APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –09/08/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 9 August 2025
1. India–Bhutan Connectivity & Hydropower Cooperation
Q1. With reference to India–Bhutan hydropower cooperation, consider the following statements:
- All existing India–Bhutan hydropower projects are of the run-of-the-river type.
- The Punatsangchhu Hydroelectric Project has faced delays due to geological issues.
- The Kholongchhu Hydroelectric Project is the first joint venture under the 2006 bilateral hydropower agreement.
Which of the statements given above is/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: B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Most India–Bhutan hydropower projects are run-of-the-river, but not all; some have storage elements. Punatsangchhu has been delayed due to geological instability. Kholongchhu is indeed the first JV under the 2006 agreement.
Q2. Which of the following agreements governs the broad framework of India–Bhutan bilateral relations today?
A. Treaty of Peace and Friendship, 1949
B. India–Bhutan Friendship Treaty, 2007
C. South Asia Growth and Connectivity Pact, 2011
D. Himalayan Neighbourhood Agreement, 2015
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Answer: B. India–Bhutan Friendship Treaty, 2007
Explanation: The 2007 treaty revised the 1949 treaty, allowing greater Bhutanese sovereignty and expanding cooperation.
2. River Tourism in the North-East
Q3. With reference to inland waterways in the North-East, consider the following pairs:
| National Waterway | River | Correct? |
| 1. NW-2 | Brahmaputra | ✓ |
| 2. NW-16 | Barak | ✓ |
| 3. NW-37 | Subansiri | ✗ |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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. 1 and 2 only
Explanation: NW-37 does not exist; Subansiri is not designated as a National Waterway.
Q4. The Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWTT), often in news for North-East connectivity, is between:
A. India and Bhutan
B. India and Bangladesh
C. India and Nepal
D. India and Myanmar
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Answer: B. India and Bangladesh
Explanation: PIWTT facilitates river transit between the two countries, benefiting NE India.
3. Assam’s Climate-Resilient Agriculture Mission
Q5. Which of the following are examples of climate-resilient agricultural practices?
- System of Rice Intensification (SRI)
- Agroforestry
- Zero Tillage
- Open Burning of Crop Residues
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Open burning is harmful and not climate-resilient.
Q6. In the context of Assam’s agriculture, the varieties Swarna Sub-1 and Ranjit Sub-1 are developed primarily to:
A. Increase oil content in oilseeds
B. Resist submergence due to flooding
C. Tolerate high salinity in coastal soils
D. Improve micronutrient content in cereals
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Answer: B. Resist submergence due to flooding
Explanation: These are flood-tolerant paddy varieties developed for flood-prone areas like Assam.
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