Economy
Assam Economy, Tea and Oil Industry — Exam Notes
Economy questions in ADRE and APSC papers repeat a short list of firsts and locations: the first oil well, the refineries, the fertiliser plant, and the silk varieties.
This page keeps to those durable facts. For current-year output or budget figures, always cite the latest official Economic Survey of Assam rather than a coaching note.
Fast facts
| Tea | Assam is India's largest tea-producing state; Assam tea is a distinct Camellia sinensis var. assamica crop grown mainly in the Brahmaputra Valley |
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| First oil well in Asia | Digboi, where India's oldest refinery began operating in 1901 |
| Refineries in Assam | Digboi, Guwahati, Bongaigaon and Numaligarh |
| Fertiliser plant | Namrup (Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation) |
| Silk | Muga (golden, unique to Assam), Eri and Pat; Sualkuchi is the well-known weaving centre |
| Major oil & gas producer | Oil India Limited (headquarters at Duliajan) and ONGC operate in Assam |
| Transport | Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati; Bogibeel rail-road bridge; inland water transport on the Brahmaputra (National Waterway 2) |
| Agriculture | Rice is the staple crop; other important crops include jute, rapeseed/mustard, sugarcane and horticulture produce |
10 likely exam questions
1. Where was Asia's first oil well drilled, and where is India's oldest refinery?
Answer: Digboi in Assam; the Digboi refinery began operating in 1901.
2. Name the four refineries located in Assam.
Answer: Digboi, Guwahati, Bongaigaon and Numaligarh.
3. Which state is the largest tea producer in India?
Answer: Assam.
4. Which silk variety is unique to Assam?
Answer: Muga silk, known for its natural golden colour.
5. Which town in Assam is famous for silk weaving?
Answer: Sualkuchi, near Guwahati.
6. Where is Assam's fertiliser plant located?
Answer: Namrup, operated by Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited.
7. Where is the headquarters of Oil India Limited?
Answer: Duliajan, Assam.
8. Which national waterway runs along the Brahmaputra?
Answer: National Waterway 2.
9. Which is the staple food crop of Assam?
Answer: Rice.
10. Which rail-road bridge connects Dibrugarh district with the north bank of the Brahmaputra?
Answer: The Bogibeel bridge.
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