APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –25/09/2026

Q1. With reference to the Assam Sustainable Wetland and Integrated Fisheries Transformation (SWIFT) Project, consider the following statements:

1. The project envisages restoration and rehabilitation of at least 102 community beels.
2. It seeks to integrate wetland restoration with sustainable fisheries and livelihood development.
3. The project is financed entirely through a loan from the Asian Development Bank.
4. Community-based management forms an important component of the project.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only

Q2. In the context of Assam, which of the following best explains the ecological significance of ‘beels’?

A. They are exclusively artificial reservoirs constructed for irrigation.
B. They are floodplain wetlands that can provide habitat, fisheries and water-regulation services.
C. They are saline wetlands formed mainly by tidal processes.
D. They are groundwater aquifers located below agricultural fields.

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding wetlands and flood management:

1. Wetlands can temporarily store excess water during periods of high rainfall.
2. Wetland degradation can reduce some of the natural water-retention capacity of a landscape.
3. Restoration of wetlands necessarily eliminates the need for engineered urban drainage infrastructure.
4. Wetlands can support biodiversity while simultaneously providing ecosystem services.

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

Q4. With reference to community-based wetland management, which one of the following is the most appropriate rationale?

A. It completely transfers statutory ownership of wetlands to local communities.
B. It excludes government agencies from wetland management.
C. It combines local knowledge and participation with scientific and institutional management.
D. It focuses exclusively on increasing commercial fish production.

Q5. With reference to Dibrugarh’s maiden public tea e-auction, consider the following statements:

1. The auction was organised through Assam Chai Bazaar LLP.
2. The initiative seeks to connect tea producers in Upper Assam more directly with buyers.
3. The initiative is intended to eliminate the role of the Tea Board of India in regulating the tea sector.
4. Reduction in transaction time and costs is one of the potential economic benefits of locating an auction closer to production centres.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the Tea Board of India:

1. It was established under the Tea Act, 1953.
2. It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
3. Its functions include promotion of tea exports and development of the tea industry.
4. It is responsible only for large tea estates and has no role concerning small tea growers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q7. With reference to small tea growers in India, consider the following statements:

1. A small tea grower is generally defined by Tea Board guidelines in terms of a tea cultivation area of up to 25 acres.
2. Small tea growers collectively account for a substantial share of India’s tea production.
3. Formation of SHGs and FPOs is among the approaches used to strengthen small tea growers.
4. Small tea growers are prohibited from establishing mini tea factories.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding tea auctions in India:

1. Public auctions can facilitate competition and price discovery.
2. The Tea Board has undertaken initiatives concerning the auction of dust-grade tea.
3. E-auctions necessarily require all physical tea consignments to be transported to the auction centre before bidding.
4. Digital auction platforms can potentially reduce transaction costs and improve market access.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q9. With reference to Project Rhino, recently announced in India, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to provide financial and technical support to rhino range States.
2. Habitat management is among its stated objectives.
3. Genetic improvement and understanding population dynamics are among its stated objectives.
4. It is restricted exclusively to Assam.

Which of the statements given above 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

Q10. With reference to rhinoceroses, consider the following statements:

1. The greater one-horned rhinoceros is naturally associated with the Indian subcontinent.
2. The greater one-horned rhinoceros has one horn.
3. The Javan rhinoceros and Sumatran rhinoceros are also found in Asia.
4. The greater one-horned rhinoceros is the only rhinoceros species occurring naturally in Asia.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q11. Consider the following statements regarding the conservation of the greater one-horned rhinoceros in Assam:

1. Kaziranga is a major stronghold of the species.
2. Conservation efforts involve both anti-poaching measures and habitat management.
3. Translocation can help establish or strengthen populations in suitable habitats.
4. A growing population automatically eliminates the need for habitat connectivity.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q13. With reference to Guwahati’s vertical-garden initiative, consider the following statements:

1. The Guwahati Municipal Corporation plans vertical gardens at 20 flyovers and traffic locations.
2. The initiative is being implemented under the National Clean Air Programme.
3. The project is intended partly to introduce greenery into heavily built-up spaces affected by vehicular movement.
4. The initiative completely substitutes for conventional urban forests and wetlands.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q14. Consider the following statements regarding green infrastructure in cities:

1. Green roofs and vertical gardens can be classified as forms of green infrastructure.
2. Urban wetlands can provide ecosystem services related to water regulation and biodiversity.
3. Green infrastructure makes grey infrastructure unnecessary in all urban areas.
4. Urban trees can contribute to microclimate regulation through shade and evapotranspiration.

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

Q15. Which of the following best explains why vertical gardens alone cannot be considered a comprehensive solution to urban air pollution?

A. Plants cannot interact with atmospheric pollutants under any circumstances.
B. Urban air pollution is generated by multiple sources, requiring source-specific emission reduction in addition to green infrastructure.
C. Vertical gardens always increase particulate pollution.
D. Green infrastructure is unrelated to urban environmental management.

Q16. With reference to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, consider the following statements:

1. Extensive concrete and asphalt surfaces can contribute to heat accumulation in cities.
2. Vegetation can moderate local temperatures through shading and evapotranspiration.
3. Vertical gardens can potentially contribute to microclimate regulation.
4. Urban greening necessarily eliminates the Urban Heat Island effect across an entire city.

Which of the statements given above 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