APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –18/08/2025
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 (18-08-2025). 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: 18/08/2025)
Topic 1: Northeast’s First Bullet Train Feasibility Study
Q1. With reference to High-Speed Rail (HSR) in India, consider the following statements:
- The Mumbai–Ahmedabad project uses Japanese Shinkansen technology.
- The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is the implementing agency for all HSR projects in India.
- The maximum operating speed of Vande Bharat trains is the same as that of bullet trains.
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: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 correct – Shinkansen tech used with Japanese funding.
- Statement 2 correct – NHSRCL is the nodal agency.
- Statement 3 incorrect – Vande Bharat runs ~160 km/h, Bullet trains ~320 km/h.
Q2. Assertion–Reason Type
Assertion (A): The feasibility study for Assam’s bullet train project includes climate-resilient elevated tracks.
Reason (R): The Brahmaputra valley is prone to floods and seismic activity.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer: (a)
Topic 2: Assam Declares Drought in 12 Districts
Q3. Consider the following types of drought:
- Meteorological drought
- Agricultural drought
- Hydrological drought
Which of the above are recognised by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer: (c)
Explanation: IMD recognises all three categories for monitoring and classification.
Q4. Which of the following rice varieties is/are traditionally grown in Assam?
- Ahu rice
- Sali rice
- Boro rice
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: Assam grows three seasonal rice crops – Ahu (autumn), Sali (winter, main crop), and Boro (summer).
Topic 3: AFSPA Extended in Parts of Assam
Q5. With reference to the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA), consider the following statements:
- AFSPA can be imposed only by the Governor of a state.
- It grants armed forces personnel immunity from prosecution without prior sanction of the government.
- The Act is applicable only to the Northeastern states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 incorrect – Both Centre and Governor can declare “disturbed areas.”
- Statement 2 correct – Prior sanction needed before prosecution.
- Statement 3 incorrect – Earlier applied in Punjab and J&K as well.
Q6. Match the following peace accords with the insurgent groups in Assam:
| Accord (Year) | Group |
| 1. 2020 Bodo Accord | A. Karbi Groups |
| 2. 2021 Karbi Accord | B. NDFB factions |
| 3. 2022 Dimasa Accord | C. Dimasa National Liberation Army |
Select the correct match:
(a) 1–B, 2–A, 3–C
(b) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C
(c) 1–C, 2–A, 3–B
(d) 1–B, 2–C, 3–A
Answer: (a)
Topic 4: Revival of Teesta Water-Sharing Talks
Q7. The Teesta River is a tributary of which of the following rivers?
(a) Ganga
(b) Brahmaputra
(c) Subansiri
(d) Meghna
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Teesta flows through Sikkim and West Bengal into Bangladesh, where it joins the Brahmaputra (locally Jamuna).
Q8. Consider the following India–Bangladesh water treaties:
- Ganga Water Treaty, 1996
- Feni River Water Agreement, 2019
- Teesta Water Treaty, 2011
Which of the above have been formally signed and are operational?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Teesta Treaty (2011 draft) has not been signed.
Ganga Treaty signed (1996, valid till 2026).
Feni Agreement signed (2019, allows water withdrawal for Tripura).
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