APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –29/08/2026
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 (29-08-2026). 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: 29/08/2026)
Topic 1: Kulsi Multipurpose Dam — Development vs Ecology
Q1. With reference to the Kulsi Multipurpose Project, consider the following statements:
- The project is proposed across the Kulsi River along the Assam–Meghalaya border.
- It is envisaged to provide irrigation benefits as well as hydropower generation.
- The Brahmaputra Board prepared and handed over the Detailed Project Report to Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited.
- The project is exclusively intended for flood control and does not include an irrigation component.
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)
Explanation: The Kulsi project is a multipurpose project on the Assam–Meghalaya border. It envisages about 26,000 hectares of irrigation, 55 MW hydropower generation and incidental flood benefits. The Brahmaputra Board handed over its DPR to APGCL in July 2026. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.
Q2. Consider the following pairs:
| River/Project | Associated feature |
| 1. Kulsi | Assam–Meghalaya border |
| 2. Brahmaputra Board | Preparation of DPR for Kulsi Multipurpose Project |
| 3. Kulsi Multipurpose Project | Irrigation and hydropower |
| 4. APGCL | Assam’s power generation utility |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4 only
Answer: (c)
Explanation: All four pairs are correctly matched. The Brahmaputra Board prepared the DPR and handed it over to APGCL for taking the project forward.
Q3. With reference to multipurpose river valley projects, consider the following statements:
- A multipurpose project may simultaneously address objectives such as irrigation, hydropower generation and flood moderation.
- Such projects can involve trade-offs involving displacement, biodiversity and downstream riverine ecosystems.
- Environmental concerns automatically make a multipurpose project incompatible with the objective of regional development.
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: Multipurpose projects can provide several developmental benefits but may also create ecological and social costs. Statement 3 is too absolute. The appropriate approach is environmental assessment, mitigation, rehabilitation and participatory decision-making rather than assuming that development and conservation are inherently incompatible.
Q4. The Kulsi Multipurpose Project is particularly significant from an inter-State governance perspective because
(a) the entire project lies within Meghalaya but is funded by Assam
(b) the project is located along the Assam–Meghalaya border and involves a river system shared across the two States
(c) it is an inter-State river water dispute adjudicated exclusively by the Supreme Court
(d) it is a project of the Ganga Basin Authority
Answer: (b)
Explanation: The project is proposed along the Assam–Meghalaya border, making inter-State coordination, stakeholder consultation and environmental governance important dimensions. The project is not itself synonymous with an adjudicated inter-State water dispute.
Topic 2: Assam ₹7,000-Crore Irrigation Target & Agricultural Roadmap
Q5. With reference to Assam’s recently announced irrigation target, consider the following statements:
- Assam has set a target of spending at least ₹7,000 crore on irrigation over the next five years.
- The target is nearly three times the expenditure reported for the previous five-year period.
- The State intends to rely exclusively on the State’s own budgetary resources to finance the proposed irrigation expansion.
- The irrigation strategy is linked to expansion of agricultural coverage and improved efficiency of existing schemes.
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)
Explanation: Assam has set a ₹7,000-crore five-year irrigation target, compared with about ₹2,500 crore in the previous period. The State is also exploring funding through mechanisms such as EAP, RIDF and SOPD, so statement 3 is incorrect.
Q6. Consider the following statements regarding cropping intensity and irrigation:
- Expansion of assured irrigation can facilitate multiple cropping.
- Cropping intensity is generally expressed as the ratio of gross cropped area to net sown area multiplied by 100.
- Higher cropping intensity necessarily means greater water-use efficiency.
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: Irrigation can facilitate double or triple cropping. Cropping intensity is calculated as Gross Cropped Area ÷ Net Sown Area × 100. But higher cropping intensity does not automatically imply efficient water use; it depends on crops, irrigation technology and water management.
Q7. Assam’s five-year agricultural roadmap includes which of the following objectives?
- Crop diversification
- Promotion of high-value crops
- Development of horticulture
- Strengthening market linkages and exports
- Complete replacement of paddy cultivation by horticultural crops
Select the correct answer using the code below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer: (b)
Explanation: The roadmap focuses on diversification, high-value crops, horticulture, irrigation, market linkages and exports. It does not seek to completely replace paddy; rather, the policy encourages farmers to continue paddy while adopting double/triple cropping and suitable high-value crops.
Q8. With reference to irrigation in India, consider the following statements:
- PMKSY includes the objective of improving access to irrigation.
- “Per Drop More Crop” is associated with improving water-use efficiency in agriculture.
- Lift irrigation necessarily involves gravity flow from a higher natural source to a lower agricultural field.
- Micro-irrigation includes techniques such as drip and sprinkler irrigation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (a)
Explanation: PMKSY covers irrigation access and water-use efficiency. Per Drop More Crop focuses on efficient water utilisation. Lift irrigation involves mechanically lifting water, while drip and sprinkler systems are forms of micro-irrigation. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
Topic 3: Assam Tea Industry — Prices, Climate Stress & Worker Welfare
Q9. With reference to the recent developments in India’s tea industry, consider the following statements:
- Tea auction prices have recently declined across major North Indian auction centres.
- The Tea Association of India has attributed production difficulties partly to floods, excessive heat and pest and disease infestations.
- The recent decline in auction prices can be explained solely by oversupply.
- Assam has been particularly affected because of repeated flooding.
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)
Explanation: Auction prices have declined in Guwahati, Kolkata and Siliguri. The Tea Association of India has pointed to floods, excessive heat and pest/disease pressures. It specifically stated that the downturn cannot simply be explained by oversupply.
Q10. Consider the following statements regarding the Tea Board of India:
- It is a statutory body established under the Tea Act, 1953.
- It functions under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce.
- It is under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- Its activities include development and promotion of the tea industry.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (b)
Explanation: The Tea Board is a statutory authority established under the Tea Act, 1953, and functions under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Its mandate includes development and promotion of India’s tea industry.
Q11. The term “CTC tea”, frequently encountered in the context of India’s tea industry, refers to
(a) a tea certification system for exports
(b) a processing method involving crushing, tearing and curling of tea leaves
(c) a climate-resilient variety of tea developed by the Tea Board
(d) a mechanism for determining tea auction prices
Answer: (b)
Explanation: CTC stands for Crush, Tear and Curl, a mechanical processing method widely used for black tea. It is not a certification or auction-pricing mechanism.
Q12. With reference to the recent challenges facing Assam’s tea industry, which of the following are likely consequences of climate variability?
- Greater pest and disease pressure
- Changes in yield and quality
- Greater production uncertainty
- Elimination of the need for irrigation and water management
Select the correct answer using the code below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Climate variability can influence temperature, rainfall, pest incidence, yield and quality. It does not eliminate the need for water management; rather, it can make effective water and climate-risk management more important. Recent industry reports specifically cite floods, excessive heat and pest/disease infestation.
Topic 4: IIP — India’s 6.7% Industrial Growth
Q13. With reference to India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP), consider the following statements:
- IIP is a short-term indicator of industrial activity.
- Manufacturing carries the largest weight in the current IIP series.
- The current IIP series has 2022–23 as its base year.
- IIP directly measures the value added by all three broad sectors of the Indian economy.
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)
Explanation: IIP is a short-term indicator of industrial production. The current series uses 2022–23 as its base year, and manufacturing has the largest weight. IIP does not measure the entire economy or directly cover all three broad sectors such as agriculture and services.
Q14. India’s IIP recorded 6.7% growth in July 2026. Consider the following statements regarding the sectoral performance:
- Manufacturing grew faster than the overall IIP.
- Mining and quarrying recorded negative growth.
- Electricity and gas supply recorded positive growth.
- All manufacturing industry groups recorded positive growth.
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)
Explanation: Overall IIP grew 6.7%, manufacturing 7.3%, electricity & gas supply 8.7%, while mining & quarrying contracted 0.9%. Within manufacturing, 19 out of 23 industry groups recorded positive growth, so statement 4 is incorrect.
Q15. With reference to the July 2026 IIP data, consider the following statements:
- Manufacture of electrical equipment recorded higher growth than manufacture of motor vehicles.
- Capital goods recorded stronger growth than consumer non-durables.
- Growth in capital goods can be relevant as an indicator of investment-related industrial activity.
- A rise in IIP necessarily implies an equivalent rise in India’s GDP.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Electrical equipment grew 28.3%, compared with 22.2% for motor vehicles. Capital goods grew 16.1%, while consumer non-durables declined. Capital-goods production is relevant to investment/capacity formation. However, IIP and GDP are different measures, so statement 4 is incorrect.
Q16. Consider the following pairs relating to the current IIP series:
| Category | Weight/Feature |
| 1. Manufacturing | Largest sectoral weight |
| 2. Mining & Quarrying | Smaller weight than manufacturing |
| 3. Electricity & Gas Supply | Included as an industrial sector |
| 4. Water Supply, Sewerage & Waste Management | Excluded from the current IIP framework |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(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)
Explanation: The current IIP framework includes Mining & Quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity & Gas Supply, and Water Supply, Sewerage & Waste Management. Manufacturing has the largest weight. Therefore, statement 4 is incorrect.
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