APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –25/02/2026
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 25/02/2025)
🔹 Q1. With reference to irrigation in Assam, consider the following statements:
- The irrigation potential created in Assam exceeds the total gross cropped area.
- The irrigation potential utilised in 2024–25 declined compared to the previous year.
- Less than 10% of total cultivated land is covered under government irrigation schemes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
- Total cropped area ≈ 40.88 lakh hectares; irrigation potential created ≈ 8.84 lakh hectares → does NOT exceed total area ❌
- Utilised potential declined from previous year ✅
- Coverage less than 10% ✅
🔹 Q2. Which of the following factors were identified as causes for under-utilisation of irrigation potential in Assam?
- Erratic power supply
- Change in river flow patterns
- Theft of irrigation equipment
- Excess groundwater exploitation
Select the correct answer:
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- Erratic power supply ✅
- River flow change ✅
- Theft of pumps/motors ✅
- Groundwater exploitation is not cited as cause ❌
🔹 Q3. With reference to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and State Election Commissions (SECs), consider the following statements:
- Both derive their powers from Article 324 of the Constitution.
- SECs conduct elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.
- Parliament is empowered to harmonise electoral laws between ECI and SECs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 2 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
- Article 324 → ECI only ❌
- SECs derive power from Articles 243K & 243ZA ✅
- Parliament can legislate on election matters (Article 327) ✅
🔹 Q4. Under Article 3 of the Constitution, which of the following is correct regarding renaming of a State?
A) Consent of the State Legislature is mandatory
B) Constitutional amendment under Article 368 is required
C) President must refer the Bill to the concerned State Legislature for its views
D) The Supreme Court must approve the change
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
- Only views are required; consent not mandatory ❌
- No Article 368 amendment required ❌
- President reference required ✅
🔹 Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Article 3 of the Constitution:
- Parliament may alter the name of any State.
- The law made under Article 3 is treated as a Constitutional Amendment.
- Such a Bill can be introduced only with prior recommendation of the President.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) 1 only
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- Parliament can alter name ✅
- Not a Constitutional Amendment (Article 4) ❌
- President’s recommendation required ✅
🔹 Q6. India–Bangladesh border is:
A) India’s shortest international border
B) Managed by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police
C) India’s longest international border
D) Demarcated entirely by riverine boundaries
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
- 4,096 km → Longest border India shares ✅
- Managed by BSF ❌ for option B
🔹 Q7. The Land Boundary Agreement between India and Bangladesh primarily dealt with:
A) Maritime boundary delimitation
B) Sharing of Teesta waters
C) Exchange of enclaves and adverse possessions
D) Joint river basin management
✅ Answer: C
🔹 Q8. Parliamentary Friendship Groups are primarily aimed at:
- Promoting defence treaties
- Strengthening parliamentary diplomacy
- Enhancing bilateral legislative exchanges
Select the correct answer:
A) 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 2 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
- Focus is parliamentary diplomacy and legislative engagement ✅
- Not primarily defence treaties ❌
🔹 Q9. Which of the following correctly differentiates ECI and SEC?
| Feature | ECI | SEC |
| Constitutional Article | 324 | 243K |
| Conducts Lok Sabha Elections | Yes | No |
| Appointed by Governor | No | Yes |
Which of the above distinctions are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 2 only
D) 1 and 3 only
✅ Answer: B
🔹 Q10. Frequent drought occurrence in August and September in Assam primarily affects:
A) Kharif crops
B) Rabi crops
C) Plantation crops only
D) Fisheries only
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
August & September → Kharif season vulnerability
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