APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –12/08/2025
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 12/08/2025)
1. Brahmaputra River Basin Management Authority (BRBMA)
Q1. With reference to Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM), consider the following statements:
- IRBM focuses on managing water, land, and related resources in a coordinated manner across an entire river basin.
- It requires cooperation between only the states located in the lower reaches of the river.
- The Brahmaputra River Basin in India is shared only between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A
Explanation: IRBM involves upstream and downstream coordination; Brahmaputra flows through Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and other NE states, not only Assam and Arunachal.
Q2. The Brahmaputra River is designated as which National Waterway in India?
A. NW-1
B. NW-2
C. NW-4
D. NW-16
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: NW-2 covers the Brahmaputra from Dhubri to Sadiya.
2. Northeast Frontier Railway Electrification
Q3. Which of the following are advantages of railway electrification over diesel traction?
- Lower greenhouse gas emissions.
- Greater hauling capacity and speed.
- Lower dependence on imported fuel.
- Reduced maintenance cost of locomotives.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: All listed benefits apply to electrified railways.
Q4. Which one of the following is the standard traction voltage used for mainline electrification in Indian Railways?
A. 3 kV DC
B. 15 kV AC
C. 25 kV AC
D. 50 kV AC
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Indian Railways uses 25 kV AC for mainline routes.
3. Indo-Bangladesh Border Fencing with Smart Surveillance
Q5. Consider the following with reference to India’s borders:
- The Indo-Bangladesh border is India’s longest international boundary.
- The Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) uses laser fences, infrared sensors, and drones.
- Assam shares a border with Bangladesh entirely through land routes.
Which of the statements given above 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: Assam’s border with Bangladesh includes riverine stretches, especially in Dhubri sector.
Q6. Match the following Indo-Bangladesh border sectors in Assam with their key features:
| Sector | Feature |
| 1. Dhubri | A. Riverine stretch with floating BOPs |
| 2. Karimganj | B. Land-based border with tea plantations |
| 3. South Salmara-Mankachar | C. Vulnerable to erosion and infiltration |
Correct Match:
A. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C ✅
4. Organic Assam Mission 2030
Q7. Which of the following are part of India’s organic farming promotion schemes?
- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
- Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER)
- National Project on Organic Farming (NPOF)
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
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: All three schemes promote organic farming through different approaches.
Q8. The Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) in India is:
A. A centralised export certification system managed by APEDA.
B. A decentralised, peer-review-based organic certification mechanism.
C. A blockchain-based agricultural transaction monitoring system.
D. A crop insurance programme for organic farmers.
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: PGS is a decentralised organic certification method under the PGS-India programme.
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