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Assam Geography GK MCQ Set- 8

A Sarmah — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:49:36 +0000

This set of Assam Geography GK MCQ contains 10 multiple choice questions. One mark for each correct answer. No negative marking for incorrect answer.

1. Which one is the correct geographical location of Assam?

a) Latitude 24-30 degree (North) and Longitude 90-99 degree (East)

b) Latitude 24-28 degree (North) and Longitude 90-99 degree (East)

c) Latitude 24-28 degree (North) and Longitude 90-96 degree (East)

d) Latitude 24-30 degree (North) and Longitude 90-96 degree (East)

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2. Which one is NOT a major tectonic element of the Assam-Arakan Basin?

a) Assam Shelf

b) Naga Schuppen belt

c) Assam-Arakan Fold belt

d) Tectonic Setting of Mizoram

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3. Assam-Arakan Basin covers an area of:

a) 78,438 km²

b) 116000 km²

c) 110000 km²

d) None of these

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4. Rudrasagar oilfield was discovered in:

a) 1901

b) 1953

b) 1956

d) 1960

Correct! Wrong!

5. Non-coking coal is found in:

a) Makum Coalfield

b) Singraimari CoalField

c) Dilli-Jeypore Coalfield

d) Mikir Hills Coalfield

Correct! Wrong!

Non-coking coal is used for thermal power generation. Except for Sigraimari coalfield, High sulphur coal is found in all other below mentioned coalfields.

6. In Assam, the occurrence of Gypsum was reported from:

a) Mahur, Dima Hasao

b) Geleki, Sibsagar

c) Lakwa, Sibsagar

d) None of these

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Minor occurrences of gypsum within shales have been reported from Badarpur and Mahur in Dima Haso district as per the report of Geological Survey of India, Miscellaneous Publication No. 30 Part IV Vol 2(i) Assam

7. Which one is correct about the Manas National Park?

a) Manas National Park was declared as a sanctuary in 1928

b) Manas biosphere reserve was created in 1950

c) It was removed from the list of world heritage in danger in 1992

d) All of these

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Manas was declared as UNESCO world heritage site in 1985, further in 1992, it was added to the list of world heritage in danger due to increased poaching and terrorist activities. However, it was removed from the list of world heritage in danger in 2011

8. Who is the chairman of the Assam Project on Forest and Biodiversity Conservation Society (APFBC Society)?

a) Chief Minister of Assam

b) Forest Minister of Assam

c) Chief Secretary to Govt of Assam

d) None of these

Correct! Wrong!

Assam Project on Forest and Biodiversity Conservation Society (APFBC Society) was formed 0n 18th June 2012

9. Which one is the correct funding pattern (Central Govt : State Govt) of the Command Area Development and Water Management (CADWM)?

a) 90: 10

b) 50:50

c) 80:20

d) None of these

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It is a centrally sponsored Programme was launched in the State in 1974-75 with the main objective for bridging the gap between potential created and potential utilized through efficient transportation of irrigation water to farmer’s field through field channels.

10. How much percent of the Indian landmass is covered by the state of Assam?

a) 2.90%

b) 2.39%

c) 1.19%

d) 5.80%

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Assam Geography GK MCQ Set- 7

A Sarmah — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 11:13:51 +0000

This set contains 10 multiple choice questions. One mark for each correct answer. No negative marking for incorrect answer.

1. The length of Assam-Bangladesh Border is:

a) 4156 km

b) 856.7 km

c) 267.5 km

d) None of these

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India-Bangladesh share 4156 km land border and it is the fifth longest international land border in the world

2. Chirang district doesn't share border with:

a) Nalbari District

b) Barpeta District

c) Bongaigaon District

d) None of these

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3. Which of the following Command Area Development and Water Management (CADWM) Program has been completed in Assam?

a) Kaliabor Lift Irrigation Project, Jamuna Irrigation Project

b) Bardikarai I/P Project, Dhansiri CAD Project

d) All of the above

d) None of these

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Irrigation department of has completed 5 (five) CADWM projects, there are, Jamuna Irrigation Project, Kaliabor Lift Irrigation Project, Sukla Irrigation Project, Kadiya Irrigation Project and Dekadong Irrigation Project. The four ongoing projects are Bardikarai I/P Project, Pahumara CAD Project, Dhansiri CAD Project andMaloibari LIS CAD Project

4. Border Areas Development Programme (BADP) covers:

a) 18 Districts of Assam

b) 12 Districts of Assam

c) 8 Districts of Assam

d) None of these

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The districts are Dhubri, Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, Udalguri, South Salmara Mankachar, Karimganj, & Cachar

5. The Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden was established in:

a) 1947

b) 1950

c) 1955

d) 1957

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6. SIDF(KAAC) stands for:

a) Sericulture Infrastructure Development Fund (Kamrup Area & Assam Committee)

b) Social & Infrastructure Development Fund (Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council)

c) Semi-Industrial Development Fund (Karimgaj Area Allocation Committee)

d) None of these

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7. Dikrong river flows through:

a) Lakhimpur & Bisswanath Districts

b) Lakhimpur & Dhemaji Districts

c) Lakhimpur District only

d) None of these

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8. Which of the following district of Assam doesn't share any international border?

a) Kokrajhar

b) Chirang

c) Bongaigaon

d) Baksa

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9. How many districts of Assam share inter-state border?

a) 20

b) 24

b) 26

d) None of these

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List of districts that doesn't share inter-state border - Majuli, Nagaon, Nalbari, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Chirang, Baksa, Darrang, and Hojai

10. Simanta Gyan Arohan Asoni is a scheme under:

a) Education Department of Assam

b) Information Technology Department of Assam

c) Border Areas Development Program of Assam

d) None of these

Correct! Wrong!

Under this program, Govt has planned the exchange of knowledge and skills & HRD related activities for the students from urban areas by promoting tours to and homestay for these urban students in the border villages, in collaboration with Education Department of Assam

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Assam Geography GK MCQ Set-6

A Sarmah — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:20:26 +0000

This set contains 10 multiple choice questions. One mark for each correct answer. No negative marking for incorrect answer.

1. Which of the following city of Assam is called the city of eternal romance?

a) Nalbari

b) Dibrugarh

c) Lakhimpur

d) Tezpur

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2. Which of the following place is called as the Navadweep of Assam?

a) Majuli

b) Nalbari

c) Dibrugarh

d) Jagiroad

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3. Where is the Assam Co-operative Jute mills Ltd located?

a) Panchgram

b) Lakhipur

c) Silghat

d) Nonoi

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4. All India Radio center is not located in:

a) Haflong

b) Silchar

c) Diphu

d) Nagaon

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5. Manas National Park falls in:

a) Chirang & Bongaigaon District

b) Chirang & Baksa District

c) Baksa & Barpeta District

d) Baksa & Bongaigaon District

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6. Baksa district was created from part of the:

a) Barpeta, Nalbari & Bongaigaon district

b) Nalbari, Kamrup & Darrang district

c) Barpeta, Nalbari & Kamrup district

d) Barpeta, Nalbari & Darrang district

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7. What is the correct sequence of the following districts of Assam in descending order of their geographical area?

a) Udalguri ---> Kokrajhar ---> Baksa ---> Chirang

b) Kokrajhar --->Baksa --->Udalguri --->Chirang

c) Udalguri ---> Kokrajhar --->Chirang ---> Baksa

d) Kokrajhar ---> Udalguri ---> Baksa --->Chirang

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8. Which of the following is a north bank tributary of the river Barak?

a) Dhaleswari

b) Singla

c) Jiri

d) Longai

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9. Paddy Research center, ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute is located in:

a) Namrup, Dibrugarh

b) Toklai, Jorhat

c) Gerua, Kamrup

d) None of these

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10. Which of the following river doesn't originate in the hills of Arunachal

a) Dihing River

b) Kameng River

c) Dibang River

d) Kolong river

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The Kolong river diverts out from the Brahmaputra river in Hatimura region of Jakhalabandha, Nagaon and meets the same at Kolongpar near Guwahati.

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Assam Geography GK MCQ Set-5

A Sarmah — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 09:48:47 +0000

This set contains 10 multiple choice questions. One mark for each correct answer. No negative marking for incorrect answer.

1. Which of the following river of Assam is famous for the 'Tor putitora' the national fish of Pakistan?

a) Dihing

b) Kolong

c) Jia Bhoroli

d) Manas

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2. When was the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park designated as Biosphere reserve?

a) 1985

b) 1991

c) 1997

d) 2005

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3. Which of the following is the largest salix swamp forest in North-East India?

a) Kaziranga National Park

b) Nameri National Park

c) Orang National Park

d) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

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Swamp forest is a flooded forest

4. Kaziranga National Park is located in which of the following districts?

a) Golaghat, Nagaon

b) Golaghat, Nagaon, Karbi Anglong

c) Golaghat, Karbi Anglong

d) Nagaon, Karbi Anglong

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5. Which of the following is NOT an elephant reserve range as per Project Elephant, Government of India Ministry of Environment and Forests?

a) Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Elephant Reserve

b) Chirang-Ripu Elephant reserve

c) Dhansiri-Lungding Elephant Reserve

d) Manas-Barpeta Elephant Reserve

Correct! Wrong!

The project elephant was launched in 1992

6. Which of the following is a North Bank tributary of the river Barak?

a) Dhaleswari

b) Modhura

c) Singla

d) Katakhal

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7. Which of the following Hydroelectric project is described as a run-of-the-river project by NHPC Ltd?

a) Karbi Langpi Hydroelectric Project

b) Kopili Hydroelectric Project

c) Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

d) Pagladia Hydroelectric Project

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Run-of-the-river is a hydroelectric project type where little or no water storage is provided

8. What is the length of the river Brahmaputra in India?

a) 910 km

b) 915 km

c) 916 km

d) 918 km

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9. What is the length of Barak river in India?

a) 550 km

b) 561 km

c) 564 km

d) 570 km

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10. Which of the following thermal power station is not run by APGCL?

a) Namrup Thermal Power Station

b) Bongaigaon Thermal Power Station

c) Lakwa Thermal Power Station

d) None of these

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Assam Geography GK MCQ Set-4

A Sarmah — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 22:11:09 +0000

This set contains 10 multiple choice questions. One mark for each correct answer. No negative marking for incorrect answer.

1. Who introduced the tea plantation in Assam?

a) Robert Bruce

b) Miles Bronson

c) Archdale Earle

d) Maniram Dewan

Correct! Wrong!

He was a Scottish adventurer

2. The tea garden time of Assam is how many hours ahead of Indian Standard Time(IST)?

a) 4 Hours

b) 3 Hours

c) 1 Hour

d) 1/2 Hour

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3. When was the Tocklai Tea Research Institute established?

a) 1839

b) 1874

c) 1911

d) 1950

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4. What is the state bird of Assam?

a) Mayur (Peafowl)

b) Tukura Sorai(Baya weaver)

c) Deo haah (White-winged duck)

d) None of these

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5. According to the Annual Health Survey, 2011-2012, which of the following district of Assam has more numbers of females than males?

a) Dima Hasao

b) Karbi Anglong

c) North Lakhimpur

d) Nalbari

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1037 females per 1000 males, Source. www. censusindia.gov.in

6. Which of the following district of Assam has the lowest number of females per 1000 males according to the Annual Health Survey, 2011-2012?

a) Dhubri

b) Nagaon

c) Kamrup

d) Sivsagar

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921/1000 males

7. Which of the following is the state dance of Assam?

a) Sattriya Dance

b) Bihu Dance

c) Jhumur Dance

d) None of these

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8. Which river is the largest south bank tributary of the river Brahmaputra?

a) Kopili

b) Dihing

c) Dhansiri

d) Kolong

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9. The name of the river Manas is derived from:

a) The Lake Manasarovar

b) Serpent goddess Manasa

c) The Sanakrit word 'Manas' or Mind

d) None of these

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10. Which of the following district in Assam is smallest by area?

a) Majuli

b) Kamrup Metro

c) South Salmara-Mankachar

d) None of these

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South Salmara-Mankachar- 568 sq km, Majuli 880 sq km, Kamrup Metro 1528 sq km

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Assam Geography GK MCQ Set-3

A Sarmah — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 20:52:21 +0000

This set contains 10 multiple choice questions. One mark for each correct answer. No negative marking for incorrect answer.

1. Which of the following river originates in the Naga hill?

a) Kameng river

b) Subansiri river

c) Bhogdoi River

d) None of these

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2. Where is the oldest refinery in India & when was it established?

a) Numaligarh, 1874

b) Digboi, 1888

c) Digboi, 1889

d) Numaligarh, 1890

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3. What is the state tree of Assam?

a) Segun

b) Neem

c) Bamboo

d) Hollong

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The scientific name of the Hollong tree is Dipterocarpus macrocarpus

4. Which one is CORRECT about the Dihing or Burhi Dihing river?

a) The river Dihing originates in the Bhutan-Arunachal Border

b) Burhi Dihing river originates in the Patkai hills in Arunachal Pradesh

c) Dihing river originates in Phek district of Nagaland

d) None of these

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5. What is the state flower of Assam?

a) Lotus Flower

b) Malati Flower

c) Kopou Flower

d) None of these

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6. When was the Dibrugarh district carved out of Lakhimpur?

a) 1947

b) 1950

c) 1962

d) 1976

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7. What was the name of Karbi Anglong district when it was carved out of North Cacher Hills district?

a) Mishi Hills District

b) Karbi District

c) Mikir Hills District

d) Noe of these

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8. How many sub-divisions and Tehsils are in Assam?

a) 78 Sub-Divisions, 78 Tehsils

b) 54 Sub-Divisions, 155 Tehsils

c) 78 Sub-Divisions, 155 Tehsils

d) 54 Sub-Divisions, 78 Tehsils

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A few Tehsils fall under multiple districts; specially BTC and its surroundings.

9. Where is the headquarter of South Salmara-Mankachar district?

a) Fekamari

b) Bhurakata

c) Golabari

d) Hatsingimari

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10. Which one is CORRECT about the Kolong river?

a) The river originates in North Cachar Hills

b) The river originates near Jowai, Meghalaya

c) The river diverts out from the Brahmaputra near Jakhalabandha, Nagaon; then again meets the Brahmaputra river near Guwahati

d) Kolong river originates from Khilehriat region of Meghalaya and meets the river Brahmaputra at Kolongpar, Near Guwahati

Correct! Wrong!

Kolong river flows through Nagaon, Marigaon and Kamrup District. The river flows through the heart of Nagaon city.

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Assam Geography GK MCQ Set-2

A Sarmah — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 20:01:59 +0000

This set contains 10 multiple choice questions. One mark for each correct answer. No negative marking for incorrect answer.

1. Choose the correct one:

a) Assam has 5 National parks and 11 wildlife sanctuaries

b) Assam has 6 National parks and 18 wildlife sanctuaries

c) Assam has 6 National parks and 11 wildlife sanctuaries

d) None of these

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Dehing Patkai was added as National Park on 13th December, 2020

2. How much land of Assam has been occupied by forests?

a) 20.90%

b) 26.34%

c) 30.10%

d) 34.21%

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26,832 sq km of Assam has been recorded as forest area. According to their legal status, Reserved Forests constitute 66.58% and Unclassed Forests 33.42% of the total forest area. Source www.forest.assam.gov.in

3. Which of the following is not a tiger reserve in Assam?

a) Kaziranga National Park

b) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

c) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

d) Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary

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4. Which is the Biosphere reserve among the following?

a) Pobitora Wildlife Sactuaries

b) Kaziranga National Park

c) Orang National Park

d) Manas Wildlife Sanctuaries

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5. The only Ramsar site in Assam is:

a) Depoor Beel

b) Son Beel

c) Morikolong Beel

d) None of these

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A Ramsar site is a wetland of international importance. It is named after the city of Ramsar in Iran, where the Convention was signed in 1971.

6. APFBCS is an abbreviation of:

a) Assam Police Force Battalion Custom Service

b) Asom Pradesh Fauzdar Betton Committee, Sivsagar

c) Assam Project on Forest and Biodiversity Conservation Society

d) None of these

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Assam Project on Forest and Biodiversity Conservation Society registered on 28th June 2012 and its HQ is located in Assam Forest School, Jalukbari.

7. Which one is correct about the river Brahmaputra?

a) It is a single thread sinuous rivers

b) After entering Assam, Brahmaputra becomes a braided river

c) Brahmaputra is a anastomosing river

d) None of these

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A braided river consists of a network of river channels separated by permanent or often temporary islands

8. What is the climate type of Assam?

a) Humid subtropical climate

b) Tropical Monsoon Rain forest Climate

c) Tropical and subtropical grasslands

d) None of these

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9. When was the Assam Tea company of Assam established?

a) 1826

b) 1830

c) 1835

d) 1839

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10. How many countries share international borders with Assam?

a) Three

b) Four

c) Two

d) None of these

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Assam Geography GK MCQ Set-1

A Sarmah — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 13:16:27 +0000

This set contains 10 multiple choice questions. One mark for each correct answer. No negative marking for incorrect answer.

1. Choose the INCORRECT one about the 1950 earthquake:

a) 1950 Assam-Tibet earthquake was the largest known earthquake caused by two continental plates colliding

b) It was the sixth largest earthquake of the 20th century

c) The quake also notable for the loud noises produced by the quake

d) The quake occurred in the Shillong Plateau

Correct! Wrong!

The earthquake occurred in the rugged mountainous areas between the Himalayas and the Hengduan Mountains of China

2. Which of the following is a right bank tributary of the river Brahmaputra?

a) Lohit

b) Beki

c) Kolong

d) Dhansiri

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3. Tertiary coal belt is NOT located in:

a) Tinsukia

b) Dhemaji

c) Karbi Anglong

d) Sivsagar

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4. What is the name of the Glacier Source of the river Brahmaputra?

a) Chemayungdung glacier

b) Angsi Glacier

c) Kailash Glaciers

d) None of these

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5. Choose the correct one:

a) The Majuli island is formed by Subansiri river to the north & Brahmaputra river to the south

b) Kherkutia channel joined by Subansiri river to the north, and Brahmaputra channel to the south form the Majuli island

c) Both are correct

d) None of these

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6. When was Kaziranga inscribed as a World Heritage site?

a) 1980

b) 1982

c) 1983

d) 1985

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7. Which of the following Dam was built in the upper course of the river Brahmaputra?

a) Yunfeng Dam

b) Zangmu Dam

c) Zhelin Dam

d) Zipingpu Dam

Correct! Wrong!

The dam was made operation in 2015 and it is built in the Gyaca area, Tibet near Bhutan-India border

8. Golden Langur is found in:

a) Western Assam & Eastern West Bengal

b) Hills of Meghalaya & Western Assam

c) Western Assam & Black Mountains of Bhutan

d) None of these

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9. Which district of Assam has highest population?

a) Kamrup Metro

b) Sonitpur

c) Dhubri

c) Nagaon

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10. Which of the following district has the lowest population density?

a) Karbi Anglong

b) Dima Hasao

c) Nalbari

d) None of these

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