APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –22/07/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 22 July 2025
Topic 1: India-Bangladesh Joint Survey in Dhubri Sector
Q1. Which of the following are correct regarding the Indo-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) of 2015?
- It involved the exchange of enclaves between the two countries.
- It required a constitutional amendment in India.
- It resolved all disputes along the maritime boundary.
Select the correct answer using the code:
(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: (a)
Explanation:
- Enclaves were exchanged ()
- It required the 119th Constitutional Amendment ()
- Maritime boundary was resolved separately at the Permanent Court of Arbitration ()
Q2. Consider the following with reference to border management in Assam:
- The Dhubri sector has a riverine international boundary with Bangladesh.
- Smart fencing using BOLD-QIT technology has been implemented in parts of the Assam border.
- The Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam is fully fenced.
Which of the above are correct?
(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: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct.
- Statement 2 is correct (BOLD-QIT launched by BSF).
- Statement 3 is incorrect — fencing is incomplete due to terrain challenges.
📘 Topic 2: Tripura’s New NEP-Aligned Curriculum
Q3. The 5+3+3+4 curricular structure proposed in NEP 2020 corresponds to which of the following stages?
(a) Pre-primary, Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary
(b) Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary
(c) Primary, Middle, Secondary, Higher Secondary
(d) Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, Tertiary
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- The NEP 2020 divides school education into:
- 5 years Foundational (ages 3–8),
- 3 years Preparatory,
- 3 years Middle,
- 4 years Secondary.
Q4. Which of the following initiatives are aimed at improving foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) in India?
- NIPUN Bharat
- DIKSHA Portal
- Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
- Mid-Day Meal Scheme
Select the correct answer using the code:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Mid-Day Meal is nutritional, not directly FLN-oriented.
- NIPUN Bharat, Samagra Shiksha, and DIKSHA focus on literacy, pedagogy, and digital content.
🚫 Topic 3: Assam’s High-Level Panel on Drug Menace
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985:
- It penalizes the consumption, trafficking, and possession of banned substances.
- It provides for treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts.
- It allows decriminalization of small quantity possession for first-time offenders.
Which of the above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d)
Explanation:
- NDPS is a comprehensive act — it penalizes, rehabilitates, and provides judicial discretion for minor offenders under specific circumstances.
Q6. The “Golden Triangle” in narcotics trade refers to the region around:
(a) India-Nepal-Bhutan border
(b) Myanmar-Thailand-Laos
(c) Colombia-Brazil-Peru
(d) Afghanistan-Iran-Pakistan
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Golden Triangle: Southeast Asia — Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.
- NE India is vulnerable due to proximity to this illicit opium-producing region.
Q7. The “NCORD mechanism”, often mentioned in drug control efforts, refers to:
(a) National Commission for Rural Drug Outreach
(b) National Narcotic Control Response Division
(c) Narco Coordination Centre under MHA
(d) National Centre for Organized Crime and Recovery
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
NCORD is the Narco Coordination Centre under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) — coordinates with states, police, and NCB for drug interdiction.
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