Assam Geography
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1. Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary is located in
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Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary is in Kokrajhar district, Assam. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary on 14 July 1994 and is especially important for the conservation of the golden langur.
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2. Where is Ajan Pir Dargah situated?
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Ajan Pir Dargah is at Saraguri Chapori, about 22 km from Sivasagar town. Ajan Fakir came to Assam in the 17th century and is associated with Zikir, devotional songs in Assamese.
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3. Sri Surya Pahar and Sri Tukreswari Pahar is situated in which District of Assam?
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Sri Surya Pahar and Tukreswari are important religious and archaeological sites of Goalpara district. Surya Pahar contains Hindu, Buddhist and Jain archaeological remains.
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4. Sunaikuchi, Khulahat and Burha Mayong Reserved Forests are located in which District of Assam?
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Sunaikuchi, Khulahat and Burha Mayong Reserved Forests are located in Morigaon district of Assam.
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5. Which state is known as the Land of Red River and Blue Hills?
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Assam is popularly called the Land of Red River and Blue Hills. The Brahmaputra is the prominent “red river” and the surrounding hills shape the landscape.
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6. Assam shares an inter-State boundary with how many Indian states?
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Assam shares state boundaries with 7 states: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya and West Bengal. It also borders Bhutan and Bangladesh.
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7. How many Elephant Reserves are there in Assam?
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Assam has 5 Elephant Reserves: Chirang-Ripu, Sonitpur, Dihing-Patkai, Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong and Dhansiri-Lungding.
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8. The total length of Bogibeel Bridge is:
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Bogibeel Bridge is approximately 4.94 km long. It is a combined road-and-rail bridge over the Brahmaputra and was inaugurated in 2018.
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9. Which city of Assam is known as the Tea City of India?
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Dibrugarh is popularly known as the Tea City of India because of its extensive tea estates and tea-processing activity in Upper Assam.
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10. Assam Medical College in Dibrugarh was established in:
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Assam Medical College at Dibrugarh was established in 1947 and is regarded as Assam’s oldest medical college.
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11. Who wrote A Geographical Sketch of Assam?
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Dr. John Wade wrote A Geographical Sketch of Assam, an early geographical account of Assam that is useful for historical study of the region.
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12. Darangiri is famous for which market?
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Darangiri is famous for its large banana market and is an important trading centre for bananas in Assam.
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13. The district headquarters of West Karbi Anglong is:
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Hamren is the headquarters of West Karbi Anglong. The district was created in 2016 after bifurcation of Karbi Anglong.
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14. Negheriting Siva Mandir is located in which district?
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Negheriting Siva Mandir is located in Golaghat district and is associated with Ahom king Rajeswar Singha.
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15. Lawkhowa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in:
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Lawkhowa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Nagaon district, Assam.
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16. Which is Assam’s first zero waste town?
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Titabor (Titabar) in Jorhat district was recognised as Assam’s first zero-waste town for integrated waste-management practices.
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17. Among the two Maa Kamakhaya Temples of Assam one is located in Guwahati and the other is located in ?
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The question identifies another Maa Kamakhya temple at Silghat besides the famous temple at Guwahati. Silghat is in Nagaon district.
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18. Terracotta industry is located in:
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Dhubri is noted for its traditional terracotta industry in Assam, producing decorative and utility objects from baked clay.
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19. At which place of Assam we find an Ahom Fort with an European Colony?
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Jogighopa Jogighopa is in western Assam along the Brahmaputra corridor.
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20. What is the name of Barak River in Bangladesh?
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Meghna The Barak system in Bangladesh forms the Surma-Kushiyara-Meghna river system.
