APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –27/10/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 27 October 2025
🧭 Topic 1 – Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra: Welfare Scheme Saturation Mission
Q1. Consider the following statements about the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY):
- It aims to achieve 100% saturation of major Central Government welfare schemes across all Gram Panchayats.
- The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal implementing agency.
- It uses mobile outreach vans and real-time digital dashboards for on-ground monitoring.
Which of the statements given 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: (c) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- The nodal agency is the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, not Rural Development.
- It uses mobile vans, Jan Bhagidari camps, and digital dashboards (NIC) for monitoring.
- Objective: 100% scheme saturation by March 2026.
Q2. The “Saturation Approach” seen in recent welfare delivery models refers to:
(a) Targeting only the poorest sections of society for benefits
(b) Delivering maximum funds per district to reduce inequality
(c) Ensuring every eligible beneficiary is covered under a given scheme
(d) Increasing the number of schemes in rural areas
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The Saturation Approach is a governance strategy ensuring that no eligible beneficiary is left out, promoting universal coverage of welfare schemes.
Q3. Assertion (A): The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is being implemented through a “Whole of Government” approach.
Reason (R): It integrates over 30 ministries and departments in simultaneous on-ground enrolment drives.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
The VBSY embodies Whole-of-Government execution, ensuring multiple ministries—health, housing, agriculture, finance—operate in sync during outreach drives.
🎋 Topic 2 – Bamboo Export Boost under ODOP Initiative
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding One District One Product (ODOP):
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- It aims to promote district-level specialization in a single product for global branding.
- It is linked to the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme.
Which of the statements given 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: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- ODOP is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) under the PMFME scheme.
- It promotes local specialization and global branding of district products.
Q5. With reference to bamboo in India, consider the following statements:
- Bamboo is legally classified as a grass under the Indian Forest (Amendment) Act, 2017.
- Assam has the largest area under bamboo cultivation in India.
- The National Bamboo Mission is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct — bamboo removed from the definition of “tree” under the 2017 amendment.
- Statement 2: Assam has ~18% of India’s bamboo-bearing area.
- Statement 3: Implemented by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, not MoEFCC.
Q6. Match the following Bamboo-based Initiatives with their Objectives:
| Initiative | Objective |
| A. National Bamboo Mission | 1. Export and branding of local bamboo crafts |
| B. ODOP Initiative | 2. Cluster-based bamboo production and post-harvest value addition |
| C. Bamboo Technology Park (Chaygaon) | 3. R&D and incubation for bamboo processing |
Select the 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–2, B–3, C–1
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- NBM: Cluster-based production & processing.
- ODOP: Export and branding.
- Technology Park: R&D and incubation.
⚡ Topic 3 – India’s National Energy Transition Report (NITI Aayog, 2025)
Q7. Which of the following is not one of the five “Panchamrit” commitments announced by India at COP26?
(a) Achieving Net-Zero by 2070
(b) Achieving 60% of energy from nuclear power by 2050
(c) Achieving 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030
(d) Reducing carbon intensity of GDP by 45% by 2030
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
India’s “Panchamrit” goals focus on renewables and emission intensity reduction — nuclear energy is not part of the 5 pledges.
Q8. With reference to India’s National Energy Transition Report, consider the following statements:
- It proposes a Just Transition Framework focusing on equity and employment.
- It identifies bamboo-based bioenergy as a key renewable pathway for the Northeast.
- It proposes a National Carbon Market under the Energy Conservation Act, 2022.
Which of the statements given above 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: (c)
Explanation:
All three statements are correct — the report integrates social justice, regional energy equity (including NE bioenergy), and carbon market mechanisms.
Q9. Assertion (A): India’s energy transition will require around $12 trillion cumulative investment till 2070.
Reason (R): The cost of renewable energy generation is higher than fossil fuels.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) Both A and R are false.
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Investment need ≈ $12 trillion is correct.
However, renewable generation costs are now lower than fossil fuels — the challenge lies in infrastructure, storage, and grid integration.
🦏 Topic 4 – Kaziranga High Court Ruling on Rhino Habitat Encroachment
Q10. Which of the following legal provisions empower the judiciary to order eviction from encroached protected areas like Kaziranga?
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
- Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- Forest Rights Act, 2006
- Disaster Management Act, 2005
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Wildlife (Protection) Act: Protects sanctuaries & national parks.
- EPA 1986: Used to declare Eco-Sensitive Zones.
- FRA 2006: Recognises genuine forest dwellers but bars post-2005 encroachments.
Q11. Which of the following corridors are vital for wildlife movement between Kaziranga and Karbi Anglong hills?
- Panbari
- Kanchanjuri
- Sangsari
- Haldibari
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
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Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
Recognized corridors: Panbari, Kanchanjuri, Amguri, Haldibari. (Sangsari does not exist).
Q12. The High Court’s directions on Kaziranga encroachments are most closely aligned with which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
(a) SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
(b) SDG 13 – Climate Action
(c) SDG 15 – Life on Land
(d) SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Answer: (c) SDG 15 – Life on Land
Explanation:
SDG 15 promotes protection of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity — precisely the intent of the Court’s order.
Q13. Assertion (A): Encroachments near Kaziranga have increased due to frequent Brahmaputra floods.
Reason (R): Floodwaters destroy wildlife habitat, forcing both people and animals to move toward higher fringes.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) Both A and R are false.
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Seasonal floods push both human and wildlife populations toward elevated areas, intensifying pressure on park boundaries.
✅ Summary of Question Coverage
| Topic | No. of MCQs | Pattern Used |
| Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra | 3 | Factual + Assertion–Reason |
| Bamboo & ODOP | 3 | Conceptual + Match the Following |
| Energy Transition Report | 3 | Statement-based + Analytical |
| Kaziranga Judgment | 4 | Legal + Environmental + SDG Integration |
| Total | 13 | Full UPSC Pattern Coverage |
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