APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –18/08/2026
For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily MCQs is vital. This blog covers most important Prelims questions from the Assam Tribune today (18-08-2026). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 18/08/2026)
Topic 1: Census 2027 — Self-Enumeration & Digital Census
Q1. With reference to Census 2027 and the Self-Enumeration (SE) process, consider the following statements:
- Self-Enumeration allows a household to provide its census information digitally without the enumerator initially recording the information.
- Self-Enumeration is followed by a validation process involving census officials.
- Self-Enumeration completely eliminates the need for house-to-house enumeration in the Census.
Which of the statements given above is/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: Self-Enumeration is a digital component of Census 2027, but it does not eliminate the enumerator-based process. In Assam, after the SE phase ended, trained enumerators commenced the houselisting and housing census phase. The Census of India has also provided a dedicated Self-Enumeration portal and schedule.
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Census of India:
- Census is a Union subject under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
- The constitutional basis for Parliament’s power to legislate on census matters is associated with the Union List.
- Census operations are conducted by the Election Commission of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: Census is Entry 69 of the Union List. Census operations are conducted under the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, under the Ministry of Home Affairs—not the Election Commission. This is a classic current-affairs → constitutional/static linkage.
Q3. With reference to Census 2027, consider the following statements:
- The houselisting and housing census is distinct from population enumeration.
- Self-Enumeration is a component of the digital transformation of Census 2027.
- Population enumeration and houselisting necessarily have to be conducted simultaneously throughout India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: Houselisting and Housing Census and Population Enumeration are separate stages. Census 2027 is being technologically transformed, including Self-Enumeration. The timing of phases can vary by region because of administrative and geographical considerations. In Assam, houselisting began immediately after the SE phase.
Q4. Which of the following best explains the significance of Self-Enumeration in Census 2027?
A. It replaces the constitutional requirement of conducting a population census.
B. It permits citizens to independently provide census information digitally, potentially improving convenience and reducing the initial burden on enumerators.
C. It restricts census participation to persons possessing Aadhaar.
D. It converts the Census into a sample survey rather than a complete enumeration.
Answer: B
Explanation: Self-Enumeration is intended to facilitate digital participation by households. It does not transform the Census into a sample survey, nor does it eliminate the traditional enumeration framework. The Census portal identifies Self-Enumeration as part of Census 2027’s digital process.
Topic 2: Assam–Nagaland Basin-Level Flood Forecasting
Q5. With reference to basin-level flood forecasting, consider the following statements:
- A hydrological model primarily estimates the transformation of rainfall into runoff and river discharge.
- A hydraulic model can be used to estimate flood depth and inundation extent.
- Basin-level forecasting necessarily requires that the entire river basin lie within one State.
Which of the statements given above is/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: Hydrological modelling deals with rainfall-runoff and discharge generation, whereas hydraulic modelling deals with the movement of water through river channels and floodplains, including inundation. A river basin can cross administrative boundaries; indeed, the Assam–Nagaland proposal is based on this very principle.
Q6. Consider the following rivers:
- Dikhow
- Disang
- Dhansiri
- Bhogdoi
Which of the rivers listed above are associated with the south-bank tributary systems of the Brahmaputra in Assam?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
Explanation: These rivers form important components of the Brahmaputra’s south-bank drainage system and are relevant to flood generation in Upper Assam. The newspaper’s basin-level proposal specifically highlights the Dikhow, Disang, Jhanji, Bhogdoi and Dhansiri catchments.
Q7. The term “upstream-first flood forecasting”, in the context of the Assam–Nagaland region, most appropriately implies:
A. Forecasting floods only after downstream rivers cross their danger levels.
B. Monitoring rainfall and hydrological conditions in upstream catchments to provide advance warning to downstream areas.
C. Constructing reservoirs exclusively in downstream Assam.
D. Restricting flood forecasting to satellite-based observations.
Answer: B
Explanation: The proposed approach seeks to convert upstream rainfall and runoff information into downstream flood warnings, thereby increasing warning lead time. This is particularly relevant because several Upper Assam tributaries originate in or pass through the Naga–Patkai region.
Q8. With reference to flood forecasting in India, consider the following statements:
- The Central Water Commission has an important role in flood forecasting in India.
- Under the National Hydrology Project, a flood forecasting model has been supported for the Dhansiri River in Nagaland.
- Real-Time Data Acquisition Systems can support flood early-warning systems by transmitting hydrological observations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Explanation: All three are correct. The Government has specifically identified “Development of Flood Forecasting Model in Dhansiri River” in Nagaland under the National Hydrology Project, along with installation of Real-Time Data Acquisition Systems and discharge-measurement equipment.
Topic 3: Cybersecurity as a Boardroom Issue — SEBI
Q9. With reference to SEBI’s Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF), consider the following statements:
- It is applicable to entities regulated by SEBI.
- It seeks to strengthen both cybersecurity and cyber resilience.
- It is primarily a framework for India’s defence forces rather than the financial sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: SEBI introduced the Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) for SEBI-regulated entities in August 2024. It is specifically designed for the securities-market ecosystem.
Q10. Which one of the following sequences best represents the five cyber-resilience goals emphasised in SEBI’s cybersecurity framework?
A. Prevent – Encrypt – Isolate – Recover – Delete
B. Anticipate – Withstand – Contain – Recover – Evolve
C. Detect – Arrest – Prosecute – Recover – Rebuild
D. Identify – Encrypt – Monitor – Block – Report
Answer: B
Explanation: The framework’s approach goes beyond merely preventing cyberattacks. Anticipate, Withstand, Contain, Recover and Evolve represent a lifecycle-oriented resilience approach.
Q11. Consider the following pairs:
| Term | Meaning |
| 1. Crypto-agility | Ability to change cryptographic algorithms with minimal disruption |
| 2. Post-quantum cryptography | Cryptographic approaches designed to resist attacks using quantum computers |
| 3. SBOM | A structured inventory of software components |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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 are correctly matched. Crypto-agility becomes particularly important as cryptographic standards evolve; post-quantum cryptography addresses the future threat posed by sufficiently powerful quantum computers; and an SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) provides visibility into software components and dependencies. SEBI’s CSCRF includes SBOM-related cybersecurity requirements.
Q12. With reference to cybersecurity in India’s financial sector, consider the following statements:
- Cyber resilience concerns an organisation’s ability to continue essential operations despite cyber incidents.
- Cybersecurity risks in financial markets can have systemic implications because financial institutions are technologically interconnected.
- The responsibility for cybersecurity can be confined exclusively to an institution’s IT department.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: Cyber resilience includes the capacity to anticipate, withstand, contain, recover and evolve. In financial markets, interconnected exchanges, brokers, clearing institutions, depositories and technology providers can transmit operational risks. Hence cybersecurity is increasingly a board-level governance and business-continuity issue, as highlighted by the SEBI news report. SEBI’s CSCRF institutionalises this broader approach.
Topic 4: Conservation of Flood-Damaged Sanchipat Manuscripts
Q13. With reference to Sanchipat manuscripts, consider the following statements:
- Sanchipat is associated particularly with Assam’s manuscript tradition.
- Sanchipat manuscripts are important sources for understanding Assam’s literary, religious and cultural heritage.
- Sanchipat manuscripts are exclusively modern printed documents and therefore have limited archival value.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: Sanchipat represents an important traditional manuscript medium in Assam and has substantial historical and cultural value. The current conservation initiative concerns manuscripts damaged by floods in Sivasagar and Charaideo, demonstrating their continuing heritage significance.
Q14. Consider the following statements regarding the conservation of manuscripts damaged by floods:
- Digitisation can provide a record of manuscript content but does not by itself preserve the original physical object.
- Excess moisture can promote biological deterioration such as fungal growth.
- Scientific conservation may involve stabilisation and appropriate treatment rather than simply restoring an object to a visually new condition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Explanation: All three are correct. The Assam initiative specifically involves scientific conservation by experts, while digital records are retained even when restored manuscripts are returned to their owners.
Q15. With reference to the Gyan Bharatam National Manuscript Survey, consider the following statements:
- It seeks to create a geo-tagged national inventory of manuscript repositories.
- It includes physical verification and cataloguing/metadata creation.
- It is restricted only to manuscripts held in government museums.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: The Gyan Bharatam National Manuscript Survey, launched on 16 March 2026, seeks to map manuscript repositories across India. Its framework includes identification, physical verification, cataloguing and metadata creation. It is not restricted to government museums; families, scholars, temples and institutions can also be custodians of manuscripts.
Q16. Which one of the following best captures the significance of the conservation initiative for flood-damaged Sanchipat manuscripts in Assam?
A. It is primarily an archaeological excavation programme aimed at discovering new manuscripts.
B. It represents an integration of disaster recovery, scientific conservation, cultural-heritage protection and digitisation.
C. It seeks to replace all physical manuscripts with digital copies.
D. It is principally a programme for promoting contemporary Assamese literature.
Answer: B
Explanation: The initiative combines post-flood recovery with scientific conservation and digital documentation. The Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra Society has requested affected custodians to submit damaged manuscripts for expert treatment and preservation; restored manuscripts may subsequently be returned while digital records are retained.it also addresses identity protection, border security and institutional implementation mechanisms.
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