APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –21/09/2026
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 (21-09-2026). 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: 21/09/2026)
Topic 1: Region-Specific Agricultural Financing in Assam
Q1. With reference to the recent proposal for region-specific agricultural financing in Assam, consider the following statements:
- Agricultural financing requirements can vary according to geography, cropping patterns and market access.
- Tenant farmers and leasehold cultivators may face difficulties in accessing institutional credit because of land-title-related issues.
- Agricultural financing is concerned only with crop production and does not extend to post-harvest infrastructure.
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: Agricultural financing can support the wider agricultural value chain, including storage, processing and marketing. The Assam proposal specifically highlighted regional differences and credit-access issues faced by tenant and other cultivators.
Q2. Consider the following pairs:
| Agricultural intervention | Primary objective |
| 1. Cold storage | Reduction of post-harvest losses |
| 2. Primary processing | Value addition near production centres |
| 3. Warehousing | Storage and inventory management |
| 4. Agricultural credit | Only procurement of agricultural land |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: Cold storage, processing and warehousing strengthen the agricultural value chain. Agricultural credit is not restricted to purchasing agricultural land.
Q3. With reference to Farmer IDs in India’s agricultural governance, consider the following statements:
- Farmer IDs are associated with the digitalisation of farmer-related records and services.
- They can facilitate targeted delivery of agricultural support.
- Their usefulness necessarily depends upon every farmer possessing clear ownership title over agricultural land.
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: Farmer IDs are intended to improve identification and targeted delivery of agricultural services. Their relevance is not confined to landowners; the recent Assam discussion also highlighted tenant and other cultivators.
Q4. The concept of an “end-to-end agricultural value chain”, recently emphasised in the context of Assam, includes which of the following?
- Production
- Primary processing
- Storage
- Marketing
- Export
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2, 4 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer: D
Explanation: An integrated agricultural value chain extends from production through processing, storage and marketing to domestic and export markets.
Topic 2: India’s Exports to Core BRICS Markets
Q5. With reference to BRICS, consider the following statements:
- Brazil, Russia, India and China constituted the original BRIC grouping.
- South Africa joined the grouping subsequently.
- BRICS cooperation is restricted exclusively to merchandise trade.
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: BRIC initially comprised Brazil, Russia, India and China. South Africa subsequently joined, making it BRICS. Cooperation extends beyond trade to areas such as finance, agriculture, development and technology.
Q6. With reference to India’s recent exports to the core BRICS economies, consider the following statements:
- Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa constitute the four original/core BRICS economies referred to in the recent trade report.
- An increase in exports to these economies necessarily means that India has eliminated its trade deficit with each of them.
- Major emerging economies constitute an important component of India’s external trade relations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: The recent report highlighted a 34% rise in India’s exports to the four core BRICS economies during April–August 2026. Higher exports do not by themselves imply elimination of bilateral trade deficits.
Q7. With reference to BRICS cooperation in agriculture, consider the following statements:
- Food security is an area of BRICS agricultural cooperation.
- Climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture has received attention within BRICS cooperation.
- BRICS AGRIN is envisaged as a collaborative, non-binding and farmer-centric network.
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: D
Explanation: BRICS agricultural cooperation includes food security, resilient and sustainable agriculture, agricultural value chains and innovation. BRICS AGRIN is a collaborative, non-binding, farmer-centric initiative.
Q8. Consider the following statements regarding agricultural cooperation among BRICS countries:
- Strengthening agricultural value chains can contribute to food-system resilience.
- Climate-resilient agriculture can help address risks associated with climate variability.
- BRICS agricultural cooperation requires member states to adopt an identical agricultural policy.
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: BRICS cooperation facilitates coordination and knowledge-sharing; it does not require member countries to adopt identical domestic agricultural policies.
Topic 3: Climate Change and Need for Well-Structured Policies
Q9. With reference to the recent International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics”, consider the following statements:
- It was organised by the National Green Tribunal.
- It emphasised people-centric and community-based climate adaptation.
- Traditional knowledge was recognised as relevant to climate resilience.
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: D
Explanation: The conference, organised by the NGT, highlighted community-based adaptation and the relevance of traditional knowledge in addressing climate-related vulnerabilities.
Q10. Consider the following statements regarding the interrelationship between climate change and environmental challenges:
- Climate change can aggravate water stress.
- Biodiversity loss can weaken ecosystem resilience.
- Land degradation can increase vulnerability of communities dependent on natural resources.
- Climate change has no significant relationship with food security.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: Climate change is interconnected with water stress, biodiversity loss, land degradation, food insecurity, health and livelihoods. Therefore, statement 4 is incorrect.
Q11. With reference to climate change, consider the following statements:
- Adaptation seeks to reduce vulnerability to actual or expected climate impacts.
- Mitigation primarily seeks to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions or enhance their sinks.
- Community-based adaptation may incorporate traditional and local knowledge.
- Adaptation and mitigation are interchangeable terms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: Adaptation deals with adjusting to climate impacts, whereas mitigation addresses the causes of climate change. They are complementary but distinct approaches.
Q12. The recent emphasis on sustainable afforestation is most consistent with which one of the following approaches?
A. Maximising the number of trees planted irrespective of ecological conditions
B. Restoring healthy, self-sustaining ecosystems suited to local ecological conditions
C. Replacing natural forests predominantly with commercially valuable plantations
D. Focusing exclusively on carbon sequestration while ignoring biodiversity
Answer: B
Explanation: Sustainable afforestation should focus on ecological restoration and locally appropriate ecosystems rather than merely maximising plantation numbers.
Topic 4: Quit India Movement — Dhekiajuli Martyrs, 1942
Q13. With reference to the Dhekiajuli episode of the Quit India Movement, consider the following statements:
- It occurred on 20 September 1942.
- Protesters attempted to hoist the Tricolour at the Dhekiajuli police station.
- Dhekiajuli was part of the then undivided Darrang district.
- The incident occurred during the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: The Dhekiajuli firing occurred on 20 September 1942 during the Quit India Movement. Dhekiajuli was then part of undivided Darrang. The Non-Cooperation Movement was a separate movement launched in 1920–22.
Q14. Consider the following pairs:
| Personality | Associated place/event |
| 1. Kanaklata Barua | Gohpur |
| 2. Mukundaram Kakati | Gohpur |
| 3. Manbar Nath | Dhekiajuli |
| 4. Tileswari Koch | Dhekiajuli |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
Explanation: Kanaklata Barua and Mukundaram Kakati were associated with the Gohpur episode, while Manbar Nath and Tileswari Koch were among those associated with the Dhekiajuli firing.
Q15. With reference to the Mrityu Bahini in Assam during the Quit India Movement, consider the following statements:
- It was associated with the anti-colonial mobilisation in the Darrang region.
- The Darrang region also had a Shanti Bahini.
- It was a post-independence paramilitary organisation created by the Government of Assam.
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: The Mrityu Bahini and Shanti Bahini were associated with the Quit India mobilisation in the Darrang region. Mrityu Bahini was not a post-independence paramilitary organisation.
Q16. With reference to the Quit India Movement in Assam, consider the following statements:
- Kanaklata Barua led a procession towards the Gohpur police station to hoist the Tricolour.
- Dhekiajuli and Gohpur witnessed police firing on 20 September 1942.
- The participation of women and young people demonstrates the grassroots character of the movement.
- The flag-hoisting attempts had symbolic significance because police stations represented colonial state authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
Explanation: All four statements are correct. The attempts to hoist the national flag at police stations represented a direct symbolic assertion of nationalist authority against colonial institutions. The Gohpur and Dhekiajuli episodes occurred on 20 September 1942.
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