APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –29/07/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 29/07/2026)

Q1. With reference to the proposed Assam Higher Education Council, 2026, consider the following statements:

It is proposed as an intermediary institution between the State Government, UGC and universities.
It seeks to facilitate implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
It will replace the University Grants Commission (UGC) in Assam.

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 proposed Council is intended to improve coordination and governance in higher education under NEP 2020. It does not replace the UGC, which remains the national statutory regulator.

Q2. Consider the following features of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020:

Academic Bank of Credits
Multiple Entry and Multiple Exit
National Research Foundation
Rigid disciplinary boundaries in higher education

Which of the above are provisions of NEP 2020?

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: NEP 2020 promotes multidisciplinary education and flexibility; it removes rigid disciplinary boundaries.

Q3. Which one of the following best describes the “One Health” approach?

A. Integration of human, animal and environmental health for disease prevention.
B. Universal health insurance for livestock owners.
C. Exclusive disease surveillance in wildlife.
D. Digitalization of hospitals using artificial intelligence.

Answer: A

Explanation: One Health recognizes the interdependence of human, animal and environmental health, particularly for controlling zoonotic diseases.

Q4. Which of the following diseases are primarily targeted under the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP)?

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
Brucellosis
African Swine Fever
Lumpy Skin Disease

Select the correct answer using the code below.

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

Answer: A

Explanation: NADCP focuses on eradication of Foot and Mouth Disease and control of Brucellosis.

Q5. Which one of the following organizations is the international standard-setting body for animal health?

A. FAO
B. WHO
C. World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
D. UNEP

Answer: C

Explanation: WOAH (formerly OIE) develops international standards for animal health, disease reporting and veterinary services.

Q6. Consider the following factors contributing to recurrent floods in Assam:

Heavy sediment deposition in the Brahmaputra.
Degradation of wetlands.
Deforestation in upstream catchments.
Expansion of floodplains through natural restoration.

Which of the above contribute to increased flood vulnerability?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: Floodplain restoration reduces flood risk, whereas siltation, wetland degradation and deforestation increase vulnerability.

Q7. Which one of the following is the most appropriate objective of Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM)?

A. Construction of embankments along the entire river course.
B. Management of rivers considering the entire catchment, ecology and water resources.
C. Diversion of river water for irrigation only.
D. Restricting river management to district-level authorities.

Answer: B

Explanation: IRBM integrates hydrology, ecology, land use and stakeholder participation across the entire river basin.

Q8. Which of the following are examples of structural flood mitigation measures?

Embankments
Flood forecasting
Dams
Floodplain zoning

Select the correct answer using the code below.

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

Answer: A

Explanation: Embankments and dams are structural measures. Flood forecasting and floodplain zoning are non-structural measures.

Q9. The Sendai Framework, frequently seen in the news, primarily deals with:

A. Biodiversity conservation
B. Disaster Risk Reduction
C. Climate finance
D. Marine pollution

Answer: B

Explanation: The Sendai Framework (2015–2030) is the global framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

Q10. With reference to urban water supply systems, consider the following statements:

Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) ensure potable water before distribution.
SCADA systems enable real-time monitoring of water supply networks.
Non-Revenue Water (NRW) refers only to water supplied free of cost by governments.

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: NRW includes losses due to leakages, theft, meter inaccuracies and unbilled consumption, not merely free supply.

Q11. Which of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are directly related to the South East Guwahati Water Supply Project?

SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13 – Climate Action

Select the correct answer using the code below.

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

Answer: C

Explanation: Urban water infrastructure contributes to safe water access, sustainable cities and climate resilience.

Q12. Consider the following pairs:

Institution	Primary Function
1. UGC	Coordination and maintenance of standards in higher education
2. ICAR	Agricultural research and education
3. WOAH	International standards for animal health

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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

Answer: C

Explanation: All three institutions are correctly matched with their primary functions.

Q13. Which one of the following measures would be most effective in reducing both flood risk and groundwater depletion?

A. Increasing groundwater extraction
B. Restoration of wetlands
C. Concreting riverbanks
D. Straightening river channels

Answer: B

Explanation: Wetlands act as natural sponges, reducing flood peaks while enhancing groundwater recharge.

Q14. Consider the following statements regarding zoonotic diseases:

They are diseases naturally transmitted between animals and humans.
The One Health approach is relevant for their prevention and control.
Rabies and Brucellosis are examples of zoonotic diseases.

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: All three statements are correct. Rabies and Brucellosis are important zoonoses, and One Health provides an integrated framework for managing them.

Q15. Consider the following statements:

Scientific flood management emphasizes river-basin planning rather than isolated structural interventions.
Nature-based solutions such as wetland restoration can reduce flood intensity.
Climate change has no significant influence on extreme rainfall events in Northeast 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: Scientific flood management integrates basin-level planning with ecosystem restoration. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events, making Statement 3 incorrect.

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