APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –02/12/2025

Q1. Consider the following statements about the land allotment scheme for tea garden workers:

1. The scheme initially covers Assam Tea Corporation (ATC)-owned gardens.
2. Workers without land ownership earlier faced difficulty obtaining bank loans.
3. The scheme allows patta issuance for plantation core operational land.

Choose the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. Tea Garden Workers of Assam trace their ancestry mainly to:

A. Ahom Kingdom
B. Nepalese migrants
C. Tribal communities brought from Central India during colonial rule
D. Mishing tribes from Brahmaputra Valley

Q3. Which of the following benefits are expected from granting land pattas to tea garden workers?

1. Access to institutional credit
2. Legal autonomy, including ability to give bail
3. Freedom to renovate and extend homes
4. Automatic ST status recognition

Select the correct answer:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q4. According to the CAG report, Assam’s public debt has increased mainly due to:

A. Foreign loans from World Bank and ADB
B. Increase in State GST
C. Higher open-market borrowings
D. Growth in non-tax revenue

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding State Government debt:

1. Open-market borrowings are raised through government securities auctions.
2. Off-budget borrowings are always included in the State’s fiscal deficit.
3. Debt–GSDP ratio represents the State’s debt burden relative to its economy.

Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q6. Assertion–Reason

Assertion (A): A rising Debt–GSDP ratio indicates weakening fiscal strength of a State.
Reason (R): A higher share of revenue must be diverted to interest payments.

Choose the correct answer:
A. A and R true, R explains A
B. A and R true, but R does not explain A
C. A true, R false
D. A false, R true

Q7. Which of the following are essential components checked before issuing an Occupancy Certificate?

1. Structural safety compliance
2. Fire safety clearance
3. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
4. Adherence to the approved building plan

Select the correct answer:
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q8. The Guwahati Municipal Corporation’s special drive (Dec 2025) aims to fast-track:

1. Building permits
2. Occupancy certificates
3. Regularization of existing unauthorized constructions
4. Property tax reassessment

Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q9. Under urban governance, which of the following bodies regulates building construction norms in Guwahati?

A. GMC Act Authority
B. GMDA (Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority)
C. National Building Code
D. All of the above

Q10. Which of the following are common venomous snake species found in Assam?

1. King Cobra
2. Russell’s Viper
3. Common Krait
4. Indian Saw-scaled Viper

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

Q11. WHO classifies snakebite as a:

A. Zoonotic respiratory infection
B. Neglected Tropical Disease
C. Vector-borne disease
D. Water-borne zoonotic disease

Q12. Correct first-aid steps for snakebite include:

1. Immobilizing the limb
2. Applying a tight tourniquet
3. Transporting the victim to a hospital
4. Cutting the wound to extract venom

Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4