APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –10/09/2026
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 (10-09-2026). 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: 10/09/2026)
Topic 1: China’s Medog Dam & Seismic Risk for Assam–Arunachal Pradesh
Q1. With reference to the Yarlung Tsangpo–Brahmaputra river system, consider the following statements:
- The Yarlung Tsangpo flows through Tibet before entering India through Arunachal Pradesh.
- In Arunachal Pradesh, the river is known as the Siang.
- After entering Assam, it is known as the Jamuna.
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 river is known as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, Siang/Dihang in Arunachal Pradesh and Brahmaputra in Assam. After entering Bangladesh, it is known as the Jamuna, not in Assam. The transboundary river system is central to concerns over upstream hydropower projects.
Q2. With reference to the proposed Medog Hydropower Project, consider the following statements:
- It is located on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet.
- The project is situated in a seismically active Himalayan region.
- Its downstream implications are relevant to India because the river subsequently enters Arunachal Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above 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 statements are correct. The project is planned near the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo. The eastern Himalayas are tectonically active, making earthquakes, landslides and slope instability important risk factors.
Q3. Which one of the following best explains why a large hydropower project in a tectonically active Himalayan region can create a compound disaster risk?
A. Earthquakes can trigger landslides and damage infrastructure, while reservoir-related changes may further affect slope stability
B. Hydropower projects eliminate downstream flood risks by regulating river discharge
C. Reservoirs prevent glacial lake formation in upstream mountainous regions
D. Hydropower projects convert seismic energy into electrical energy
Answer: A
Explanation: In mountainous terrain, earthquake → landslide → river blockage → sudden flood can form a cascading hazard. Reservoirs and large infrastructure can add further engineering and slope-stability concerns. This is why the Medog issue is relevant to both disaster management and transboundary river governance.
Q4. With reference to transboundary rivers, consider the following statements:
- A country located upstream of a transboundary river can undertake projects that may have downstream implications.
- Downstream countries have no relevance in matters concerning upstream hydropower projects under international river governance.
- Sharing hydrological information can contribute to flood forecasting and disaster preparedness.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: Statement 2 is incorrect. Downstream interests are important in transboundary river management, particularly for flood forecasting, water security and ecological concerns. India and China have mechanisms for exchange of hydrological information and discussions on transboundary rivers.
Topic 2: UK CBAM & India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme
Q5. With reference to India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), consider the following statements:
- The Compliance Mechanism requires designated entities to meet greenhouse gas emission-intensity targets.
- Entities that outperform their assigned targets can become eligible for Carbon Credit Certificates.
- The Offset Mechanism is exclusively applicable to entities already covered by mandatory emission-intensity targets.
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: The CCTS has Compliance and Offset Mechanisms. Under the Compliance Mechanism, obligated entities have emission-intensity targets. Under the Offset Mechanism, non-obligated entities can voluntarily register eligible projects.
Q6. Consider the following statements regarding a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM):
- It seeks to address the problem of carbon leakage.
- It can impose a carbon-related cost on certain imported goods based on their embedded emissions.
- Its primary objective is to provide direct financial subsidies to domestic exporters.
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: CBAM is primarily a carbon-pricing/trade-policy instrument, not an export subsidy. Its important rationale is to reduce carbon leakage by placing imported carbon-intensive goods on a more comparable carbon-cost footing.
Q7. The recent recognition of India’s CCTS by the UK under its CBAM framework is most directly intended to address which of the following concerns?
A. Double charging of carbon costs
B. Double taxation of corporate income
C. Currency conversion losses
D. Customs valuation disputes
Answer: A
Explanation: The recognition allows qualifying carbon prices already paid under India’s mechanism to be considered while determining UK CBAM liability, subject to UK rules. The basic principle is to avoid carbon-cost duplication.
Q8. With reference to India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, consider the following pairs:
| Institution/Mechanism | Function |
| 1. Bureau of Energy Efficiency | Administrator of CCTS |
| 2. Grid Controller of India Ltd. | Registry |
| 3. National Steering Committee | Overall institutional oversight |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Explanation: The CCTS institutional framework includes the Bureau of Energy Efficiency as Administrator, Grid India as Registry, and a National Steering Committee co-chaired by the Secretaries of the Ministry of Power and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Topic 3: India’s First Lithium Ore Shipment from Zimbabwe
Q9. With reference to lithium, consider the following statements:
- Lithium is important for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and energy-storage systems.
- Lithium is classified as a critical mineral because of its strategic importance and supply-chain vulnerabilities.
- Securing overseas lithium resources can reduce dependence on a limited number of global suppliers.
Which of the statements given above 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. Lithium is important for EV batteries, energy storage and several advanced technologies. India’s overseas mineral strategy seeks to diversify sources and reduce supply-chain vulnerability.
Q10. With reference to India’s efforts to secure critical minerals, consider the following statements:
- Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) was established to acquire mineral assets abroad.
- KABIL is a joint venture involving NALCO, Hindustan Copper Limited and Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited.
- KABIL’s activities are restricted exclusively to domestic mineral exploration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: KABIL was created to secure critical and strategic mineral resources abroad. Its participating public-sector companies include NALCO, HCL and MECL. Therefore, Statement 3 is incorrect.
Q11. Consider the following statements regarding the strategic importance of overseas lithium mining for India:
- It can diversify India’s geographical sources of lithium.
- It can support the domestic electric-vehicle and battery ecosystem.
- It automatically guarantees domestic production of finished lithium-ion batteries.
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: Overseas mining gives access to raw material but does not automatically create a complete domestic value chain. Processing, refining, cathode/anode manufacturing, cell manufacturing and recycling are also required.
Q12. With reference to critical minerals, which one of the following is the most appropriate interpretation of the term “resource security”?
A. Ensuring only domestic ownership of all mineral deposits
B. Ensuring reliable access to strategically important minerals through diversified supply, domestic exploration, recycling and international partnerships
C. Banning imports of all minerals classified as critical
D. Replacing all mineral-based technologies with renewable energy
Answer: B
Explanation: Critical-mineral security is a supply-chain issue, not simply an ownership issue. It involves domestic exploration, overseas assets, diversification of suppliers, processing capacity, recycling and strategic partnerships.
Topic 4: NFR’s Big-Ticket Projects around Guwahati
Q13. With reference to Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), consider the following statements:
- Its headquarters is at Maligaon in Guwahati.
- It plays a major role in connecting the Northeastern region with the rest of India.
- All railway infrastructure in the Northeast is necessarily administered by a single railway zone without any distinction between railway zones and states.
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: NFR is headquartered at Maligaon, Guwahati and is strategically important for Northeast connectivity. Statement 3 is an absolute statement and is incorrect.
Q14. Consider the following statements regarding the railway capacity-enhancement projects around Guwahati:
- A third line between Kamakhya and Guwahati can increase rail-handling capacity in a congested railway corridor.
- Doubling of the Saraighat bridge-related railway infrastructure can improve movement across the Brahmaputra.
- Such projects are relevant only for passenger transport and have no significance for freight movement.
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: Railway capacity expansion benefits both passenger and freight movement. The Guwahati–Kamakhya corridor is important for regional connectivity and logistics. The official project list includes both the Saraighat Bridge doubling and Kamakhya–Guwahati third line.
Q15. The construction of additional railway lines and a new rail-cum-road bridge across the Brahmaputra is most directly associated with which of the following objectives?
- Decongestion of existing railway infrastructure
- Improvement of regional connectivity
- Strengthening of multimodal transport connectivity
- Reduction of dependence on inland waterways
Select the correct answer using the code given 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: Such projects can decongest rail infrastructure, improve regional connectivity and strengthen road-rail integration. But it would be incorrect to say that their objective is to reduce dependence on inland waterways. Multimodal transport generally seeks to integrate different modes rather than replace one with another.
Q16. With reference to railway infrastructure development in the Northeast, consider the following statements:
- Difficult terrain and complex geological conditions make railway construction in the region technically challenging.
- Railway expansion in the Northeast has strategic significance because of the region’s proximity to international borders.
- Railway infrastructure has no role in integrating remote areas with national markets because its function is limited to passenger transportation.
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: Northeast railway development has economic, social and strategic significance. It improves access to markets, movement of goods and people, and connectivity in a border-sensitive region. Official data notes the challenging terrain and complex geological conditions involved in Northeast railway projects.
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