ADRE PREVIOUS YEAR MCQs — SOLVED NOTES
1. What was the last capital of the Ahom Kingdom?
(A) Charaideo (B) Jorhat (C) Rangpur (D) Garhgaon
Correct Answer: (B) Jorhat
Explanation: Jorhat was the last capital of the Ahom Kingdom during its later period.
2. What was the name of Srimanta Sankardeva’s grandmother?
(A) Aidew Aita (B) Jakoimoti (C) Kherxuti (D) Soirindhri
Correct Answer: (C) Kherxuti
Explanation: Kherxuti was Sankardeva’s grandmother and helped raise him after his parents died.
3. Who was known as the ‘Lion of Mysore’?
(A) Adil Shah (B) Hyder Ali (C) Krishnaraja (D) Tipu Sultan
Correct Answer: (D) Tipu Sultan
Explanation: The intended answer is Tipu Sultan. His commonly known title is the ‘Tiger of Mysore’.
4. Which State of India has Jallianwala Bagh?
(A) Punjab (B) Haryana (C) Rajasthan (D) Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: (A) Punjab
Explanation: Jallianwala Bagh is in Amritsar, Punjab. The massacre occurred on 13 April 1919.
5. Which country was a part of the Axis Group during World War II?
(A) England (B) Japan (C) France (D) Soviet Union
Correct Answer: (B) Japan
Explanation: The major Axis Powers were Germany, Italy and Japan.
6. The ruins of Angkor Wat are in which country?
(A) New Zealand (B) Indonesia (C) Vietnam (D) Cambodia
Correct Answer: (D) Cambodia
Explanation: Angkor Wat is a famous temple complex in Cambodia, near Siem Reap.
7. Which countries does Assam share international borders with?
(A) Bhutan and China (B) China and Bangladesh (C) Bangladesh and Bhutan (D) Myanmar and Bangladesh
Correct Answer: (C) Bangladesh and Bhutan
Explanation: Assam shares international borders with Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the southwest.
8. If an airplane is flying directly from Chennai towards Guwahati, in which direction is it flying?
(A) From South to East (B) From East to West (C) From West to East (D) From North to East
Correct Answer: (A) From South to East
Explanation: According to the directional classification used by the question, Chennai is south and Guwahati is east/northeast.
9. What is the Westernmost State of India?
(A) Rajasthan (B) Punjab (C) Maharashtra (D) Gujarat
Correct Answer: (D) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat is India’s westernmost state and lies along the Arabian Sea.
10. Which of the following peaks does not belong to the Himalayas?
(A) Annapurna (B) Kangto (C) Anamudi (D) Kamet
Correct Answer: (C) Anamudi
Explanation: Anamudi in Kerala is the highest peak of the Western Ghats, not the Himalayas.
QUICK ANSWER KEY: 1-B | 2-C | 3-D | 4-A | 5-B | 6-D | 7-C | 8-A | 9-D | 10-C
Questions 11–20 | General Knowledge, Geography & Polity
11. The Great Barrier Reef is located in the seas near which continent?
(A) North America (B) Australia (C) Africa (D) Europe
Answer: (B) Australia — It lies in the Coral Sea off northeastern Australia.
12. Which of the following is a mountain range of South America?
(A) Andes (B) Alps (C) Karakoram (D) Caucasus
Answer: (A) Andes — The Andes run along the western side of South America.
13. Giant waves caused by volcanic eruptions or earthquakes under the sea are known as:
(A) Tsunami (B) Cyclone (C) Blizzard (D) Landslide
Answer: (A) Tsunami — Undersea earthquakes or volcanic activity can generate tsunamis.
14. Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
(A) Prime Minister (B) Vice President (C) Speaker of Lok Sabha (D) President
Answer: (B) Vice President — The Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
15. Who administers the Oath of Office to the President of India?
(A) Prime Minister (B) Chief Justice of Delhi HC (C) Chief Justice of Supreme Court (D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: (C) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court — The Chief Justice of India administers the President’s oath.
16. Which musical instrument of Assam is usually made of bamboo?
(A) Doba (B) Mridanga (C) Dotara (D) Toka
Answer: (D) Toka — Toka is a traditional Assamese bamboo percussion instrument.
17. Where is the Tocklai Tea Research Centre located?
(A) Jorhat (B) Lakhimpur (C) Tinsukia (D) Dhemaji
Answer: (A) Jorhat — Tocklai Tea Research Institute is located in Jorhat, Assam.
18. The Gita Press, a unit of Govind Bhawan Karyalaya, is located in which State?
(A) Uttarakhand (B) Himachal Pradesh (C) Maharashtra (D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (D) Uttar Pradesh — Gita Press is located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
19. An hour when questions/issues may be raised without prior notice in Parliament is called:
(A) Freedom Hour (B) Lunch Hour (C) Zero Hour (D) Party Hour
Answer: (C) Zero Hour — Members can raise matters of public importance during Zero Hour.
20. Who is the Chairman of NITI Aayog?
(A) Finance Minister (B) Prime Minister (C) RBI Governor (D) Vice President
Answer: (B) Prime Minister — The Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairperson of NITI Aayog.
QUICK ANSWER KEY
11-B | 12-A | 13-A | 14-B | 15-C | 16-D | 17-A | 18-D | 19-C | 20-B
One-line revision:
Great Barrier Reef → Australia | South America → Andes | Giant sea waves → Tsunami | Rajya Sabha Chairman → Vice President | President’s Oath → CJI | Bamboo instrument → Toka | Tocklai → Jorhat | Gita Press → Gorakhpur | No-prior-notice period → Zero Hour | NITI Aayog Chairman → Prime Minister
Questions 21–30
21. The Numaligarh Refinery is in which district of Assam?
(A) Sivasagar
(B) Jorhat
(C) Golaghat
(D) Dibrugarh
✅ Correct Answer: (C) Golaghat
Explanation: Numaligarh Refinery Limited is located at Numaligarh in Golaghat district of Assam. It is an important petroleum refinery of the state.
📌 Remember: Numaligarh Refinery → Golaghat
22. The international festival ‘Kullu Dussehra’ is celebrated in which State?
(A) Himachal Pradesh
(B) Uttarakhand
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Haryana
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: Kullu Dussehra is a famous festival celebrated in Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the major cultural festivals of the state.
📌 Remember: Kullu Dussehra → Himachal Pradesh
23. The Bering Strait separates which two landmasses?
(A) Australia and New Zealand
(B) The USA and Russia
(C) South Africa and Madagascar
(D) Japan and China
✅ Correct Answer: (B) The USA and Russia
Explanation: The Bering Strait separates Alaska of the USA from Russia. It connects the Bering Sea with the Chukchi Sea.
📌 Remember: Bering Strait → USA & Russia
24. Who wrote the lyrics of ‘Alakananda’, sung by Shankuraj Konwar?
(A) Tonmoy Krypton
(B) Sannidhya Bhuyan
(C) Joi Barua
(D) Maitrayee Patar
✅ Correct Answer: (D) Maitrayee Patar
Explanation: The Assamese song ‘Alakananda’, associated with singer Shankuraj Konwar, has lyrics credited to Maitrayee Patar.
📌 Remember: Alakananda → Maitrayee Patar
25. The real name of crime thriller writer Ranju Hazarika is:
(A) Satyanath Bora
(B) Pabitra Kumar Deka
(C) Hiren Gohain
(D) Kumud Chandra Hazarika
✅ Correct Answer: (D) Kumud Chandra Hazarika
Explanation: Ranju Hazarika is the pen name of Assamese writer Kumud Chandra Hazarika, known for crime, thriller and mystery literature.
📌 Remember: Ranju Hazarika → Kumud Chandra Hazarika
26. Who wrote the children’s book
Xanta-Xista Hrista-Pusta Mahadusto
?
(A) Nabakanta Barua
(B) Hiren Bhattacharyya
(C) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
(D) Arup Kumar Dutta
✅ Correct Answer: (C) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
Explanation: Bhabendra Nath Saikia was a renowned Assamese writer, filmmaker and literary personality. According to the official answer for this ADRE question, the correct option is (C).
📌 Remember: Xanta-Xista Hrista-Pusta Mahadusto → Bhabendra Nath Saikia
27. Kanchipuram Saree is produced in which State?
(A) Kerala
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Karnataka
(D) Telangana
✅ Correct Answer: (B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Kanchipuram silk sarees originate from Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu. They are famous for their high-quality silk and traditional designs.
📌 Remember: Kanchipuram Saree → Tamil Nadu
28. Who among the following was a famous painter?
(A) Vincent van Gogh
(B) John Lennon
(C) Bob Marley
(D) Marlon Brando
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Vincent van Gogh
Explanation: Vincent van Gogh was a famous Dutch painter and one of the most influential artists in Western art history.
📌 Remember: Famous painter → Vincent van Gogh
29. In which sport do Tania Choudhury and Nayanmoni Saikia from Assam represent India?
(A) Lawn Bowls
(B) Badminton
(C) Carrom
(D) Judo
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Lawn Bowls
Explanation: Tania Choudhury and Nayanmoni Saikia are prominent Indian lawn bowls players from Assam who have represented India internationally.
📌 Remember: Tania Choudhury & Nayanmoni Saikia → Lawn Bowls
30. Identify the Badminton player.
(A) Dipa Karmakar
(B) Pullela Gopichand
(C) Sania Mirza
(D) Leander Paes
✅ Correct Answer: (B) Pullela Gopichand
Explanation: Pullela Gopichand is a former Indian badminton player and a renowned badminton coach. Dipa Karmakar is associated with gymnastics, while Sania Mirza and Leander Paes are tennis players.
📌 Remember: Badminton → Pullela Gopichand
📌 QUICK ANSWER KEY — ONE LINE
21-C | 22-A | 23-B | 24-D | 25-D | 26-C | 27-B | 28-A | 29-A | 30-B
⭐ ONE-LINE REVISION
21. Numaligarh Refinery → Golaghat | 22. Kullu Dussehra → Himachal Pradesh | 23. Bering Strait → USA & Russia | 24. Alakananda → Maitrayee Patar | 25. Ranju Hazarika → Kumud Chandra Hazarika | 26. Xanta-Xista Hrista-Pusta Mahadusto → Bhabendra Nath Saikia | 27. Kanchipuram Saree → Tamil Nadu | 28. Painter → Vincent van Gogh | 29. Tania & Nayanmoni → Lawn Bowls | 30. Badminton → Pullela Gopichand
