APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –25/07/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 25/07/2026)

Q1. With reference to the Assam Accord (1985), consider the following statements:

It fixed 25 March 1971 as the cut-off date for detection of illegal migrants in Assam.
Persons who entered Assam before 1 January 1966 were to be treated as Indian citizens.
The provisions of the Accord relating to citizenship were incorporated through Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: D

Explanation: Clause 5 of the Assam Accord provides different treatment for migrants before 1 January 1966, between 1 January 1966 and 24 March 1971, and after 25 March 1971. These provisions were incorporated through Section 6A of the Citizenship Act.

Q2. Consider the following pairs:

Scheme/Institution	Ministry
1. Tea Board of India	Ministry of Commerce & Industry
2. NDMA	Ministry of Home Affairs
3. BHAVYA–Rasayan Scheme	Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

Answer: C

Explanation: Tea Board functions under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. NDMA functions under the Disaster Management Act with administrative support from the Ministry of Home Affairs. BHAVYA–Rasayan is implemented by the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.

Q3. Which of the following best explains why the Brahmaputra frequently causes floods in Assam?

High sediment load.
Braided river channel.
Gentle gradient in the Assam valley.
Intense monsoon rainfall over the basin.

Select the correct answer using the code below.

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

Answer: D

Explanation: Flooding results from the combined effect of high sedimentation, braided morphology, low gradient and heavy monsoon rainfall.

Q4. With reference to the BHAVYA–Rasayan Scheme, consider the following statements:

It aims to establish dedicated Chemical Parks.
It provides plug-and-play infrastructure.
It promotes centralized environmental management facilities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: D

Explanation: The scheme seeks to establish three chemical parks with shared infrastructure and centralized environmental facilities.

Q5. Which one of the following is NOT a non-structural flood management measure?

A. Floodplain zoning
B. Early warning system
C. Community awareness programmes
D. Construction of embankments

Answer: D

Explanation: Embankments are structural measures, whereas zoning, forecasting and awareness are non-structural measures.

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):

It was established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
The Prime Minister is its Chairperson.
It is responsible for issuing national disaster management guidelines.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: D

Explanation: NDMA was created under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, with the Prime Minister as Chairperson and is responsible for national disaster management policy and guidelines.

Q7. Which of the following characteristics is/are associated with a braided river?

Multiple interwoven channels.
High sediment deposition.
Frequent shifting of river course.

Select the correct answer using the code below.

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

Answer: D

Explanation: Braided rivers have multiple channels, heavy sediment loads and shifting courses.

Q8. With reference to India’s tea sector, consider the following statements:

Assam is the largest tea-producing state in India.
Tea Board of India was established under the Tea Act, 1953.
Tea Board functions under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: The Tea Board functions under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, not the Ministry of Agriculture.

Q9. Which one of the following is the most appropriate objective of importing tea into India?

A. To replace domestic tea production
B. To reduce tea cultivation area
C. Primarily for blending and re-export
D. To discourage domestic tea exports

Answer: C

Explanation: Tea imports are primarily permitted for blending and re-export, subject to applicable regulations.

Q10. Consider the following:

Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs)
Hazardous Waste Treatment Facilities
Plug-and-play industrial infrastructure

The above are most likely associated with which one of the following?

A. PM Gati Shakti
B. National Logistics Policy
C. BHAVYA–Rasayan Scheme
D. Smart Cities Mission

Answer: C

Explanation: These are core features of the BHAVYA–Rasayan Scheme for Chemical Parks.

Q11. Which of the following rivers is NOT a major tributary of the Brahmaputra in Assam?

A. Subansiri
B. Manas
C. Lohit
D. Betwa

Answer: D

Explanation: Betwa is a tributary of the Yamuna. The others are tributaries of the Brahmaputra system.

Q12. Consider the following statements:

Floodplain zoning reduces disaster risk by regulating land use.
Wetlands help moderate floods by storing excess water.
Riverbank erosion is a major environmental issue in Assam.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: D

Explanation: All three are well-established principles of flood risk management in Assam.

Q13. With reference to the Citizenship Act, 1955, consider the following statements:

Section 6A contains special provisions relating to Assam.
Section 6A was inserted following the Assam Accord.
Section 6A applies uniformly across all States of India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: Section 6A is a special provision applicable only to Assam and was inserted to implement the Assam Accord.

Q14. Which of the following are expected outcomes of the BHAVYA–Rasayan Scheme?

Lower logistics costs.
Better integration with global value chains.
Improved environmental compliance.

Select the correct answer using the code below.

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

Answer: D

Explanation: The scheme aims to improve industrial competitiveness, sustainability and integration into global value chains.

Q15. Which one of the following statements best reflects the NDMA’s approach to flood management in Assam?

A. Floods can be completely eliminated through embankments alone.
B. Flood control should rely exclusively on large dams.
C. Flood risk should be minimized through scientific planning, technology and preparedness.
D. Flood management should focus only on post-disaster relief.

Answer: C

Explanation: NDMA emphasizes disaster risk reduction through technology, preparedness, resilience and scientific management rather than attempting complete elimination of floods.

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