 only (D) 1 and 4 Answer: C
86. Match monuments with places: a.Rock-cut temple b.Bhubaneswari temple c.Mahabhairab temple d.Ghanashyam temple (Dol) with 1.Joysagar 2.Tezpur 3.Maibong 4.Guwahati (A) 3412 (B) 3421 (C) 2314 (D) 4213 Answer: B
87. Which distinction did Mayank Chakraborty achieve in 2026 for first time for Assam and NE India? (A) Chess Grandmaster (B) All England Open Badminton Champion (C) Wimbledon Junior Boys’ Champion in Tennis (D) Played for India in Under-19 T20 World Cup
Answer: A
88. Monumental work compiled/edited by Sir G.A. Grierson, published 1904, popularly known as LSI. Full form? (A) Languages Survey of India (B) Linguistic Survey of India (C) Lingual Survey of India (D) Languages and Speeches of India
Answer: B
89. Former CMs of Assam: 1.Mahendra Mohan Choudhury 2.Jogendra Nath Hazarika 3.Kesab Chandra Gogoi 4.Anwara Taimur — Who were also Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly? (A) 1 and 4 (B) 2,3,4 (C) 1 and 2 (D) 2 and 3 only Answer: C
90. Which civilian honours were awarded to Dr. Bhupen Hazarika during his lifetime? 1.Padma Shri 2.Padma Bhushan 3.Padma Vibhushan 4.Bharat Ratna (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 1 only (D) 3 and 4 Answer: A — Bharat Ratna was awarded posthumously (2019), not during his lifetime.
91. Match books with authors: a.A Comprehensive History of Assam b.The Comprehensive History of Assam c.Assam in the Days of the Company d.The Tai and the Tai Kingdoms with 1.Dr. Surya Kumar Bhuyan 2.Padmeswar Gogoi 3.Swarnalata Baruah 4.Heramba Kanta Borpujari (A) 2143 (B) 3412 (C) 4312 (D) 2431
Answer: B
92. Statements on Strait of Hormuz: 1.USA and Iran share ownership 2.Both Iran and Oman have geographical control due to proximity 3.USA-Israel-Iran War (2026) fought for control of Strait 4.Waterway between Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1,2,3 (C) 2 and 4 (D) 3 only
Answer: C
93. Match dance forms with communities: a.Farkanti Dance b.Bahuwa Dance c.Wangala Dance d.Langkhun Dance with 1.Garo 2.Tiwa 3.Rabha 4.Sonowal Kachari (A) 2431 (B) 1243 (C) 3124 (D) 3412
Answer: D
94. Match Samhati of Neo-Vaishnavism of Assam with Sattra: a.Brahma Samhati b.Purush Samhati c.Nika Samhati d.Kaal Samhati with 1.Narowa Sattra 2.Kamalabari Sattra 3.Auniati Sattra 4.Mayamara Sattra (A) 4132 (B) 3412 (C) 3124 (D) 1324
Answer: D
95. Match movements with personality/organization: a.Chipko Movement b.Narmada Bachao Andolan c.Appiko Movement d.Jungle Bachao Andolan with 1.Tribes of Singhbhum 2.Panduranga Hegde 3.Sunderlal Bahuguna 4.Medha Patkar & Baba Amte (A) 2314 (B) 3241 (C) 3421 (D) 1342
Answer: C
96. Match Indian Classic with author: a.Gora b.The Guide c.Devdas d.Godan with 1.Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay 2.Munshi Premchand 3.R.K. Narayan 4.Rabindranath Tagore (A) 2413 (B) 4312 (C) 2143 (D) 3214
Answer: B
97. Classify Brahmaputra tributaries into North Bank / South Bank: 1.Kolong 2.Bargang 3.Aie 4.Krishnai 5.Belsiri 6.Manah 7.Disang 8.Dikrong 9.Jhanji 10.Kakodonga (A) North:1,3,5,8,9 South:2,4,6,7,10 (B) North:3,5,7,9,10 South:1,2,4,6,8 (C) North:3,4,9,1,2 South:5,6,7,8,10 (D) North:2,3,5,6,8 South:1,4,7,9,10
Answer: D
98. Statements: 1.UNSC reflects contemporary geopolitical realities 2.G20 includes countries representing major share of global GDP/population 3.IMF provides long-term development financing to low-income countries (A) 2 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1,2,3
Answer: A — UNSC’s permanent membership is often criticized as outdated, and IMF mainly provides short/medium-term balance-of-payments support (World Bank does long-term development financing).
99. During 17th BRICS Summit (Rio de Janeiro, 2025), PM Modi’s suggestions: 1.Secure/resilient critical minerals supply chain 2.Promote responsible AI use 3.Establish unified BRICS military force 4.Set up science & research repository (A) 1,2,3 (B) 1,3,4 (C) 1,2,4 (D) 2,3,4 Answer: C — No such military force proposal was made.
100. Consider: 1.India imports >85% crude oil 2.Russia is single largest supplier to India 3.India’s strategic petroleum reserves cover ~9 days emergency requirement 4.Oil marketing companies separately maintain ~2 months reserve (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 1,3,4 only (D) 1,2,3,4 Answer: D
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