APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –31/01/2026
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 (31-01-2026). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 31/01/2025)
🟩 TOPIC 1: Role of Governors – Constitutional Propriety vs Political Partisanship
Q1. The primary expectation from a Governor under constitutional propriety is to:
(a) Act independently of the Council of Ministers
(b) Function as an active political opposition
(c) Act as a neutral constitutional head
(d) Exercise discretion in all matters
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The Governor is envisaged as a neutral constitutional authority, acting largely on ministerial advice and above party politics.
Q2. Allegations of political partisanship against Governors most commonly arise due to:
(a) Their role in budget preparation
(b) Delays or actions related to assent to State Bills
(c) Appointment of civil servants
(d) Control over State finances
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The newspaper highlighted controversies over delay/refusal in assent to State legislation, triggering accusations of bias.
🟩 TOPIC 2: Growing State Debt and Fiscal Stress in Assam
Q3. Rising State debt primarily affects a government’s ability to:
(a) Conduct elections
(b) Increase defence expenditure
(c) Undertake capital and development spending
(d) Frame social legislation
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Higher debt servicing reduces fiscal space, crowding out capital expenditure.
Q4. Fiscal stress in Assam, as reported, is closely linked to:
(a) Rapid population growth
(b) Expanding welfare commitments and borrowings
(c) Decline in foreign investment
(d) Export-led growth
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The article pointed to welfare-heavy expenditure and rising borrowings as key contributors to fiscal stress.
🟩 TOPIC 3: Illegal Immigration, Demographic Change & Internal Security Narrative
Q5. In the Assam context, illegal immigration is often framed in public discourse primarily as a:
(a) Public health issue
(b) Labour market issue
(c) Internal security concern
(d) Urban planning challenge
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The newspaper discussed how immigration is frequently linked to internal security and social stability narratives.
Q6. A major risk of framing demographic change solely through a security lens is:
(a) Improved border control
(b) Faster economic growth
(c) Erosion of social cohesion
(d) Strengthened local governance
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Over-securitisation can stigmatise communities and weaken social harmony, as cautioned in the report.
🟩 TOPIC 4: Examination Governance and Credibility of Education Boards
Q7. The credibility of education boards is crucial mainly because public examinations:
(a) Generate State revenue
(b) Determine academic progression and opportunities
(c) Reduce migration
(d) Influence foreign policy
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Public exams shape students’ futures, making credibility and fairness essential.
Q8. Administrative lapses in examination conduct most directly undermine:
(a) Judicial independence
(b) Monetary stability
(c) Public trust in institutions
(d) Legislative authority
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Errors or delays erode institutional credibility and public confidence, a key concern highlighted.
🟩 TOPIC 5: Road Safety Governance and Youth Behaviour
Q9. Road safety governance discussions during National Road Safety Month emphasise:
(a) Vehicle manufacturing only
(b) Behavioural change and enforcement
(c) Urban beautification
(d) Toll collection reforms
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The focus was on behavioural factors, especially among youth, alongside enforcement.
Q10. Youth-related road accidents point primarily to the need for:
(a) Higher speed limits
(b) Behavioural awareness and responsible driving
(c) More flyovers
(d) Reduced vehicle ownership
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The newspaper linked accidents to risk-taking behaviour, underscoring awareness and responsibility.
🟩 TOPIC 6: Special Revision of Electoral Rolls & ‘Vote Chori’ Allegations
Q11. Special Revision of electoral rolls is primarily undertaken to:
(a) Increase voter turnout
(b) Ensure accuracy and integrity of voter lists
(c) Redraw constituency boundaries
(d) Introduce online voting
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Special Revision aims to correct errors, remove duplications, and ensure clean electoral rolls.
Q12. Allegations of ‘vote chori’ during electoral roll revision mainly reflect concerns about:
(a) Ballot secrecy
(b) Arbitrary inclusion or deletion of names
(c) Campaign finance
(d) EVM malfunction
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The controversy centred on claims of wrongful deletion or manipulation of voter names.
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