APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 08/03/2025

Topic 1: HC Allows PWD to Carry Out Ancillary Works at Kamakhya

Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding Kamakhya Temple is/are correct?

1. Kamakhya Temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India.
2. It is associated with Tantric traditions and Shakti worship.
3. The temple is located on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam.

Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

Which of the following laws govern the protection and development of heritage sites in India?

1. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
2. The Environment Protection Act, 1986
3. The Public Works Department (PWD) Act, 1925
4. The Forest Conservation Act, 1980

Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 1, 2, and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Topic 2: Excavation at Dhekiajuli’s Gupteswar Devalaya

Question 3

The recent excavation at Gupteswar Devalaya in Dhekiajuli, Assam, is expected to provide new insights into which of the following?

1. The Kamarupa Kingdom’s religious architecture
2. The spread of Vaishnavism and Shaivism in medieval Assam
3. The Harappan civilization’s influence in Northeast India

Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Question 4

Which of the following sites in Assam are known for their ancient temple architecture?

1. Da Parbatia
2. Madan Kamdev
3. Sivasagar Ahom Monuments
4. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2, and 3 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Topic 3: India Voices Concern Over Bangladesh Freeing ‘Violent Extremists’

Question 5

Which of the following terrorist organizations are known to operate in Bangladesh and Northeast India?

1. Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI-B)
2. Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB)
3. United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)
4. Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)

Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2, and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 6

Which of the following agreements govern Indo-Bangladesh border security and counterterrorism cooperation?

1. Land Boundary Agreement (LBA), 2015
2. Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT)
3. SAARC Regional Anti-Terrorism Mechanism
4. QUAD Counterterrorism Initiative

Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2, and 3 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 3, and 4 only

Topic 4: Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council Polls Announced

Question 7

The Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) is responsible for governing which of the following aspects in its jurisdiction?

1. Cultural and linguistic preservation of the Rabha community
2. Regulation of land rights and resource management
3. Law and order and criminal justice administration

Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Question 8

Which of the following statements about tribal self-governance in Assam is/are correct?

1. The Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) is governed under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
2. The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) enjoys greater financial and legislative autonomy than RHAC.
3. Autonomous Councils in Assam function under state-specific tribal governance laws.

Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Statement 3 is correct: Assam’s autonomous councils are governed by state laws, unlike Sixth Schedule areas.

Statement 1 is incorrect: RHAC is not under the Sixth Schedule. It is governed by state laws.

Statement 2 is correct: BTR (Bodoland) has more legislative powers under the Sixth Schedule.