APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –03/01/2026
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 (03-01-2026). These issues are key for bothAPSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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From The Assam Tribune, 5 January 2026
Topic 1: Green Cover Loss inside Protected Areas in Assam
Q1. The loss of green cover inside protected areas is most alarming because:
A. Protected areas are not legally notified
B. It indicates failure of conservation governance
C. Forest loss outside protected areas is negligible
D. Protected areas allow commercial farming
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Correct Answer: B
Q2. Which of the following tools is most effective for long-term monitoring of forest cover change?
A. Manual forest surveys only
B. Ground patrol reports
C. Remote sensing and GIS
D. Census data
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Correct Answer: C
Q3. Panidihing Bird Sanctuary is ecologically important mainly because it is a:
A. Highland forest reserve
B. Coastal mangrove system
C. Wetland and grassland habitat for birds
D. Marine protected area
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Correct Answer: C
Topic 2: Rise in GST Collection in Assam
Q4. GST is described as a destination-based tax because it is:
A. Collected where goods are manufactured
B. Collected by the Union Government only
C. Levied where goods and services are consumed
D. Applicable only to imports
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Correct Answer: C
Q5. Higher GST collection in a State generally indicates:
A. Higher tax rates
B. Increased borrowing
C. Improved compliance and economic activity
D. Reduction in subsidies
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Correct Answer: C
Q6. Which body decides major policy issues related to GST in India?
A. Finance Commission
B. GST Council
C. RBI
D. NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B
Topic 3: Rising Road Accident Deaths in Assam
Q7. The “Golden Hour” in road accident management refers to the:
A. First 10 minutes after accident
B. First 30 minutes after accident
C. First one hour after accident
D. First six hours after accident
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Correct Answer: C
Q8. Accident black spots are best addressed through:
A. Awareness campaigns alone
B. Scientific road engineering interventions
C. Increasing fuel prices
D. Restricting vehicle ownership
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Correct Answer: B
Q9. Which law significantly enhanced penalties for traffic violations in India?
A. National Highways Act, 1956
B. Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019
C. IPC, 1860
D. Road Transport Act, 2005
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Correct Answer: B
Topic 4: Degradation of Wetlands (Beels) in Assam
Q10. Wetlands are often called “natural sponges” because they:
A. Increase evaporation
B. Store and slowly release floodwater
C. Produce groundwater
D. Prevent earthquakes
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Correct Answer: B
Q11. The primary legal framework for wetland protection in India is provided by:
A. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
B. Environment Protection Act, 1986
C. Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017
D. Forest Rights Act, 2006
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Correct Answer: C
Q12. The degradation of wetlands in Assam directly increases the risk of:
A. Earthquakes
B. Droughts only
C. Urban and riverine flooding
D. Desertification
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Correct Answer: C
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