APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –22/12/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 22 December 2025
Topic 1: VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 (Replacing MGNREGA)
Q1. The VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 differs from MGNREGA mainly in which of the following aspects?
A. It abolishes wage employment in rural areas
B. It shifts from a rights-based demand-driven framework to a mission-mode approach
C. It removes the role of Gram Panchayats
D. It eliminates Central funding
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Correct Answer: B
Q2. Under the VB-G RAM G Act, the guaranteed employment days per rural household are:
A. 100 days
B. 110 days
C. 125 days
D. 150 days
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Correct Answer: C
Q3. For North-Eastern States, the Centre–State cost-sharing ratio under VB-G RAM G Act is:
A. 60 : 40
B. 75 : 25
C. 80 : 20
D. 90 : 10
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Correct Answer: D
Topic 2: Centre–State Differences over NEP 2020
Q4. Education as a subject under the Indian Constitution falls under:
A. Union List
B. State List
C. Concurrent List
D. Residuary Powers
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Correct Answer: C
Q5. Which of the following is a major point of disagreement between the Centre and States regarding NEP 2020 implementation?
A. Abolition of school education
B. Excessive Central funding
C. Financial burden and implementation capacity of States
D. Removal of regional languages
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Correct Answer: C
Q6. The Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) introduced under NEP 2020 aims to:
A. Centralise university funding
B. Enable flexible entry and exit in higher education
C. Replace universities with online platforms
D. Regulate private coaching institutes
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Correct Answer: B
Topic 3: Low Conviction Rate in NDPS Cases in Assam
Q7. Assam’s vulnerability to drug trafficking is partly due to its proximity to which of the following regions?
A. Golden Crescent
B. Golden Quadrilateral
C. Golden Triangle
D. Silk Route
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Correct Answer: C
Q8. One major reason for low conviction rates in NDPS cases is:
A. Absence of any legal framework
B. Procedural lapses during search and seizure
C. Lenient provisions of the NDPS Act
D. Non-availability of special courts
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Correct Answer: B
Q9. Which of the following is mandatory for proving an NDPS offence in court?
A. Confession before police
B. Chemical analysis of seized substances
C. Public hearing
D. Approval of State Cabinet
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Correct Answer: B
Topic 4: Illegal Coal Mining in Assam
Q10. “Rat-hole mining”, often reported in illegal coal extraction, is problematic mainly because it is:
A. Highly mechanised
B. Capital intensive
C. Unscientific and hazardous
D. Environment-neutral
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Correct Answer: C
Q11. Continued illegal coal mining despite bans reflects a failure primarily of:
A. Judicial review
B. Environmental impact assessment
C. Enforcement and regulatory governance
D. Legislative drafting
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Correct Answer: C
Q12. Illegal coal mining in Assam poses serious risks mainly because many mining areas are:
A. Located in coastal zones
B. Near ecologically sensitive forest and river systems
C. Situated in urban industrial zones
D. Away from human habitation
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Correct Answer: B
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