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APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 07/11/2025

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 (07-11-2025).

⚡ Mains Question (GS Paper 3)

“Hydropower development in Northeast India presents a dilemma between energy security and ecological sustainability. Discuss.”

🔹 Introduction (30 words)

The Northeast, endowed with 40% of India’s hydropower potential, offers immense energy opportunities. Yet, frequent protests over dams like Lower Subansiri reveal a deep conflict between developmental needs and ecological safety.

🔹 Body (100 words)

Hydropower can boost regional growth, reduce fossil fuel dependence, and ensure energy self-sufficiency for Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
However, the fragile Brahmaputra basin, located in Seismic Zone V, faces severe risks — habitat loss, siltation, and flash floods.
Protests by groups such as AJYCP highlight inadequate environmental assessments and poor public consultation.
The way forward lies in basin-wide planning, small and run-of-the-river projects, early warning systems, and transparent EIAs.
Adopting community-inclusive energy planning can harmonize local livelihoods with national renewable targets.

🔹 Conclusion (20 words)

Sustainable hydropower in the Northeast demands a shift from “power generation” to “eco-sensitive energy governance”, ensuring progress without ecological peril.ainable and inclusive regional growth.

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