APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –01/12/2025
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 (01-12-2025). 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: 01/12/2025)
✅ PRELIMS QUESTIONS (29-11-2025)
🟦 TOPIC 1 — ASSAMSAT (Proposed State Satellite)
Q1. With reference to ASSAMSAT, consider the following statements:
- It aims to support real-time flood forecasting in Assam.
- It will be developed exclusively by private satellite companies without ISRO involvement.
- It is expected to assist in land-use mapping and erosion monitoring.
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
ISRO, NSIL and IN-SPACe will be involved. Statement 2 is incorrect.
Q2. ASSAMSAT is expected to collaborate with which of the following institutions?
- ISRO
- NSIL
- IN-SPACe
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Q3. Assertion–Reason
Assertion (A): Assam seeks to build its own satellite to modernise governance.
Reason (R): Satellite data can support urban planning, agriculture, and disaster management.
Options:
A. A and R true, R explains A
B. A and R true, but R does not explain A
C. A true, R false
D. A false, R true
Answer: A
🟩 TOPIC 2 — Prerona Scheme (Class X Stipend Programme)
Q4. Under the Prerona Scheme, the Assam Government will provide a monthly stipend to:
A. Class IX students of government schools
B. Class X students of both SEBA and CBSE government schools
C. All students from Class VIII to XII
D. Only girl students appearing for HSLC
Answer: B
Q5. Consider the following statements about the Prerona Scheme:
- Each student will receive ₹300 per month for four months.
- The stipend will be delivered through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- It is available only for students of Adarsha Vidyalayas.
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Q6. Which of the following is not an objective of the Prerona Scheme?
A. Reducing Class X dropout rates
B. Improving exam preparedness
C. Providing laptops to Class X students
D. Supporting economically weaker students during exam months
Answer: C
🟥 TOPIC 3 — Flood & Erosion Control Review 2026
Q7. Which of the following agencies are involved in Assam’s flood forecasting and monitoring?
- Central Water Commission (CWC)
- Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA)
- Brahmaputra Board
- Geological Survey of India (GSI)
Select the correct answer:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Q8. Which of the following districts were identified as vulnerable to severe erosion in the review meeting?
- Majuli
- Dhemaji
- Barpeta
- Kamrup (Metro)
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Q9. “Porcupine structures”, often mentioned in flood and erosion control in Assam, are used for:
A. Increasing the water-holding capacity of reservoirs
B. Diverting floodwaters into canals
C. Reducing riverbank erosion by dissipating water flow
D. Strengthening concrete embankments
Answer: C
🟫 TOPIC 4 — Regularisation of Encroachers from Poor Families
Q10. As per the Assam Government’s announcement, which of the following categories will NOT be eligible for land regularisation?
- Encroachers on reserved forests
- Occupants of tribal belts and blocks
- Settlers in wildlife sanctuaries
- Erosion-displaced landless families
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Explanation:
Erosion-affected landless families may be regularised—so (4) is eligible.
Q11. The Assam Government’s land regularisation policy seeks to primarily benefit:
A. Large commercial encroachers
B. Recently arrived migrant settlers
C. Long-term landless poor families
D. Industrial houses lacking land
Answer: C
Q12. Assertion–Reason
Assertion (A): Tribal Belts and Blocks in Assam will remain unaffected by the new land regularisation policy.
Reason (R): These areas are constitutionally protected for the exclusive rights of Scheduled Tribes.
Options:
A. A and R true, R explains A
B. A and R true, but R does not explain A
C. A true, R false
D. A false, R true
Answer: A
APSC CCE Daily MCQs 2025 (01/12/2025)
🟥 TOPIC 1 — Spike in HIV Cases in Assam
Q1. Consider the following statements about the recent HIV trend in Assam:
- Injecting Drug Use (IDU) has become the leading cause of new HIV infections in the State.
- Assam’s HIV prevalence is higher than the national average.
- A significant rise has been recorded among pregnant women testing HIV-positive.
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Assam’s prevalence (~0.08%) is lower than national average (~0.20%).
- IDU is the leading cause.
- Maternal HIV cases are rising.
Q2. Which of the following agencies play a major role in HIV control in Assam?
- NACO
- Assam State AIDS Control Society (ASACS)
- National Centre for Disease Informatics
- UNICEF
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: C
Explanation:
UNICEF supports interventions; NCDIR is not a core HIV-control agency.
Q3. Assertion–Reason
Assertion (A): Assam is witnessing a sharp increase in HIV cases among the youth.
Reason (R): The State has become a major transit route for injectable narcotics.
A. Both A and R are true, and R explains A
B. Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
C. A is true, R is false
D. A is false, R is true
Answer: A
🟩 TOPIC 2 — Literacy Rate Improves in Assam
Q4. Consider the following statements about Assam’s literacy progress:
- The literacy rate has shown a steady increase over the last decade.
- The gender gap in literacy has nearly disappeared.
- Urban literacy remains significantly higher than rural literacy.
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Gender gap still persists.
Q5. Which of the following districts generally show higher literacy levels in Assam?
- Kamrup (Metro)
- Sivasagar
- Dhubri
- Jorhat
Select the correct answer:
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Q6. Literacy rate in Census terms refers to:
A. Ability to read and write with understanding
B. Years of formal schooling completed
C. Attendance in primary school
D. Ability to speak at least two languages
Answer: A
🟦 TOPIC 3 — Meghalaya Rejects Revisiting Border Agreement with Assam
Q7. Which of the following principles were used in resolving the Assam–Meghalaya border dispute?
- Historical facts
- Administrative convenience
- Community sentiment
- Economic viability of villages
Select the correct answer:
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:
Economic viability was not a declared principle.
Q8. Which of the following areas were part of the first phase of the Assam–Meghalaya border resolution?
- Tarabari
- Gizang
- Ratacherra
- Langpih
Select the correct answer:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation:
Langpih will be taken up in the second phase.
Q9. Assertion–Reason
Assertion (A): Meghalaya refused to reopen the signed border agreement with Assam.
Reason (R): Any inter-state border modification requires a Constitutional Amendment.
A. A and R true, R explains A
B. A and R true, but R does not explain A
C. A true, R false
D. A false, R true
Answer: C
Explanation:
Border demarcation does not require a constitutional amendment; MHA and Survey of India manage it.
🟫 TOPIC 4 — New Teacher Recruitment Policy in Assam
Q10. Under Assam’s new Teacher Recruitment Policy, which of the following features are emphasised?
- Technology-enabled application and verification.
- Weightage for TET/CTET.
- Centralised, merit-based selection.
- Guaranteed regularisation for all contractual teachers.
Select the correct answer:
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:
Contractual regularisation is not “guaranteed”; it is conditional.
Q11. Which of the following subjects are generally prioritised under the new recruitment plan due to shortages?
- Mathematics
- Science
- English
- Computer Science
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
Q12. Assertion–Reason
Assertion (A): Assam’s new teacher recruitment system aims to improve learning outcomes.
Reason (R): Transparent, merit-based selection enhances teacher quality.
A. A and R true, R explains A
B. A and R true, but R does not explain A
C. A true, R false
D. A false, R true
Answer: A11-C
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