APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –15/12/2025

Q1. The proposed Namrup-IV fertiliser plant in Assam is best described as:

A. A greenfield fertiliser project under private sector
B. A brownfield expansion under a Central PSU
C. A State government joint venture
D. A bio-fertiliser plant under organic farming mission

Q2. The primary objective of commissioning Namrup-IV is to:

A. Promote export-oriented fertiliser production
B. Replace all fertiliser imports to India
C. Ensure timely urea availability in the Northeast
D. Shift fertiliser subsidy to Direct Benefit Transfer

Q3. Which Parliamentary body recommended concrete steps for commissioning the Namrup-IV plant?

A. Public Accounts Committee
B. Standing Committee on Agriculture
C. Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilisers
D. Estimates Committee

Q4. The recent escalation of human–elephant conflict in Palasbari–Rani is primarily attributed to:

A. Sudden increase in elephant population
B. Reduction in forest carrying capacity and food sources
C. Expansion of tea plantations
D. Climate-induced migration from Kaziranga

Q5. Elephants entering villages mainly during dusk and night indicates:

A. Change in elephant circadian rhythm
B. Increased nocturnal agricultural activity
C. Stress-induced adaptive behaviour to human presence
D. Failure of crop insurance schemes

Q6. In November 2025, the Union Government expanded PMFBY to include compensation for:

A. Livestock loss due to predators
B. Crop damage caused by floods only
C. Crop loss due to wild animal attacks
D. Damage to farm infrastructure

Q7. E-rickshaws are particularly effective in Guwahati because they:

A. Replace inter-city transport
B. Operate efficiently on congested and narrow roads
C. Require no regulatory oversight
D. Are faster than buses on highways

Q8. Which of the following is a direct environmental benefit of e-rickshaws?

A. Reduced groundwater extraction
B. Zero tailpipe emissions
C. Reduced urban heat islands
D. Carbon sequestration

Q9. From a governance perspective, unregulated expansion of e-rickshaws may lead to:

A. Decline in public transport demand
B. Urban flooding
C. Traffic safety and route management challenges
D. Increased fuel subsidies

Q10. The most compelling justification for a foot overbridge near GMCH is:

A. Beautification of urban roads
B. Promotion of tourism
C. Protection of vulnerable road users near a healthcare facility
D. Reduction in construction cost

Q11. Foot overbridges are classified as which type of urban infrastructure?

A. At-grade crossing
B. Grade-separated pedestrian facility
C. Traffic calming measure
D. Emergency response infrastructure

Q12. Which principle of urban planning is most closely linked with the demand for pedestrian infrastructure like FOBs?

A. Transit-oriented development
B. Smart growth
C. Complete Streets
D. Greenfield urbanisation