APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –26/09/2026
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 (26-09-2026). 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: 26/09/2026)
Topic 1: North East Seva First Innovation Challenge (NESFIC) 2026
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the North East Seva First Innovation Challenge (NESFIC) 2026:
- It is a problem-driven innovation model where the government acts as the “first customer” for start-up solutions.
- It exclusively focuses on challenges provided by government departments, barring industry organizations.
- The initiative aims to provide both early-stage idea support and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) grants to selected start-ups.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer & Explanation: (b) Only two.
Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because out of the 50 challenges, 40 are from government departments and 10 are from industry organizations.
Q2. With reference to technology applications under NESFIC 2026, consider the following pairs:
- Precision Agriculture: AI-enabled drones for pest detection
- Flood Management: Digital Twin models
- Deep-Tech: Minimum Viable Product with basic functionality
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer & Explanation: (b) Only two.
Pairs 1 and 2 are correctly matched. Pair 3 is incorrect because “Deep-Tech” refers to solutions based on substantial scientific innovation (like AI, robotics, quantum), whereas a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is a basic functional version of a product for early user testing, which receives a separate grant (₹20 lakh vs ₹40 lakh for deep-tech).
Q3. Statement-I: Startups often struggle to enter government public procurement markets through conventional bidding processes.
Statement-II: Conventional government procurement frequently requires prior experience, high turnover criteria, and heavy bank guarantees.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Answer & Explanation: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
NESFIC was explicitly launched to bridge this exact “innovation-to-implementation” gap, treating the government as the “first customer” to bypass rigid legacy procurement barriers.
Q4. In the context of disaster management technology, what is a “Digital Twin”?
(a) A dual-satellite mechanism used to predict monsoonal cloud bursts.
(b) A digital representation of a physical system updated with real-world data to simulate conditions and support decision-making.
(c) An AI algorithm used exclusively to map encroachments on government wetlands.
(d) A blockchain-based secure government portal for disaster relief fund distribution.
Answer & Explanation: (b).
A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical entity. In Assam’s context, it uses sensors, GIS, and hydrological data to simulate river/flood systems to deliver life-saving early warnings.
Topic 2: Dibrugarh’s First Tea E-Auction
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the regulation of the tea industry in India:
- The Tea Board of India functions as a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- The public tea auction framework in India is regulated under the Tea (Marketing) Control Order, 2003.
- Dibrugarh recently became Assam’s first official tea auction centre.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer & Explanation: (a) Only one.
Only Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Tea Board operates under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Statement 3 is incorrect because Dibrugarh is Assam’s second tea auction centre (after Guwahati).
Q6. Which of the following is the primary advantage of the Dibrugarh Tea E-Auction platform for Small Tea Growers (STGs) in Upper Assam?
(a) It enforces predetermined minimum support prices (MSP) for tea across the state.
(b) It establishes a brokerless digital marketplace that facilitates transparent price discovery close to the production base.
(c) It physically shifts all tea warehousing from Guwahati to Dibrugarh.
(d) It exclusively auctions premium Orthodox tea, banning bulk CTC leaf.
Answer & Explanation: (b).
The Dibrugarh E-auction (Assam Chai Bazaar LLP) enables brokerless, competitive digital price discovery closer to the source, reducing transport costs and empowering STGs. Price fixing/MSP is not the objective; price discovery is.
Q7. Statement-I: In the tea market, CTC tea and Orthodox tea are processed using the exact same mechanical methods but grown at different altitudes.
Statement-II: CTC stands for “Crush, Tear, Curl,” which mechanically tears leaves to produce granular particles, while Orthodox tea undergoes gentle rolling/twisting to retain leaf form.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Answer & Explanation: (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.
CTC and Orthodox are completely distinct processing methods. CTC mechanically crushes the leaves (used mostly for milk tea blends), while Orthodox processing retains the leaf’s complex flavor and form.
Q8. In economic terminology, how does “Price Discovery” fundamentally differ from “Price Fixing” in the context of the new tea e-auction?
(a) Price discovery is determined by state regulations, whereas price fixing is determined by buyers.
(b) Price discovery is determined organically through market demand, supply, and competitive bidding, whereas price fixing is predetermined.
(c) Price discovery only applies to agricultural goods, while price fixing applies to manufactured goods.
(d) There is no difference; both terms denote the final selling price at an auction.
Answer & Explanation: (b).
The core purpose of the e-auction is competitive price discovery through market forces, removing the monopolistic price-fixing elements of legacy intermediaries.
Topic 3: Rivers Integral to Assam’s Destiny
Q9. Consider the following tributaries:
- Subansiri
- Dhansiri
- Kushiyara
- Beki
How many of the above are tributaries/distributaries of the Brahmaputra River system in Assam?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Answer & Explanation: (c) Only three.
Subansiri, Dhansiri, and Beki are tributaries of the Brahmaputra. The Kushiyara (along with the Surma) is formed by the bifurcation of the Barak River as it enters Bangladesh.
Q10. What does the climatological term “Climate Whiplash” refer to in the context of Assam’s hydro-meteorology?
(a) The permanent shifting of the monsoon trough away from the Northeast region.
(b) A rapid alternation between intense short-duration rainfall causing flash floods and prolonged dry conditions causing water stress.
(c) The phenomenon of cyclonic storms moving upstream against the river flow.
(d) The gradual increase in the average ambient temperature over the Brahmaputra basin.
Answer & Explanation: (b).
Climate whiplash refers to the violent, unpredictable swings between hydrological extremes—severe droughts suddenly followed by extreme flash floods—complicating river management.
Q11. Consider the following flood management interventions:
- Construction of river embankments
- Floodplain zoning
- Wetland conservation and desiltation
- Construction of flood walls
How many of the above are classified as non-structural or ecosystem-based flood management measures?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Answer & Explanation: (b) Only two.
Floodplain zoning (2) and wetland conservation (3) are non-structural/ecosystem-based measures. Embankments (1) and flood walls (4) are conventional structural/engineering measures.
Q12. Statement-I: In the Brahmaputra basin, while floods act as a recurring seasonal hazard, riverbank erosion is considered a “slow disaster.”
Statement-II: Seasonal floods can ecologically rejuvenate wetlands and deposit fertile alluvium, whereas riverbank erosion causes permanent loss of productive land and infrastructure.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Answer & Explanation: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
Floods have a paradoxical nature—they cause destruction but also bring ecological renewal. Erosion, however, results in absolute, irreversible territorial and economic loss.
Topic 4: Eco-friendly Textile Wastewater Treatment
Q13. The toxicity and persistence of “Azo Dyes” in textile wastewater are primarily attributed to the presence of which of the following chemical bonds?
(a) Disulfide bond (–S–S–)
(b) Peptide bond (–CO–NH–)
(c) Azo bond (–N=N–)
(d) Glycosidic bond
Answer & Explanation: (c).
Azo dyes are characterized by the synthetic Azo bond (–N=N–), which makes them highly stable, color-fast, and notoriously resistant to natural degradation.
Q14. Consider the following statements regarding the recent IIT Guwahati bioremediation research:
- The bacterium Brevundimonas sp. AJZ05 produces the enzyme Azoreductase to break down Direct Blue-6 dye.
- In environmental biotechnology, “Decolourisation” of wastewater is chemically synonymous with complete “Detoxification.”
- Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used as a statistical tool to optimize the bacterial dye degradation process.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer & Explanation: (b) Only two.
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because Decolourisation (visual removal of color) does not equal Detoxification. A visually clear effluent might still contain highly toxic, colorless metabolites; hence, true bioremediation requires toxicity assessment.
Q15. In the context of industrial wastewater treatment, what is the primary purpose of “Microbial Immobilisation”?
(a) To genetically mutate bacteria to consume heavy metals.
(b) To fix microorganisms onto a support matrix, allowing for greater stability, reusability, and continuous reactor treatment.
(c) To freeze bacteria for long-term storage in laboratory conditions.
(d) To completely halt the enzymatic activity of bacteria once the water is clear.
Answer & Explanation: (b).
Immobilisation anchors the bacteria to a matrix, making it possible to use them continuously in an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) without them washing away, ensuring cost-effectiveness and industrial scalability.
Q16. Statement-I: Bioremediation of textile wastewater using novel bacteria offers a sustainable alternative to conventional physicochemical treatment methods.
Statement-II: Conventional chemical treatments of textile effluents often require high energy inputs and can generate hazardous secondary chemical sludge.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Answer & Explanation: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
The major drawback of conventional treatment is the creation of secondary pollutants and high chemical dependency, making biological breakdown via enzymes (like Azoreductase) ecologically and economically superior.
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