APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –19/07/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 19 July 2025
Topic 1: Operation Sarhad – Assam Rifles’ Counter-Narcotics Drive
Q1. Consider the following statements about Assam Rifles:
- It is India’s oldest paramilitary force.
- It operates under the Ministry of Defence for both administrative and operational control.
- It plays a dual role of conventional warfare and internal security in Northeast India.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 only
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force in India.
- It is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and operationally controlled by the Indian Army, not MoD for both.
Q2. The “Golden Triangle” region, often mentioned in the context of narcotics, includes:
(a) India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan
(b) Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand
(c) Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq
(d) Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam
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Answer: (b)
Explanation: The Golden Triangle refers to the notorious drug-producing region at the junction of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand.
🎓 Topic 2: Assam’s Performance in NIRF 2025 Rankings
Q3. Which of the following parameters is NOT part of the NIRF ranking methodology?
(a) Teaching, Learning and Resources
(b) Research and Professional Practice
(c) Social Inclusion and Caste Representation
(d) Graduation Outcomes
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
- NIRF does not have a specific parameter on caste representation. It includes teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach/inclusivity, and perception.
Q4. With reference to India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, consider the following:
- It proposes a single-stream disciplinary approach for higher education.
- It recommends the formation of Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities (MERUs).
- NIRF rankings may influence funding and autonomy of institutions.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: NEP promotes multidisciplinary education, not single-stream.
- Statements 2 & 3 are correct: MERUs and performance-linked funding are key reforms.
🧠 Topic 3: Assam’s Mental Health Helpline and Telepsychiatry Plan
Q5. The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 provides for which of the following?
- Right to access mental healthcare and treatment
- Decriminalization of attempted suicide
- Establishment of Mental Health Review Boards
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
All three are features of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 which ensures rights-based mental care, decriminalizes suicide, and sets up institutional safeguards.
Q6. Which of the following national initiatives are associated with mental health?
- Manodarpan
- National Mental Health Programme (NMHP)
- Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d)
Explanation:
- Manodarpan: Student mental health support
- NMHP: Long-standing mental health program
- Ayushman Bharat HWCs: Include mental health counselling as part of comprehensive care
🚉 Topic 4: Tezpur Railway Link Project
Q7. Consider the following towns of Assam and match them with their notable relevance:
| Town | Importance |
| A. Tezpur | 1. India’s easternmost air base |
| B. Rangapara | 2. Key rail junction in North Assam |
| C. Silchar | 3. Headquarters of Barak Valley |
Select the correct match:
(a) A-3, B-1, C-2
(b) A-1, B-2, C-3
(c) A-2, B-3, C-1
(d) A-1, B-3, C-2
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Tezpur houses an Air Force base and is a defense hub
- Rangapara North is a rail junction
- Silchar is HQ of the Barak Valley
Q8. The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan aims to:
(a) Digitize the National Food Security Database
(b) Promote AI in higher education institutions
(c) Provide integrated multi-modal infrastructure planning
(d) Enable universal banking access in rural areas
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
PM Gati Shakti focuses on coordinated infrastructure development across roads, railways, ports, airways, and logistics via digital platforms.
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