Assam Police Sample Question Paper - 2024 | 100 Most Repeated MCQ with Answers Explanation for assam Competitive Exams

 

 

ASSAM POLICE

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER – 2024

 

 

 Assam Police Sample Question Paper - 2024

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100 Most Repeated MCQ with Answers Explanation for assam Competitive Exams   

1. Which is the capital of Assam?

- A) Guwahati

- B) Dispur

- C) Jorhat

- D) Silchar

 

2. What is the national animal of India?

- A) Lion

- B) Tiger

- C) Elephant

- D) Peacock

 

3. Who wrote the Indian National Anthem?

- A) Rabindranath Tagore

- B) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

- C) Sarojini Naidu

- D) Mahatma Gandhi

 

4. Which river is known as the lifeline of Assam?

- A) Ganges

- B) Brahmaputra

- C) Yamuna

- D) Godavari

 

5. What is the currency of India?

- A) Dollar

- B) Euro

- C) Rupee

- D) Yen

 

6. Which festival is known as the harvest festival of Assam?

- A) Diwali

- B) Bihu

- C) Holi

- D) Eid

 

7. Who is known as the 'Father of the Nation' in India?

- A) Jawaharlal Nehru

- B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

- C) Mahatma Gandhi

- D) Subhas Chandra Bose

 

8. Which is the largest state in India by area?

- A) Maharashtra

- B) Uttar Pradesh

- C) Rajasthan

- D) Madhya Pradesh

 

9. What is the main ingredient in traditional Assamese dish 'Pitha'?

- A) Rice

- B) Wheat

- C) Maize

- D) Barley

 

10. Which is the official language of Assam?

- A) Hindi

- B) Assamese

- C) Bengali

- D) English

 

11. Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam?

- A) Kaziranga National Park

- B) Manas National Park

- C) Both A and B

- D) Sundarbans

 

12. What is the primary occupation of people in Assam?

- A) Fishing

- B) Agriculture

- C) Mining

- D) Handicrafts

 

13. Which festival is celebrated with traditional Assamese dance forms?

- A) Bihu

- B) Pongal

- C) Onam

- D) Lohri

 

14. Who was the first President of India?

- A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

- B) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

- C) Jawaharlal Nehru

- D) Mahatma Gandhi

 

15. Which is the largest river island in the world, located in Assam?

- A) Majuli

- B) Sivasagar

- C) Umananda

- D) Dibrugarh

 

16. What is the main cash crop of Assam?

- A) Cotton

- B) Tea

- C) Sugarcane

- D) Wheat

 

17. Which Assamese singer is known as the 'Nightingale of Assam'?

- A) Zubeen Garg

- B) Bhupen Hazarika

- C) Papon

- D) Lopamudra Mitra

 

18. What is the state animal of Assam?

- A) Elephant

- B) One-horned Rhinoceros

- C) Tiger

- D) Peacock

 

19. Which is the official state flower of Assam?

- A) Lotus

- B) Kopou

- C) Marigold

- D) Rose

 

20. Who is the author of the famous Assamese novel 'Miri Jiyori'?

- A) Bhabendra Nath Saikia

- B) Indira Goswami

- C) Homen Borgohain

- D) Arun Sharma

 

21. Which of the following is the main river that flows through Assam?

- A) Ganges

- B) Brahmaputra

- C) Yamuna

- D) Godavari

 

22. What is the traditional dress of Assamese women called?

- A) Saree

- B) Salwar Kameez

- C) Mekhela Chador

- D) Lehenga

 

23. Which Indian state shares its border with Assam to the north?

- A) West Bengal

- B) Arunachal Pradesh

- C) Meghalaya

- D) Nagaland

 

24. Who is known as the 'Bard of Brahmaputra'?

- A) Bhupen Hazarika

- B) Zubeen Garg

- C) Hiren Bhattacharyya

- D) Arun Sharma

 

25. Which tea is Assam famous for?

- A) Green Tea

- B) Black Tea

- C) Herbal Tea

- D) White Tea

 

26. What is the primary language spoken in Assam?

- A) Hindi

- B) Bengali

- C) Assamese

- D) English

 

27. Which of the following is a famous wildlife sanctuary in Assam?

- A) Jim Corbett National Park

- B) Kaziranga National Park

- C) Ranthambore National Park

- D) Bandipur National Park

 

28. What is the significance of the festival 'Bihu' in Assam?

- A) It marks the harvest season.

- B) It celebrates the New Year.

- C) It is a festival of lights.

- D) Both A and B.

 

29. Which Assamese dish is made from fermented bamboo shoots?

- A) Khar

- B) Masor Tenga

- C) Pitha

- D) Aloo Pitika

 

30. Who was the first woman to become the Chief Minister of Assam?

- A) Sarbananda Sonowal

- B) Sushmita Dev

- C) Anowara Taimur

- D) Himanta Biswa Sarma

 

31. Which of the following is a popular dance form of Assam?

- A) Kathak

- B) Bharatanatyam

- C) Bihu Dance

- D) Odissi

 

32. What is the main ingredient of the Assamese dish 'Masor Tenga'?

- A) Chicken

- B) Fish

- C) Pork

- D) Lamb

 

33. Which festival is celebrated in Assam to honor the deity of wealth?

- A) Bihu

- B) Rongali Bihu

- C) Magh Bihu

- D) Durga Puja

 

34. What is the state bird of Assam?

- A) Peacock

- B) Hornbill

- C) Sparrow

- D) Parrot

 

35. Which Assamese poet is known for his contribution to modern Assamese literature?

- A) Hiren Bhattacharyya

- B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa

- C) Bhupen Hazarika

- D) Nilmani Phookan

 

36. Which city is known as the gateway to the Northeast India?

- A) Guwahati

- B) Shillong

- C) Imphal

- D) Agartala

 

37. What is the primary focus of the 'Assamese' culture?

- A) Agriculture

- B) Industrialization

- C) Urbanization

- D) Tourism

 

38. Which of the following is a traditional Assamese sweet made from rice flour?

- A) Ladoo

- B) Pitha

- C) Gulab Jamun

- D) Barfi

 

39. Who was the first Assamese to receive the Jnanpith Award?

- A) Bhupen Hazarika

- B) Indira Goswami

- C) Homen Borgohain

- D) Nilmani Phookan

 

40. Which is the largest city in Assam?

- A) Dibrugarh

- B) Silchar

- C) Guwahati

- D) Jorhat

 

41. Which of the following is a famous archaeological site in Assam?

- A) Sivasagar

- B) Tezpur

- C) Rang Ghar

- D) All of the above

 

42. What is the primary festival celebrated in Assam during the month of January?

- A) Bihu

- B) Magh Bihu

- C) Rongali Bihu

- D) Durga Puja

 

43. Which Assamese folk instrument is commonly used in Bihu celebrations?

- A) Dhol

- B) Tabla

- C) Harmonium

- D) Guitar

 

44. What is the main focus of the Kaziranga National Park?

- A) Conservation of tigers

- B) Conservation of one-horned rhinoceroses

- C) Conservation of elephants

- D) Conservation of birds

 

45. Which of the following is a popular Assamese snack made from rice flour and jaggery?

- A) Khar

- B) Pitha

- C) Aloo Pitika

- D) Masor Tenga

 

46. Who is the famous Assamese filmmaker known for his contributions to Indian cinema?

- A) Rima Das

- B) Jahnu Barua

- C) Bhupen Hazarika

- D) Both A and B

 

47. Which river is known for its annual floods that affect Assam?

- A) Ganges

- B) Brahmaputra

- C) Yamuna

- D) Godavari

 

48. What is the traditional Assamese game played during Bihu?

- A) Kabaddi

- B) Satranj

- C) Dhopkhel

- D) Dandiya

 

49. Which Assamese dish is known for its unique flavor derived from the use of 'Khar'?

- A) Masor Tenga

- B) Khar

- C) Pitha

- D) Aloo Pitika

 

50. What is the significance of the 'Bihu' festival in Assamese culture?

- A) It marks the end of winter.

- B) It celebrates the harvest season.

- C) It is a festival of lights.

- D) Both A and B.

 

 

Answers and Explanations

1. B) Dispur - Dispur is the capital of Assam, located within the city of Guwahati.

 

2. B) Tiger - The Bengal tiger is the national animal of India, symbolizing strength and power.

 

3. A) Rabindranath Tagore - He composed the Indian National Anthem, "Jana Gana Mana."

 

4. B) Brahmaputra - The Brahmaputra River is often referred to as the lifeline of Assam due to its significance in agriculture and transportation.

 

5. C) Rupee - The Indian Rupee (INR) is the official currency of India.

 

6. B) Bihu - Bihu is celebrated as the harvest festival in Assam, marking the Assamese New Year.

 

7. C) Mahatma Gandhi - He is widely regarded as the 'Father of the Nation' for his role in India's independence movement.

 

8. C) Rajasthan - Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area, known for its deserts and rich cultural heritage.

 

9. A) Rice - Rice is the main ingredient in various types of 'Pitha,' a traditional Assamese rice cake.

 

10. B) Assamese - Assamese is the official language of Assam, reflecting the state's cultural identity.

 

11. C) Both A and B - Both Kaziranga and Manas National Parks are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, recognized for their biodiversity.

 

12. B) Agriculture - Agriculture is the primary occupation in Assam, with rice and tea being the main crops.

 

13. A) Bihu - Bihu is celebrated with various traditional dance forms, showcasing Assamese culture.

 

14. A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad - He was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962.

 

15. A) Majuli - Majuli is the largest river island in the world, situated in the Brahmaputra River.

 

16. B) Tea - Assam is famous for its tea plantations, making tea the main cash crop of the state.

 

 

17. B) Bhupen Hazarika - He is often referred to as the 'Nightingale of Assam' for his contributions to music and culture.

 

18. B) One-horned Rhinoceros - The one-horned rhinoceros is the state animal of Assam, found primarily in Kaziranga National Park.

 

19. B) Kopou - The Kopou flower, also known as the Foxtail Orchid, is the official state flower of Assam.

 

20. B) Indira Goswami - She is the author of 'Miri Jiyori,' a significant work in Assamese literature.

 

21. B) Brahmaputra - The Brahmaputra is the main river flowing through Assam, playing a crucial role in its ecology and economy.

 

22. C) Mekhela Chador - The Mekhela Chador is the traditional dress of Assamese women, known for its elegance and cultural significance.

 

23. B) Arunachal Pradesh - Arunachal Pradesh shares its northern border with Assam, contributing to the region's diverse culture.

 

24. A) Bhupen Hazarika - He is known as the 'Bard of Brahmaputra' for his songs and contributions to Assamese culture.

 

25. B) Black Tea - Assam is renowned for its strong and flavorful black tea, which is exported worldwide.

 

26. C) Assamese - Assamese is the primary language spoken in Assam, reflecting the state's cultural identity.

 

27. B) Kaziranga National Park - Kaziranga is a famous wildlife sanctuary in Assam, known for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses.

 

28. D) Both A and B - Bihu marks the harvest season and celebrates the Assamese New Year, making it a significant cultural event.

 

29. A) Khar - Khar is a traditional Assamese dish made from fermented bamboo shoots, often enjoyed with rice.

30. C) Anowara Taimur - Anowara Taimur was the first woman to become the Chief Minister of Assam, serving in the 1990s.

 

31. C) Bihu Dance - Bihu Dance is a traditional dance form of Assam, performed during the Bihu festival to celebrate the harvest.

 

32. B) Fish - Masor Tenga is a sour fish curry made primarily with fish, often flavored with tomatoes and lemon.

 

33. B) Rongali Bihu - Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, is celebrated to honor the deity of wealth and marks the Assamese New Year.

 

34. B) Hornbill - The Great Indian Hornbill is the state bird of Assam, known for its distinctive appearance and cultural significance.

 

35. B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa - He is known for his significant contributions to modern Assamese literature and is regarded as a pioneer.

 

36. A) Guwahati - Guwahati is often referred to as the gateway to Northeast India due to its strategic location and connectivity.

 

37. A) Agriculture - The primary focus of Assamese culture is agriculture, with rice and tea being the main crops.

 

38. B) Pitha - Pitha is a traditional Assamese sweet made from rice flour, often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions.

 

39. B) Indira Goswami - Indira Goswami was the first Assamese to receive the prestigious Jnanpith Award for her contributions to literature.

 

40. C) Guwahati - Guwahati is the largest city in Assam, serving as an economic and cultural hub for the region.

41. D) All of the above - Sivasagar, Tezpur, and Rang Ghar are all famous archaeological sites in Assam, showcasing its rich history.

 

42. B) Magh Bihu - Magh Bihu, celebrated in January, marks the end of the harvesting season and is a significant festival in Assam.

 

43. A) Dhol - The Dhol is a traditional folk instrument commonly used in Bihu celebrations, adding rhythm to the festivities.

 

44. B) Conservation of one-horned rhinoceroses - Kaziranga National Park is primarily focused on the conservation of the one-horned rhinoceros, among other wildlife.

 

45. B) Pitha - Pitha is a popular Assamese snack made from rice flour and jaggery, often enjoyed during festivals.

 

46. D) Both A and B - Rima Das and Jahnu Barua are both renowned Assamese filmmakers known for their contributions to Indian cinema.

 

47. B) Brahmaputra - The Brahmaputra River is known for its annual floods, which significantly impact the state of Assam.

 

48. C) Dhopkhel - Dhopkhel is a traditional game played during Bihu, involving a ball and a lot of fun and excitement.

 

49. B) Khar - Khar is a unique Assamese dish that derives its flavor from the use of alkaline water filtered through the ashes of the 'Khar' plant.

 

50. D) Both A and B - The Bihu festival marks the end of winter and celebrates the harvest season, making it a significant cultural event.