APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –31/07/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 1 August 2025
Topic 1: National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 – 5 Years of Implementation
Q1. With reference to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, consider the following statements:
- It proposes a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure to replace the traditional 10+2 system.
- It mandates instruction in the mother tongue or regional language up to Class 8.
- It establishes a single regulatory body for higher education excluding medical and legal studies.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: NEP proposes the 5+3+3+4 model (Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary).
- Statement 2 is incorrect: NEP recommends mother tongue/regional language up to Class 5, not Class 8.
- Statement 3 is correct: The Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) will be set up as a single regulator for higher education, excluding legal and medical education.
🧾 Topic 2: Paddy Procurement in Assam
Q2. Consider the following with respect to Minimum Support Price (MSP):
- MSP is announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- It is legally enforceable under the Essential Commodities Act.
- Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommends MSP.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
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Answer: D
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Though CACP recommends MSP, it is officially announced by the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: MSP is not legally enforceable; it is an administrative mechanism.
- Statement 3 is correct: CACP recommends MSP based on cost of production and other factors.
Q3. Which of the following schemes aims to provide price deficiency payment to farmers?
A. PM-KISAN
B. PM-Fasal Bima Yojana
C. PM-AASHA
D. e-NAM
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Answer: C
Explanation:
PM-AASHA is an umbrella scheme that includes Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) to compensate farmers when market prices fall below MSP.
🧾 Topic 3: Majuli Erosion Control Project (Phase V)
Q4. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the Brahmaputra Board?
- It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- It implements flood management projects in the northeastern region.
- It is responsible for the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam.
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: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is true: Brahmaputra Board is under MoJS.
- Statement 2 is true: It focuses on flood/erosion control in the Northeast.
- Statement 3 is false: Sardar Sarovar is implemented by Narmada Control Authority.
Q5. What are “porcupine structures” used in river management?
A. Floating pumps for water irrigation
B. Underwater turbines for tidal energy
C. Triangular structures to dissipate river energy
D. Permeable walls for groundwater recharge
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Answer: C
Explanation:
Porcupines are permeable triangular structures (often made of wood/RCC) placed in rivers to reduce water velocity and sediment scouring near banks.
🧾 Topic 4: ISRO’s Satellite Data for Crop Estimation in Assam
Q6. Which of the following satellites/sensors are correctly matched with their purpose?
| Satellite/Sensor | Purpose |
| 1. LISS-IV | High-resolution agricultural monitoring |
| 2. RISAT-1 | Optical imaging of coastal areas |
| 3. Resourcesat-2 | Natural resource monitoring |
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- LISS-IV is used for crop and land use mapping.
- RISAT-1 uses radar imaging (not optical) — especially useful during cloudy weather.
- Resourcesat-2 supports resource planning and crop monitoring.
Q7. The ‘CHAMAN’ project, recently seen in news, is associated with:
A. Horticultural crop monitoring using geospatial technologies
B. Heritage management using 3D GIS
C. Remote sensing for disaster risk forecasting
D. Satellite monitoring of mining activity
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Answer: A
Explanation:
CHAMAN (Coordinated Horticulture Assessment using Management using geo-informatics) aims to use satellite imagery and GIS for horticulture crop assessment.
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