APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –27/08/2026
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 (27-08-2026). 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: 27/08/2026)
Topic 1: Climate Change Signs — Hotter Days, Harsher Rains Across East India
Q1. With reference to the changing rainfall pattern over East and Northeast India, consider the following statements:
- A decline in seasonal rainfall necessarily implies that the region is experiencing a uniformly drier climate.
- Prolonged deficient rainfall can coexist with episodes of intense short-duration rainfall.
- Rainfall intensity and temporal distribution can influence flood risk independently of seasonal rainfall totals.
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: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Lower seasonal rainfall does not necessarily mean uniform drying. The newspaper specifically highlights prolonged deficient spells punctuated by intense rainfall. Flood risk depends substantially on rainfall intensity, duration and catchment characteristics.
Q2. According to the current IMD-based assessment discussed in the news, which one of the following best describes the July 2026 climate pattern over East and Northeast India?
(a) Above-normal rainfall accompanied by below-normal temperatures
(b) Below-normal rainfall accompanied by unusually high temperatures
(c) Normal rainfall accompanied by record-low minimum temperatures
(d) Above-normal rainfall accompanied by unusually low maximum temperatures
Answer: (b) Below-normal rainfall accompanied by unusually high temperatures
Explanation: July 2026 rainfall was about 29% below normal, while average maximum temperature was 1.03°C above normal.
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding orographic rainfall in Northeast India:
- It results partly from the forced ascent of moisture-laden air over elevated terrain.
- The complex topography of Northeast India can contribute to spatial variations in rainfall.
- Orography eliminates the influence of large-scale monsoon circulation on rainfall distribution.
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) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Orography enhances uplift and rainfall but does not eliminate the influence of broader monsoon circulation. Northeast India’s rainfall reflects interaction between large-scale circulation, moisture transport and complex terrain.
Q4. The occurrence of a rainfall deficit alongside severe flooding in Assam can be explained by which of the following?
- Concentration of rainfall into short-duration intense events
- High runoff from particular catchments
- River-channel and drainage constraints
- The impossibility of floods occurring during a season of deficient rainfall
Select the correct answer using the code below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Seasonal rainfall deficit does not rule out floods. Intense rainfall concentrated over short periods, runoff, river capacity and drainage conditions can produce flooding.
Topic 2: Global Economy — Oil Shock vs AI Boom
Q5. With reference to an oil-price shock, consider the following statements:
- A sharp increase in crude oil prices can create cost-push inflation.
- Oil-importing countries are generally more vulnerable to deterioration in their external balance following a sustained oil-price increase.
- Higher crude oil prices necessarily improve the terms of trade of oil-importing countries.
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) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Oil is a major imported input for India. Higher prices can increase the import bill and production costs. Oil-importing countries generally face a negative terms-of-trade effect, not an improvement.
Q6. Consider the following pairs:
| Concept | Possible consequence |
| 1. Oil supply shock | Cost-push inflation |
| 2. AI investment boom | Capital formation |
| 3. Persistent energy-price increase | Pressure on production costs |
| 4. AI adoption | Necessarily eliminates unemployment |
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Answer: (c) Only three
Explanation: Pairs 1, 2 and 3 are correct. AI adoption can alter employment patterns, but it does not necessarily eliminate unemployment; it can both displace and create/augment jobs.
Q7. Which one of the following best explains why an oil shock can create a difficult monetary-policy dilemma?
(a) Higher oil prices simultaneously guarantee higher real wages and lower inflation
(b) Higher oil prices may raise inflation while weakening economic activity
(c) Higher oil prices always increase domestic investment
(d) Higher oil prices eliminate the need for monetary policy
Answer: (b) Higher oil prices may raise inflation while weakening economic activity
Explanation: An oil shock can be stagflationary in character—raising production costs and inflation while reducing real purchasing power and economic activity.
Q8. With reference to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and economic growth, consider the following statements:
- AI-related investment can contribute to capital formation.
- AI can potentially increase labour productivity.
- The economic benefits of AI are independent of digital infrastructure and human capital.
- Excessive optimism about AI-related investment can create financial-market risks.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: AI’s economic benefits depend on complementary infrastructure, skills and institutional capacity. Excessive expectations can also create asset-price and investment risks.
Topic 3: TRI–MoU and Drone Technology in Assam’s Tea Sector
Q9. With reference to the Tocklai Tea Research Institute, consider the following statements:
- It is located in Jorhat, Assam.
- It is associated with research on tea cultivation and processing.
- It is a regulatory body responsible for licensing all tea gardens in India.
- Its technological research can be relevant to precision agriculture.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: Tocklai is a tea research institution in Jorhat. Its role is research and technology development, not regulatory licensing of all tea gardens.
Q10. Consider the following applications of drone technology in agriculture:
- Crop-health monitoring
- Targeted spraying
- Identification of stressed crop areas
- Elimination of the need for all human agricultural labour
Which of the above are potential applications of agricultural drones?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Drones can support crop monitoring, precision spraying and identification of stressed areas. They do not eliminate the need for human labour across agriculture.
Q11. The term “precision agriculture”, in the context of drone-enabled farming, most appropriately refers to:
(a) Applying exactly the same quantity of agricultural inputs throughout a field
(b) Managing agricultural inputs and operations according to spatial and temporal variations within a field
(c) Completely replacing conventional farming with autonomous robots
(d) Restricting agricultural production exclusively to high-value crops
Answer: (b) Managing agricultural inputs and operations according to spatial and temporal variations within a field
Explanation: Precision agriculture seeks to apply the right input, in the right quantity, at the right place and time, using technologies such as drones, GIS, sensors and data analytics.
Q12. With reference to India’s agricultural drone ecosystem, consider the following statements:
- The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) supports agricultural mechanisation and includes support related to Kisan Drones.
- Namo Drone Didi is designed to facilitate drone-based agricultural services through selected women Self-Help Groups.
- Digital Sky is associated with India’s unmanned aircraft regulatory ecosystem.
- Tocklai Tea Research Institute is a component of Namo Drone Didi.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: SMAM and Namo Drone Didi are government initiatives relevant to agricultural drones, while Digital Sky is part of India’s UAS regulatory ecosystem. Tocklai is not a component of Namo Drone Didi.
Topic 4: Driving Change in Rural Assam
Q13. With reference to agricultural value chains, consider the following statements:
- Value addition can involve processing, packaging, storage and marketing.
- Development of agricultural value chains can create employment beyond primary agricultural production.
- Value addition necessarily requires farmers to abandon primary agricultural activities.
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) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Value addition extends the economic chain beyond production. It does not require farmers to abandon agriculture; rather, it can create additional income opportunities around agricultural production.
Q14. Consider the following pairs:
| Agricultural/rural activity | Potential value-added activity |
| 1. Pineapple | Juice, jam and dried products |
| 2. Tea | Specialty processing and branding |
| 3. Fish | Processing and packaging |
| 4. Bamboo | Only primary extraction of raw material |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Answer: (c) Only three
Explanation: Pineapple, tea and fish can all support value-added activities. Bamboo has significant scope for processing into furniture, handicrafts, construction materials and other products; it is not restricted to raw-material extraction.
Q15. With reference to Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), consider the following statements:
- FPOs can facilitate aggregation of produce from individual farmers.
- They can improve farmers’ bargaining power in input and output markets.
- Their role is restricted exclusively to providing agricultural credit.
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: (b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: FPOs can undertake aggregation, input procurement, processing, storage and marketing, thereby improving economies of scale and bargaining power. They are not merely credit institutions.
Q16. Consider the following government initiatives:
- Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)
- Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
- Assam Project on Agri-business and Rural Transformation (APART)
Which of the above can be associated with strengthening agricultural value addition, processing or rural agribusiness?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: PMFME supports micro food processing; AIF supports agricultural infrastructure including post-harvest assets; APART is an Assam-specific initiative focused on agri-business, value chains and rural transformation.
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