Assam: Location and Features Exercise Questions Answers| Solutions to the Exercise

SOLUTIONS TO THE EXERCISE QUESTIONS OF ASSAM: LOCATION AND FEATURES

 I. Anwer the following questions:

 1. Name the tributaries river Brahmaputra.

Ans: The tributaries of river Brahmaputra are Dibang Subansiri, Manas, Lohit, Dhansiri, etc.

2. Name the various hills ranges found across the state of Assam.

Ans: The various hills ranges found in Assam are:

    i. The North Cachar Hills

   ii. The Karbi Anglong Hills

  iii. The Barail Ranges

3. Which races constitute the population of Assam?

Ans: Races that constitute the population of Assam are: Austro-Asiatic, Indo-Aryans, Mongolians, Indo-Tibetian, Dravidians, etc.

4. What are the mineral resources found in the state?

Ans: The mineral resources found in the state of Assam are petroleum, natural gas, coal, limestone, etc.

5. Name the oil refineries of Assam.

Ans: The Oil refineries of Assam are Guwahati and Bongaigaon.

II. Fill in the blanks:

1.  Agriculture  is the chief occupation of the people of Assam.

2.  Brahmaputra  river causes floods in Assam.

3. Assam is situated at the foothills of  the Eastern Himalayas.

4. Assam is divided into  33  districts.

5.  Guwahati International Airport  is the main airport of Assam.

III. Match the following column:

1. Makum: First Oil Field

2. Endi: Silk

3. Bongaigaon: Refinery

4. Namrup: Thermal Power Project 

5. Guwahati: Largest City