APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –22/07/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 22/07/2026)

Q1. With reference to the Brahmaputra River system, consider the following statements:

The Brahmaputra carries one of the highest sediment loads among the world’s rivers.
Riverbank erosion in Assam is primarily caused by tectonic activities alone.
The Desang River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: The Brahmaputra carries enormous sediment loads. Desang is one of its tributaries. Riverbank erosion results from multiple factors such as high discharge, sedimentation, channel migration and floods—not tectonic activity alone.

Q2. With reference to flood forecasting in India, consider the following pairs:

Organisation	Function
1. Central Water Commission	River flood forecasting
2. India Meteorological Department	Rainfall and weather forecasting
3. National Disaster Management Authority	Operation of flood control dams

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: CWC provides flood forecasts, while IMD issues weather forecasts. NDMA formulates disaster management policies but does not operate dams.

Q3. With reference to PM-DeVINE, consider the following statements:

It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
It is implemented by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
It aims to fund infrastructure and development projects in Northeast India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: PM-DeVINE is a Central Sector Scheme, not a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. It is implemented by the Ministry of DoNER to support infrastructure and development in the Northeast.

Q4. Consider the following regarding Additive Manufacturing:

It is another name for 3D Printing.
It produces objects by adding material layer by layer.
It generally generates more material waste than subtractive manufacturing.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: Additive manufacturing builds objects layer by layer and usually reduces material wastage compared to subtractive methods.

Q5. Which of the following institutions are correctly matched?

Institution	Description
1. AMTRON	Assam Electronics Development Corporation
2. NEC	Statutory body for regional planning in Northeast India
3. IN-SPACe	Commercial arm of ISRO

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: AMTRON and NEC are correctly matched. IN-SPACe is the regulatory and promotional body for private participation in the space sector; NSIL is the commercial arm of ISRO.

Q6. With reference to the India–Japan partnership, consider the following statements:

Japan is India’s largest source of Official Development Assistance (ODA).
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) finances several infrastructure projects in India.
The Act East Policy primarily seeks to strengthen India’s engagement with Southeast Asia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Explanation: Japan has long been India’s largest bilateral ODA partner. JICA finances major infrastructure projects, and the Act East Policy focuses on deeper engagement with Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific.

Q7. With reference to the North Eastern Council (NEC), consider the following statements:

It was established under an Act of Parliament.
It functions under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
Its headquarters is located in Guwahati.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: NEC is a statutory body under the North Eastern Council Act, 1971, functioning under the Ministry of DoNER. Its headquarters is in Shillong.

Q8. Consider the following pairs:

Initiative	Objective
1. National Waterway-2	Inland water transport on the Brahmaputra
2. PM Gati Shakti	Integrated infrastructure planning
3. OSAT Facility	Semiconductor wafer fabrication

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: OSAT stands for Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test; it is not a wafer fabrication facility.

Q9. With reference to Skyroot Aerospace, consider the following statements:

It was founded by former ISRO scientists.
It is headquartered in Bengaluru.
It develops launch vehicles for satellite deployment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: Skyroot Aerospace was founded by former ISRO scientists and is headquartered in Hyderabad.

Q10. Which one of the following best describes the role of IN-SPACe?

A. It manufactures launch vehicles for ISRO.
B. It regulates and promotes private participation in India’s space sector.
C. It manages all satellite launches undertaken by ISRO.
D. It provides weather forecasting services using satellites.

Answer: B

Explanation: IN-SPACe authorises, regulates and promotes non-governmental participation in the Indian space ecosystem.

Q11. With reference to Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) systems in launch vehicles, consider the following statements:

Guidance determines the desired trajectory.
Navigation estimates the vehicle’s position and velocity.
Control adjusts the vehicle’s path to follow the desired trajectory.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 only

Answer: A

Explanation: These three components together enable a launch vehicle to reach its intended orbit accurately.

Q12. Which one of the following correctly distinguishes an orbital launch from a sub-orbital launch?

A. Only orbital launches achieve the velocity required to continuously revolve around the Earth.
B. Sub-orbital launches place satellites in geostationary orbit.
C. Orbital launches are used only for crewed missions.
D. Sub-orbital launches require higher velocity than orbital launches.

Answer: A

Explanation: Orbital launches achieve orbital velocity (~7.8 km/s in LEO), while sub-orbital flights do not.

Q13. Consider the following technologies:

Artificial Intelligence
Internet of Things
Additive Manufacturing
Digital Twins

Which of the above are commonly regarded as components of Industry 4.0?

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1 and 3 only

Answer: A

Explanation: All four technologies are integral to Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.

Q14. Which one of the following statements best explains the strategic importance of Assam in India’s Act East Policy?

A. It is India’s only state bordering the South China Sea.
B. It serves as a gateway connecting mainland India with Southeast Asia through the Northeast.
C. It hosts India’s only international container port.
D. It shares a maritime boundary with ASEAN countries.

Answer: B

Explanation: Assam’s location makes it central to India’s connectivity initiatives with Southeast Asia through the Northeast.

Q15. With reference to the recent evolution of India’s space sector, consider the following statements:

Private entities are now permitted to develop and launch satellites with appropriate authorisation.
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) is the commercial arm of ISRO.
The Indian Space Policy, 2023, seeks to encourage greater private sector participation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 only

Answer: A

Explanation: India’s space reforms, including the Indian Space Policy, 2023, encourage private participation. NSIL commercialises ISRO technologies and services, while private entities can participate under the regulatory framework led by IN-SPACe.

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