Modern History of Assam Quiz MCQ Set 3 – Assam History Quiz

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Q1. When was the Treaty of Yandaboo signed in?

  1. 1824
  2. 1857
  3. 1826 
  4. 1902

c. 1826 

Q2. Which of the following person from Assam was a member of Drafting Committee of Indian Constitution?

  1. Gopinath bordoloi
  2. Sir Syed Muhammad Saadulla
  3. Nabin Chandra Bardoloi
  4. Tarun Ram Phukan

b. Sir Syed Muhammad Saadulla 

Q3. Which of the following major incident occurred in Assam in 1894?

  1. Formation of Assam Pradesh congress
  2. Treaty of yandaboo
  3. annexation of Assam by British
  4. Pathorughat peasants’ uprising

d. Pathorughat peasants’ uprising 

Q4. Which Viceroy had combined the eastern district of Bengal with Assam in 1905?

  1. Lord Curzon
  2. Lord Dufferin
  3. Lord Minto
  4. Lord Chelmsford

a. Lord Curzon 

 

Q5. Who has founded the Sarbajanik Sabha in Assam in the year 1884?

  1. Nabin Chandra Bardoloi
  2. T.R. Phookan
  3. Jagannath Barua
  4. Manik Chandra Baruah

c. Jagannath Barua 

Q6. Who among the following is the leader of 1857 Revolt in Assam?

  1. Maniram Dewan
  2. Kanaklata Barua
  3. Kushal Konwar
  4. Kamala Miri

a. Maniram Dewan 

Q7. Who is the author of the book, Planter Raj to Swaraj: Freedom Struggle and Electoral Politics in Assam?

  1. Dr. Irfan Habib
  2. Surya Kr. Bhuyan
  3. Dr. Amalendu Guha
  4. Edward Gait

c. Dr. Amalendu Guha 

Q8. Who was the President of Swaraj party in Assam during the freedom movement?

  1. Gopinath Bordoloi
  2. Tarun Ram Phookan
  3. Bishnu Ram Medhi
  4. Bimala Prasad Chaliha

b. Tarun Ram Phookan 

Q9. Kanaklata Barua was associated with which of the following freedom movement?

  1. Civil disobedience movement
  2. Quit India Movement
  3. Non cooperation movement
  4. Individual Satyagraha

b. Quit India Movement 

Q10. The first Peasant Uprising in Assam against the British was?

  1. Patharughat Raijmel
  2. Battle of Itakhuli
  3. Phulaguri Dhawa
  4. Rangiya Raijmel

c. Phulaguri Dhawa 

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Economy of Assam Quiz MCQ Set 1 – Assam Economy Quiz

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Q1. The per capita GSDP of Assam in 2021-22 (at current prices) is estimated to be

  1. Rs 1,22,654
  2. Rs 92,654
  3. Rs 1,12,654
  4. Rs 2,12,65

a. Rs 1,22,654

  • Per capita GSDP of Assam in 2021-22 (at current prices) is estimated to be Rs 1,22,654; 12.8% higher than the corresponding figure in 2020-21.
  • In 2021-22, per capita GDP of overall India is estimated to be Rs 1,72,761 (at current prices). 

Q2. Which major PSU Navaratna company has its operational headquarters in Assam?

  1. Oil India Limited
  2. NHPC
  3. NEPCO
  4. Power grid

a. Oil India Limited

  • Oil India Ltd. has its headquarter at Duliajan.

Q3. The Oil refineries located in Assam are

  1. Noonmati refinery, Namuligarh Refinery, Bongaigaon Refinery, Digboi Refinery
  2. Noonmati refinery, Namuligarh Refinery, Srikona Refinery, Digboi Refinery
  3. Namuligarh Refinery, Bongaigaon Refinery, Digboi Refinery
  4. Noonmati refinery, Namuligarh Refinery, Bongaigaon Refinery, Digboi Refinery, Nagaon Refinery

a. Noonmati refinery, Namuligarh Refinery, Bongaigaon Refinery, Digboi Refinery

Q4. Who presented the first Assam Budget in 1948, in the independent India?

  1. R K Shanmugham Chetty
  2. Gopinath Bordoloi
  3. Muhammad Saadulla
  4. Bishnu Ram Medhi

d. Bishnu Ram Medhi

Q5. Which of the following product from Assam has recently got Geographical Indication (GI) in September 2021?

  1. Judima
  2. Manohari gold tea
  3. Joha Rice
  4. Boka saul or ‘mud rice’

a. Judima 

  • Judima wine brewed by the Dimasa community in Assam, has been awarded the geographical indication (GI) tag. This wine made from rice and a certain herb is the first beverage from the north-east to earn this label.

Q6. When was the North Eastern Council (NEC) constituted as the nodal agency for the economic and social development of the North Eastern Region, under the NEC Act 1971?

  1. 1971
  2. 1972
  3. 1975
  4. 1988

a. 1971

  • North Eastern Council (NEC) is a statutory advisory body constituted under the North Eastern Council Act 1971 and came into being on 7 November 1972 at Shillong. functions under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DONER) of Govt of India.
  • Eight States of Northeast India are members of the council, with their respective Chief Ministers and Governors representing them.
  • Sikkim was added to the council in the year 2002.

Q7. Which of the following was the first state in India to present a e-budget and was also live-streamed on social media?

  1. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Kerala
  3. Assam
  4. Delhi

c. Assam

  • Assam presents its first digital budget in 2018 which was also live streamed on social media. 
  • Andhra Pradesh to present its budget in the digital format in 2016. However, Assam is the first to live stream digital budget session on social media.

Q8. As per the Assam Human Development Report (HRD) 2014, Assam’s Human Development Index (HDI) is at

  1. 0.607
  2. 0.557
  3. 0.507
  4. 0.525

b. 0.557

Q9. Which place is famously known as Manchestar of Assam?

  1. Karimganj
  2. Majuli
  3. Sualkuchi
  4. Jorhat

c. Sualkuchi

  • This is the textile center of Assam and has large number of cottage industry engaged in handloom
  • Muga silk and Pat silk along with Eri silk and Endi cloth from this region is famous for its quality. 
  • Its registered trademark is SUALKUCHI’STM.

Q10. The Eri, Muga and Pat different types of a which specialty of Assam?

  1. Assam Tea
  2. Assam Silk
  3. Assam Rhinos
  4. Assamese Folk Theatre

b. Assam Silk

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Geography of Assam Quiz MCQ Set 2 – Assam Geography Quiz

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Q1. The Bhupen Hazarika Setu (Dhola–Sadiya Bridge) is constructed over which river?

  1. Brahmaputra
  2. Barak
  3. Lohit
  4. Dihang

c. Lohit 

Q2. Who is famously known as the “Forest Man of India”?

  1. Sunderlal Bahuguna
  2. Jadav Payeng
  3. Kallen Pakkudan
  4. Mike Pandey

b. Jadav Payeng 

Q3. As per 2011 census, the growth rate of population of Assam during the decade of 2001-2011 is

  1. 17.7%
  2. 24.5%
  3. 11%
  4. 20.1%

a. 17.7%

Q4. Which National Park in Assam is one of the last strongholds for the wild water buffalo?

  1. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
  2. Orang National Park
  3. Manas National Park
  4. Kaziranga National Park

d. Kaziranga National Park

Q5. What percentage of total area of Assam is under forest?

  1. 34 %
  2. 21 %
  3. 27 %
  4. 42 %

a. 34 %

Q6. The proposed Tipaimukh Dam is to be constructed over which river?

  1. Brahmaputra River
  2. Surma River
  3. Barak River
  4. Dibang River

c. Barak River

Q7. Which of the following geographical lines passes through the state of Assam?

  1. Tropic of cancer
  2. Tropic of Capricorn
  3. Equator
  4. None of the above

d. None of the above

Q8. Which is the following route is the National Waterway-2 (NW-2)

  1. River Brahmaputra from Dhubri to Sadiya
  2. River ganga from haldia to Allahabad
  3. Barak river from Lakhipur-Bhanga
  4. West Coast Canal from Kottapuram to Kollam

a. River Brahmaputra from Dhubri to Sadiya

Q9. Assam’s newest district Majuli is carved out of which of district?

  1. Jorhat
  2. Dibrugarh
  3. Tezpur
  4. Karbi Anglong

a. Jorhat

Q10. Assam’s proposed Chai-bagaan Time will have reference longitude of

  1. 82.5 degree E
  2. 90 degrees E
  3. 75 degree E
  4. 105 degree E

b. 90 degrees E

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Q1. Assam was separated from Bengal and was put under a chief commission in the year

  1. 1874
  2. 1971
  3. 1930
  4. 1890

a. 1874 

Q2. Who founded the Assam Association in 1903?

  1. Manik Chandra Barua
  2. Navin Chandra Bordoloi
  3. Jagannath Baruah
  4. None of the above

a. Manik Chandra Barua 

Q3. Which district was separated from Assam and given to Pakistan in 1947?

  1. Chittagong
  2. Sylhet
  3. Khulna
  4. Sholashahar

b. Sylhet 

Q4. By which treaty the Burmese control over Assam ended?

  1. Treaty of Yandaboo
  2. The Imphal Treaty
  3. The Rangoon Treaty
  4. Rangoon Pact

a. Treaty of Yandaboo 

Q5. Provincial Self-Autonomy was introduced to Assam from

  1. 1935
  2. 1937
  3. 1939
  4. 1941

a. 1935 

Q6. Phulaguri uprising, first ever peasant movement in India that occurred in middle Assam in which year?

  1. 1861
  2. 1957
  3. 1905
  4. 1836

a. 1861

Q7. Which of the following incident is also known as Assam’s Jallianwala Bagh incident?

  1. Phulaguri Dhawa
  2. Patharughat firing
  3. Burmese invasion of Assam
  4. Moamoria rebellion

b. Patharughat firing 

Q8. Most part of Kachari Kingdom was occupied by Ahom during the rule of which Ahom king?

  1. Sukaphaa
  2. Rudra Singha
  3. Suklengpha
  4. Suhungmung

d. Suhungmung 

Q9. Who was the first martyr of Quit India Movement of 1942?

  1. Kanak Lata Barua
  2. Rani Gaidinliu
  3. Pushpalata Das
  4. Kushal Konwar

a. Kanak Lata Barua

Q10. Asam Sahitya Sabha was established in which year?

  1. 1915
  2. 1921
  3. 1905
  4. 1917

d. 1917

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Q1. The Ahom dynasty ruled the Ahom kingdom for approximately how many years?

  1. 460 years
  2. 500 years
  3. 600 years
  4. 680 years

c. 600 years

Q2. Which of the following ruler is popularly known as ‘Chilarai’?

  1. Nara Narayan
  2. Mahamanikya
  3. Sukladhvaj
  4. Durlabh Narayan

c. Sukladhvaj

Q3. Who among the following is the earliest known king of ancient Assam?

  1. Narakasur
  2. Mahiranga Danava
  3. Hidimba
  4. Sri Harsha

b. Mahiranga Danava

Q4. Who was the founder of the Varmana Dynasty?

  1. Pushyavarman
  2. Bhaskar Varman
  3. Banabhatta
  4. Mahendravarman

a. Pushyavarman

Q5. The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang visited Kamarupa in which year?

  1. 602 A.D.
  2. 643 A.D.
  3. 650 A.D.
  4. 543 A.D.

b. 643 A.D.

Q6. Who created the first separate political entity in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, called the Gauda Kingdom?

  1. Shashanka
  2. Harsha
  3. Bhaskaravarman
  4. Brahmapala

a. Shashanka

Q7. Karnasuvarna or Karnasubarna, a historical site of ancient period, is presently located in which state?

  1. Assam
  2. Tripura
  3. West Bengal
  4. Bihar

c. West Bengal

Q8. Which Ahom king was popularly known as “Bamuni Konwar” or “the Brahman prince”?

  1. Sukhaangphaa
  2. Susenghphaa
  3. Gadadhar Singha
  4. Sudangphaa

d. Sudangphaa

Q9. Medieval period poet Rama Saraswati was a court poet of which of the following king?

  1. Bhaskaravarman
  2. Durlabhnarayan
  3. Brahmapala
  4. Rudra Singha

b. Durlabhnarayan

Q10. Which among the following has written the Prahlada Charita?

  1. Hema Saraswati
  2. Rudra Kandali
  3. Harivara Vipra
  4. Madhav Kandali

a. Hema Saraswati

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Tourism Policy of Assam 2017

Assam has unique natural beauty with very rich bio-diversity, historical monuments, tea gardens and its colourful cultural festivals. All these are perfect ingredient to make Assam one of the best destination of the tourists but it is still far below the potential level, mainly due to various reasons ranging from natural and geographical to negligence of government.

Of the tourism sector in Assam, natural parks and sanctuaries, rivers, lakes, warm water springs, forests, wild life, are the principal components of attraction in the state. State Govt. of Assam have been undertaking various tourism projects for infrastructure building as well as schemes for marketing and promotion of Assam Tourism. Assam Govt has formulated the Tourism Policy of Assam 2017 to boost the tourism sector of the state.

The policy will be eff ective from 1/1/2018 and will be valid for a period of 5 years, i.e. up to 31/12/2022. All eligible new tourism units, which commence commercial operation within the period of validity will be eligible for the incentives from the Date of commencement of commercial operation for the period applicable for each incentive as specified.

 

Vision
Assam becomes a Nationally and Internationally acclaimed all-season Tourist destination for its unique wildlife, bio-diversity and experience of an unexploited wonderland. Tourism is to be one of the main sources of income-generation for the people. It will also be a vibrant and significant contributor to the sustainable development of the State of Assam.

Mission

  • To bring in maximum footfalls to Assam.
  • To promote Assam Tourism with a new approach of vigorous massive campaigning.
  • To build a global brand ‘Awesome Assam’ to attract National and International Tourist.
  • In keeping with “Act East Policy” of Central Government, we will have close collaboration with other neighboring countries like Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, China & other South East Asian Countries harping on the similarities of these communities with the people of Assam.
  • Identify most popular and attractive tourist destinations and develop tourist Infrastructure in an around them.
  • To encourage Responsible Tourism (RT) in the state with a view to preserving environment eco-systems in keeping with Sustainable Development Goals.
  • To facilitate extensive involvement of private sector and active participation of local community in all aspects of Tourism promotion.
  • To create an investment friendly atmosphere for promotion of Tourism by making full use of Ease of Doing Business.
  • To ensure safety and security of the tourists.
  • To promote Spiritual Tourism centering on Kamakhya Temple as India’s most powerful Shakti-
    Peeth highlighting Ambubachi Mela.
  • To promote Wildlife Tourism centering on one-horned Rhinoceros.
  • To promote Tea Tourism of Assam.
  • Promote Film Tourism by developing single Window clearances and providing incentive to film
    makers.

Objectives:

  • To make Assam a tourist Hub for North East India.
  • To market Assam as a hot destination for the tourists from East & South East Asian Countries.
  • To leverage innovative forms of Tourism such as Cruises, Ethnic Tourism, Tea & Golf, leisure Tourism, Transit Tourism, Adventure Tourism and Monsoon Tourism.
  • To develop positive, Tourist friendly and reciprocative culture among local tour operators, guides and hospitality providers.
  • To upgrade skill, quality and professionalism of all service providers connected with tourism.
  • Developing Assam into an all season tourist destination.
  • To focus on benefits for the Community from tourism.
    To create enabling environment for investment.

Strategies:

  • Assam Tourism website – An interactive and fully comprehensive website of Assam Tourism will be launched wherein all required information for any prospective domestic or international tourist will be readily available
    at the click of the mouse.
  • A vigorous campaigning through social media such as Facebook, You-Tube, Twitter, Blogging
    sites will be launched to attract the younger up-coming generation of Tourists.
  • Regular Meet with the National and International Tour Operators Association & Hoteliers & Restaurateurs Association will be organized. Fam tours will also be organized regularly.
  • Building Brand – A comprehensive marketing strategy will be chalked out in consultation with professional agencies.
    A brand image of Assam as “Awesome Assam” will be created portraying the states uniqueness and exotic beauty. 
  • A renowned celebrity will be roped in as brand Ambassador of Awesome Assam. A blitz-Krieg National & International Promotional Campaign shall be launched to build “Awesome Assam brand through newspapers life style magazines, in-flight magazines, TV advertisements, Talk shows, Road shows, Travel marts and Tourism stalls and kiosks etc.
  • A total NE perspective in tourism planning, where the strength of each state complement each other is beneficial to all and is a constructive way forward for tourism promotion. Assam will play a proactive role to develop such a wide view of tourism promotion through coordination among the states in creating zonal and regional circuits.
  • Wildlife Tourism – An attractive feature of the Assam’s forests is its colorful wildlife. Some of the species are exclusive to the state. Assam is famous as the home of one-horned rhinoceros which is its unique selling point apart from the fauna.
  • Though most of the domestic and international tourists are drawn towards Kaziranga and this heritage site has got best tourist facilities with private participation, yet the Government will develop infrastructure around individual Wildlife sanctuaries such as Manas, Pabitora, Orang, Pani Dihing, Barail and Nameri at Dibru-Saikhowa across Assam to accommodate tourists and resort to aggressive marketing to position Assam as Wildlife destination of the world. The Quality of Tourist facilities will be improved and proper tourist information centers will be established in each place.

Spiritual Tourism

  • After wildlife, it is the spiritual tourism which attracts pilgrim tourists to Assam. Centered around the famous Shakti-peeth, Kamakhya Temple atop Nilachal hill top, the religious/spiritual tourism can catapult Assam into a major spiritual tourism destination in the country.
  • A brand Nilachal will be developed in the next five years in an integrated manner utilizing Government of India funds under PRASAD scheme. The Government will endeavour to help put in place best practices for the Management of the Temple.
  • Annual four day Ambubasi Mela at Kamakhya temple during the month of June has come to be known as Mahakumbh of the East where lakhs of people and sadhus congregate. This shall be highlighted in publicity campaigns in domestic tourist circuits with an appropriate tagline giving forceful punch to spiritual tourism.
  • Hajo is another centre where people from three religions- Hindu, Muslim and Buddhists converge for pilgrimage. It has always been symbol of communal harmony for the country and will continue to be projected as such. Hajo will also be linked with Guwahati city tour.
  • “Sankardev Trail” or “Vaishnav- Trail”– projecting Vaishnavite cultural proliferation in Assam will be developed in Barpeta-Bordua-Majuli. A number of Museums depicting the life of the great saint & reformer and development of neo-vaishnavism will be set up with the help of the Government. A number of local souvenirs, local handicrafts and cuisines will be developed and managed by the Local entrepreneurs.
  • Efforts shall be directed for preparing Buddhist circuit in the State to woo large number of Buddhist pilgrims.

Ethnic Tourism

  • Assam is a home land of various ethnic tribes and groups, each having its own cultural heritage. 
  • Ethnic Tourist circuits will be developed to attract the tourists from all over the world. The ethnic socio-cultural and religious festivals will be organized where Songs and dances, display of colourful dresses, tasting of innumerable varieties of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes is the main feature.

Tea & Golf Tourism

  • Since discovery of tea in 1823, tea-gardens have become an integral part of Assam’s landscape. Each of these thousands of lush green tea gardens in Assam is a treasure house of exotic beauty of nature with colourful people and their enchanting songs and dances, sprawling bungalows, and residential facilities. Many of these tea gardens have polo fields and golf courses.
  • Therefore, coordination with the management of the tea gardens can effectively n promote tea tourism in the state. Tourism Department will engage and persuade some of the willing tea gardens to be a partner in tea tourism packages.
  • There are about 20 key golf courses located mostly within the compact arear of tea gardens. These off er a unique opportunity to develop golf tourism in the state. Most of the courses are located near the airstrips and helipads maintained by the tea garden management.

River Tourism

  • The State of Assam has an extensive river network. Brahmaputra is intrinsic to the socio-cultural life in Assam. Colorful canal barges, boating, luxury cruisers, motor boats, dolphin shows, under water-world, water sports and lighters, para sailing, river rafting, water amusements and more.
  • International standard of luxury cruises can be a great driver to draw more domestic and international tourist traffic to Assam.
  • Ethnic tourism on both banks of river with infrastructure and on-shore linkages for night halts from Guwahati to Majuli will be put in place by promoting ethnic tourism.
  • Government will promote river taxi services between the North and South banks at Brahmaputra at places of touristic interest.

Transit Tourism

  • Guwahati is not only a tourist destination but also is perceived as a halt or the entry-point to the north eastern states. It is a city from where one could connect to other parts of Assam or get in and out of the northeast. On an average, a tourist spends about 2 days in transit which could be turned as a great opportunity to promote Guwahati City based Tourism titled as ‘One day in Guwahati’ or ‘Two days in Guwahati’.
  • Government will also promote Night Life in and around Guwahati city like nightclubs, malls, pubs, bars, sports bar and indoor gaming etc through the Private Sector.

Adventure Tourism

  • The enchanting blue hills and speedy rivers of Assam provide and enormous scope for the development of water based adventure tourism. Adventure sports activities like rock-climbing, trekking, para-sailing, water sports, river rafting and angling are promoted by the Department of Tourism. Tourism Department will join hands with Adventure Institute of Sports Department to design various adventure activities at tourist sites catering to tourists in particular. This will generate a lot of employment opportunities for local youths.

Monsoon & Leisure Tourism

  • Assam has early onset of Monsoon, generally beginning from 15th of May, the comparatively cooler climate and fulsome rains coupled with summer vacations in other parts of the country is a major advantage for Assam to attract domestic travellers. ‘The Monsoon Country’ tag and proximity to Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on earth and discounts in luxury hotels, cottages, homestays and huts-on-stilts will obliterate seasonality in Assam Tourism and generate revenue throughout the year.
  • Leisure tourism activities during on or off season will be developed in the state through private sector participation which includes Gaming Centers, Nightclubs, Discotheques, Five Star Resorts, Malls, Pubs, Sports bars, Adventure Parks, Amusement parks, Yoga and Ayurvedic Spas, Bird watching, Angling, Fairs & Festivals etc.

Eco Tourism

  • Eco-tourism is also a new concept, developed around the idea of travelling to places of natural beauty, moving around and staying with the places of nature for a couple of days.
  • It has the twin objectives of conserving environment and improving the welfare of the local people.
  • Assam has immense scope for eco-tourism. The state is virtually free from industrial pollution. Its green forests, blue hills, enchanting rivers are the basis on which eco-friendly tourism can be developed. For that a host of matters to be properly addressed.

Medical Tourism

  • The rapidly growing healthcare sector in state capital Guwahati has gradually started to attract international patients not only from neighboring countries such as Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh but also from far-off countries, especially African nations.
  • From a place of primary healthcare centers, dispensaries and clinics, the city has now expanded itself into a hub of critical care, multi-specialty and super-specialty centers. Health sector experts attribute this emerging trend to low-cost treatment, quality healthcare infrastructure and availability of skilled doctors.
  • State can inject a dose of conventional transit tourism to a patient’s itinerary by taking the patients and escorts in and around Guwahati for a day or two. 

Mining Tourism

  • The history of coal mining in the region of Assam dates back to the later part of the 19th century by the erstwhile Assam Railway and Trading Company (AR&T). Assam will also develop Mine Tourism in the eastern Coal fields and oil fields of the State.

Promotion of Film Tourism

  • Single Window Clearance System to film makers, serial producers, documentary makers etc.
  • Assam shall motivate reputed filmmakers of Hindi / English / other foreign languages for film shooting in Assam through attractive incentives.
  • Assam Tourism shall organize Regional, National and International Film festivals in suitable Tourist destinations to promote Film Tourism, with the assistance of Cultural Affairs Department.

Identification of tourist destinations /spots and circuits.

  • For each individual category of tourism such as Nature & Wildlife, Spiritual, Tea & Golf, Eco, Ethnic, Monsoon, Adventure etc diff erent Tourist destinations and tourist circuits shall be identified. For example, Jatinga valley and Majuli can be destinations for Ethnic Tourism.

Development of Tourism infrastructure.

  • A tourism destination must deliver quality service, environment and customer satisfaction to a tourist. Our endeavor should be to deliver a feel good experience to all categories of tourists which can be achieved only by providing quality basic amenities at the destinations. This shall include services in hotels, restaurants, places of interests, up-keep and maintenance.
  • A District Level Tourism Committee under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner of district shall work to ensure co-ordination among the working executives of line departments and also look after community involvement.
  • The Tourism Department will depend on the local self-government such as Panchayat or Town Committees/ Municipalities in ensuring day to day upkeep and maintenance, cleanliness and hygiene, promotion of local cuisines, culture & handicrafts in Tourist localities. 
  • Bhramyamaan or Mobile Theatre is the single largest entertainment sector of Assam and rarely found in other states of the country should be integrated with the Tourism sector. 

Community involvement in Tourism

  • Participation and the acceptance of local community is the key to make Tourism a success. Tourism development at any destination should first benefit the local community in terms of economic and social gains. The economic objective of Tourism industry is basically generating employment opportunities for the local population. Increased incomes will help local people to enjoy better standard of life which will have an enabling eff ect on the community to live in harmony with their surroundings.
  • The Department will run awareness programmes on Responsible Tourism among the populace living in the vicinity with help of Local Management Committees.
  • The Department will also facilitate Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) through IIE and Employment Generation Mission (EGM) to develop local entrepreneurs.
  • The department shall do a mapping of Local Handicrafts, Art work etc which are fast disappearing and would like to restore and promote among the new generation artisans as such preventing its extinction.
  • Tourist Information Officers (TIOs) and Assistant Tourist Information Officers (ATIO’s) shall be appropriately re-designated and will be given special responsibilities and powers to act as Tourist Warden.

Skill Development

  • There is a large gap between demand and supply of skilled manpower in the tourism sector. A detailed study on HRD in tourism sector in Assam is required to highlight the education system in travel, tourism and hospitality.
  • Attempts would be made to facilitate common standards, uniformity and harmony in curriculum, faculty qualification and education delivery.
  • Attempts would be directed towards making the hospitality and tourism sector a popular career option by providing skills that can bring attractive wage offers.
  • Local youths including women, differently-abled and Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe category shall be trained in skill development courses. 
    Tourism Department shall give financial assistance in the form of reimbursement of course fees for the selected courses up-to 100%. The criteria for selection and financial assistance will be decided by the Government.

Local Transport Improvement

  • Transport from airport, railway stations, bus stations or any other point of disembarkation up-to the tourist destination and between the destinations is the most crucial factor from tourist point of view.
  • Safe, secure and reliable Transport Services are of outmost importance.
  • Pre-paid and meter taxi services to the destinations shall be regulated through transport department. The taxis
    may carry the logo of tourism department once all standards and certifications are made.
  • Certification process for tourist drivers shall be made mandatory. The drivers, handymen shall be trained to behave appropriately with tourists and can also work as tourist guides. Special training programme for the drivers in the Airport must be organized on a regular basis.
  • Investment in transport services to places which are difficult to access like riverine islands (Majuli), hillocks, and hills. Such services could be river taxis, helicopters, hovercrafts, ropeways etc.

Development of Wayside amenities

  • Development of modern wayside amenities with public conveniences at interval of about 40 kms in major roads and also at the tourist destinations is the need of the hour. These facilities should consist of food joints with local /ethnic /continental cuisines, grocery shop, medical stores, coffee shops, play area for children and good, clean lavatories etc.

Managing Resources for Tourism

  • Wildlife Tourism is the most important component of Assam. It is imperative that the tourism Department is totally dependent on Forest and Environment Department for Wildlife Tourism. Hence, Tourism Department will take steps to augment eco-friendly initiatives of Forest Department to provide Tourists a wholesome experience while earning revenues with involvement of local community.
  • The success of Spiritual tourism centered on Kamakhya Temple, Ambubashi Mela, Hajo, Siva Doul in Sivasagar etc depends upon the involvement of local Self Government Boards. Hence, Tourism Department will work in tandem with the local bodies and other departments to increase tourist experience at the local level.
  • Adventure Tourism is linked with the Sports Department. Tourism Department will work in close co-ordination with the Adventure Institute of Sports Department to improve Tourist facilities and existing resources.

Tourist centric approach

  • A 24×7 centralized Tourist Helpline Number shall be activated for tourist information, safety and security in multiple languages. This helpline number will be displayed prominently in all Tourists spots and also on the way side amenities.
  • Home Department will be persuaded to set up tourist Police Stations and Tourist Police patrolling at important tourist destinations.
  • Enhancing local experience of tourist. Numerous monuments dating back to the medieval period to the 19th century reflect the Burmese architectural style as well as that of the mainland.
  • Department will encourage the Hoteliers and Restaurateurs to provide local cuisines to be served in traditional styles. Local youths shall be trained as Chefs and cooks. 
  • The Tourism department will encourage ARTFED, JAGARAN, and other local self -help groups of Artisans to open Souvenir and Handicraft shops at all prominent destinations. Panchayat and Local Bodies shall allow spaces at concessional rates to the Artisans to open these out-lets.

Promotion of Environment Friendly Practices

  • The Government shall ensure strict enforcement of the provisions of this act to make water bodies of tourist importance such as Deepor beel and Charan beel free from nuisance.
  • Department will ban the use of disposable plastic bags, plastics cups, plates etc completely at Tourist places.

Ease of Doing Business in Tourism

  • A single window clearance system will be developed to facilitate fast track clearance of all required approvals/permission for film shooting in Assam.

Active collaboration with Central Govt. and proper implementation of Central Schemes

  • Tourism Department shall actively collaborate with Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Skill Development, Ministry of External Aff airs, and Ministry of Commerce, NITI Ayog, Archeological Survey of India and other ministries.

Public Private Participation (PPP) in Tourism

  • Existing tourism infrastructure manned by ATDC/Assam Tourism shall be given to Private sector for operation and management.
  • Wayside Amenities such as Information Kiosks, Souvenir Shops, Public toilets, dhabas on tourism routes and at tourism destinations shall be developed in PPP mode.
  • Development of River Cruise, On-shore infrastructure on Brahmaputra, Golf Course-cum-Resort and Convention Centre.

Standardization and Certification

  • To promote sustainable development of the tourism industry and to prevent unplanned mushroom growth of tourism related activities, the State Government will put in place a regulatory mechanism.

Annual Excellence Awards

  • To recognize and encourage excellence in tourism services and tourism products in the state, Tourism department shall institute annual Excellence Awards for various categories.

ICT Measures in Tourism

  • The Government shall promote ICT enabled technologies through mobile applications, social networking sites, tourism blogs and virtual tourism under Digital India Programme.
  • Major Tourist destinations will be equipped with CCTV cameras, wi-fi services and mobile based services to ensure tourist safety and security as of paramount importance.

Connecting Highways to South East Asian Nations

  • In tune with ACT EAST policy of the Government of India and to exploit fully the opportunities for tourism expansion opened up by the Trans-Asian Highway, particular attention will be given to connect the destinations by good all weather road links from this highway. The road connectivity of the North-West of South East Asia (i.e. Assam) to South-East Asian counties via Myanmar and Thailand to Singapore, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam will open floodgate for the tourists from these countries.
  • Initiatives for improvement of air connectivity from diff erent countries like Tokyo-Seoul-Beijing etc. shall be taken up for the benefit of tourists.

Incentives to tourism sector

  • Tourism shall be accorded industry status in Assam and all facilities & incentives applicable to Industries shall be available to Tourism Industry also.
  • The newly launched Scheme of “Amar Alohi” is the flagship scheme of Government of Assam to promote sustainable tourism and provide employment opportunities in semi urban and rural areas through Home Stay Schemes. It will provide subsidy for construction of new home stay units in the tourism potential areas of semi urban and rural Assam. The newly constructed homestays will also have sustained and regular training mechanism.
  • Financial grant to Hindi / English / foreign language Cinema makers who have produced minimum 5 feature films with country wide audience and having the following criteria –

a) Minimum 25 % of the entire shooting of the feature film in Assam
b) At least 25 % of cast & crew should be from Assam
c) Should get an U or UA certificate by Censor Board.

  • Cash grant amounting to 25 % of Qualified Production Expenditure (QPE) or Rs 1 crore, whichever is less. Number of films to be covered will depend on budgetary provision for the year.
  • Free Counseling at Tourism Incubation Centre at ATDC for promotion of tourist business and entrepreneurship.

Subsidies

  • In order to promote industrialization in the North Eastern Region, the Government of India has been announcing various Industrial and Investment promotion policies from time to time. The state Government shall take initiative for extending all such benefits/incentives etc. to the tourism sector also in addition to the Govt. of India’s Scheme.
  • State Government proposes to provide the following incentives to eligible tourism units. 

(i) A new tourism unit which commences its commercial operation during the validity of this policy i.e. from 1/1/2018 to 31/12/2022 with a minimum investment of Rs.100 lakhs in the Tourism locations, shall be entitled to reimbursement of 50% of net SGST paid for a period of ten years from the date of such commercial operation subject to maximum of 100% of fixed capital investment.
(ii) of 30% of capital investment subject to a ceiling of Rs.1 crore shall be available for Tourist lodges, Hotels, Resorts, Houseboats and floating Restaurant and located in tourism locations.
(iii) 25% of the cost payable to Assam State Power Distribution Company Ltd. (APDCL) for drawal of power line to the eligible units including the cost of transformer subject to a ceiling of Rs.10 lakhs.
(iv) 75% of the cost of construction of approach road to the premises of eligible units shall be reimbursed in the form of a subsidy subject to a ceiling of Rs. 10 lakhs.
(v) Private sector will be encouraged to proactively participate and invest in tourist places in the Tourism sector. A special incentive will be off ered as additional 10% capital grant upto Rs.25 lakhs for investment in remote/potential tourist destination of Assam.
(vi) For private properties in Tourism sector, both existing and new, 25% of investment on renewal sources of energy will be reimbursed subject to maximum of Rs.10 lakhs.

Implementation and Monitoring

  • Following Committees are constituted for scrutiny of the applications and to approve the deserving cases for the issuance of Eligibility Certificate for the entire fiscal and tax incentives under this Policy.
  • Director Level Committee to consider grant of Eligibility Certificate for incentives under this policy for new Tourism units:

1. Director Tourism, Assam Chairman
2. Managing Director ATDC Vice Chairman
3. Representative of Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district Member
4. Representative of concerned Autonomous council Member
5. Finance & Accounts officer of the Tourism Department Member
6. Officer of APDCL Member
7. Representative of Tourism Department Government of Assam Member
8. Senior most Deputy Director Tourism Member Secretary

 

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Q1. Founder of the South-East Asia Ramayana Research Centre?
b. Late Dr. Mamoni Raisom Goswami

Q2. Recipient of Bishwaratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika International Soldidarity Award in 2015?
d. Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Q3. First Assamese women to be awarded Sangeet Natak Academy Award
c. Pritan Pandey Barua

Q4. In which division of british Indian rmy, Mangal Pandey was inducted
a. 344th Bengal Native Infantry

Q5. India’s average annul growth rate of Population during 2001-2011
a. 1.64%

Q6. In which sector, Maximum plan allocation and priorities were given in 12th Five Year Plan in Assam
d. Irrigation and flood control

Q7. Contribution of agriculture in India`s GDP is
a. 14%

Q8. WTO is successor to
d. GATT

Q9. Aruna Asaf Ali was a major women organiser of underground activities in
d. Quit India Movement

Q10. Slogan `Inquilab Zindbad` was first raised by
d. Bhagat Singh

Q11. After which incident, M K Gandhi called the Non-Cooperation movement as Himalayan Blunder
b. Chauri-Chaura

Q12. Who organised a march on the Tanjore Coast to break Salt Law
d. C Rajagopalachari
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Q13. “Mother of Indian Revolution” is
d. Bhikaji Cama

Q14. In ‘Individual Satyagraha’, who was the second Satyagrahi
c. JL Nehru

Q15. Founder of Gupta Empire
d. Sri Gupta

Q16. First Census was conducted at the time of
d. John Napier ( acting Viceroy in 1872)

Q17. Gupta Painting in other than Ajanta Cave
b. Bagh Cave

Q18. Which Gupta King faced first Huna Invasion
d. Kumaragupta I

Q19. Who anticipated Newton by declaring that all things gravitate to the earth
d. Brahmagupta

Q20. Quorum of the Parliament is fixed at
a. One-tenth of the membership of the house

Q21. ‘Sunrise Industry’ is
c. IT

Q22. No. of satellite launched by ISRO to create history
d. 104
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Q23. MS Word is a
b. Application Software

Q24. During whose reign the ‘Rang Ghar’ was built
b. Pramatta Singha

Q25. Which city issued red alert for air pollution for the first time on Dec 2015
c. Beijing

Q26. GST would replace
d. VAT
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Q27. High Altitude Warfare School of the Indian Army is located at
c. Gulmarg

Q28. Largest troop contributor to UN Peacekeeping Mission
b. India ( 1st Ethiopia, 2nd India, 3rd Pakistan and 4th Bangladesh )

Q29. Who said ‘India is the bright spot on the cloudy global horizon’
d. IMF Chief Christine Lagarde

Q30. Supreme Court was set up under
a. Regulating Act of 1773

Q31. Addl and Acting judges are appointed in High Courts, under which Article
c. Article 224

Q32. First lok Adalat was held in
c. 1987 ( as the Act passed 1987, but Correct ans not given, it should be 1982)

Q33. Custodian of the Constitution of India
d. Supreme Court of India
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Q34. Which jurisdiction of Indian judiciary covers PIL
d. epistolary jurisdiction

Q35. The power of Supreme Court to decide disputes between the Centre and the states falls under it’s
c. Original Jurisdiction

Q36. Maximum permissible period between two sessions of a state Legislative Assembly is
b. Six months

Q37. Governor of which state has special power regarding the schedule tribal areas
b. Assam

Q38. The state of Jammu and Kashmir was accorded special status under
b. Art 370
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a. Article 137

Q40. Who has written 3524 songs in 650 films and eligible for Guinness book of world record
d. Sameer

Q41. Paintings on the walls and ceiling of Ajanta Cave depicts mainly
c. Incidents related to life of Gautham Buddha

Q42. Mughal building exactly equal in length and breadth
d. Taj Mahal

Q43. When was the National Anthem adopted by the Govt of India
c. 24th January 1950

Q44. 0.5% chess on which services to fund the Swachh Bharat Programme
d. All taxable services
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Q45. Radcliff committee was appointed to
c. Delimit boundaries between India and Pakistan
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Q46. Viceroy of India during the time of Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
b. Chelmsford

Q47. Against whom was the Lahore Conspiracy Case registered
d. Vishnu Ganesh Pringle

Q48. Women revolutionary who shot the Governor of Bengal which receiving her degree at University of Calcutta
b. Buna Das

Q49. The viceroy upon whom a bomb was thrown
a. Harding

Q50. M K Gandhi started Civil Disobedience Movement from
d. Sabarmati

Q51. Who founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association
a. MK Gandhi

Q52. Which Act aroused a wave of popular indignation that lead to massacre at Jallianwala Bagh
d. Rowlett Act

Q53. Central Institute of Buddhist Studies located at
d. Leh

Q54. Most qualified person in India
c. Srikant Jichkar (APSC takes Facebook posts seriously)

Q55. “Every pearl in the royal crown is nothing but the crystallized drops of blood fallen from the tearful eyes of the poor farmers’
c. Amir Khusru

Q56. Which pair is related to 3G mobile telecommunications
a. WiMAX and UMTS (doubtful as 3G standards are – UMTS, WiMAX, EDGE or EGPRS and given option d. UMTS and GPRS )

Q57. Air-to-air missile
a. Astra

Q58. Clock and calendar in your computer is found in
a. Taskbar

Q59. Groups of only output devices
d. Plotter, printer and monitor

Q60. President of Swaraj party in Assam during the freedom movement
d. Tarun Ram Phookan
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Q61. Leaders of 1857 Revolt in Assam
d. Maniram Dewan
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Q62. Tribes practices nomadic herding
d. All the above

Q63. Device used to record humidity
a. Hygrometer
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Q64. Dolby B and Dolby C refers to
c. Noise reduction circuit

Q65. Packet of information travels between browser and the webserver
d. Cookie

Q66. WTO promote
d. Multilateral trade

Q67. National intelligence agencies of Israel
c. Mossad

Q68. Sum total of incomes received for the services of labour, land or capital in a country is called
b. national income

Q69. Speaker can ask a Member of the house to stop speaking and allow others to speak, is called
d. Yielding the floor

Q70. State with largest no. Of seats reserved for schedule tribes in the lok sabha
d. Madhya Pradesh

Q71. In deciding Whether any bill is money bill or not, whose decision is final
c. Speaker of Lok Sabha
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Q72. Which can input image/picture in a computer
d. Scanner

Q73. Not an official language of UN
c. Portuguese

Q74. Permanent HQ of SAARC Secretariat is located at
a. Kathmandu

Q75. First NAM summit held at
b. Cairo

Q76. WTO approve which country’s membership in December 2015
d. Afghanistan

Q77. Which is a warm current
b. Kuroshio Current

Q78. Tropical cyclone of Philippines is
d. Baguio

Q79. Trees belong to cool temperate hardwood species
c. Oak, poplar and maple

Q80. Biodiversity forms basis of human existence in which way
d. Pollination of crop (all options correct, d. seems most suitable )

Q81. Which covers the highest percentage of forests area in the world
Temperate Coniferous forests

Q82. Which basin experience conventional rainfall
a. Amazon ( ‘Conventional’ should be ‘Convectional’ )

Q83. How many km are represented by 1 degree of latitude
c. 111km

Q84. First fort constructed by British in India
b. Fort St. George (The fort currently houses the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly)

Q85. Last European to come to Pre-independence India as traders
a. French

Q86. Invested 15000 @10% per annum for 1 year, interest compounded half-yearly, what will be the amount after 1 year
c. 16537.5
( After first six month, amount = 15000+(15000x10x0.5)/100 = 15750
After second six month, amount = 15750+(15750x10x0.5) = 16537.5 )

Q87. Relation
b. granddaughter
P
|
Sister
|
Q –Mother-> R –Father-> S –Mother-> T

Q88. Code language
a. LCUXNQ

Q89. Educated middle class Indian
d. Remained neutral to the revolt of 1857

Q90. First English news paper in India
b. Bengal Gazette
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Q91. Who succeeded Robert Clive to head the East India Company
c. Lord Hastings

Q92. Job Charnok founded Kolkata at the site of
d. All the above ( It’s doubtful theory and Calcutta High Court declared that Charnock ought not to be regarded as the founder of Calcutta, APSC should have avoided this )

Q93. The seasonal reversal of wind is typical characteristic of
c. Monsoon climate

Q94. Tirupur is well-known for export of
d. Knitted garments

Q95. Path of Buddha is known as the ‘Middle Path’ because
c. avoid self- indulgence and self-immolation

Q96. Party founded by SC Bose
d. Forward Block
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Q97. The doctrine of ‘non-violence’ and ‘civil disobedience’ were influenced by
b. Ruskin, Tolstoy and Thoreau

Q98. Chief Ministers of all the states are ex-officio members of
d. National Development Council NDC

Q99. Which of the following is the largest Lok Sabha constituency
d. Ladakh

Q100. Which Committee of the Parliament has no members from Raja Sabha
b. Estimate Committee

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APSC Previous years are always very helpful as they provide the trends APSC asks questions about and also the topics APSC gives more weightage upon. Here we will list the Questions asked in APSC Prelim 2009 General Studies Paper  and also analyse the paper by segregating no. of questions from each areas and see from which area more questions have appeared and which are the sections very lightly covered by the GS paper.

  1. Indian Polity + Political System in India
  • Habeas corpus writ
  • National Flood Control Programme (NFCP)
  • The Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP)
  • Direct democracy
  • Article 80
  • Fundamental Duties – committee
  • Panchayati Raj was established in Assam
  • Planning Commission year
  • Citizenship Act, 1955 to acquire Indian citizenship
  • types of budgeting is followed in India
  • Articles of the Constitution of India is related to the independence of the Union Public Service Commission
  • Schedules to the Constitution of India relates to languages
  • Impeachment of the President of India
  • not a part of the financial management
  • Assam Panchayat Act, 1994 – provisions
  • How many members are there in the Rajya Sabha from Assam?

  1. Current Affairs National + International
  • Who Was awarded the Man of the Series in Cricket World Cup, 2011?
  • Authored the book, India from Midnight to Millennium?
  • First Secretary-General of UN
  • Chairs the Planning Commission
  • Sanjukta Panigrahi was the popular exponent of which Indian clasaical dance
  • slogan of the Commonwealth Games-2010
  • Swine flu is caused by
  • First Indian to win the gold medal in men’s singles tennis at the Asian Games
  1. Economy+Planning
  • Organisation related to international trade (EXIM, IIP, FPO, TQM)
  • headquarters of WTO
  • Per capita income of Assam
  1. Geography
  • Drip irrigation
  • Grey Revolution
  • In which Indian State is the hill station Kodaikanal
  • longest river in Asia?
  • ‘Land of Morning Calm’.
  • total area of Assam
  • largest continent in the world
  • Assam State climate
  • Terai zone is situated at Assam’s
  • National Park of Assam where the rare white-winged duck (Deohanh) is found
  • new island emrging out of the Bay of Bengal?
  • total geographical area of Assam the total area under forest
  • World’s largest producer of gold
  • world’s longest railway line?
  • How are latitude and Iongitilde lines drawn on a globe
  • Bhakra Dam is located in
  • Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research is Located
  • States which have common boundaries with Bangladesh
  • National Highway 1
  • States is not touched by Tropic of Cancer
  • odd pair out,(A) Dheerbeel : Dhubri district(B) Khamrengabeel : kamrup (C) Tamrangabeel : Bongaigaon district(D) Merbeel :jorhat
  • average gradient of the Brahamaputra within Assam
  • Clouded leopard and capped langur are important animals of which NP
  • not a tributary to the Indus
  • Sardar Sarobar Dam is constructed on river
  • Bermuda Triangle is located in
  • Waterloo is located in country
  • vast grassland of Australia is known as
  • famous fort sonar killa is located
  • Strait divides Europe from Africa

  1. History, culture, Literature, Freedom 
  • ‘PurnaSwaraj’ resolution
  • Home Rule Movement
  • French philosopher Rousseau years
  • Indus Valley Cilvilization
  • first to visit India – Huen Tsang, I-Tsing, Fa-Hien
  • AhalyaBai
  • ‘Do or Die’
  • Land Settlement Systems in Assam
  • capital of British India was shifted to Delhi in the year
  • A. O. Hume was a
  • Indian National Army was headed by
  • Swadeshi Movement started during
  • first regular census in India
  • earliest historical dynasty of Assam
  • first tea company established in Assam
  • The slogan ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ was given by
  • events can be ascribed to the year 1919
  • Act transferred power from the Company to the Crown in India?
  • first railway line in India
  • When East India Company begin to build up its territorial power in India
  • Third Battle of Panipat
  • When was Mizoram converted into a Union Territory?
  • which year was Burma annexed by the British?
  • Who wrote ‘VandeMatram’?
  • Indian National Congress was founded during the viceroyalty of?
  1. Science
  • Rusting
  • purest form of gold
  • the percentage of oxygen in the earth’s crust
  • the precise time taken by the earth for one rotation?
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) Should be
  • Black hole
  • operating system of computers
  • Escape velocity
  • Largest moon in the solar system
  • Pacemaker
  • prolonged fasting, his/her urine will contain abnormal quantity of
  • Science of improving human race
  • photon will have less energy
  • Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is mainly a mixture of
  • radioactive isotope is most useful for nuclear power
  • third most abundant gas in the atmosphere
  • planet takes more time to complete one rotation on its axis than to complete one revolution around the sun
  1. Aptitude
  • % problem

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APSC Previous years are always very helpful as they provide the trends APSC asks questions about and also the topics APSC gives more weightage upon. Here we will list the Questions asked in APSC Prelim 2013 General Studies Paper  and also analyse the paper by segregating no. of questions from each areas and see from which area more questions have appeared and which are the sections very lightly covered by the GS paper.

  1. Indian Polity + Political System in India
  • Which subject not included in the state list in the constitution of India?
  • Rajya Sabha has exclusive jurisdiction in?
  • Which is not a part of the Directive Principles of the State Policy?
  • Which was not originally included in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
  • President of India does not deny his consent to a Money Bill because?
  • Constituent Assembly of India have its first meeting on which date?
  • Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with?
  • 42nd amendment of Indian Constitution deals with?
  • Ashok Mehta Committee is related to? 
  • Which schedule deals with the Division of power between Centre and States?
  • Legal document created in 1947 that allowed the Princely states to join either India or Pakistan is?
  • During National emergency, Fundamental Rights limitations?
  • Presidents of India in the correct chronological sequence
  • The term ‘secular’ was added to the Preamble in?
  • Which is not a Money Bill? A. Budget B. Appropriation Bill C.Bill seeking Vote on Account D. Finance Bill
  • Which article of the Indian Constitution has empowered the parliament to regulate the citizenship matters?
  • What is the status of Planning Commission of India?
  • Committees formed related to Panchayati Raj institutions?
  • Which of the following state does not have an autonomous district?
  • Which Government remained in power in India for the shorted period?

  1. Current Affairs National + International
  • GSAT-7 launched from which place?
  • Name of the Submarine which was destroyed recently?
  • Zubin Mehta was in news recently, why?
  • Ship MV Bingo was drowned due to cyclone Phailin, which aircraft was used for search & rescue mission?  – Dornier Aircraft CG 790
  • Which organisation launched the world’s largest solar sail in 2014?
  • Which Indian film personalities received Oscar Award?
  • National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) was held in?
  • Who is the author of the book, ‘India Against Itself’?
  1. Economy+Planning
  • Which Indian economist helped create the United Nations Human Development Index?
  • Indian economic sectors has attracted the highest foreign direct investment inflows?
  • Who formulates the fiscal policy?
  • Which committee that recommended abolition of tax rebate under Section 88- A. Chelliah Committee, B. Kelkar Committee, C. Shome Committee?
  • VAT is imposed on?
  • SEBI is a/an A. statutory body B. advisory body C. constitutional body D. non-statutory?
  • inflation is measured by?
  • Terra-cotta industry in Assam in which place?
  • Rise in the general price level is due to?
  • FDI limit in specific sectors?
  • Recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission is for which period?
  • Minimum Needs Programme was launched when?
  • Plan holiday was in which year(s)?
  • Estimation of the national income done by which organisations?
  • Disinvestment meaning?
  • New tax regime VAT/ GST?
  • First systematic attempt of economic planning started when?
  • Minimum amount of calorie-based definition of poverty?
  • Decentralized planning?
  • Assam Gas Cracker Project at Tengakhat does not have the proposal to produce what?
  1. Geography
  • UN in its report World Population Prospects, 2012, India will be the Most populous by which year?
  • When Kaziranga wildlife Sanctuary was elevated to a National Park?
  • According to Census 2011, Female literacy rate in India is?
  • Largest plain of the world?
  • Percent of the Indian landmass is covered by the State of Assam?
  • Which sea is without a coastline?
  • Panidihing Birds Sanctuary is located in which district?
  • National Parks of Assam correctly in the order of descending size?
  • Cottage industry workers in Assam developed is due to? availability of raw materials
  • Mineral Resources found in places of Assam?
  • Panama Canal?
  • If the Arctic Ice was somehow replaced with dense forest -What will situation be situation?
  • Find out the odd combination out of the following:
    A. Japan, Singapore, Australia, England
    B. Bhutan, Tibet, Bangladesh, Afghanistan
    C. Mumbai, Kochi, Goa, Chennai
    D. Guwahati, Ranchi, Patna, Chandigarh
  1. History, culture, Literature, Freedom 
  • Patharughat Battle took place in which year?
  • President of Swaraj Party formed in Assam during the Freedom Movement?
  • The Yandaboo Treaty was signed in 1826 between which parties?
  • Shanti Sena Force was formed during which all India movement?
  • Buranjis are?
  • Hybrid Indo-Greek art form depicting Buddhist themes is called?
  • Title given by the British to M. K. Gandhi which he surrendered was? Kaiser-e-Hind
  • Mountbatten Plan, a referendum in Assam?
  • First Session of the Indian National Congress was presided over by?
  • Who was the last independent Ahom King?
  • Constituent Assembly was set up according to the proposal of?
  • Gandhara School of Art is a contribution of?
  • Sadiya Khowa Gowahin was a?
  • Prachya Sasanavali was edited by?
  • Who is nicknamed as Bhagaraja?
  • Pioneer lady responsible for forming the Mrityu Bahini in Assam
  • Which of the following statements is not correct?

A. Civil Disobedience Movement was started based on the issue of salt
B. Dandi March was started from Gandhiji’s Ashram at Wardha
C. Gandhi violated the Salt Laws on April 6, 1930
D. Salt March was widely covered by the European and American press

  • What are Maidans?
  • Bagarumba is a folk dance performed by?
  • Ibn Batuta, the celebrated traveler, visited Assam when?
  • Gang Ghar was constructed during the reign of which ruler?
  • Balkan Plan for fragmentation of India was mooted by?
  • Assam Provincial Congress formed in which year?
  • Gandhiji visited Assam in which year?
  • Who is the author of Asomiya Sahityar Buranji?
  • Assam region was separated from the Bengal Presidency in which year?
  • Gohain Kamal Ali from Koch Behar to Narayanpur was constructed during the reign of?
  • The first Ahom Monarch to assume the Hindu title Swarganarayan’?
  • Hasthividyarnava was done by?
  • British-made aerodrome at Barnagar, Sarbhog was set ablaze under the leadership of Brajanath Sarma in
  • The title of the overall administrative head of Lower Assam region during the Ahom Rule was?
  • First rebellion against the British rule in Assam in 1828 was led by?
  • Which district was separated from Assam and given to Pakistan in 1947?
  1. Science
  • renewable energy sector, the first three ranks
  1. Aptitude
  • series 65, 76, 78, 95, 91, 114, 104, 133, … …. find the two missing terms
  • time / missing no. / Day on date – calendar / Order  – puzzle

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