APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –07/01/2026
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From The Assam Tribune, 7 January 2026
Topic 1: Rejection of ST Status Proposal for Six Assam Communities
Q1. The inclusion of communities in the Scheduled Tribes list is done under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
A. Article 330
B. Article 335
C. Article 341
D. Article 342
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Correct Answer: D
Q2. The Lokur Committee (1965) laid down criteria mainly for:
A. Identification of OBCs
B. Identification of Scheduled Castes
C. Identification of Scheduled Tribes
D. Backward classes among minorities
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Correct Answer: C
Q3. Which of the following is NOT a Lokur Committee criterion for ST identification?
A. Distinctive culture
B. Geographical isolation
C. Political marginalisation
D. Backwardness
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Correct Answer: C
Topic 2: Satellite-Based Flood Forecasting in Assam
Q4. Satellite-based flood forecasting improves disaster preparedness mainly by:
A. Eliminating the need for river gauges
B. Providing longer lead time and basin-level monitoring
C. Replacing disaster relief mechanisms
D. Preventing rainfall
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Correct Answer: B
Q5. Which of the following agencies is primarily responsible for flood forecasting in India?
A. ISRO
B. IMD only
C. Central Water Commission (CWC)
D. NDMA
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Correct Answer: C
Q6. Assam’s flood forecasting is particularly challenging because of:
A. Low rainfall
B. Stable river channels
C. Braided nature and high sediment load of Brahmaputra
D. Absence of wetlands
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Correct Answer: C
Topic 3: Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Assam
Q7. Japanese Encephalitis is transmitted primarily through:
A. Anopheles mosquito
B. Aedes mosquito
C. Culex mosquito
D. Ticks
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Correct Answer: C
Q8. In the transmission cycle of Japanese Encephalitis, which animal acts as an amplifier host?
A. Cattle
B. Birds only
C. Pigs
D. Dogs
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Correct Answer: C
Q9. JE vaccination in India is provided under:
A. National Health Mission
B. Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP)
C. Ayushman Bharat
D. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme
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Correct Answer: B
Topic 4: Revival of Border Trade in Assam
Q10. The revival of border trade in Assam is closely linked with which national policy?
A. Neighbourhood First Policy
B. Act East Policy
C. Look West Policy
D. SAGAR Policy
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Correct Answer: B
Q11. Border trade primarily aims to benefit:
A. Multinational corporations
B. Large exporters only
C. Border communities and local producers
D. Defence establishments
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Correct Answer: C
Q12. Which of the following is a major challenge associated with border trade revival?
A. Decline in local employment
B. Excess agricultural production
C. Security concerns and smuggling
D. Over-industrialisation
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Correct Answer: C
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