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Important 100 MCQs for Assam Direct Recruitment Exam (ADRE)

Introduction:

The Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE) is a significant opportunity for individuals seeking employment in various government positions within the state of Assam. To excel in this competitive exam, a thorough understanding of a wide array of topics is essential. This collection of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) has been meticulously crafted to serve as a comprehensive study guide for ADRE aspirants. It encompasses key areas such as General Knowledge, History, Geography, Economy, Science, Technology, and Assamese culture. By engaging with these questions, candidates will not only reinforce their knowledge but also develop critical thinking skills necessary for answering exam questions effectively. This resource aims to enhance preparation efforts and empower candidates to approach the ADRE with confidence and clarity.

 

1. Which city is known as the 'Tea City of India'?

A. Jorhat

B. Dibrugarh

C. Guwahati

D. Tezpur

Answer: B. Dibrugarh

 

2. What is the capital of Assam?

A. Dispur

B. Guwahati

C. Tezpur

D. Jorhat

Answer: A. Dispur

 

3. Which of the following is the state animal of Assam?

A. One-horned rhinoceros

B. Elephant

C. Tiger

D. Asiatic lion

Answer: A. One-horned rhinoceros

 

4. Which festival is celebrated as the New Year festival in Assam?

A. Magh Bihu

B. Rongali Bihu

C. Bohag Bihu

D. Kati Bihu

Answer: C. Bohag Bihu

 

5. The Kamakhya Temple is situated on which hill?

A. Nilachal Hill

B. Chitrakoot Hill

C. Garo Hill

D. Khasi Hill

Answer: A. Nilachal Hill

 

6. Which Assamese singer is famous for his song “Dil Hoom Hoom Kare”?

A. Bhupen Hazarika

B. Zubeen Garg

C. Papon

D. Angaraag Mahanta

Answer: A. Bhupen Hazarika

 

7. Which state shares its longest border with Assam?

A. Arunachal Pradesh

B. West Bengal

C. Meghalaya

D. Nagaland

Answer: C. Meghalaya

 

8. Kaziranga National Park is famous for which animal?

A. Tiger

B. Elephant

C. One-horned rhinoceros

D. Deer

Answer: C. One-horned rhinoceros

 

9. Which of the following was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A. Sivasagar

B. Guwahati

C. Majuli

D. Charaideo Maidams

Answer: D. Charaideo Maidams

 

10. The first female Vice-Chancellor of Assam University is:

A. Malabika Devi

B. Sudakshina Sharma

C. Kalpana Saikia

D. Krishna Bora

Answer: B. Sudakshina Sharma

 

11. Which Assamese individual received the Padma Shri Award in 2023?

A. Paramananda Rajbongshi

B. Jayshree Goswami Mahanta

C. Pratima Barua Pandey

D. Birubala Rabha

Answer: A. Paramananda Rajbongshi

 

12. Who was the founder of the Ahom dynasty in Assam?

A. Rudra Singha

B. Sukaphaa

C. Gadadhar Singha

D. Jayadhwaj Singha

Answer: B. Sukaphaa

 

13. Which treaty ended the First Anglo-Burmese War?

A. Treaty of Yandabo

B. Treaty of Srirangapatna

C. Treaty of Mangalore

D. Treaty of Madras

Answer: A. Treaty of Yandabo

 

14. Who was the first Chief Minister of Assam after independence?

A. Gopinath Bordoloi

B. Bishnuram Medhi

C. Bimala Prasad Chaliha

D. Mahendra Mohan Choudhury

Answer: A. Gopinath Bordoloi

 

15. In which year did Assam become a separate province?

A. 1911

B. 1937

C. 1947

D. 1950

Answer: B. 1937

 

16. The Battle of Saraighat was fought in which year?

A. 1667

B. 1671

C. 1681

D. 1696

Answer: B. 1671

 

17. Majuli, the largest river island in the world, is located on which river?

A. Ganga

B. Brahmaputra

C. Yamuna

D. Mahanadi

Answer: B. Brahmaputra

 

18. Which state does not share a border with Assam?

A. Tripura

B. Meghalaya

C. Manipur

D. Mizoram

Answer: A. Tripura

 

19. The river Barak flows through which part of Assam?

A. North Assam

B. Lower Assam

C. Upper Assam

D. Barak Valley

Answer: D. Barak Valley

 

20. What is the total area of Assam?

A. 78,438 sq. km

B. 82,834 sq. km

C. 78,550 sq. km

D. 83,743 sq. km

Answer: A. 78,438 sq. km

 

21. Which of the following is the highest peak in Assam?

A. Singhason

B. Nilachal

C. Nokrek

D. Patkai

Answer: A. Singhason

 

22. Who is the current Governor of Assam?

A. Gulab Chand Kataria

B. Jagdish Mukhi

C. Banwarilal Purohit

D. Lakshman Prasad Acharya

Answer: B. Lakshman Prasad Acharya

 

23. In which year was the Assam Accord signed?

A. 1980

B. 1985

C. 1990

D. 1995

Answer: B. 1985

 

24. How many seats are there in the Assam Legislative Assembly?

A. 114

B. 120

C. 126

D. 130

Answer: C. 126

 

25. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the special provisions of Assam?

A. Article 370

B. Article 371B

C. Article 368

D. Article 370A

Answer: B. Article 371B

 

26. In Assam, the Panchayati Raj system operates at how many levels?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

Answer: C. Three

 

27. Which sector contributes the most to Assam's economy?

A. Agriculture

B. Industry

C. Service

D. Mining

Answer: A. Agriculture

 

28. What is the primary cash crop grown in Assam?

A. Cotton

B. Tea

C. Coffee

D. Sugarcane

Answer: B. Tea

 

29. Which is the largest tea-producing district in Assam?

A. Dibrugarh

B. Jorhat

C. Sonitpur

D. Golaghat

Answer: A. Dibrugarh

 

30. Which of the following is the largest oil refinery in Assam?

A. Digboi Refinery

B. Numaligarh Refinery

C. Bongaigaon Refinery

D. Assam Petrochemicals Limited

Answer: B. Numaligarh Refinery

 

31. In which year was the Assam Tea Company established?

A. 1839

B. 1859

C. 1885

D. 1901

Answer: A. 1839

 

32. The Guwahati Biotech Park is located in which part of the city?

A. Borjhar

B. Khanapara

C. Gorchuk

D. Amingaon

Answer: B. Khanapara

 

33. Which of the following organizations is responsible for oil exploration in Assam?

A. ONGC

B. IOCL

C. GAIL

D. OIL

Answer: D. OIL

 

34. Which is the largest public university in Assam?

A. Gauhati University

B. Dibrugarh University

C. Tezpur University

D. Assam University

Answer: A. Gauhati University

 

35. Which of the following states is part of the proposed Assam gas cracker project?

A. Assam, Nagaland

B. Assam, Tripura

C. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh

D. Assam, Meghalaya

Answer: C. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh

 

36. Which wildlife sanctuary in Assam is known for pygmy hog conservation?

A. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

B. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

C. Orang National Park

D. Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary

Answer: A. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

 

37. Which of the following rivers does not flow through Assam?

A. Subansiri

B. Teesta

C. Dhansiri

D. Kopili

Answer: B. Teesta

 

38. Which district of Assam is the largest in terms of area?

A. Karbi Anglong

B. Dibrugarh

C. Jorhat

D. Sonitpur

Answer: A. Karbi Anglong

 

39. The Assam Rifles is headquartered in which northeastern state?

A. Assam

B. Nagaland

C. Meghalaya

D. Manipur

Answer: C. Meghalaya

 

40. Which Assamese festival is associated with cattle and buffalo fights?

A. Rongali Bihu

B. Magh Bihu

C. Bohag Bihu

D. Kati Bihu

Answer: B. Magh Bihu

 

41. Who was the first Assamese person to win the Bharat Ratna Award?

A. Gopinath Bordoloi

B. Bhupen Hazarika

C. Hemen Borgohain

D. Hemanta Baruah

Answer: A. Gopinath Bordoloi

 

42. Which Mughal ruler invaded Assam and was defeated in the Battle of Saraighat?

A. Akbar

B. Jahangir

C. Aurangzeb

D. Shah Jahan

Answer: C. Aurangzeb

 

43. The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for how many years?

A. 500 years

B. 600 years

C. 650 years

D. 700 years

Answer: B. 600 years

 

44. Who led the Assam Movement against illegal immigration in the 1980s?

A. Prafulla Kumar Mahanta

B. Tarun Gogoi

C. Sarbananda Sonowal

D. Hiteswar Saikia

Answer: A. Prafulla Kumar Mahanta

 

45. Which British officer was killed in the Jaintia Hills Uprising of 1860-62?

A. Lieutenant Holroyd

B. Captain Jenkins

C. Colonel Young

D. Major General Watson

Answer: A. Lieutenant Holroyd

 

46. What is the length of the Brahmaputra River in Assam?

A. 700 km

B. 900 km

C. 600 km

D. 1000 km

Answer: B. 900 km

 

47. Which of the following is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River?

A. Subansiri

B. Ganga

C. Teesta

D. Sutlej

Answer: A. Subansiri

 

48. The Loktak Lake is situated in which neighboring state of Assam?

A. Manipur

B. Mizoram

C. Meghalaya

D. Tripura

Answer: A. Manipur

 

49. Which city in Assam is known as the 'Gateway to the Northeast'?

A. Guwahati

B. Silchar

C. Jorhat

D. Dibrugarh

Answer: A. Guwahati

 

50. Which plateau is known as the watershed region of the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers?

A. Karbi Anglong Plateau

B. Khasi-Jaintia Plateau

C. Shillong Plateau

D. Mikir Hills

Answer: B. Khasi-Jaintia Plateau

 

51. Which of the following industries is the largest in Assam?

A. Handloom

B. Tourism

C. Tea Industry

D. Agriculture

Answer: C. Tea Industry

 

52. Which organization is responsible for the natural gas exploration in Assam?

A. GAIL

B. ONGC

C. OIL

D. IOCL

Answer: C. OIL

 

53. Which company is the largest tea exporter from Assam?

A. Tata Tea

B. Assam Tea Company

C. McLeod Russel

D. Goodricke Group

Answer: C. McLeod Russel

 

54. The silk industry in Assam is famous for producing which type of silk?

A. Tussar Silk

B. Mulberry Silk

C. Muga Silk

D. Eri Silk

Answer: C. Muga Silk

 

55. Which sector has been identified as the major driver of Assam's future growth?

A. Tea Industry

B. Information Technology

C. Tourism

D. Agriculture

Answer: C. Tourism

 

56. The Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL) is located in which town of Assam?

A. Dibrugarh

B. Tezpur

C. Tinsukia

D. Lepetkata

Answer: D. Lepetkata

 

57. Which satellite was launched to monitor flood-prone regions in Assam?

A. Cartosat-1

B. INSAT-3DR

C. Megha-Tropiques

D. RISAT-1

Answer: D. RISAT-1

 

58. Which scientific research institute in Assam focuses on agricultural research?

A. Assam Agricultural University

B. Tocklai Tea Research Institute

C. Indian Council of Agricultural Research

D. Rain Forest Research Institute

Answer: A. Assam Agricultural University

 

59. What is the major cause of annual floods in Assam?

A. Snow melting in the Himalayas

B. Monsoon rains and river overflow

C. Poor drainage system

D. Deforestation

Answer: B. Monsoon rains and river overflow

 

60. Which institute in Assam is known for conducting research in plasma physics?

A. IIT Guwahati

B. Institute for Plasma Research (IPR)

C. National Institute of Technology, Silchar

D. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)

Answer: B. Institute for Plasma Research (IPR)

 

61. Who is the present Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly?

A. Biswajit Daimary

B. Hitendra Nath Goswami

C. Ajanta Neog

D. Ranoj Pegu

Answer: A. Biswajit Daimary

 

62. How many Rajya Sabha seats are there in Assam?

A. 7

B. 5

C. 4

D. 3

Answer: A. 7

 

63. The NRC (National Register of Citizens) update in Assam was completed in which year?

A. 2017

B. 2018

C. 2019

D. 2020

Answer: C. 2019

 

64. Who was the first woman Governor of Assam?

A. Kamala Beniwal

B. Sarojini Naidu

C. Mridula Sinha

D. Padmaja Naidu

Answer: A. Kamala Beniwal

 

65. Which department is responsible for flood control in Assam?

A. Ministry of Water Resources

B. Public Works Department

C. Assam State Disaster Management Authority

D. Assam Irrigation Department

Answer: C. Assam State Disaster Management Authority

 

66. Which Assamese writer won the Jnanpith Award in 2019?

A. Nilmani Phookan

B. Mamoni Raisom Goswami

C. Indira Goswami

D. Hiren Bhattacharyya

Answer: A. Nilmani Phookan

 

67. What is the official language of Assam?

A. Bengali

B. Hindi

C. Assamese

D. English

Answer: C. Assamese

 

68. Which Assamese cuisine is known for its unique taste of bamboo shoots?

A. Khar

B. Tenga

C. Pitika

D. Eri Polu

Answer: A. Khar

 

69. The 'Jonbeel Mela' is associated with which community in Assam?

A. Bodo

B. Mising

C. Karbi

D. Tiwa

Answer: D. Tiwa

 

70. Which traditional Assamese attire is worn during Bihu performances?

A. Mekhela Chador

B. Phanek

C. Gamosa

D. Pheran

Answer: A. Mekhela Chador

 

71. Who was the founder of the Ahom dynasty in Assam?

A. Sukapha

B. Rudra Singha

C. Gadadhar Singha

D. Pratap Singha

Answer: A. Sukapha

 

72. The Treaty of Yandabo, which marked the end of the First Anglo-Burmese War, was signed in which year?

A. 1820

B. 1824

C. 1826

D. 1830

Answer: C. 1826

 

73. Which Ahom ruler is known for constructing the famous Rang Ghar?

A. Rudra Singha

B. Gadadhar Singha

C. Pratap Singha

D. Swargadeo Rajeswar Singha

Answer: A. Rudra Singha

 

74. Who was the leader of the 1942 Quit India Movement in Assam?

A. Gopinath Bordoloi

B. Chandraprabha Saikiani

C. Bishnuram Medhi

D. Pushpalata Das

Answer: D. Pushpalata Das

 

75. Which Assamese king is credited with defeating the Mughal forces in the Battle of Itakhuli?

A. Lachit Borphukan

B. Sukapha

C. Rudra Singha

D. Jayadhwaj Singha

Answer: D. Jayadhwaj Singha

 

76. Which is the highest peak in Assam?

A. Nilachal Hill

B. Karbi Anglong Peak

C. Saramati Peak

D. Blue Mountain

Answer: B. Karbi Anglong Peak

 

77. Which state shares the longest border with Assam?

A. Meghalaya

B. Arunachal Pradesh

C. Nagaland

D. West Bengal

Answer: B. Arunachal Pradesh

 

78. The Majuli River Island is located on which river?

A. Brahmaputra

B. Barak

C. Subansiri

D. Dibang

Answer: A. Brahmaputra

 

79. In which year did Majuli become the first river island district of Assam?

A. 2015

B. 2016

C. 2017

D. 2018

Answer: B. 2016

 

80. What is the primary crop cultivated in the Barak Valley region of Assam?

A. Wheat

B. Rice

C. Tea

D. Sugarcane

Answer: B. Rice

 

81. Which type of farming is practiced in the hill districts of Assam, such as Karbi Anglong?

A. Terrace Farming

B. Shifting Cultivation (Jhum)

C. Plantation Agriculture

D. Subsistence Farming

Answer: B. Shifting Cultivation (Jhum)

 

82. Which town in Assam is known for its crude oil reserves and refinery?

A. Bongaigaon

B. Digboi

C. Dibrugarh

D. Silchar

Answer: B. Digboi

 

83. The Assam Agricultural University is located in which town?

A. Dibrugarh

B. Jorhat

C. Nagaon

D. Tinsukia

Answer: B. Jorhat

 

84. Which sector contributes the most to Assam’s GDP?

A. Manufacturing

B. Agriculture

C. Mining

D. Services

Answer: B. Agriculture

 

85. The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge connects Assam to which neighboring state?

A. Meghalaya

B. Nagaland

C. Arunachal Pradesh

D. Tripura

Answer: C. Arunachal Pradesh

 

86. Which institute in Assam focuses on research and development of tea?

A. IIT Guwahati

B. Tocklai Tea Research Institute

C. Assam University

D. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

Answer: B. Tocklai Tea Research Institute

 

87. Which district in Assam has the largest number of handloom industries?

A. Nalbari

B. Kamrup

C. Sivasagar

D. Jorhat

Answer: A. Nalbari

 

88. What is the name of India’s first home-grown high-speed train tested in Assam?

A. Vande Bharat Express

B. Tejas Express

C. Gatimaan Express

D. Talgo

Answer: A. Vande Bharat Express

 

89. Which famous research institute is located in Guwahati?

A. National Institute of Design

B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

C. Indian Statistical Institute

D. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Answer: B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

 

90. Which project in Assam aims to promote IT infrastructure and development?

A. Assam Vision 2025

B. Assam Biotech Project

C. Digital Assam Project

D. Assam Start-Up Policy

Answer: C. Digital Assam Project

 

91. Who was the first Chief Minister of Assam?

A. Gopinath Bordoloi

B. Bishnuram Medhi

C. Tarun Gogoi

D. Sarat Chandra Sinha

Answer: A. Gopinath Bordoloi

 

92. What is the total number of Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam?

A. 12

B. 14

C. 16

D. 18

Answer: B. 14

 

93. Who is the current Governor of Assam (as of 2024)?

A. Jagdish Mukhi

B. Gulab Chand Kataria

C. Padmanabha Acharya

D. Lakshman Prasad Acharya

Answer: D. Lakshman Prasad Acharya

 

94. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the special provisions for Assam?

A. Article 370

B. Article 371B

C. Article 371A

D. Article 374

Answer: B. Article 371B

 

95. Which ministry is responsible for development in the northeastern states, including Assam?

A. Ministry of Home Affairs

B. Ministry of Finance

C. Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER)

D. Ministry of Rural Development

Answer: C. Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER)

 

96. Which Assamese singer is known as the "Nightingale of Assam"?

A. Bhupen Hazarika

B. Zubeen Garg

C. Kalpana Patowary

D. Dipali Barthakur

Answer: D. Dipali Barthakur

 

97. Which city in Assam is home to the Assam State Museum?

A. Jorhat

B. Dibrugarh

C. Guwahati

D. Silchar

Answer: C. Guwahati

 

98. Which traditional musical instrument is commonly used in Bihu celebrations?

A. Mridangam

B. Dhol

C. Tabla

D. Pung

Answer: B. Dhol

 

99. The Assam Sahitya Sabha was founded in which year?

A. 1917

B. 1921

C. 1935

D. 1940

Answer: A. 1917

 

100. Which famous Assamese festival celebrates the New Year and the harvest season?

A. Bohag Bihu

B. Durga Puja

C. Magh Bihu

D. Rongali Bihu

Answer: D. Rongali Bihu

 

Conclusion:

This set of 100 multiple-choice questions serves as a vital tool for aspirants of the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE). By covering a broad spectrum of topics crucial to the exam, these questions aim to enhance both knowledge and confidence. Practicing with these MCQs will help candidates strengthen their grasp on key subjects and improve their exam readiness. With focused preparation and consistent practice, aspirants can boost their chances of success and perform confidently in the ADRE. This collection is a step towards empowering candidates to achieve their career goals in Assam’s competitive job landscape.

 

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