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Geography of Assam (ADRE Questions & PYQ Solutions)

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ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 1Question 1

Which of the following countries does Assam share international border with? (øÚ•ßø˘ø‡Ó¬ Œfl¬±Ú‡Ú Œ˙1 ∆¸ÀÓ¬ ’¸˜ ’±ôL–1±©Üòœ˚˛ ¸œ˜±1 Î◊¬Õ˜˝Ó¬œ˚˛± ’—˙œ±1 ?)

A.Thailand

B.Bhutan ✓ (Correct)

C.China

D.Nepal

Explanation: Assam shares international borders with two countries: Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the south/west. Among the options, Bhutan is correct.

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 1Question 2

Which of the following districts of Assam is in the Barak Valley? (øÚ•ßø˘ø‡Ó¬ Œfl¬±Ú‡Ú øÊ˘± ¬ı1±fl¬ Î◊¬¬ÛÓ¬…fl¬±Ó¬ ’ªø¶öÓ¬ ?)

A.Hailakandi ✓ (Correct)

B.South Salmara-Mankachar

C.Chirang

D.Morigaon

Explanation: Barak Valley consists of three southern districts of Assam: Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi.

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 1Question 3

What was the former name of Karbi Anglong district? (fl¡±ø¬ı« ’±—˘— øÊ√˘±1 ¬Û”¬ı«1 Ú±˜ øfl¡ ’±øÂ√˘?)

A.Mikir Hills district ✓ (Correct)

B.Lushai Hills district

C.Cachar Hills district

D.West Naga Hills district

Explanation: Karbi Anglong district was originally known as the Mikir Hills district when it was formed, later renamed to Karbi Anglong in 1976.

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 2Question 4

Which of the following is a hill district of Assam?

A.Cachar

B.Dima Hasao ✓ (Correct)

C.Karimganj

D.Golaghat

Explanation: Dima Hasao (along with Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong) is an autonomous hill district of Assam[cite: 3].

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 2Question 5

Which of the following rivers flows from South to North?

A.Subansiri

B.Manas

C.Kopili ✓ (Correct)

D.Ranganadi

Explanation: The Kopili river originates in the Meghalaya Plateau to the south and flows northwards to merge with the Brahmaputra[cite: 3].

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 2Question 6

Which State lies towards the North of Assam?

A.Arunachal Pradesh ✓ (Correct)

B.Meghalaya

C.Sikkim

D.Nagaland

Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh directly bounds Assam along its northern frontier[cite: 3].

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 3Question 7

Which of the following countries does Assam share international borders with?

A.Bhutan and China

B.China and Bangladesh

C.Bangladesh and Bhutan ✓ (Correct)

D.Myanmar and Bangladesh

Explanation: Assam shares international land borders with Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the south/west[cite: 5, 6].

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 3Question 8

Bhairabkunda is a trijunction of which of the following?

A.Assam, Bhutan, China

B.Assam, Bhutan, Arunachal Pradesh ✓ (Correct)

C.Assam, Bhutan, Sikkim

D.Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation: Bhairabkunda in Udalguri district of Assam forms a geographic trijunction bordering Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Bhutan[cite: 5, 6].

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 9

A curved waterbody formed when a river changes its course to take a shorter path is known as :

A.Archipelago

B.Isthmus

C.Oxbow lake ✓ (Correct)

D.Delta

Explanation: An oxbow lake is a U-shaped body of water formed when a meander from the main stem of a river is cut off to create a free-standing body of water.

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 10

On which island hillock is the Umananda Temple situated ?

A.Bhasmachal ✓ (Correct)

B.Sandhyachal

C.Nilachal

D.Chitrachal

Explanation: The Umananda Temple is situated on Peacock Island (also known as Bhasmachal hillock) in the middle of the Brahmaputra river in Guwahati.

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 4Question 11

Near which place, a statue of Jongal Balahu has been erected ?

A.Raha ✓ (Correct)

B.Dibrugarh

C.Dhuburi

D.Karimganj

Explanation: A major statue and eco-park dedicated to Tiwa king Jongal Balahu was inaugurated near Raha in Nagaon district, Assam.

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 12

After picking up his passenger at the office, the taxi driver drove six kilometers before he turned left at the post office. Then he drove for eight kilometers to arrive at the airport. By a straight line, how far is the airport from the office ?

A.Ten kilometers ✓ (Correct)

B.Twelve kilometers

C.Eight kilometers

D.Fourteen kilometers

Explanation: Using the Pythagorean theorem for the perpendicular path: Distance = sqrt(6^2 + 8^2) = sqrt(36 + 64) = sqrt(100) = 10 kilometers.

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 13

In India, a vehicle is driven on the ____________.

A.right side of the road with the driver sitting on the left side of the vehicle

B.left side of the road with the driver sitting on the right side of the vehicle ✓ (Correct)

C.right side of the road with the driver sitting on the right side of the vehicle

D.left side of the road with the driver sitting on the left side of the vehicle

Explanation: India follows left-hand traffic where vehicles drive on the left side of the road and driver seats are positioned on the right side.

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 14

First serialized on social media and then published as a book, Life of a driver : Cabin’or Ipare is written by :

A.Pratibhu Dutta

B.Rupam Dutta ✓ (Correct)

C.Debabrata Das

D.Ramanuj Goswami

Explanation: 'Life of a driver: Cabin'or Ipare' is a book authored by Rupam Dutta.

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 15

Validity of driving licence for drivers of goods vehicle carrying Dangerous and Hazardous goods is __________.

A.1 year ✓ (Correct)

B.2 years

C.3 years

D.5 years

Explanation: As per the Motor Vehicles Rules, the validity for driving hazardous goods vehicles is 1 year (renewable subject to training).

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 16

The penalty for driving at excessive speed by a Light Motor Vehicle driver is __________.

A.` 1,000/- to ` 2,000/- ✓ (Correct)

B.` 3,000/-

C.` 500/-

D.` 5,000/-

Explanation: Over-speeding penalty for Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) ranges between Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000.

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 17

Fill in the blank : Pradhan is a __________ driver.

A.Good ✓ (Correct)

B.Better

C.Expert

D.Best

Explanation: 'Good' is the appropriate positive-degree adjective describing the noun 'driver'.

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 18

The Bordubi Tilinga Mandir is near which town ?

A.Bongaigaon

B.Dhemaji

C.Tezpur

D.Duliajan ✓ (Correct)

Explanation: The Tilinga Mandir (Bell Temple) at Bordubi is located near Duliajan town in Tinsukia district, Assam.

ADRE 2024 • 2024 Paper 5Question 19

The triangular shaped traffic road sign falls in the category of __________.

A.Mandatory

B.Informative

C.Cautionary ✓ (Correct)

D.Emergency

Explanation: Triangular traffic road signs are used to provide Cautionary or Warning signals to drivers.

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 1Question 20

By which name is the river Brahmaputra known after it joins the river Ganga in Bangladesh ?

A.Lohit ✓ (Correct)

B.Hooghly

C.Padma

D.Siang

Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 21

Which of the following city has a sea port ?

A.Cochin ✓ (Correct)

B.New Delhi

C.Kolkata

D.Bhopal

Explanation: Cochin (Kochi) is a major port city on the south-west coast of India. Kolkata is a riverine port, while New Delhi and Bhopal are landlocked.[cite: 1]

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 22

Which of the following is true about Pobitora ?

A.It is a town in Kokrajhar district. ✓ (Correct)

B.It is a mountain peak in Karbi Anglong.

C.It is a lake near Dibrugarh.

D.It is a wildlife sanctuary in Morigaon district.

Explanation: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Morigaon district of Assam and is known for its high density of one-horned rhinoceroses.[cite: 1]

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 23

Which of the following bridges is near Guwahati ?

A.Bhupen Hazarika Setu ✓ (Correct)

B.Saraighat Bridge

C.Naranarayan Setu

D.Koliabhomora Setu

Explanation: Saraighat Bridge is the first rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati.[cite: 1]

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 24

In which district is the Numaligarh Refinery located ?

A.Golaghat ✓ (Correct)

B.Jorhat

C.Karbi Anglong

D.Nagaon

Explanation: Numaligarh Refinery is located at Morangi in Golaghat district of Assam.[cite: 1]

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 25

Which among the following Satras is situated in West Bengal ?

A.Chamaria Satra ✓ (Correct)

B.Baradi Satra

C.Madhupur Satra

D.Jakai Satra

Explanation: Madhupur Satra, where Srimanta Sankardev spent his last days, is situated in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal.[cite: 1]

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 26

Which direction does the river Brahmaputra flow in Assam ?

A.East to West ✓ (Correct)

B.West to East

C.North to South

D.South to North

Explanation: The Brahmaputra enters Assam from the east (Arunachal Pradesh) and flows towards the west into Bangladesh.[cite: 1]

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 2Question 27

Under which schedule of the Constitution of India is the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) formed ?

A.Seventh Schedule ✓ (Correct)

B.Fifth Schedule

C.Eighth Schedule

D.Sixth Schedule

Explanation: The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram, establishing autonomous districts like the North Cachar Hills.[cite: 1]

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 3Question 28

Amongst the following rivers, which one does not originate from the Himalayas ?

A.Indus ✓ (Correct)

B.Ganga

C.Yamuna

D.Narmada

Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 3Question 29

As on 31st of March, 2022, how many districts are there in Assam ?

A.Thirty Four ✓ (Correct)

B.Thirty Five

C.Thirty Three

D.Thirty Two

Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 3Question 30

Which of the following river is in the Barak Valley ?

A.Dikrong ✓ (Correct)

B.Kushiyara

C.Boginadi

D.Bharalu

Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 3Question 31

Bus : Driver :: Horse : ________

A.Saddle ✓ (Correct)

B.Rein

C.Horseman

D.Stirrup

Explanation: Official ADRE 2022 Question

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 4Question 32

Which mythical underground river is considered to have joined Ganga and Yamuna at Triveni Sangam of Prayagraj (formerly Prayag of Allahabad) ?

A.Bhagirathi

B.Alakananda

C.Saraswati ✓ (Correct)

D.Satadru

Explanation: The Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj is the confluence of three rivers: the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical or invisible underground Saraswati river.

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 4Question 33

Which district of Assam was created in January 2022 ?

A.Bajali

B.Baksa

C.Tamulpur ✓ (Correct)

D.Hojai

Explanation: Tamulpur was formally declared as a new administrative district of Assam in January 2022, carved out of the Baksa district.

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 4Question 34

Which of the following river is on the south bank of River Brahmaputra ?

A.Manas

B.Subansiri

C.Dikhow ✓ (Correct)

D.Ranganadi

Explanation: The Dikhow River is a left-bank (south bank) tributary of the Brahmaputra River. Manas, Subansiri, and Ranganadi are right-bank (north bank) tributaries.

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 4Question 35

Which amongst the following is a UNESCO Heritage site ?

A.Majuli River Island

B.Sualkuchi

C.Kamakhya Temple

D.Manas National Park ✓ (Correct)

Explanation: Manas National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985 for its unique natural environment.

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 4Question 36

Kaziranga National Park does not touch which of the following districts ?

A.Golaghat

B.Karbi Anglong

C.Nagaon

D.Morigaon ✓ (Correct)

Explanation: Kaziranga National Park is spread across the districts of Golaghat, Nagaon, Karbi Anglong, and Biswanath. It does not touch Morigaon.

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 5Question 37

Which one amongst the following is the southernmost river in India ?

A.Cauvery ✓ (Correct)

B.Godavari

C.Narmada

D.Mahanadi

Explanation: Among the given options, the Cauvery (Kaveri) river flows through the southernmost part of India (Karnataka and Tamil Nadu)[cite: 1].

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 5Question 38

The Umananda temple is situated on the hilltop of

A.Chitrachal ✓ (Correct)

B.Bhasmachal

C.Bindhyachal

D.Sandhyachal

Explanation: The Umananda Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra River, which is also known as Bhasmachal hill[cite: 1].

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 5Question 39

A major Oil-field accident took place recently at

A.Tingkhong ✓ (Correct)

B.Sarupathar

C.Merapani

D.Baghjan

Explanation: In 2020, a massive blowout and subsequent fire occurred at an Oil India Limited gas well in Baghjan, Tinsukia district, Assam[cite: 1].

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 5Question 40

In which of the following places, "Mask making" is predominantly practiced ?

A.Charaidew ✓ (Correct)

B.Majuli

C.Goalpara

D.Sadiya

Explanation: Majuli, the river island in Assam, is renowned globally for its traditional mask-making (Mukha Shilpa) craft, deeply tied to the Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries)[cite: 1].

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 5Question 41

In which state of India does the Barak river originate ?

A.Assam ✓ (Correct)

B.Manipur

C.Mizoram

D.Meghalaya

Explanation: The Barak River originates in the hill country of Manipur state in northeastern India[cite: 1].

ADRE 2022 • 2022 Paper 5Question 42

Asharikandi village in Assam is famous for :

A.Silk ✓ (Correct)

B.Terracotta

C.Jute

D.Marble

Explanation: Asharikandi village in the Dhubri district of Assam is highly acclaimed for its traditional terracotta and pottery crafts[cite: 1].

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