APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –06/01/2026
For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily MCQs is vital. This blog covers most important Prelims questions from the Assam Tribune today (06-01-2026). These issues are key for bothAPSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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From The Assam Tribune, 6 January 2026
Topic 1: Power Transmission Project Protest in Sonapur
Q1. Public protests against power transmission projects usually arise due to concerns related to:
A. Electricity pricing only
B. Land use, safety, and compensation
C. Power generation efficiency
D. Export of electricity
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Correct Answer: B
Q2. In the context of power transmission lines, “Right of Way (RoW)” refers to:
A. Ownership of electricity generation plants
B. Permission to supply power to consumers
C. Designated corridor for transmission lines with land-use restrictions
D. Exclusive rights of power distribution companies
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Correct Answer: C
Topic 2: Neglect of Old Haflong–Silchar Road
Q3. The Old Haflong–Silchar Road is significant primarily because it connects:
A. Upper Assam to Lower Assam
B. Assam to Meghalaya
C. Dima Hasao hill district with Barak Valley
D. Assam with Tripura
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Correct Answer: C
Q4. Which of the following is a major challenge in maintaining hill roads?
A. Low rainfall
B. Flat terrain
C. Landslides and high maintenance costs
D. Lack of traffic
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Correct Answer: C
Topic 3: Fake Employment Racket in Morigaon
Q5. Fake employment rackets primarily exploit:
A. Retired government employees
B. High-income professionals
C. Youth aspirations and unemployment
D. Agricultural labourers
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Correct Answer: C
Q6. Which of the following factors has contributed to the rise of employment-related frauds?
A. Decline in digital usage
B. Excessive regulation
C. Use of social media and digital platforms
D. Complete transparency in recruitment
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Correct Answer: C
Topic 4: Urban Solid Waste Crisis in Guwahati
Q7. Under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, which of the following is mandatory?
A. Disposal of all waste in landfills
B. Incineration of mixed waste
C. Source segregation of waste
D. Centralised waste collection only
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Correct Answer: C
Q8. Landfills are ideally meant for disposal of:
A. All municipal solid waste
B. Only biodegradable waste
C. Inert and residual waste after processing
D. Hazardous industrial waste
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Correct Answer: C
Q9. Leachate from landfills poses environmental risk mainly because it can:
A. Increase soil fertility
B. Contaminate soil and groundwater
C. Reduce greenhouse gases
D. Improve waste recycling
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Correct Answer: B
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