APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –01/05/2026
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 01/05/2026)
Q1. With reference to the Election Commission of India (ECI), consider the following statements:
- It is a constitutional body.
- It derives its powers from Article 324.
- It conducts elections only for Parliament.
Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
📝 Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: ECI is a constitutional body.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Powers under Article 324.
- Statement 3 – Incorrect:
Conducts elections for:- Parliament
- State Legislatures
- President & Vice-President
Q2. Which of the following best explains the purpose of QR code-based identity in elections?
Options:
A. To increase voter turnout
B. To enable online voting
C. To ensure secure and authenticated access
D. To replace voter ID cards
✅ Answer: C. To ensure secure and authenticated access
📝 Explanation:
- QR-based system:
- Verifies identity
- Prevents unauthorized entry
- Used in:
- Counting centres
Q3. With reference to floods in Assam, consider the following statements:
- Brahmaputra is a braided river system.
- Siltation increases the river’s carrying capacity.
- Encroachment of floodplains worsens flooding.
Options:
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
📝 Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct:
Brahmaputra = braided river (multiple channels) - Statement 2 – Incorrect:
Siltation reduces carrying capacity → increases flood risk - Statement 3 – Correct:
Floodplain encroachment → worsens flooding
Q4. Which of the following is the nodal agency for flood forecasting in India?
Options:
A. IMD
B. Central Water Commission
C. NDRF
D. ISRO
✅ Answer: B. Central Water Commission
📝 Explanation:
- CWC:
- Flood forecasting
- River monitoring
- IMD:
- Weather forecasting
Q5. With reference to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, consider the following statements:
- It introduces a 5+3+3+4 structure.
- It focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy.
- It abolishes all examinations.
Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
📝 Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: New structure
- Statement 2 – Correct: Foundational literacy is a priority
- Statement 3 – Incorrect:
Exams are reformed, not abolished
Q6. Which of the following best explains “human–elephant conflict”?
Options:
A. Conflict between elephant species
B. Interaction between humans and elephants leading to damage or casualties
C. Competition among forest departments
D. Hunting of elephants only
✅ Answer: B. Interaction between humans and elephants leading to damage or casualties
📝 Explanation:
- Includes:
- Crop damage
- Human deaths
- Elephant deaths
Q7. With reference to Project Elephant, consider the following statements:
- It was launched in 1992.
- It aims to protect elephants and their habitats.
- It is implemented by UNESCO.
Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
📝 Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: Launched in 1992
- Statement 2 – Correct: Conservation program
- Statement 3 – Incorrect:
Implemented by Government of India, not UNESCO
Q8. Which of the following is a major cause of human–wildlife conflict?
Options:
A. Increased forest cover
B. Habitat fragmentation
C. Decrease in agriculture
D. Reduced human population
✅ Answer: B. Habitat fragmentation
📝 Explanation:
- Fragmentation:
- Breaks wildlife corridors
- Forces animals into human areas
Q9. Which of the following best explains “early warning system” in disaster management?
Options:
A. Post-disaster relief
B. Forecasting and communicating risks before disaster
C. Rehabilitation of victims
D. Insurance mechanism
✅ Answer: B. Forecasting and communicating risks before disaster
📝 Explanation:
- Includes:
- Monitoring
- Prediction
- Communication
👉 Example:
- Flood alerts by CWC
Q10. Which of the following best explains “floodplain”?
Options:
A. Area permanently under water
B. Land adjacent to river prone to flooding
C. Artificial reservoir
D. Mountain region
✅ Answer: B. Land adjacent to river prone to flooding
📝 Explanation:
Floodplains:
Naturally flood-prone
Encroachment → increases disaster risk
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