APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –23/01/2026
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From The Assam Tribune, 23 January 2026
🟩 TOPIC 1: Paradip–Numaligarh Crude Oil Pipeline
Q1. The primary purpose of the Paradip–Numaligarh Crude Oil Pipeline is to:
(a) Transport refined petroleum products to eastern India
(b) Supply domestically produced crude oil from Assam to coastal refineries
(c) Transport imported crude oil from the eastern coast to Assam
(d) Connect multiple refineries within Assam
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The pipeline connects Paradip Port with Numaligarh Refinery to transport imported crude oil directly to Assam, strengthening energy security.
Q2. Which of the following is a key strategic advantage of crude oil pipelines over road and rail transport?
(a) Higher employment generation
(b) Lower environmental footprint and reduced accident risk
(c) Faster customs clearance
(d) Elimination of maintenance requirements
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Pipelines reduce logistics risks, accidents, losses, and emissions compared to road or rail transport.
🟩 TOPIC 2: Oil Pipeline Crossing under the Brahmaputra
Q3. The major engineering challenge in laying oil pipelines under the Brahmaputra arises from:
(a) Low water discharge
(b) Seasonal freezing of the river
(c) High sediment load and shifting channels
(d) Absence of riverbed rocks
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The Brahmaputra is highly dynamic, with heavy sediment load and frequent channel shifting, posing long-term stability challenges.
Q4. The most serious environmental risk associated with oil pipeline crossings under major rivers is:
(a) Increase in river traffic
(b) Noise pollution
(c) Oil leakage affecting aquatic ecosystems
(d) Riverbank afforestation loss
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Even minor oil leaks can severely damage river ecology, fisheries, and livelihoods, making environmental safeguards critical.
🟩 TOPIC 3: Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs) in Assam
Q5. Mobile Stroke Units are primarily designed to:
(a) Conduct routine health check-ups
(b) Provide rehabilitation services
(c) Enable early diagnosis and treatment of stroke cases
(d) Replace district hospitals
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
MSUs focus on rapid diagnosis and initial treatment of stroke during the “golden hour”, which is crucial for patient outcomes.
Q6. The introduction of Mobile Stroke Units in Assam mainly addresses which systemic health challenge?
(a) Overpopulation
(b) Rural–urban healthcare access gap
(c) Shortage of medical colleges
(d) Communicable disease surveillance
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
MSUs bring specialised care closer to patients, especially in remote and rural areas, reducing access inequality.
🟩 TOPIC 4: Assam at WEF Davos – Investment Commitments
Q7. Assam’s participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos best exemplifies:
(a) Track-II diplomacy
(b) Cultural diplomacy
(c) Sub-national economic diplomacy
(d) Strategic military engagement
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
State-level global engagement to attract investment reflects sub-national economic diplomacy, aligned with cooperative federalism.
Q8. Investment commitments announced at forums like WEF Davos are best described as:
(a) Legally binding contracts
(b) Guaranteed budgetary allocations
(c) Expressions of intent requiring follow-up for implementation
(d) Grants from international organisations
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Such commitments are non-binding expressions of intent, which must be converted into projects through policy support and execution.
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