APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –06/03/2026
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 06/03/2026)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the PM-DevINE scheme:
- It stands for Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region.
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
- The scheme focuses only on infrastructure projects in the Northeast.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- PM-DevINE stands for Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region.
- Implemented by Ministry of DoNER.
- The scheme supports infrastructure, social development and livelihood projects, not only infrastructure.
2. The organisation NECTAR, often seen in the context of organic agriculture initiatives in Northeast India, functions under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
B. Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
D. Ministry of Science and Technology
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
- NECTAR (North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach) is an autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
3. The VASUNDHARA kit distributed to farmers in Northeast India is used to measure which of the following?
- Soil organic carbon
- Soil pH
- Soil salinity
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- VASUNDHARA soil testing kit measures soil organic carbon and soil pH, helping farmers assess soil fertility.
4. The National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS) is implemented by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Earth Sciences
B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Science and Technology
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
- NMHS is implemented by MoEFCC to support sustainable development and research in the Indian Himalayan Region.
5. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission is primarily intended for:
A. Earth observation and monitoring of environmental changes
B. Monitoring deep space galaxies
C. Navigation of aircraft and ships
D. Studying solar radiation
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- NISAR is a joint Earth observation satellite mission of NASA and ISRO.
- It will monitor land deformation, glaciers, forests, and natural hazards.
6. Cervical cancer is primarily caused by infection with which virus?
A. Epstein–Barr virus
B. Human Papillomavirus
C. Human Immunodeficiency Virus
D. Hepatitis B virus
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
- Cervical cancer is mainly caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
7. The screening method commonly used in India’s cervical cancer detection programme is:
A. CT Scan
B. Mammography
C. Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid
D. X-ray imaging
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
- Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) is a low-cost screening technique widely used in public health programmes.
8. The HPV vaccination campaign launched in India targets primarily:
A. Adolescent girls around 14 years of age
B. All women aged 20–30 years
C. Pregnant women
D. Women above 40 years
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- HPV vaccination is primarily given to adolescent girls before exposure to the virus.
9. National Waterway-2 (NW-2) in India corresponds to which river?
A. Brahmaputra
B. Godavari
C. Krishna
D. Narmada
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- NW-2: Brahmaputra River from Dhubri to Sadiya (about 891 km).
10. Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) functions under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
C. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
D. Ministry of Tourism
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
- IWAI operates under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and manages National Waterways.
11. Which of the following correctly describes the role of river lighthouses?
A. Provide navigational guidance for vessels on waterways
B. Provide satellite communication for ships
C. Regulate river water levels
D. Store cargo for inland transport
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- River lighthouses act as navigation aids, helping vessels operate safely, especially at night or in poor visibility.
12. Landslides are most commonly triggered by which of the following factors?
- Deforestation
- Heavy rainfall
- Seismic activity
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: D
Explanation:
Landslides can be triggered by:
Deforestation and slope instability.
Heavy rainfall
Earthquakes
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