Assam Geography
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41. The first Tea plant in Assam was planted in which place of Assam?
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The first tea plant in Assam is traditionally associated with Chabua in Dibrugarh district, a landmark in the history of Assam's tea industry.
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42. The Subansiri River was fixed as the boundary between the Ahoms and Koch kingdoms by:
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The Treaty of Majuli fixed the Subansiri River as a boundary between the Ahom and Koch spheres of influence.
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43. Largest Silk producing District of Assam is:
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Dhemaji is identified in the source as Assam's largest silk-producing district, reflecting the importance of eri and other silk traditions in the region.
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44. The Temple 'Narasimha Akhara' is located in which place of Assam?
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The Narasimha Akhara temple is located in Silchar, Assam.
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45. Which one is CORRECT about the Bhortal dance? I. It is a solo dance II. The dance is derived from classical dance of Assam III. It is popular in Barpeta district of Assam
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It is a colourful dance form which can be enjoyed by people of all age group.
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46. Da-Parbatia Toran one of the earliest specimens of architecture Ans Stone Carving is located in which place of Assam?
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The Da-Parbatia Toran at Tezpur is an early example of Assamese stone architecture, generally dated to the early medieval period.
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47. Which of the following place is called as the Nabadeep of Assam?
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Nalbari is famous for its Sanskrit education and is known as Nabadeep for the presence of various Sanskrit education institutions like Kamrup Sanskrit Sanjivani Sabha.
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48. Which is the Biosphere Reserve among the following?
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Manas National Park is part of the Manas Biosphere Reserve. Manas is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a tiger reserve. Assam has two biosphere reserves: Manas and Dibru-Saikhowa.
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49. Which National Park is known as Mini Kaziranga National Park?
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Orang National Park is popularly called Mini Kaziranga because of similarities in its floodplain ecosystem and wildlife, including the one-horned rhinoceros.
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50. Who was the first person to survey the river Brahmaputra during the Ahom reign?
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James Rennell surveyed and mapped the Brahmaputra in 1765. He was Surveyor General of Bengal and produced important early maps of eastern India.
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51. Pani Dihing Bird Sanctuary is located in which district?
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Pani Dihing Bird Sanctuary is located in Sivasagar district of Assam. It is a wetland ecosystem on the Brahmaputra floodplain and is important for resident and migratory birds.
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52. The only Ramsar site in Assam is:
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Deepor Beel is Assam's Ramsar wetland, designated in 2002. It is an important freshwater wetland near Guwahati and supports aquatic biodiversity and migratory birds.
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53. Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which district of Assam?
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Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary lies mainly in Kamrup Metropolitan district near Guwahati. It protects forested hill ecosystems on the eastern fringe of the metropolitan region.
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54. Which district of Assam does not have an international boundary with Bangladesh?
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Among the options, Hailakandi does not share an international boundary with Bangladesh. The relevant Assam border districts include Dhubri, South Salmara-Mankachar, Karimganj and Cachar.
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55. Which protected area of Assam is known for Golden Langur?
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Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary in western Assam is well known for the golden langur. The sanctuary was declared in 1994 and provides important habitat for this primate of the India–Bhutan region.
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56. Which river separates the Karbi Plateau with the Naga Hills?
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The source answer is Dhansiri, referring to the Dhansiri valley as a geographic boundary zone between the Karbi Plateau and the Naga Hills. This is a regional physiographic fact used in Assam geography questions.
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57. How much percent of India's landmass is covered by Assam?
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Assam accounts for about 2.39% of India's geographical area according to the source figure. The state covers roughly 78,438 sq km and is dominated by the Brahmaputra and Barak valley systems.
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58. Which is the largest south-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra?
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Kapili is traditionally identified in Assam geography texts as the largest south-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra. It flows through the Karbi Anglong–Nagaon region before joining the Brahmaputra system.
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59. What percentage of the total population of India lives in Assam?
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According to Census 2011, Assam accounted for about 2.58% of India's population, commonly rounded to 2.6%. Assam's 2011 population was about 31.2 million.
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60. Which forest is often known as the Amazon of the East?
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Dehing Patkai is popularly called the Amazon of the East because of its extensive lowland tropical rainforest ecosystem. It lies mainly in eastern Assam, particularly Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts.
