Assam First, Largest, Longest and Highest – Complete GK List
Introduction
Assam First, Largest, Longest and Highest is one of the most important topics in Assam Static GK. Questions from this section are often asked in APSC, ADRE, Assam Police, Grade III, Grade IV, Forest Department, TET, and other competitive examinations. Learning these important facts helps students answer one-mark questions quickly and improves their overall Assam General Knowledge.
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Assam’s First
1. First Chief Minister of Assam
Answer: Gopinath Bordoloi
2. First Governor of Assam after Independence
Answer: Sir Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari
3. First Woman Chief Minister of Assam
Answer: Syeda Anwara Taimur
4. First Assamese to Receive the Jnanpith Award
Answer: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
5. First Agricultural University in North East India
Answer: Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
6. First Medical College in Assam
Answer: Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh
7. First Engineering College in Assam
Answer: Jorhat Engineering College
8. First Oil Refinery in India
Answer: Digboi Refinery
9. First Assamese Feature Film
Answer: Joymoti (1935)
10. First Assamese Woman to Become Chief Minister
Answer: Syeda Anwara Taimur
11. First IIT in North East India
Answer: IIT Guwahati
12. First AIIMS in Assam
Answer: AIIMS Guwahati
13. First National Park in Assam
Answer: Kaziranga National Park
14. First Assamese Bharat Ratna Awardee
Answer: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi
15. First UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam
Answer: Kaziranga National Park
Assam’s Largest
16. Largest City
Answer: Guwahati
17. Largest District (Area)
Answer: Karbi Anglong
18. Largest River
Answer: Brahmaputra
19. Largest River Island
Answer: Majuli
20. Largest Lake (Natural Wetland)
Answer: Deepor Beel
21. Largest National Park
Answer: Kaziranga National Park
22. Largest Railway Station
Answer: Guwahati Railway Station
23. Largest Airport
Answer: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
24. Largest University
Answer: Gauhati University
25. Largest Tea-Producing Region
Answer: Upper Assam
26. Largest Oil-Producing Area
Answer: Duliajan–Digboi Region
27. Largest Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
Assam’s Longest
28. Longest River
Answer: Brahmaputra River
29. Longest Bridge
Answer: Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu (Dhola–Sadiya Bridge)
30. Longest Road Bridge over the Brahmaputra
Answer: Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu
31. Longest Rail-cum-Road Bridge in Assam
Answer: Bogibeel Bridge
32. Longest National Highway Passing Through Assam
Answer: National Highway 27 (NH-27)
33. Longest Tributary of the Brahmaputra in Assam
Answer: Subansiri River
34. Longest Railway Platform in Assam
Answer: Lumding Railway Station
35. Longest River Island Stretch
Answer: Majuli
Assam’s Highest
36. Highest Peak in Assam
Answer: Tumjang Peak
37. Highest Hill Station
Answer: Haflong
38. Highest Waterfall in Assam
Answer: Akashiganga Waterfall
39. Highest Civilian Award of Assam
Answer: Assam Baibhav
40. Highest Judicial Authority in Assam
Answer: Gauhati High Court
41. Highest Administrative Officer in a District
Answer: Deputy Commissioner (DC)
42. Highest Police Officer in a District
Answer: Superintendent of Police (SP)
Other Important Assam Records
43. Silk Village of Assam
Answer: Sualkuchi
44. Tea City of Assam
Answer: Dibrugarh
45. Cultural Capital of Assam
Answer: Jorhat
46. Gateway to North East India
Answer: Guwahati
47. Assam’s Only Hill Station
Answer: Haflong
48. Oldest Tea Research Institute
Answer: Tocklai Tea Research Institute
49. World’s Largest Inhabited River Island
Answer: Majuli
50. India’s Only Ape Found in Assam
Answer: Hoolock Gibbon
51. State Animal of Assam
Answer: One-horned Rhinoceros
52. State Bird of Assam
Answer: White-winged Wood Duck
53. State Tree of Assam
Answer: Hollong
54. State Flower of Assam
Answer: Foxtail Orchid
55. Oldest Operating Oil Refinery in India
Answer: Digboi Refinery
56. Largest Wetland in Assam
Answer: Deepor Beel
57. Largest Silk-Producing Village
Answer: Sualkuchi
58. Largest Festival of Assam
Answer: Bihu
59. Largest River Port in Assam
Answer: Pandu Port, Guwahati
60. Largest Commercial Centre of Assam
Answer: Guwahati
Quick Revision Table
| Category | Answer |
|---|---|
| First Chief Minister | Gopinath Bordoloi |
| First Woman Chief Minister | Syeda Anwara Taimur |
| First Oil Refinery | Digboi Refinery |
| First Assamese Film | Joymoti |
| Largest City | Guwahati |
| Largest District | Karbi Anglong |
| Largest River | Brahmaputra |
| Largest River Island | Majuli |
| Longest Bridge | Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu |
| Longest Rail-cum-Road Bridge | Bogibeel Bridge |
| Highest Peak | Tumjang Peak |
| Highest Civilian Award | Assam Baibhav |
| Silk Village | Sualkuchi |
| Tea City | Dibrugarh |
| Only Hill Station | Haflong |
Conclusion
Assam First, Largest, Longest and Highest is an important topic for Assam Static GK and frequently appears in competitive examinations. These facts help students answer objective questions quickly and accurately. Revise this list regularly and combine it with previous years’ question papers to strengthen your preparation for APSC, ADRE, Assam Police, Grade III, Grade IV, TET, Forest Department, and other government recruitment exams.
