ADRE Higher Secondary (HSSLC) Level Paper III 2024 Complete Solved Paper with Detailed Explanations
Preparing from previous year question papers is one of the most effective ways to succeed in the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE). In this article, you will find the complete solution to the ADRE Higher Secondary (HSSLC) Level Paper III 2024. Each answer includes a clear explanation to help candidates understand the concept rather than simply memorising the correct option.
Social Studies Section
Total Questions : 30
Total Marks : 30
Negative Marking : 0.25%
Q1. What was the last capital of Ahom Kingdom?
- A. Charaideo
- B. Jorhat
- C. Rangpur
- D. Garhgaon
Correct Answer: B. Jorhat
Explanation:
- Jorhat became the last capital of the Ahom Kingdom after the Burmese invasions forced the Ahom rulers to shift their administrative centre from Rangpur. It remained the final capital before the British annexed Assam in 1826.
Q2. 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 the grandmother of Srimanta Sankardeva. After the death of his parents, she played an important role in his upbringing and early education.
Q3. Who was known as the "Lion of Mysore"?
- A. Adil Shah
- B. Hyder Ali
- C. Krishnaraja Wodeyar
- D. Tipu Sultan
Correct Answer: D. Tipu Sultan
Explanation
- Tipu Sultan earned the title "Lion of Mysore" because of his courage, military leadership, and strong resistance against the British East India Company during the Anglo-Mysore Wars.
Q4. Which State of India has Jallianwala Bagh?
- A. Punjab
- B. Haryana
- C. Rajasthan
- D. Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: A. Punjab
Explanation:
- Jallianwala Bagh is located in Amritsar, Punjab. It is remembered as the site of the tragic massacre on 13 April 1919 during British rule.
Q5. Which of the following countries 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 principal Axis Powers during World War II were Germany, Italy, and Japan. On the Other hand England, France, and the Soviet Union fought on the Allied side.
Q6. 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 world-famous Hindu-Buddhist temple complex located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q7. Which of the following 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 south-west. It does not share a direct international border with China or Myanmar.
Q8. 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
- Chennai lies in southern India, while Guwahati is situated in the north-eastern part of the country. The overall direction of travel is towards the east from the south, making "From South to East" the correct option among the choices given.
Q9. What is the Westernmost State of India?
- A. Rajasthan
- B. Punjab
- C. Maharashtra
- D. Gujarat
Correct Answer: D. Gujarat
Explanation
- Gujarat forms the westernmost state of mainland India and has the country's westernmost coastline along the Arabian Sea.
Q10. 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 is located in the Western Ghats of Kerala and is the highest peak in South India. Annapurna, Kangto, and Kamet are all part of the Himalayan mountain system.