Q. 21
The impact of cyclones and tsunamis in India could be reduced by?
(i) Preserving mangrove forests
(ii) Preserving montane forests
(iii) Preserving tropical thorny and scrub forests
(iv) Preserving tropical deciduous forests
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) (i) only
(B) (i) and (ii) only
(C) (i), (iii) and (iv) only
(D) All are correct
Answer: (A)
Mangrove forests act as natural bio-shields against cyclones and tsunamis by absorbing wave energy and reducing coastal erosion. Montane, thorny, and deciduous forests do not serve this coastal protective function.
Q. 22
Authors Arup Kumar Dutta, Arupjyoti Saikia and Sarmat Choudhury have common theme(s) in their writing:
(i) They are acclaimed writers on the Brahmaputra
(ii) They have written on Assam’s social history
(iii) They have written on tea and tea plantation history
(iv) They have written on Assam’s geography
Which of the above is/are correct?
(A) (i) only
(B) (i) and (ii) only
(C) (i), (iii) and (iv) only
(D) All are correct
Answer: (D)
All three authors have extensively written on the Brahmaputra, Assam’s social history, tea plantation heritage, and geographical aspects, making them prominent chroniclers of Assam’s multifaceted identity.
Q. 23
In India during 2001 to 2011, the number of census towns showed rapid growth (increased by a total of 2500 in number) compared to statutory towns (increased by about 250 in numbers). The rapid growth of census towns was because of
(i) Formation of municipal board/ committee and notified town area committee, etc.
(ii) Rapid growth of population leading to cross the minimum requirement of 5000 inhabitants to qualify as a town
(iii) The town area becoming densely populated with more than 400 persons per square kilometre
(iv) Three-fourths of the male workforce found full-time jobs beyond agriculture activities
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii) only
(B) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
(C) (i), (iii) and (iv) only
(D) (iv) only
Answer: (B)
Census towns are defined by population (>5000), density (>400/sq km), and 75% male non-agricultural workforce. They grow organically without formal municipal status, unlike statutory towns.
Q. 24
Rangasapara village, Goalpara district and Zion village, Dima Hasao district of Assam occupied the limelight in the last decade because
(i) The villages were evaluated as the cleanest villages of the State
(ii) Rangasapara was evaluated as the cleanest, whereas all 250+ age group population of Zion had attained education beyond matriculation
(iii) Rangasapara village faced catastrophe caused by flash flood and Zion was devastated by landslide
Select the correct answer from the options given below.
(A) Only (i) is correct
(B) Only (ii) is correct
(C) Only (iii) is correct
(D) All are correct
Answer: (B)
Rangasapara was recognized as Assam’s cleanest village under Swachh Bharat. Zion village in Dima Hasao gained attention for 100% literacy among elderly (250+ individuals above matriculation).
Q. 25
Consider the following statements about oil in Assam:
(i) Assam is home to India’s first oil refinery, established at Digboi in 1901.
(ii) The major oil-producing districts in Assam include Jorhat, Dibrugarh, but not Tinsukia.
(iii) The Assam oil fields contribute over 50% of India’s total crude oil production.
(iv) Oil India Limited (OIL) has its headquarters in Duliajan, Assam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(A) (i) and (ii) only
(B) (i) and (iv) only
(C) (i) only
(D) (i), (ii) and (iii) only
Answer: (B)
Digboi refinery (1901) is India’s oldest. OIL is headquartered in Duliajan. Tinsukia is a major oil-producing district. Assam contributes ~12–15% of India’s crude, not over 50%.