APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –13/04/2026
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 (13-04-2026). 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: 13/04/2026)
Q1. With reference to the McMahon Line, consider the following statements:
- It was drawn during the Shimla Convention of 1914.
- It forms the boundary between India and China in Arunachal Pradesh.
- China fully recognizes this boundary.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
📝 Explanation:
- 1 ✔️: Shimla Convention (1914)
- 2 ✔️: Boundary in eastern sector
- 3 ❌: China does not recognize it
Q2. Which of the following best explains “cartographic aggression”?
Options:
A. Military invasion of a territory
B. Renaming or altering maps to assert territorial claims
C. Signing international treaties
D. Use of satellites for mapping
✅ Answer: B. Renaming or altering maps to assert territorial claims
📝 Explanation:
- Example:
- China renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh
Q3. With reference to the Strait of Hormuz, consider the following statements:
- It connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.
- It is located between Iran and Oman.
- It carries a significant portion of global oil trade.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options:
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
✅ Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3
📝 Explanation:
- All statements are correct
- Critical global chokepoint
Q4. Which of the following best explains the strategic importance of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)?
Options:
A. It is a major agricultural hub
B. It provides connectivity between China and Pakistan
C. It is India’s largest industrial region
D. It is a major oil-producing region
✅ Answer: B. It provides connectivity between China and Pakistan
📝 Explanation:
- Key for:
- China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
Q5. With reference to Xinjiang region, consider the following statements:
- It is an autonomous region of China.
- It is strategically important for China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
- It has no connection with India’s border issues.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
📝 Explanation:
- 1 ✔️: Autonomous region
- 2 ✔️: Key BRI hub
- 3 ❌: Linked to PoK and border concerns
Q6. Which of the following is a major feature of traditional agriculture in Assam?
Options:
A. Extensive use of chemical fertilizers
B. High mechanization
C. Rain-fed cultivation
D. Urban-based farming
✅ Answer: C. Rain-fed cultivation
📝 Explanation:
- Traditional farming:
- Mostly rain-dependent
Q7. With reference to agricultural practices in Assam, consider the following statements:
- Sali rice is grown during the winter season.
- Ahu rice is cultivated in the pre-monsoon season.
- Boro rice is cultivated with irrigation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options:
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
✅ Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3
📝 Explanation:
- All three are correct cropping patterns
Q8. Which of the following is a major cause for the decline of traditional agriculture in Assam?
Options:
A. Excess irrigation facilities
B. High profitability of farming
C. Migration of youth to urban areas
D. Strong market linkages
✅ Answer: C. Migration of youth to urban areas
📝 Explanation:
- Leads to:
- Labour shortage
- Shift away from farming
Q9. Which of the following best explains “energy chokepoint”?
Options:
A. Area with renewable energy sources
B. Critical narrow route for global energy transportation
C. Region with energy surplus
D. Site of nuclear power plants
✅ Answer: B. Critical narrow route for global energy transportation
📝 Explanation:
- Example:
- Strait of Hormuz
Q10. Which of the following best describes the significance of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)?
Options:
A. Cultural exchange program
B. Economic and infrastructure corridor linking China and Pakistan
C. Environmental conservation project
D. Military alliance treaty
✅ Answer: B. Economic and infrastructure corridor linking China and Pakistan
📝 Explanation:
Part of: Belt and Road Initiative
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