APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –08/12/2025
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 (08-12-2025). These issues are key for bothAPSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 08/12/2025)
✅ TOPIC 1 — BRO’s Strategic Infrastructure Projects (Arunachal Pradesh)
Q1. With reference to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), consider the following statements:
- BRO functions under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
- BRO is responsible for construction of strategic infrastructure in border regions, including along the Line of Actual Control.
- BRO projects can serve both military and civilian purposes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- BRO works under the Ministry of Defence, not MoRTH → Statement 1 is incorrect.
- It builds roads, bridges, tunnels in border areas including LAC → Statement 2 is correct.
- BRO infrastructure is dual-use for defence + civilian connectivity → Statement 3 correct.
Q2. Which of the following correctly explains the strategic significance of Upper Siang district for India’s border management?
(a) It hosts India’s only tri-junction with Bhutan and China.
(b) It provides critical access to the McMahon Line sector.
(c) It lies opposite a region where the Brahmaputra River enters India.
(d) It contains India’s northernmost air base.
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Upper Siang is strategically important because the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) enters India nearby, making it a sensitive terrain for monitoring Chinese activities.
Q3. Consider the following pairs:
BRO Project — Area of Operation
- Project Vartak — Arunachal Pradesh
- Project Brahmank — Ladakh
- Project Udayak — Arunachal Pradesh
Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Project Vartak → Arunachal Pradesh/Assam.
- Project Brahmank → Arunachal Pradesh (not Ladakh).
- Project Udayak → Eastern Arunachal Pradesh.
Q4. BRO often uses technologies like geocells and micropile foundations. These are used primarily to:
(a) Provide thermal insulation for high-altitude barracks.
(b) Stabilize weak soil and slopes in mountainous terrain.
(c) Increase the load capacity of military airstrips.
(d) Reduce seismic vulnerability of bridges.
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Geocells + micropiles = common BRO engineering solutions for slope stabilization, weak soil reinforcement, and landslide-prone areas.
✅ TOPIC 2 — Tezpur University Governance Crisis
Q5. In the context of Central Universities in India, consider the following statements:
- The President of India is the Visitor of all Central Universities.
- The Visitor has the power to order inquiries into administrative lapses in universities.
- The Ministry of Education has no role in the appointment or removal of Vice-Chancellors of Central Universities.
Which of the statements is/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:
- Statement 1: Correct → President is the Visitor.
- Statement 2: Correct → Visitor can order inquiries and annul decisions.
- Statement 3: Incorrect → MoE plays a supporting administrative role in VC processes.
Q6. The recent protests at Tezpur University highlight failure of which of the following components of good governance?
- Accountability
- Rule of Law
- Transparency
- Responsiveness
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
All elements were compromised: administrative lapses, lack of transparency, delayed responses, and failure to maintain rule of law on campus.
Q7. In the governance structure of Central Universities, which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for academic decisions?
(a) Executive Council
(b) Academic Council
(c) University Court
(d) Visitor
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Academic Council handles teaching, curriculum, research, exams.
Q8. A student–faculty agitation forces a shutdown of a university for weeks. This reflects a breakdown in which stage of the policy cycle?
(a) Agenda setting
(b) Policy formulation
(c) Policy implementation
(d) Policy evaluation
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The crisis indicates failure in implementing governance norms (discipline, grievance redressal, accountability).
✅ TOPIC 3 — Goa Nightclub Fire: Urban Safety & Disaster Management
Q9. In the context of fire tragedies in urban establishments, which of the following provisions are mandated under the National Building Code (NBC), 2016?
- Minimum width of exit doors
- Automatic sprinkler system for assembly buildings
- Fire NOC to be renewed every five years
- Use of non-combustible material for exits
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
NBC prescribes door width, automatic sprinklers, and fire-resistant exit materials.
Fire NOC renewal period varies by state → not a national mandate.
Q10. The majority of deaths in the Goa nightclub fire were due to:
(a) Structural collapse
(b) Flashover burn injuries
(c) Suffocation from smoke inhalation
(d) Toxic chemical fumes from upholstery
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The newspaper report confirms suffocation as the primary cause.
Q11. Consider the following statements regarding Fire Services in India:
- They are part of the State List in the Constitution.
- NDMA directly controls Fire Departments in case of major disasters.
- Urban Local Bodies are responsible for issuing fire safety certificates to commercial establishments.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Fire Services → State List.
- NDMA does NOT directly control fire departments.
- Fire NOCs issued by ULBs/State Fire Services.
Q12. A nightclub operating without Fire NOC and liquor license indicates regulatory failure in:
- Municipal governance
- Disaster management planning
- Excise department oversight
- Police licensing
Which of the above are involved?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
All agencies failed in coordination and enforcement.
✅ TOPIC 4 — US Warning on China’s Military Buildup & Indo-Pacific Security
Q13. Consider the following statements about China’s military modernization:
- The Chinese Navy is the world’s largest navy by total number of warships.
- China’s shipbuilding capacity is significantly higher than that of the United States.
- China has completely dismantled its land-based nuclear missile forces.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Statements 1 & 2 → widely cited in strategic analyses; correct.
- Statement 3 → false; China is expanding, not dismantling, nuclear missile forces.
Q14. The Indo-Pacific region is strategically significant because it:
- Contains major chokepoints like Malacca Strait.
- Is home to a majority of the world’s maritime trade routes.
- Hosts military alliances such as NATO.
Which of the above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- NATO is NOT an Indo-Pacific alliance → Statement 3 incorrect.
- Chokepoints & global trade → correct.
Q15. Quad cooperation (India, US, Japan, Australia) mainly focuses on:
- Maritime security
- Defense technology and supply chains
- Counter-terrorism financing
- Climate resilience
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Quad priorities include maritime domain awareness, supply chains, critical technologies, climate adaptation.
Counter-terror financing is not its major agenda.
Q16. Which of the following best describes “defence industrial base,” a term used in the US warning?
(a) A coalition of countries involved in joint defence procurement
(b) Domestic network of companies and infrastructure that produce military equipment
(c) A military alliance similar to NATO
(d) A global registry of weapons suppliers
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The defence industrial base refers to domestic manufacturing and R&D ecosystem.
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