state wise general awareness (All States) (SSC exams)

detailed SSC-exam-focused overview of Assam, including static GK, general awareness, and current affairs.

1. Basic Facts (Static GK of Assam)

  • Statehood: Assam is one of the original Indian states; it became part of India in 1947.
  • Capital: Dispur (in Guwahati).
  • Governor: Gulab Chand Kataria (2025).
  • Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma (since May 2021).
  • Official Language: Assamese (primary), Bodo, Bengali (in Barak Valley).
  • Legislative Assembly: 126 seats.
  • High Court: Gauhati High Court (jurisdiction over NE states).
  • State Symbols:
  1. State Bird: White-winged wood duck (Deo Hanh).
  2. State Animal: One-horned Rhinoceros.
  3. State Flower: Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phool).
  4. State Tree: Hollong.

2. Geography

  • Borders: Arunachal Pradesh (N), Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya (E & S), Tripura, Mizoram, West Bengal (through Siliguri corridor), and international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh.
  • Major Rivers: Brahmaputra, Barak, Manas, Dhansiri, Kopili.
  • Important Hills: Karbi Anglong, North Cachar (Dima Hasao).
  • Important National Parks:
  1. Kaziranga National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the one-horned rhino).
  2. Manas National Park (UNESCO site).
  3. Nameri NP, Orang NP, Dibru-Saikhowa NP, Raimona NP, Dihing Patkai NP.

3. Economy

  • Known as: “Tea Capital of India” – Assam produces over 50% of India’s tea.
  • Oil and Natural Gas: First oil well in Asia – Digboi (1889).
  • Major crops: Rice, tea, jute, mustard.
  • Silk production: Famous “Muga Silk” (GI tag) and Eri Silk.
  • Tourism: Kaziranga, Majuli Island (world’s largest river island), Sivasagar temples, Kamakhya temple.

4. Culture & Festivals

  • Famous Dance: Bihu dance (celebrated during Bohag Bihu / Rongali Bihu).
  • Main Festivals: Rongali Bihu (New Year), Bhogali Bihu (harvest), Kati Bihu, Ambubachi Mela (Kamakhya Temple).
  • Music & Art: Sattriya dance (one of 8 classical dances), mask-making of Majuli.
  • Famous personalities: Srimanta Sankardev, Bhupen Hazarika.

5. Current Affairs (2024–25, SSC Focus)

  • Kaziranga National Park expanded with additional eco-sensitive zones.
  • Assam-Meghalaya border dispute settlement talks (important).
  • Dhubri-Phulbari bridge construction – India’s longest river bridge (under construction).
  • Assam government launched several schemes: Orunodoi 2.0, Mission Basundhara 2.0, and Assam Millet Mission.
  • Rail & Connectivity Projects: Upgradation of Jorhat and Guwahati airports; Dhubri river port developments.
  • Tea auction centre in Jorhat and Dibrugarh – first e-auction for Assam tea.

6. SSC Exam-Oriented Questions (MCQs)

Q1. Which is the capital of Assam?
A) Guwahati
B) Shillong
C) Dispur
D) Tezpur
Ans: C) Dispur

Q2. The Kaziranga National Park is famous for which animal?
A) Asiatic Lion
B) One-horned Rhinoceros
C) Tiger
D) Wild Buffalo
Ans: B) One-horned Rhinoceros

Q3. Which of the following is the largest river island in the world?
A) Divar Island
B) Majuli
C) Pamban Island
D) Sagar Island
Ans: B) Majuli

Q4. In which year was oil first drilled in Digboi (Assam)?
A) 1879
B) 1889
C) 1899
D) 1901
Ans: B) 1889

Q5. Which classical dance form originated in Assam?
Ans: Sattriya.

7. Important Points to Remember for SSC

  • Assam tea and Muga silk (GI tags).
  • Majuli Island – world’s largest river island.
  • Kamakhya temple and Ambubachi Mela.
  • Border disputes and Dhubri-Phulbari bridge project.
  • Wildlife sanctuaries and national parks (Kaziranga, Manas, Dibru-Saikhowa).
  • First oil refinery of Asia – Digboi.
  • Chief Minister (Himanta Biswa Sarma) and Governor (Gulab Chand Kataria).

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