APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 12/04/2025
For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily MCQs is vital. This blog covers most important Prelims questions from the Assam Tribune today (12-03-2025). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 11/04/2025)
🧣 Topic 1: Gamosa Procurement & Assam HSLC Results
Q1. With reference to the recent Assam HSLC results and educational reforms, consider the following statements:
- The 2025 results showed an overall pass percentage increase compared to 2024.
- Girls outperformed boys in terms of pass percentage.
- The Assam board has introduced concept-based assessment patterns recently.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None of the above
✅ Answer: C
🧠 Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The pass % dropped to 63.98% from 75.7% in 2024.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Boys (67.59%) outperformed girls (61.09%).
- Statement 3 is correct: Concept-based assessments were newly introduced in line with NEP 2020.
Q2. Consider the following communities in Assam:
- Tea Garden Communities
- Scheduled Castes
- Ahom
- Karbi
Which of the above were reported to have pass percentages below the state average in the 2025 HSLC exams?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
Tea Garden (51.89%) and SC students (58.56%) performed below the average. Ahoms and Karbis were not specifically reported with lower outcomes in this data.
🌊 Topic 2: Silchar Flood Alert
Q3. Silchar, which recently issued a flood alert due to pre-monsoon showers, is situated on the banks of which river?
A. Subansiri
B. Barak
C. Manas
D. Kolong
✅ Answer: B
🧠 Explanation:
Silchar is located on the banks of the Barak River, which is prone to flooding during pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons.
Q4. Which of the following can help address urban flooding in Indian cities?
- Bio-swales and permeable pavements
- Early warning systems and flood drills
- Unplanned concretization of riverbanks
- Legal protection of wetlands
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
- Statements 1, 2, and 4 help reduce flood risk.
- Statement 3 (unplanned concretization) worsens flooding.
🎭 Topic 3: Global Showcase of Majuli’s Raas Mahotsav
Q5. Which of the following art forms are associated with the Raas Mahotsav of Majuli?
- Bhaona
- Sattriya
- Borgeet
- Kathak
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
Raas Mahotsav features Bhaona (drama), Sattriya (classical dance), and Borgeet (devotional songs) — all rooted in Neo-Vaishnavite culture of Majuli. Kathak is from North India, not Assam.
Q6. Consider the following statements about Majuli:
- It is the world’s largest inhabited river island.
- It has been granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
- It is the cultural seat of Assam’s Sattriya tradition.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
Majuli is indeed the world’s largest river island and a Sattriya culture hub. But it is nominated, not yet listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
🛣️ Topic 4: PWD Reforms in Assam
Q7. Which of the following reforms were recently announced under Assam’s PWD restructuring initiative?
- Online contractor registration
- Geo-tagged project monitoring
- Revival of manual tendering process
- Capacity building of engineers
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
✅ Answer: A 🧠 Explanation:
PWD reforms aim to enhance digitization, transparency, and training. Revival of manual tendering is not part of reforms — e-tendering is being expanded.
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