APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –07/02/2026
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 (07-02-2026). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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From The Assam Tribune, 7 February 2026
Q1. Rat-hole mining, frequently reported in Meghalaya, is best described as:
A. Deep underground mechanised mining
B. Large-scale open cast mining
C. Narrow, unscientific coal extraction through small tunnels
D. Surface mining using heavy excavators
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Rat-hole mining involves narrow tunnels dug manually without safety measures, making it highly hazardous and environmentally destructive.
Q2. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) banned rat-hole mining in Meghalaya primarily due to concerns related to:
A. Export competitiveness
B. Labour union disputes
C. Environmental damage and worker safety
D. Revenue loss to the State
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The NGT banned rat-hole mining because of severe environmental degradation, water pollution, and frequent fatalities of workers.
Q3. Repeated coal mine accidents in Meghalaya are a governance concern for Assam mainly because:
A. Assam imports coal from Meghalaya
B. Illegal mining affects Assam’s forest cover
C. Polluted rivers flow from Meghalaya into Assam
D. Assam controls mining regulation in Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Coal mine pollution, especially acid mine drainage, flows downstream into Assam, creating transboundary environmental impacts.
Q4. NEET-PG is conducted primarily for admission into:
A. Undergraduate medical courses
B. Nursing and paramedical courses
C. Postgraduate medical courses
D. Super-speciality diploma courses
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
NEET-PG is the national entrance examination for postgraduate (MD/MS/Diploma) medical courses.
Q5. The recent reduction in NEET-PG cut-off was mainly intended to:
A. Improve global rankings
B. Reduce examination stress
C. Fill vacant postgraduate medical seats
D. Standardise undergraduate admissions
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The cut-off was lowered to avoid large numbers of vacant PG seats, especially in government medical colleges.
Q6. Medical education standards in India are regulated by which statutory body?
A. All India Council for Technical Education
B. Medical Council of India
C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D. National Medical Commission
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The National Medical Commission (NMC) replaced the Medical Council of India and regulates medical education and practice.
Q7. Repeated paper leaks and examination irregularities primarily undermine:
A. Budgetary discipline
B. Federal autonomy
C. Meritocracy and public trust
D. Parliamentary privilege
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Paper leaks erode fairness, equality of opportunity, and trust in institutions, especially among youth.
Q8. Use of computer-based testing (CBT) in examinations is mainly aimed at:
A. Eliminating evaluation
B. Improving exam security and transparency
C. Reducing syllabus content
D. Replacing statutory exam bodies
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
CBT helps in encrypted question delivery, randomisation, and faster evaluation, reducing scope for leaks (though not eliminating them entirely).
Q9. India–Bangladesh relations are especially significant for Assam because of:
A. Shared mineral resources
B. Shared river systems and border connectivity
C. Similar administrative structures
D. Uniform cultural practices
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Assam is directly affected by border management, migration narratives, river sharing, and trade connectivity with Bangladesh.
Q10. Bangladesh is crucial to India’s Act East Policy mainly because it:
A. Provides military bases
B. Acts as a transit route to the North-East
C. Controls the Indian Ocean
D. Hosts regional organisations
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Transit through Bangladesh significantly reduces distance and cost for connecting the North-East with mainland India and Southeast Asia.
Q11. Which of the following issues is most sensitive in India–Bangladesh relations from Assam’s perspective?
A. Currency exchange rates
B. Fisheries subsidies
C. Migration and border management
D. Space cooperation
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Migration narratives and border management issues have deep social and political resonance in Assam.
Q12. Which constitutional value is most directly affected by large-scale examination irregularities?
A. Equality of opportunity
B. Freedom of religion
C. Right to property
D. Separation of powers
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Unfair examinations violate Article 14 and Article 16 principles, which guarantee equality and fair access to opportunities.
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