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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