APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 07/07/2026

For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily Answer Writing is vital. This blog covers the most important Main question and its model Answer from the Assam Tribune today (07-07-2026).

📘 GS Mains Model Question (APSC CCE)

Q. “The recurring floods in Assam demonstrate that engineering solutions alone cannot ensure long-term flood resilience.” In the light of the above statement, examine the need for a paradigm shift from flood control to integrated flood management in Assam. (15 Marks, 250 Words)

Model Answer

Introduction (2–3 lines)

Assam experiences annual floods due to the dynamic nature of the Brahmaputra River system, high monsoonal rainfall, and heavy sediment load. While embankments have reduced flood risks in some areas, recurring breaches, erosion, and ecological degradation underscore the need for a transition towards Integrated Flood Management (IFM).

Body

1. Why the Existing Flood Control Model is Inadequate

Recurring embankment breaches lead to loss of lives, crops, and infrastructure.
Heavy sediment deposition reduces the river’s carrying capacity.
Riverbank erosion displaces thousands annually.
Waterlogging occurs due to restricted natural drainage.
High maintenance costs of embankments strain public finances.
Climate change has increased the frequency of extreme rainfall events.

Example: The editorial “Rethink Flood Control” argues that reliance on embankments alone has failed to provide a sustainable solution.

2. Importance of Integrated Flood Management (IFM)

Ecological Benefits

Restores wetlands as natural flood buffers.
Conserves biodiversity and aquatic ecosystems.
Recharges groundwater and maintains ecological flows.

Disaster Risk Reduction

Basin-level planning reduces flood vulnerability.
Floodplain zoning minimises exposure of settlements.
Scientific sediment management improves river health.

Socio-economic Benefits

Protects agriculture and fisheries.
Reduces disaster-related displacement.
Strengthens climate resilience of vulnerable communities.

3. Government Initiatives

Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)
National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP)
Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA)
National Hydrology Project
River erosion control and embankment strengthening by the Government of Assam.

4. Way Forward

Adopt Integrated River Basin Management for the Brahmaputra basin.
Restore wetlands such as Deepor Beel and reconnect floodplains.
Promote nature-based solutions including afforestation and bioengineering.
Use GIS, remote sensing, AI-based flood forecasting, and drone monitoring.
Enforce scientific floodplain zoning and resilient land-use planning.
Strengthen India–Bhutan cooperation for basin-wide hydrological management.
Encourage community participation through local disaster preparedness programmes.

Conclusion (2–3 lines)

Floods cannot be completely prevented in a river system as dynamic as the Brahmaputra; therefore, the objective should be to live with floods while minimising their adverse impacts. A balanced strategy integrating engineering measures with ecosystem restoration, scientific planning, and community participation will enable Assam to build long-term climate resilience and sustainable development.

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