APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –03/02/2026
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 03/02/2025)
Q1. The term “Chicken’s Neck” frequently mentioned in strategic discussions refers to:
A. A coastal choke point near Bangladesh
B. A narrow land corridor connecting North-East India with the mainland
C. A mountain pass in Arunachal Pradesh
D. A riverine trade route in Assam
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Siliguri Corridor, also known as Chicken’s Neck, is a narrow land corridor connecting the North-East with mainland India and is of high strategic and security importance.
Q2. With reference to the proposed underground railway line in the Siliguri Corridor, consider the following statements:
- It is proposed to be a double-track line.
- The underground stretch is planned at a depth of more than 20 metres.
- The project is aimed only at commercial freight movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- Statement 3 is incorrect; the project has strategic, security, and connectivity objectives, not merely commercial ones.
Q3. The total railway budget allocation for Assam and the North-East in Union Budget 2026–27 is approximately:
A. ₹2,122 crore
B. ₹5,000 crore
C. ₹11,486 crore
D. ₹72,468 crore
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Union Budget 2026–27 allocated ₹11,486 crore for Assam and the North-East, a significant increase over earlier periods.
Q4. Which of the following rail connectivity initiatives aim at improving India’s sub-regional integration with Bhutan?
A. Banarhat–Samtse rail line
B. Guwahati–Dibrugarh bypass
C. Varanasi–Siliguri corridor
D. Siliguri–Gangtok rail line
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The Banarhat–Samtse and Kokrajhar–Gelephu projects are proposed rail links to Bhutan, strengthening regional cooperation.
Q5. Which of the following urban problems in Guwahati acts as a natural flood buffer when preserved properly?
A. Concrete drains
B. Flyovers
C. Hills
D. Wetlands (Beels)
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Beels (wetlands) act as natural flood buffers and groundwater recharge zones; their encroachment worsens urban flooding.
Q6. Land subsidence in cities like Guwahati is primarily associated with:
A. Coastal erosion
B. Excessive groundwater extraction and unplanned construction
C. Industrial mining activities
D. Volcanic activity
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Unregulated construction and excessive groundwater withdrawal contribute to soil compaction and land subsidence.
Q7. The education infrastructure expansion in Assam mentioned in the newspaper is funded under which of the following schemes?
- NESIDS
- PM-DeVINE
- RIDF
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
All three—NESIDS, PM-DeVINE, and RIDF—are funding sources for the school infrastructure initiative.
Q8. Swagat Satirtha 2.0 is best described as a:
A. Citizen grievance redressal portal
B. Digital recruitment platform
C. Mutual transfer portal for government employees
D. Performance appraisal system
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Swagat Satirtha 2.0 enables transparent, consent-based mutual transfers for Grade III and IV Assam government employees.
Q9. Which of the following is a key governance advantage of digital transfer portals like Swagat Satirtha 2.0?
A. Expansion of discretionary powers
B. Increased paperwork
C. Reduction of transaction costs and intermediaries
D. Strengthening of political patronage
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Digital portals reduce discretion, intermediaries, and costs while improving transparency and efficiency.
Q10. Railway electrification in the North-East region has been completed approximately up to:
A. 50%
B. 65%
C. 80%
D. 96%
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
About 96% of railway tracks in the North-East have already been electrified, as reported.
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