APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –11/11/2025
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 (11-11-2025). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 11/11/2025)
🟦 Topic 1 – Orunodoi 3.0: Inclusive Welfare Delivery in Assam
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme recently launched in Assam:
- It is implemented by the Department of Finance, Government of Assam.
- It provides direct benefit transfers to women heads of households only.
- It aims to integrate multiple smaller social assistance schemes into one platform.
- It provides ₹1,450 per month to eligible households.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1, 3 and 4 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
✅ Correct Answer: a) 1, 3 and 4 only
🧠 Explanation:
- The scheme is under Assam’s Finance Department, making statement 1 correct.
- While women are the primary beneficiaries, the household—not only the woman—is the unit of eligibility (so 2 is incorrect).
- It merges various assistance programmes into one DBT system.
- In Orunodoi 3.0, the amount was raised to ₹1,450/month.
Q2. Which of the following best describes the objective of the Orunodoi 3.0 initiative?
a) To provide unconditional cash transfers to all families in Assam.
b) To ensure equitable welfare access using a data-driven DBT system.
c) To offer employment opportunities through local panchayats.
d) To provide subsidized housing loans for rural households.
✅ Correct Answer: b) To ensure equitable welfare access using a data-driven DBT system.
🧠 Explanation:
The scheme focuses on inclusive welfare delivery through direct benefit transfers (DBT) using digital platforms, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
🟦 Topic 2 – MPSC Paper Mix-up: Public Accountability in Governance
Q3. Under which Articles of the Indian Constitution are the powers and functions of State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) defined?
a) Articles 308–313
b) Articles 315–323
c) Articles 280–290
d) Articles 324–329
✅ Correct Answer: b) Articles 315–323
🧠 Explanation:
- Articles 315–323 deal with the establishment, composition, appointment, and functions of the Union and State Public Service Commissions.
- Article 320 defines their duties.
Q4. Which of the following measures can help improve transparency in the functioning of State PSCs like MPSC and APSC?
- Adoption of Encrypted Question Paper Systems (EQPS)
- Online application tracking and real-time monitoring
- Third-party audits by independent agencies
- Exemption from RTI Act for exam-related information
Select the correct answer:
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
✅ Correct Answer: a) 1, 2 and 3 only
🧠 Explanation:
Transparency measures include encryption, digital audit, and external supervision.
Statement 4 is wrong — PSCs are not exempt from RTI; they must disclose exam norms under public accountability.
🟦 Topic 3 – ICTACSR 2025: Transdisciplinary Science and Innovation
Q5. Which of the following best differentiates Transdisciplinary research from Interdisciplinary research?
a) Transdisciplinary research involves collaboration across academic fields without external input.
b) Interdisciplinary research integrates multiple disciplines to address a problem, while transdisciplinary research includes non-academic stakeholders.
c) Transdisciplinary research deals only with STEM disciplines, while interdisciplinary includes humanities.
d) Both are synonymous and interchangeable.
✅ Correct Answer: b) Interdisciplinary research integrates multiple disciplines to address a problem, while transdisciplinary research includes non-academic stakeholders.
🧠 Explanation:
- Transdisciplinary research transcends academia to involve society, policy, and industry for holistic problem-solving.
- Interdisciplinary remains within academic disciplines.
Q6. Which of the following national initiatives directly promote transdisciplinary scientific research in India?
- National Research Foundation (NRF)
- Science, Technology & Innovation Policy (STIP) 2020
- Anusandhan Act, 2023
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
Select the correct answer:
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
✅ Correct Answer: d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
🧠 Explanation:
All listed policies support cross-disciplinary collaboration, academic–industry linkages, and multidisciplinary education, integral to transdisciplinary innovation.
🟦 Topic 4 – Remembrance Day in Kohima: War Legacy and India–UK Ties
Q7. The Battle of Kohima (1944) is often referred to as the “Stalingrad of the East” because:
a) It was fought between the Indian National Army and the British.
b) It was the largest tank battle in Asia during WWII.
c) It marked the turning point that halted Japanese advancement into India.
d) It resulted in India’s independence negotiations.
✅ Correct Answer: c) It marked the turning point that halted Japanese advancement into India.
🧠 Explanation:
The Battle of Kohima (April–June 1944) ended Japan’s eastern offensive, similar in significance to Stalingrad’s reversal for Germany in Europe.
Q8. Which organization maintains the Kohima War Cemetery and similar WWII memorials in India?
a) Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
b) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
c) Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC)
d) Indian Army Historical Division
✅ Correct Answer: c) Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC)
🧠 Explanation:
The CWGC, founded in 1917, preserves graves and memorials of Commonwealth soldiers across the world, including Kohima and Imphal cemeteries.
🟦 Topic 5 – AI Regulation and Data Governance in India
Q9. Which of the following statements regarding India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023 is/are correct?
- It applies only to Indian entities processing citizens’ data.
- It establishes the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI).
- It provides for consent-based data processing except under certain legitimate uses.
- It prohibits cross-border transfer of all personal data.
Select the correct answer:
a) 1, 3 and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 2, 3 and 4 only
✅ Correct Answer: b) 2 and 3 only
🧠 Explanation:
- DPDP applies to both Indian and foreign entities handling Indian citizens’ data.
- It creates the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI) and permits data transfer under approved conditions.
Q10. Consider the following initiatives and match them with their purposes:
| Initiative | Objective |
| 1. INDIAai Portal | A. National platform for AI policy & ethics awareness |
| 2. Bhashini Project | B. AI-based multilingual translation ecosystem |
| 3. GPAI | C. Global multilateral alliance for responsible AI |
| 4. DEPA Framework | D. Consent-based architecture for data sharing |
Select the correct pairings:
a) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
b) 1–B, 2–A, 3–D, 4–C
c) 1–D, 2–B, 3–A, 4–C
d) 1–A, 2–D, 3–B, 4–C
✅ Correct Answer: a) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
🧠 Explanation:
- INDIAai: Central policy hub for AI awareness.
- Bhashini: Multilingual AI platform.
- GPAI: Global initiative for responsible AI governance.
- DEPA: Consent-based data-sharing framework for fintech and health.
🧾 Question Pattern Summary
| Type | Questions | Example |
| Fact-based (Static + Current) | Q1, Q7, Q8 | Assam & WWII |
| Conceptual | Q3, Q5, Q9 | PSCs, AI ethics |
| Analytical (Cause–Effect) | Q4, Q10 | Governance & Tech |
| Mixed Statement-type | Q2, Q6 | Policy Integration |
🧩 Quick Recap Table
| Topic | Core Concept Tested |
| Orunodoi 3.0 | Welfare + Digital Governance |
| MPSC Reforms | Constitutional Accountability |
| ICTACSR 2025 | Transdisciplinary Science & NRF |
| Remembrance Day | WWII Legacy + Cultural Diplomacy |
| AI Regulation | Ethical Tech + DPDP Act |
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