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Assam GK Core Topics (ADRE Questions & PYQ Solutions)
Practice official ADRE solved questions and previous year paper sets for Assam GK Core Topics. Includes step-by-step solutions and explanations. Explore 132 questions collected from official SLRC ADRE Grade 3 & Grade 4 papers.
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ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 1Question 1
Which country is known as the “Land of Rising Sun”? (Œfl¬±Ú‡Ú Œ˙ ëëÎ◊¬œ˚˛˜±Ú ¸”˚«…1 Œ˙íí 1+À¬Û ÊڱʱӬ ?)
A.China
B.Japan ✓ (Correct)
C.New Zealand
D.Indonesia
Explanation: Japan is commonly referred to as the 'Land of the Rising Sun' due to its name in Japanese (Nihon/Nippon), which literally translates to sun's origin.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 1Question 2
Philately is related to: (øÙ¬˘±ÀȬø˘ ¬ı≈ø˘À˘ ø˚ÀȬ± Ê√øάˇÓ¬ -)
A.collection of match box
B.collection of postage stamps ✓ (Correct)
C.collection of currency notes
D.collection of fountain pens
Explanation: Philately is the study and collection of postage stamps and postal history.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 3
Which of the following countries does not exist presently ?
A.Switzerland
B.Czechoslovakia ✓ (Correct)
C.Germany
D.Poland
Explanation: Czechoslovakia peacefully dissolved into the Czech Republic and Slovakia on January 1, 1993.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 4
Which state is the official sponsor of Hockey team of India ?
A.Punjab
B.Odisha ✓ (Correct)
C.Haryana
D.Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: The Odisha state government has been the official sponsor of the Indian national hockey teams (men and women) since 2018.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 5
Who amongst the following is a wrestler ?
A.Baichung Bhutia
B.Lovlina Borgohain
C.Sushil Kumar ✓ (Correct)
D.Karnam Malleshwari
Explanation: Sushil Kumar is an Indian freestyle wrestler who won two Olympic medals. Baichung Bhutia is a footballer, Lovlina Borgohain is a boxer, and Karnam Malleshwari is a weightlifter.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 6
Which of the following is NOT an Assamese novel ?
A.Adha Lekha Dostabez ✓ (Correct)
B.Deu Langkhui
C.Xekh Pristha
D.Ontorip
Explanation: Question dropped in final key (All options considered correct). 'Adha Lekha Dostabez' is an autobiography by Mamoni Raisom Goswami; 'Deu Langkhui' (Rita Chowdhury) and 'Ontorip' (Bhabendra Nath Saikia) are novels.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 7
Who amongst the following has been awarded the Gyanpith Award in 2024 ?
A.Gulzar ✓ (Correct)
B.Arup Kumar Dutta
C.Ratan Thiyem
D.Nilamani Phukan
Explanation: The 58th Jnanpith Award (for 2023, awarded in early 2024) was jointly conferred upon Sanskrit scholar Swami Rambhadracharya and famed Urdu poet/lyricist Gulzar.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 8
Which Hindi poet is known for "Madhushala" and "Agneepath" ?
A.Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
B.Haribansh Rai Bachchan ✓ (Correct)
C.Sumitranandan Pant
D.Maithili Sharan Gupt
Explanation: Harivansh Rai Bachchan wrote the famous poetic works 'Madhushala' (1935) and 'Agneepath'.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 9
Kalbelia is a folk dance form of which region of India ?
A.Kumaon region
B.Chota Nagpur region
C.Konkan region
D.Thar desert region ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Kalbelia is a traditional folk dance performed by the Kalbelia tribe of Rajasthan, located in the Thar desert region.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 10
Which of the following colours is NOT seen on the Olympic flag ?
A.Green
B.Yellow
C.Orange ✓ (Correct)
D.Black
Explanation: The five rings on the Olympic flag are Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, and Red. Orange is not present on the flag.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 11
In Assamese literature, who is known as the "Dhwani Kabi" ?
A.Binanda Chandra Barua ✓ (Correct)
B.Ananda Chandra Agarwalla
C.Mahendranath Deka Phukan
D.Mafijuddin Ahmed Hazarika
Explanation: Binanda Chandra Barua is revered as 'Dhwani Kabi' in Assamese literature.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 12
Which country are Kira and Gho the national dress of ?
A.Nepal
B.Cambodia
C.Bhutan ✓ (Correct)
D.Vietnam
Explanation: Gho (for men) and Kira (for women) are the national dresses of Bhutan.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 13
Who amongst the following has not won the Jnanpith Award ?
A.Birendranath Dutta ✓ (Correct)
B.Nilamani Phukan
C.Hiren Bhattacharyya
D.Mamoni Roisom Goswami
Explanation: Birendranath Dutta and Hiren Bhattacharyya did not win Jnanpith. Final key accepted both A and C as correct answers.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 14
Which Assamese movie is based on Bhabendra Nath Saikia’s novel, Ontorip ?
A.Pratidhwani
B.Krishnachura
C.Barua’r Xonxaar
D.Agnisnan ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: The award-winning Assamese film 'Agnisnan' (1985), directed by Dr. Bhabendra Nath Saikia, is based on his own novel 'Ontorip'.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 15
In which city is Dalal Street located ?
A.Kolkata
B.Chennai
C.Hyderabad
D.Mumbai ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Dalal Street in Mumbai is the location of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and major financial institutions.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 16
Identify the sport related to (Major) Dhyan Chand.
A.Football
B.Wrestling
C.Boxing
D.Hockey ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Major Dhyan Chand was an legendary Indian field hockey player, widely regarded as one of the greatest in history.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 17
Which of the following countries is the farthest from Andaman and Nicobar Islands ?
A.Myanmar
B.Indonesia
C.Vietnam ✓ (Correct)
D.Malaysia
Explanation: Geographically, Myanmar, Indonesia (Sumatra), and Malaysia are very close to Andaman & Nicobar. Vietnam is located further east across the Indochina peninsula.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 18
Which State is the Dandiya Raas a popular folk dance of ?
A.Rajasthan
B.Gujarat ✓ (Correct)
C.Odisha
D.Maharashtra
Explanation: Dandiya Raas is a traditional socio-religious folk dance originating from Gujarat.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 19
Sagor Dekhisa, a collection of Assamese poems was written by :
A.Devakanta Barua ✓ (Correct)
B.Navakanta Barua
C.Banikanta Kakati
D.Rajanikanta Bordoloi
Explanation: 'Sagor Dekhisa' is a famous collection of romantic Assamese poems written by Devakanta Barua.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 20
Which of the following is different from the rest ?
A.Samaveda
B.Rigveda
C.Yajurveda
D.Ayurveda ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Rigveda, Samaveda, and Yajurveda are part of the four primary sacred Hindu scriptures (Vedas). Ayurveda is a system of traditional medicine (Upaveda).
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 21
Who played the title role in the 1969 version of Dr. Bezbaruah ?
A.Nipon Goswami
B.Biju Phukan
C.Dwipen Baruah
D.Brojen Baruah ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Brojen Baruah directed and played the title role of Dr. Bezbaruah in the 1969 landmark Assamese thriller film.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 22
Which of the following is a State of the United States of America ?
A.Hawai ✓ (Correct)
B.Fiji
C.Papua New Guinea
D.Solomon Island
Explanation: Hawaii is the 50th state of the United States of America. Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands are independent countries.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 23
Which two countries does the Gobi Desert touch ?
A.Sudan and Egypt
B.Saudi Arabia and Iraq
C.Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
D.China and Mongolia ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: The Gobi Desert is a large cold desert region located in East Asia, covering parts of northern China and southern Mongolia.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 24
Which sport did P.T. Usha play ?
A.Athletics ✓ (Correct)
B.Badminton
C.Table Tennis
D.Cricket
Explanation: P.T. Usha is one of India's most iconic track and field athletes (Athletics).
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 25
Which of the following is a part of Mahabharata ?
A.Upanishads
B.Puranas
C.Vedas
D.Gita ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: The Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the epic Mahabharata (Bhishma Parva).
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 26
The primary raw material used by the Assam Bio Refinery Private Limited is :
A.Bamboo ✓ (Correct)
B.Water Hyacinth
C.Sugarcane waste
D.Banana plants
Explanation: Assam Bio Refinery Private Limited (Numaligarh) uses bamboo as its primary raw material to produce bio-ethanol.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 27
Which of the following is an Assamese jewellery item worn in the ears ?
A.Golpata
B.Horinsokua
C.Jonbiri
D.Thuriya ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Thuriya is a traditional Assamese ear ornament worn predominantly by older women.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 28
Which country controls the Suez Canal ?
A.Turkey
B.Israel
C.Egypt ✓ (Correct)
D.France
Explanation: The Suez Canal is located in Egypt and operated by the state-owned Suez Canal Authority (SCA).
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 29
For which sport was T. Ao the captain of Indian team ?
A.Badminton
B.Hockey
C.Football ✓ (Correct)
D.Volleyball
Explanation: Dr. Talimeren Ao was the legendary captain of the first official Indian national football team at the 1948 London Olympics.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 30
Which of the following statements is correct ?
A.Sikkim shares border with Assam.
B.Sikkim lies towards the west of Assam. ✓ (Correct)
C.Assam shares borders with Sikkim and Meghalaya.
D.Bangladesh and Sikkim touch the borders of Assam.
Explanation: Sikkim is located to the west of Assam (separated by West Bengal). Assam does not share a direct land border with Sikkim.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 31
Which country did the martial art Taekwondo originate in ?
A.Thailand
B.China
C.Korea ✓ (Correct)
D.Vietnam
Explanation: Taekwondo is a traditional Korean martial art that was developed during the 1940s and 1950s.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 32
The Padmanabhaswami Temple is in which city ?
A.Bengaluru
B.Chennai
C.Madurai
D.Thiruvananthapuram ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: The historic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 33
Who has won the highest number of gold medals in the Olympic Games ?
A.Mark Spitz
B.Michael Phelps ✓ (Correct)
C.Jesse Owens
D.Paavo Nurmi
Explanation: American swimmer Michael Phelps holds the all-time record for the most Olympic gold medals, with 23 gold medals.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 34
To which emperor was Chanakya the royal advisor ?
A.Samudragupta
B.Ashoka
C.Chandragupta Maurya ✓ (Correct)
D.Skandagupta
Explanation: Chanakya (Kautilya) was the chief advisor and strategist to Chandragupta Maurya, founder of the Mauryan Empire.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 35
Which of the following countries does the Mediterrean Sea not touch ?
A.Spain
B.Portugal ✓ (Correct)
C.Lebanon
D.France
Explanation: Portugal borders the Atlantic Ocean and does not have a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 36
Who of the following is NOT a Lawn Tennis player ?
A.Leander Paes
B.Vijay Amritraj
C.Mahesh Bhupathi
D.Pullela Gopichand ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Pullela Gopichand is a former Indian national badminton player and renowned badminton coach.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 37
Which of the following is a stringed musical instrument of Assam ?
A.Dogor
B.Xutuli
C.Kaaliya
D.Tokari ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Tokari is a traditional Assamese stringed instrument (plucked folk lute) used in Tokari Geet.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 38
Which of the following is an example of Indirect Tax of India ?
A.Gift Tax
B.Income Tax
C.Goods and Services Tax ✓ (Correct)
D.Capital Gains Tax
Explanation: Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services. Income Tax, Gift Tax, and Capital Gains Tax are direct taxes.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 39
Who wrote Pride and Prejudice ?
A.Jane Austen ✓ (Correct)
B.Barbara Cartland
C.Agatha Christie
D.Virginia Woolfe
Explanation: 'Pride and Prejudice' is a famous romantic novel published in 1813 by English author Jane Austen.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 40
Which of the following mountain ranges is in Jammu and Kashmir region ?
A.Pir Panjal range ✓ (Correct)
B.Satpura range
C.Dhauladhar range
D.Mishimi Hills
Explanation: The Pir Panjal range is a group of mountains in the Inner Himalayan region, running through Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 41
Who or What is Doraemon ?
A.A river in Brazil
B.A Hollywood actor
C.A type of aircraft
D.A cartoon character ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Doraemon is a famous fictional Japanese manga/anime cartoon character, a robotic cat from the 22nd century.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 42
In which sport did Monalisa Baruah (Mehta) and Tridib Duarah represent Assam ?
A.Badminton
B.Volleyball
C.Taekwondo
D.Table Tennis ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Monalisa Baruah Mehta (Arjuna awardee) and Tridib Duarah were elite Table Tennis players from Assam.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 43
Which of the following is an award exclusively for music industry ?
A.The Oscars
B.Emmy Awards
C.Golden Globe
D.Grammy Awards ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: The Grammy Awards are presented by the Recording Academy to recognize outstanding achievements purely in the music industry.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 44
Which of the following is incorrect in regards of the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup ?
A.India has won the Cup twice.
B.Australia has won the maximum number of times.
C.England won the Cup in the first tournament. ✓ (Correct)
D.Bangladesh has never won the Cup.
Explanation: West Indies (not England) won the inaugural ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 45
In which country was Christopher Columbus born ?
A.Spain
B.England
C.Portugal
D.Italy ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer born in the Republic of Genoa (present-day Italy).
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 46
How many times has Brazil won the Football World Cup ?
A.Three
B.Five ✓ (Correct)
C.Four
D.Seven
Explanation: Brazil national football team has won the FIFA World Cup a record 5 times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002).
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 47
Who has been honoured with Assam Baibhav in 2024 ?
A.Ratan Tata
B.Ranjan Gogoi ✓ (Correct)
C.Tapan Saikia
D.Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary
Explanation: Former Chief Justice of India and Rajya Sabha MP Ranjan Gogoi was honored with the 'Assam Baibhav' award (the highest civilian award of Assam) for 2023–24.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 48
Which of the following places does not host IPL matches ?
A.Mumbai
B.Dharamshala
C.Patna ✓ (Correct)
D.Hyderabad
Explanation: Patna (Moin-ul-Haq Stadium) does not host Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 49
Who is the Director of the movie “Village Rockstars” ?
A.Rima Das ✓ (Correct)
B.Hima Das
C.Munin Das
D.Queen Das
Explanation: 'Village Rockstars' (2017) is an acclaimed Assamese film written, directed, and produced by Rima Das.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 50
Apart from Jaipur, which was the home ground of Rajasthan Royals during IPL 2023 ?
A.Guwahati ✓ (Correct)
B.Dharamshala
C.Bhubaneshwar
D.Panaji
Explanation: Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati served as the second home venue for Rajasthan Royals during IPL 2023.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 51
As on 1st of January, 2024, who is the Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly ?
A.Hitendra Nath Goswami
B.Numal Momin
C.Biswajit Daimary ✓ (Correct)
D.Rupsing Teron
Explanation: Biswajit Daimary is the Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 52
Moreh (Manipur) is a road connection point of India with which country ?
A.Thailand
B.Nepal
C.Myanmar ✓ (Correct)
D.Bhutan
Explanation: Moreh in Manipur is a border town on the India–Myanmar border.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 53
The flag of which country is triangular in shape ?
A.Brazil
B.Kuala Lumpur
C.Sri Lanka
D.Nepal ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Nepal is the only country in the world whose national flag is non-quadrilateral/triangular in shape.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 54
Who wrote Arthasashtra ?
A.Brahmagupta
B.Swami Vivekananda
C.Raghuram Rajan
D.Chanakya ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft and economic policy written by Chanakya (Kautilya).
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 55
Who was the commander of Koch King Naranarayan’s army ?
A.Raghabendra
B.Chakradhwaj
C.Tingrai
D.Chilarai ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Chilarai (Sukladhwaj), brother of King Naranarayan, was the commander-in-chief of the Koch army.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 56
Oja pali is a religious component of which region of Assam ?
A.Lakhimpur - Dibrugarh region
B.Silchar - Karimganj region
C.Haflong - Hamren region
D.Mangaldoi - Nalbari region ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Ojapali is a traditional folk dance performance native to the Darrang/Mangaldoi and Nalbari region of Assam.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 57
In which event did Neeraj Chopra win Gold Medal in 2020 Olympic Games ?
A.Discus throw
B.Hammer throw
C.Shot put
D.Javelin throw ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra won the Gold Medal for India in the Men's Javelin throw event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 58
Which of the following is the highest mountain peak of India ?
A.Everest
B.Annapurna
C.Nanda Devi
D.Kanchenjunga ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Kanchenjunga is the highest mountain peak located in India (Sikkim).
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 59
Which country is Hollywood in ?
A.United States of America ✓ (Correct)
B.England
C.France
D.Japan
Explanation: Hollywood is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, in the United States of America.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 60
Which of the following is not a region of Assam ?
A.Brahmaputra valley
B.Karbi plateau
C.Barak valley
D.Deccan plateau ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Deccan plateau is located in southern India, whereas the other three are geographical divisions of Assam.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 61
What is generally considered as proof of casting vote ?
A.Tick mark against name on Electoral Rolls (Voters List)
B.Mark of indelible ink on finger nail (or other body position) ✓ (Correct)
C.Possession of Voter’s slip
D.Permission to enter voting booth
Explanation: Indelible ink applied on the left index finger serves as official proof that a voter has cast their vote.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 62
Which of the following states does not share borders with Assam ?
A.Nagaland
B.Bihar ✓ (Correct)
C.Mizoram
D.Tripura
Explanation: Assam shares borders with 7 Indian states (Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, West Bengal); it does not border Bihar.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 63
Lohri and Baisakhi are commonly celebrated in which state ?
A.West Bengal
B.Punjab ✓ (Correct)
C.Maharashtra
D.Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Lohri and Baisakhi are traditional harvest and cultural festivals primarily celebrated in Punjab.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 64
When are the elections for Lok Sabha generally held ?
A.Every five (5) years ✓ (Correct)
B.Every four (4) years
C.Every six (6) years
D.Every ten (10) years
Explanation: Lok Sabha elections in India are conducted every 5 years unless dissolved earlier.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 65
The song “Poka Dhanor Majey Majey” was written by :
A.Tafazzul Ali
B.Anandiram Barua
C.Parbati Prasad Barua
D.Rudra Barua ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: The popular Assamese song 'Poka Dhanor Majey Majey' was written by Luit Konwar Rudra Barua.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 66
Pongal is a winter folk festival primarily of which State ?
A.Tamil Nadu ✓ (Correct)
B.Bihar
C.Madhya Pradesh
D.Punjab
Explanation: Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 67
Which of the following communities of Assam features prominently in Rita Choudhury’s novel, Deu Langkhui ?
A.The Kacharis
B.The Mishings
C.The Tiwas ✓ (Correct)
D.The Mottocks
Explanation: Rita Choudhury's Sahitya Akademi award-winning novel 'Deu Langkhui' is based on the culture and history of the Tiwa community of Assam.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 68
Who of the following was amongst the first disciples of Srimanta Sankardev ?
A.Madhabdev ✓ (Correct)
B.Lachit Barphukan
C.Ananta Kandali
D.Mahendra Narayan
Explanation: Sri Madhabdev was the foremost disciple of Srimanta Sankardev.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 69
The capital of Australia is :
A.Sydney
B.Canberra ✓ (Correct)
C.San Francisco
D.Sao Paulo
Explanation: Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 70
Which of the following places has the largest cricket stadium ?
A.Dharamshala
B.Kolkata
C.Motera ✓ (Correct)
D.Hyderabad
Explanation: Narendra Modi Stadium at Motera (Ahmedabad) is the largest cricket stadium in the world by seating capacity.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 71
Who found the sea route to India from Europe ?
A.Christopher Columbus
B.Marco Polo
C.Vasco da Gama ✓ (Correct)
D.James Cook
Explanation: Vasco da Gama discovered the direct sea route from Europe to India when he landed in Calicut in 1498.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 72
Which of the following is not the name of a Continent ?
A.North America
B.South America
C.Arctic ✓ (Correct)
D.Antarctica
Explanation: Arctic is an ocean/region around the North Pole, whereas the others are continents.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 73
Ashmita Chaliha plays for India in which sport ?
A.Badminton ✓ (Correct)
B.Table Tennis
C.Lawn Tennis
D.Lawn Bowl
Explanation: Ashmita Chaliha is an Indian badminton player from Assam.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 74
Which of the following is the name of a Continent ?
A.Austria
B.Armenia
C.Andrea
D.Australia ✓ (Correct)
Explanation: Australia is both a continent and a country.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 75
Which country was Winston Churchill a Prime Minister of ?
A.United Kingdom ✓ (Correct)
B.Brazil
C.United States of America
D.Switzerland
Explanation: Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 76
The 2020 Summer Olympic Games was held in which country ?
A.South Korea
B.Japan ✓ (Correct)
C.China
D.Singapore
Explanation: The 2020 Summer Olympics were held in Tokyo, Japan.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 77
Who amongst the following led the 1857 rebellion against East India Company ?
A.Rani Ahilya Bai
B.Rani Laxmi Bai ✓ (Correct)
C.Chand Bibi
D.Rezia Sultana
Explanation: Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi was a prominent leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 78
Who presents the Union Budget of India ?
A.The Finance Minister ✓ (Correct)
B.The Prime Minister
C.The Home Minister
D.The President of India
Explanation: The Union Budget of India is presented annually by the Union Minister of Finance.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 79
In which country did Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi stay before coming to India ?
A.South Africa ✓ (Correct)
B.Uganda
C.Egypt
D.Sri Lanka
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi lived in South Africa for 21 years before returning permanently to India in 1915.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 80
In which sport did Deepa Karmakar represent India ?
A.Badminton
B.Shooting
C.Gymnastics ✓ (Correct)
D.Table Tennis
Explanation: Dipa Karmakar is an Indian artistic gymnast who represented India at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 81
Jonki and Panei are characters of a story based on which community ?
A.Dimasa
B.Idu Misimi
C.Mising ✓ (Correct)
D.Singpho
Explanation: Jonki and Panei are the central characters in Rajanikanta Bordoloi's famous novel 'Miri Jiyori', based on Mising community life.
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 1Question 82
Who was awarded the “Assam Baibhav” award in December, 2021 ?
A.Jitendra Nath Goswami ✓ (Correct)
B.Ratan Tata
C.Ratan Thiam
D.Amalprava Das
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 1Question 83
On whose birthday is Abhiruchi Sports Day celebrated in Assam ?
A.Bhogeswar Baruah ✓ (Correct)
B.Monalisa Baruah (Mehta)
C.Hima Das
D.Radha Govinda Baruah
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 1Question 84
Which one of the following places connect Assam with Arunachal Pradesh ?
A.Dirak ✓ (Correct)
B.Baxirhat
C.Dimapur
D.Jorhat
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 1Question 85
Who was the first person from Assam to clear the Indian Civil Service (ICS) Examination ?
A.Jamchonga Nampui ✓ (Correct)
B.Anundoram Barooah
C.Hem Chandra Baruah
D.Parvati Prasad Boruah
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 1Question 86
Who was the Chief Minister of Assam immediately after Gopinath Bardoloi ?
A.Bimala Prasad Chaliha ✓ (Correct)
B.Sarat Chandra Singha
C.Bishnuram Medhi
D.Golap Borbora
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 1Question 87
Where was the first medical college of Assam established ?
A.Jorhat ✓ (Correct)
B.Guwahati
C.Silchar
D.Dibrugarh
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 1Question 88
The first modern theatre hall of Assam, the ‘Baan Theatre’ is located in
A.Guwahati ✓ (Correct)
B.Jorhat
C.Tezpur
D.Nagaon
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 1Question 89
Where is the Assam State Museum located ?
A.Majuli ✓ (Correct)
B.Guwahati
C.Nagaon
D.Kohora
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 1Question 90
Who amongst the following is a newly inducted Cabinet Minister of Assam ?
A.Pizush Hazarika ✓ (Correct)
B.Jayanta Malla Baruah
C.Ranoj Pegu
D.Ajanta Neog
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 1Question 91
The first private bank of Assam set up in the year 1926 was
A.Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Limited ✓ (Correct)
B.The Gauhati Bank Limited
C.Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
D.Lakhimi Gaonlia Bank
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 92
Who is the first athlete from Assam to win a medal in the Summer Olympics ?
A.Hima Das ✓ (Correct)
B.Lovlina Bargohain
C.Dipankar Bhattacharjee
D.Bhogeswar Baruah
Explanation: Lovlina Bargohain won a bronze medal in boxing at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, becoming the first athlete from Assam to do so.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 93
The Rang Ghar was constructed during the reign of _______.
A.Swargadeo Rudra Singha ✓ (Correct)
B.Swargadeo Shiva Singha
C.Swargadeo Rajeshwar Singha
D.Swargadeo Pramatta Singha
Explanation: Rang Ghar was built by Swargadeo Pramatta Singha in 1744 AD.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 94
Where is Assam Women’s University located ?
A.Sibsagar ✓ (Correct)
B.Dibrugarh
C.Jorhat
D.Lakhimpur
Explanation: Assam Women's University is the first women's university in Assam, located in Jorhat.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 95
Which state does Srirampur connect with Assam ?
A.Meghalaya ✓ (Correct)
B.Arunachal Pradesh
C.Manipur
D.West Bengal
Explanation: Srirampur is a border town in Assam that connects with West Bengal.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 96
Which one amongst the following mobile theatre (Bhryamyaman) groups is the oldest ?
A.Kohinoor Theatre ✓ (Correct)
B.Awahon Theatre
C.Natraj Theatre
D.Bhagyadevi Theatre
Explanation: Natraj Theatre, formed by Achyut Lahkar in 1963, is considered the first mobile theatre group of Assam.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 97
Who composed the tune “O’ Mor Apunar Desh” ?
A.Kamala Prasad Agarwalla ✓ (Correct)
B.Laxminath Bezbaruah
C.Bishnu Prasad Rabha
D.Parvati Prasad Baruah
Explanation: The lyrics were written by Laxminath Bezbaroa, but the tune was composed by Kamala Prasad Agarwala.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 98
“Orunudoi”, the first Assamese language magazine was published from
A.Jorhat ✓ (Correct)
B.Sibsagar
C.Naharkatiya
D.Kokrajhar
Explanation: Orunodoi was printed by the Baptist Missionary Press in Sibsagar in 1846.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 99
The first Assamese writer to receive the Jnanpeeth Award was
A.Mamoni Roisom Goswami ✓ (Correct)
B.Yese Dorje Thongsi
C.Bhabendra Nath Saikia
D.Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Explanation: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya received the Jnanpith Award in 1979 for his novel 'Mrityunjay'.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 100
Who wrote Saptakanda Ramayana, a translation of Valmiki Ramayana in Assamese ?
A.Ram Saraswati ✓ (Correct)
B.Ananta Kandali
C.Madhav Kandali
D.Srimanta Sankardeva
Explanation: Madhava Kandali translated the Valmiki Ramayana into Assamese as Saptakanda Ramayana in the 14th century.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 101
The first Assamese film to be awarded the Best Feature Film at the National Film Awards was
A.Village Rockstars ✓ (Correct)
B.Aranya
C.Halodhiya Choraye Baodhan Khai
D.Dr. Bezbarua
Explanation: Jahnu Barua's 'Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai' won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1987.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 102
The Toklai Tea Research Institute is in which city ?
A.Dibrugarh ✓ (Correct)
B.Jorhat
C.Sibsagar
D.Bishwanath Chariali
Explanation: Tocklai Tea Research Institute, the oldest and largest tea research station in the world, is located in Jorhat.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 103
The only Sainik School of Assam is at
A.Silchar ✓ (Correct)
B.Bongaigaon
C.Tinsukia
D.Goalpara
Explanation: Sainik School Goalpara was established in 1964 and is the only Sainik School in Assam.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 104
The first Assamese woman - a poet and author – to win Padma Shree award was
A.Chandraprabha Saikiani ✓ (Correct)
B.Nalini Bala Devi
C.Mamoni Roisom Goswami
D.Nirmal Prabha Bardoloi
Explanation: Nalini Bala Devi was a noted Indian writer and poet of Assamese literature, who received the Padma Shri in 1957.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 105
Who was the first Editor of the Assamese magazine Orunodoi ?
A.Dr. Nathan Brown ✓ (Correct)
B.Hem Chandra Baruah
C.Oliver Cutter
D.Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
Explanation: Dr. Nathan Brown was the first editor of 'Orunodoi', the first Assamese-language magazine published in 1846.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 106
The streamlining of Land Revenue related services scheme of the Government of Assam is better known as _______.
A.Arunudoi ✓ (Correct)
B.Basundhara
C.Sarothi
D.Arundhati
Explanation: Mission Basundhara was launched by the Government of Assam to streamline land revenue services and ensure digital land records.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 107
What is the form of the One Act Play, made popular by Srimanta Sankardev known as ?
A.Ankiya Nat ✓ (Correct)
B.Yakshagana
C.Tamasha
D.Bhramyaman
Explanation: Ankiya Nat is a genre of one-act plays created by Srimanta Sankardev, primarily performed in the Satras of Assam.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 108
What was the name of the king Naranarayana before he ascended the throne of Koch kingdom ?
A.Nara Singha ✓ (Correct)
B.Biswajit
C.Shukladhwaj
D.Malladev
Explanation: King Naranarayana's original name was Malladev. Shukladhwaj was the original name of his brother Chilarai.[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 109
Hajo is considered as the confluence of the three religions :
A.Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam ✓ (Correct)
B.Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam
C.Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism
D.Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism
Explanation: Hajo is an ancient pilgrimage centre in Assam for three religions: Hinduism (Hayagriva Madhava Temple), Buddhism, and Islam (Powa Mecca).[cite: 1]
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 3Question 110
How many states of India shares border with Assam ?
A.Nine ✓ (Correct)
B.Seven
C.Eight
D.Ten
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 3Question 111
Who is the Finance Minister of Assam as on 01st of January, 2022 ?
A.Ajanta Neog ✓ (Correct)
B.Chandra Mohan Patowary
C.Himanta Biswa Sarma
D.Pijush Hazarika
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 3Question 112
Which of the following countries share border with Assam ?
A.China ✓ (Correct)
B.Nepal
C.Myanmar
D.Bhutan
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 3Question 113
What is the State Tree of Assam ?
A.Hollong ✓ (Correct)
B.Teak
C.Saal
D.Peepal
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 3Question 114
Poa Mecca and Hoygriv Madhab Temple is at which place of Assam ?
A.Sibsagar ✓ (Correct)
B.Tezpur
C.Dumunichowki
D.Hajo
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 3Question 115
Name the first talkie in Assamese.
A.Bhaiti ✓ (Correct)
B.Baruar Sansaar
C.Joymoti
D.Indramalati
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 3Question 116
The only Ramsar site wetland in Assam is the :
A.Deepor beel ✓ (Correct)
B.Bordoloni
C.Chandubi beel
D.Dibru-Saikhowa
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 3Question 117
The Assam Medical College is situated in :
A.Silchar ✓ (Correct)
B.Jorhat
C.Guwahati
D.Dibrugarh
Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 4Question 118
The State of Northeast India that does not share borders with Bangladesh, is
A.Manipur ✓ (Correct)
B.Tripura
C.Meghalaya
D.Mizoram
Explanation: Bangladesh shares its borders with the Indian states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, and West Bengal. Manipur borders Myanmar, not Bangladesh.
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 4Question 119
The male lead role in which movie was played by Zubeen Garg ?
A.Mission China ✓ (Correct)
B.Mission Kashmir
C.Mission Chennai
D.Mission Kabul
Explanation: Mission China is an Assamese-language action drama film directed by and starring Zubeen Garg in the lead role.
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 4Question 120
In the following list, who was a football player ?
A.Gilbertson Sangma ✓ (Correct)
B.Carfew Roy
C.Tayebunnesa
D.Mithu Baruah
Explanation: Gilbertson Sangma is a prominent former football player from Assam who represented the Indian national team and played a key role for the Assam state team.
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 4Question 121
Which of the following states does not share border with Assam ?
A.Nagaland
B.Sikkim ✓ (Correct)
C.Mizoram
D.West Bengal
Explanation: Sikkim shares borders with West Bengal, Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet, but it does not share a border with Assam. Assam shares borders with all other Northeast sister states.
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 4Question 122
Who presented the Budget for 2021-22 in Assam ?
A.Himanta Biswa Sarma
B.Ajanta Neag ✓ (Correct)
C.Atul Bora
D.Ranoj Pegu
Explanation: Finance Minister Ajanta Neag presented the Assam state budget for the financial year 2021-22. She is the first woman Finance Minister of Assam.
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 4Question 123
Which one amongst the following is the oldest production unit ?
A.Digboi Refinery ✓ (Correct)
B.Numaligarh Refinery
C.Bongaigaon Refinery
D.Guwahati Refinery
Explanation: Digboi Refinery, established in 1901, is the oldest operating oil refinery in India and one of the oldest in the world.
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 4Question 124
Whose resting place is at Saraguri Chapori at Dikhowmukh, near Sibsagar ?
A.Bishnu Prasad Rabha
B.Swargadeo Sukapha
C.Ajan Pir ✓ (Correct)
D.Srimanta Sankardev
Explanation: The Dargah of the revered Sufi saint and poet Ajan Pir (Syed Shah Milan) is located at Saraguri Chapori near Sivasagar.
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 4Question 125
Who established the Gurudwara at Dhubri ?
A.Guru Nanak
B.Guru Tegh Bahadur ✓ (Correct)
C.Guru Angad
D.Guru Arjan
Explanation: Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib in Dhubri marks the historic visit of the 9th Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, to Assam in the 17th century.
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 4Question 126
Who was the first female actress of Assamese Cinema ?
A.Aidew Handique ✓ (Correct)
B.Ebha Ashaw
C.Abanti Handique
D.Vidya Rao
Explanation: Aidew Handique was the first female actor of Assamese cinema. She starred in 'Joymoti' (1935), the first Assamese film directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala.
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 5Question 127
The First album by Zubeen Garg was
A.Anamika ✓ (Correct)
B.Mayabini
C.Maya
D.Aasha
Explanation: 'Anamika' was the debut Assamese album of Zubeen Garg, released in 1992, which became a massive hit[cite: 1].
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 5Question 128
The special characteristic of the annual Jon Beel Mela is :
A.It remains open round the clock ✓ (Correct)
B.Women are not permitted to enter
C.Barter system
D.The exclusive trading of livestock
Explanation: Jonbeel Mela is a traditional fair held in Assam where communities from hills and plains gather to exchange goods strictly through a barter system[cite: 1].
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 5Question 129
The state bird of Assam is
A.Cuckoo ✓ (Correct)
B.Hornbill
C.Peacock
D.White winged wood duck
Explanation: The White-winged wood duck (Deohah in Assamese) is the official state bird of Assam[cite: 1].
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 5Question 130
"Tusu Puja" is an important festival of the
A.Bishnupriyas ✓ (Correct)
B.Tea tribes of Assam
C.Dimasas
D.Kuki tribe
Explanation: Tusu Puja is a major folk festival celebrated primarily by the Tea Tribes of Assam (and in parts of Jharkhand/West Bengal) to honor Goddess Tusu[cite: 1].
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 5Question 131
"Poki" is the name of ancestral home of
A.Jyoti Prasad Agarwalla ✓ (Correct)
B.Lakshminath Bezbaruah
C.Bishnu Prasad Rabha
D.Nabin Chandra Bardoloi
Explanation: 'Poki', situated in Tezpur, is the ancestral home of Rupkonwar Jyoti Prasad Agarwalla and served as a major hub for cultural and literary activities[cite: 1].
ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 5Question 132
Which of the following communities is "Haidang Geet" associated with ?
A.Deuri ✓ (Correct)
B.Sonowal Kachari
C.Tiwa
D.Karbi
Explanation: Haidang Geet is a traditional folk song deeply associated with the Sonowal Kachari community of Assam, usually sung during religious ceremonies[cite: 1].
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