Assam GK MCQ Question and Answer | State Gk MCQ

The capital of Assam was formerly Shillong (now the capital of Meghalaya) and later shifted to Dispur, a suburb of Guwahati, in 1972.

Brahmaputra originates from the Kailash ranges of Himalayas at an elevation of 5300 M. After flowing through Tibet it enters India through Arunachal Pradesh and flows through Assam and Bangladesh before it joins Bay of Bengal.

Assam is a state in northeastern India. In 2011, the literacy rate of Assam was estimated to be 73.18% (78.81% male and 67.27% female).

The State of Assam is divided into 35 Administrative Districts.

Understanding National Parks:
National Parks are protected areas set aside by the government to conserve wildlife and their natural habitats.
Think of them as safe havens for animals and plants.

The Question:
The question asks about the number of National Parks located specifically in the state of Assam.

Finding the Answer:
The correct answer is Option C: 7.
Assam is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to seven National Parks.
The other options are incorrect.

14 Lok Sabha members are elected from the state of Assam.

Assam elects 7 Rajya Sabha seats since 1956 (one more than 1952 - 1956). Members are indirectly elected by state legislators (elected politicians) of Assam. The number of the seven seats allocated to each party is proportional to the legislator's number at the time of nomination.

Tocklai is the oldest and the largest Tea research institute in the world. It was founded in 1911.

Majuli, the largest river island in the world is situated right at the heart of Assam on the turbulent waters of the Brahmaputra River.