APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –09/09/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 9 September 2025
Topic 1: India–Bangladesh Connectivity
Q1. (Statement type)
Consider the following about India–Bangladesh connectivity projects:
- The Agartala–Akhaura rail link connects Tripura with Chattogram port in Bangladesh.
- The Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWTT) between India and Bangladesh was first signed in 1972.
- The Siliguri Corridor is the only land route connecting the Northeast to the Indian mainland.
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:
- Agartala–Akhaura rail → improves connectivity to Chattogram ().
- PIWTT signed in 1972, renewed periodically ().
- Siliguri Corridor (“Chicken’s Neck”) is the only land link between NE and the rest of India ().
Q2. (Match the pairs)
Match the river routes with their classification:
| River | National Waterway |
| A. Brahmaputra | NW-2 |
| B. Barak | NW-16 |
| C. Ganga–Bhagirathi–Hooghly | NW-1 |
Select the correct code:
(a) A–1, B–2, C–3
(b) A–2, B–16, C–1
(c) A–16, B–2, C–1
(d) A–2, B–1, C–16
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Brahmaputra = NW-2, Barak = NW-16, Ganga = NW-1.
🧩 Topic 2: Flood Management in Assam
Q3. (Assertion–Reason)
Assertion (A): Assam has the highest percentage of flood-prone area in India.
Reason (R): High siltation load of the Brahmaputra and its tributaries reduces the carrying capacity of rivers.
(a) A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.
(b) A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- About 40% of Assam’s land area is flood-prone, highest in India.
- Main cause = heavy siltation & dynamic river morphology → reduces carrying capacity.
Q4. (Fact-based)
Which of the following institutions was specifically set up for flood management and multipurpose development of the Brahmaputra?
(a) Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA)
(b) Brahmaputra Board
(c) Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
(d) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Brahmaputra Board, set up in 1980, mandated with multipurpose projects, erosion control, flood management.
🧩 Topic 3: NEC Meeting in Shillong
Q5. (Statement type)
Consider the following statements about the North Eastern Council (NEC):
- It was established in 1971 by an Act of Parliament.
- The Governor of each NE state is the ex-officio chairman of NEC.
- NEC became a statutory advisory body after the 2002 amendment.
Which of the above is/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: (b)
Explanation:
- NEC established in 1971 .
- Chairman = Union Minister of DoNER, not Governors .
- Became statutory advisory body after 2002 .
Q6. (Match the pairs)
Match the schemes with their focus in NE development:
| Scheme | Focus |
| A. NESIDS | Infrastructure (roads, power, water) |
| B. NERSDS | Road development |
| C. PM-DevINE | Central funding for priority projects in NE |
Correct code:
(a) A–1, B–2, C–3
(b) A–2, B–1, C–3
(c) A–3, B–1, C–2
(d) A–1, B–3, C–2
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Answer: (a)
🧩 Topic 4: Youth Skill Development in Upper Assam
Q7. (Scheme-based)
The Assam Skill Development Mission (ASDM) is primarily aimed at:
(a) Providing direct cash transfers to unemployed youth
(b) Offering vocational training and placement-linked skilling programmes
(c) Setting up higher education institutions in rural Assam
(d) Subsidising recruitment for government jobs
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
ASDM is Assam’s nodal body for vocational training, entrepreneurship, and placement support.
Q8. (Data-based)
As per Census projections and NFHS data, which of the following are correct about Assam’s demographic and workforce profile?
- Youth (15–29 years) constitute about 27% of Assam’s population.
- Assam’s female labour force participation rate is lower than the national average.
- Tea garden communities are among the largest beneficiaries of skill training programmes.
(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:
Tea garden workers targeted in state’s skill programmes ✔.
Youth share ~27% ✔.
Female LFPR in Assam is below national average ✔.
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