APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –10/12/2025
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 (10-12-2025). 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: 10/12/2025)
⭐ TOPIC 1 — Forest Degradation in Assam (Satellite Study)
Q1. With reference to Object-Based Image Analysis (OBIA), used in forest cover studies, consider the following statements:
- OBIA analyses groups of pixels instead of individual pixels.
- OBIA is commonly used with Landsat satellite data.
- OBIA can classify land cover even without spectral information.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- OBIA works on segments, not single pixels → Statement 1 correct.
- Extensively used with Landsat datasets → Statement 2 correct.
- Still depends on spectral signatures → Statement 3 incorrect.
Q2. Which one of the following showed the highest decline in dense forest cover between 1990 and 2020, according to the satellite study?
(a) Behali Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) Naduar Reserved Forest
(c) Biswanath Reserved Forest
(d) Singlijan Reserved Forest
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Biswanath RF recorded 65.92% decline, the highest among all areas studied.
Q3. In the India State of Forest Report, forest cover classifications are based primarily on:
(a) Age of forest stands
(b) Species richness
(c) Canopy density
(d) Soil moisture index
Answer: (c)
Explanation: FSI classifies forests into VDF, MDF, OF based on canopy density.
⭐ TOPIC 2 — Centre Orders 10% Curtailment of IndiGo Flights
Q4. Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL), recently in news, aim primarily to:
(a) Reduce fuel consumption in commercial aircraft
(b) Prevent pilot fatigue and ensure aviation safety
(c) Control airport congestion during peak hours
(d) Regulate night-flight permissions for civilian aircraft
Answer: (b)
Explanation: FDTL frameworks regulate pilot working hours to avoid fatigue.
Q5. Which of the following are functions of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)?
- Licensing of pilots and aircraft engineers
- Regulation of air transport services
- Final approval of airport construction
- Safety oversight of civil aviation operations
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Airport construction is under AAI and MoCA, not DGCA.
Q6. Which of the following correctly describes the reason for major disruptions in IndiGo flights in December 2025?
(a) Fuel shortage due to supply chain constraints
(b) Pilot shortage resulting from new FDTL Phase-2 norms
(c) Failure of digital ticketing system
(d) Air traffic control restrictions imposed nationwide
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Stricter FDTL norms reduced night-duty hours and landings, causing crew shortages.
⭐ TOPIC 3 — Forest Degradation (Detailed Study)
(Additional MCQs covering deeper environmental concepts)
Q7. A “fragmented habitat” typically results in:
- Increased edge effects
- Reduced genetic diversity
- Increased human–wildlife conflict
- Higher soil moisture retention
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Fragmentation worsens edge effects, reduces gene flow, and increases conflict; it does not improve soil moisture.
Q8. In the context of forest governance, “Reserved Forests” under the Indian Forest Act typically allow:
(a) No human activity under any circumstances
(b) Strict state control with limited rights to local communities
(c) Open access for grazing and NTFP collection
(d) Full community ownership and management
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Reserved Forests are the most restricted category after protected areas; some rights may be permitted but heavily regulated.
⭐ TOPIC 4 — FLC Workshop for EVMs & VVPATs
Q9. First Level Checking (FLC) of EVMs is conducted primarily to:
(a) Train polling officials on booth management
(b) Test technical performance and seal machines before randomization
(c) Count VVPAT slips after elections
(d) Allocate polling stations to political parties
Answer: (b)
Explanation: FLC tests and seals EVMs under strict procedures before deployment.
Q10. Which of the following statements about VVPAT is/are correct?
- It displays the printed slip to the voter for a fixed time before storing it.
- The VVPAT slips are counted at all polling stations during vote counting.
- VVPAT enhances auditability of election results.
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: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 2 is incorrect → slips are counted only in randomly selected polling stations.
Q11. Under the Conduct of Election Rules (1961), EVMs and VVPATs are randomized:
- To prevent pre-poll manipulation of polling stations
- To ensure equal distribution of machines among parties
- To assign machines to polling stations unpredictably
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Randomization ensures unpredictability and prevents manipulation; has nothing to do with political party distribution.
⭐ Mixed Difficulty MCQs (Final Set)
Q12. With reference to electoral administration, “strong rooms” are used for:
(a) Storage of VVPAT slips after counting
(b) Storage of EVMs before and after polling
(c) Training materials for polling officials
(d) Internet-enabled servers for election data
Answer: (b)
Strong rooms store EVMs under multi-layer security (CCTV, observers, seals).
Q13. Landsat imagery is preferred in forest monitoring because it:
- Offers long-term consistent datasets
- Has high temporal frequency
- Provides free and open-access data
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Temporal frequency is moderate (not “high”) → Statement 2 incorrect.
Q14. Under India’s civil aviation safety framework, which body has the authority to issue show-cause notices to airlines for operational violations?
(a) AAI
(b) DGCA
(c) BCAS
(d) Ministry of Civil Aviation
Answer: (b)
DGCA enforces CARs and issues notices for compliance failures.
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