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41 In which year the Tea Auction Centre in Guwahati was established
A 1970
B 1971
C 1972
D 1973

Answer: 1970

The correct answer is 1970. Guwahati Tea Auction Centre, which is the second-highest selling tea auction center in the world in terms of volume for CTC tea, started the first tea auction on September 25, 1970.

42 Which of the following districts of Assam does not come under the jurisdiction of BTC?
A Bongaigaon
B Udalguri
C Chirang
D Kokrajhar

Answer: Bongaigaon

Bongaigaon district of Assam does not come under the jurisdiction of BTC. The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) is an autonomous district council for the Bodoland Territorial Region in India. It was established in February 2003. The BTC consists of five contiguous districts — Kokrajhar, Baksa, Udalguri, Chirang, Tamulpur.

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43 Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following districts in Assam ?
A Kamrup (M)
B Darrang
C Barpeta
D Sonitpur

Answer: Kamrup (M)

The correct answer is Kamrup (M). Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the extreme east of Guwahati city in the state of Assam. The is a perfect place for the Guwahati visitors to refresh themselves in touch with nature. It is 15 km away from Guwahati Railway Station. The sanctuary falls under the East-Kamrup Forest division of Kamrup (M) district.

44 Which of the following is a North Bank tributary of Assam?
A Dibru
B Dikhou
C Disanq
D Dikrong

Answer: Dikrong

The correct answer is Dikrong. Dikrong is a North Bank tributary of Assam. The Dikrong River is a sub-tributary of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam. The Dikrong river originates in the hills of Arunachal Pradesh and flows through major cities like Nirjuli in Arunachal Pradesh and Bihpuria in Assam before its confluence with the Subansiri River.

45 What is the total land area of assam ?
A 78534 km²
B 67456 km²
C 56789 km²
D 78438 km²

Answer: 78438 km²

The correct answer is 78438 km². Assam is situated in the North-East of India and is the largest northeastern state in terms of population while second in terms of area. Assam covers an area of 78,438 km2 (30,285 sq miles).

46 Which of the following districts of Assam does not have any international boundary with Bangladesh?
A Karimgarj
B Dhubri
C Hailakandi
D Cachar

Answer: Hailakandi

The correct answer is Hailakandi. Assam shares its boundaries with as many as seven states, apart from sharing international boundaries with Bhutan and Bangladesh.

47 Which of following is the westernmost tributary of Brahmaputra ?
A Sankosh
B Pagladiya
C Manas
D Dibru

Answer: Sankosh

The correct answer is Sankosh. Sankosh is the westernmost tributary of Brahmaputra. Sankosh (also Mo Chu, and Svarnakosha) is a river that rises in northern Bhutan and empties into the Brahmaputra in the state of Assam in India. In Bhutan, it is known as the Puna Tsang Chu below the confluences of several tributaries near the town of Wangdue Phodrang.

48 Which the protective sites of Assam are recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
A Kaziranga National Park and Orang National Park
B Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park
C Borail Wildlife Sanctuary and Nokrek National Park
D None of the sites in Assam are UNESCO World Heritage Site

Answer: Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park

The correct answer is Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the State of Assam in North-East India, a biodiversity hotspot. Covering an area of 39,100 hectares, it spans the Manas river and is bounded to the north by the forests of Bhutan. In 1985, Kaziranga has declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its unique natural environment.

49 As per 2011 census, the growth rate of population of Assam during the decade of 2001-2011 is
A 30.1%
B 24.5%
C 27.5%
D 17.7%

Answer: 17.7%

The correct answer is 17.7%. According to the Census of India, 2011 the population of Assam stands at 312.05 lakh of which 159.39 lakh are male and 152.66 lakh are female. 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.

50 Sex ratio wise the rank of Assam among the states of India is ____ .
A 21
B 16
C 41
D 31

Answer: 16

The correct answer is 16. As per the national family health survey (NFHS) for 2019-20, the number of women has increased to 1,012 per 1,000 men in the state of Assam. The sex ratio of the total population (females per 1,000 males) improved from 993 in NFHS 2015-16 to 1,017 in NFHS 2019-20.

51 Which of the following cash crops is not produced in Assam?
A Rapeseed
B Tobbaco
C Soyabean
D Mesto

Answer: Soyabean

The correct answer is Soyabean. Assam produces both food and cash crops. The principal food crops produced in the state are rice (paddy), maize (corn), pulses, potato, wheat, etc., while the principal cash crops are tea, jute, oilseeds, sugarcane, cotton, and tobacco.

52 Which of the following is true regarding the coals found in Assam?
A High Sulphur content
B High Moisture content
C Low Volatile Matter
D High Ash content

Answer:High Sulphur content

The correct answer is High Sulphur content. The coal found in Assam contains High Sulphur content. The high sulfur content of coal has been recognized as the source of air pollution problems (acid rain), particularly from electricity generation and in industrial boilers, and also a cause of other environmental problems such as acid mine drainage due to oxidation of pyritic sulfur in coals.

53 Which district of Assam has the highest number of Tea gardens ?
A Sonitpur
B Sivasagar
C Darang
D Dibrugarh

Answer: Dibrugarh

The correct answer is Dibrugarh. Dibrugarh, with 177 gardens, has the highest number of tea estates in the state. There are around 100 tea estates in Assam which are dedicated to the agriculture of tea. The tea estates are spread across an area of 2,16,2000 hectares.

54 The Bhupen Hazarika Setu (Dhola–Sadiya Bridge) is constructed over which river?
A Barak
B Dihang
C Lohit
D Brahmaputra

Answer:Lohit

The correct answer is Lohit. Dhola Sadiya Bridge, also known as the Bhupen Hazarika Setu, is a beauty you need to visit Assam for. Connecting the two states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, the Dhola Sadiya Bridge is a 9.15 km beam bridge that goes over the Lohit River, one of the largest tributaries of the Brahmaputra River.

55 The average height of Assam from sea level is
A 69.5 m
B 92.5 m
C 56.6 m
D 79.5 m

Answer: 79.5 m

The correct answer is 79.5 m. Average height of Assam from sea level is 79.5 m. It generally has a northerly slope, with average elevations ranging from about 1,500 feet (450 meters) to about 3,300 feet (1,000 meters).

56 ____is the oldest refinery of India.
A Digboi refinery
B Barauni refinery
C Noonmati refinery
D Numaligarh refinery

Answer: digboi refinery

The correct answer is digboi refinery. Digboi Refinery, commissioned on 11th December 1901, is India's oldest operating refinery and one of the oldest operating refineries in the world. The historic Digboi Refinery has been termed as the "Gangotri of the Indian Hydrocarbon sector."

57 The tropical rainforests in Assam is ____ .
A Buriburi rainforest
B Bogibeel rainforest
C Dehing Patkai rainforest
D None of these

Answer: Dehing Patkai rainforest

The correct answer is Dehing Patkai rainforest. Dehing Patkai National Park is located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam and covers an area of 231.65 km2 (89.44 sq mi) rainforest. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary on 13 June 2004. On 13 December 2020 Government of Assam upgraded it into a national park.

58 Which of the following districts of Assam has the lowest literacy rate?
A Dima Hasao
B Dhubri
C Karbi Anglong
D Hailakandi

Answer: Dhubri

The correct answer is Dhubri. As per census 2011, Dhubri has literacy rate of 58.34%- lowest in Assam. Kamrup Metro has highest literacy rate - 88.71%.

59 Which of the following is type of rice has the highest production and also highest area under cultivation in Assam?
A Aromatic Rice
B Winter Rice
C Summer Rice
D Autumn Rice

Answer: Aromatic Rice

The correct answer is Aromatic Rice. There are four broad divisions of rice cultivars grown in Assam – Sali (winter rice), Ahu (autumn), Boro (summer) and Bao (deepwater rice), with various traits such as stickiness, high starch content, waxy or otherwise and aromatic. oha rice (Oryza sativa) is a short-grained rice belonging to a distinct class of aromatic rice. Known for its sweet-scented aroma and taste, the rice is indeed a special heirloom grain of Northeast India.

60 Which of the following product/products in Assam has/have Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A Assam Orthodox Tea
B Muga Silk
C Gamocha
D Both [B] and [C]

Answer: Both [B] and [C]

Muga Silk and Gamocha

Muga silk was recognized as a protected geographical indication (GI) in 2007, and was granted a GI logo for trademark purposes in 2014. Assam’s traditionally woven handloom product ‘gamosa’ with its distinctive red border and floral motifs has earned the geographical indications (GI) recognition. The Geographical Indication Registry journal of October 24 described the Gamosa as a handloom product, which is one of the unique identities of Assamese society.

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