APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –19/11/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 19 November 2025
✅ TOPIC 1 — Human–Elephant Conflict in Assam
Q1. Which of the following BEST explains the recent spike in elephant deaths in Assam?
a) Poaching for ivory
b) Deliberate electrocution due to crop raids
c) Forest fires in Kaziranga
d) Illegal coal mining in Dehing–Patkai
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Correct Answer: b)
Explanation: The newspaper reported 11 deliberate electrocutions in 24 days, linked to farmers protecting fields; this is the main cause of recent deaths.
Q2. Consider the following pairs:
Elephant Landscape — Associated Region
- Kaziranga–Karbi Anglong : Central Assam
- Manas–Buxa : Eastern Assam
- Sonitpur–Udalguri : Northern Bank of Brahmaputra
Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: a)
Explanation:
- Kaziranga–Karbi Anglong corridor → correct.
- Manas–Buxa → Western Assam–North Bengal; NOT Eastern.
- Sonitpur–Udalguri corridor lies north of Brahmaputra → correct.
Q3. Under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, the Indian Elephant is listed under:
a) Schedule II
b) Schedule III
c) Schedule I
d) Schedule IV
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Correct Answer: c)
Explanation: Elephants are protected under Schedule I, the highest protection category.
✅ TOPIC 2 — EC’s Special Revision of Assam’s Electoral Roll
Q4. Electoral rolls in India are prepared under which legal provision?
a) Representation of the People Act, 1951
b) Representation of the People Act, 1950
c) The Election Symbols Order, 1968
d) Article 324 of the Constitution
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Correct Answer: b)
Explanation:
- RPA 1950 covers electoral roll preparation & revision.
- RPA 1951 deals with conduct of elections.
Q5. With reference to the Election Commission’s Special Revision in Assam, consider the following statements:
- Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are appointed by the Election Commission of India.
- Special revision may include deletion of duplicate and deceased voters.
- Aadhaar linkage with voter ID is compulsory for roll revision.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: a)
Explanation:
- Incorrect – BLOs are appointed by State Election machinery, not ECI.
- Correct – Removing duplicates & deceased voters is part of revision.
- Incorrect – Aadhaar–voter ID linkage is voluntary, not compulsory.
✅ TOPIC 3 — APCB Orders Relocation of Waste & Faecal Sludge Plant Near Kaziranga
Q6. The relocation order near Kaziranga was based on violation of:
a) EIA Notification, 1994
b) Faecal Sludge Act, 2011
c) Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016
d) Forest Rights Act, 2006
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Correct Answer: c)
Explanation:
Waste & faecal sludge plants must comply with SWM Rules 2016 and obtain environmental clearance; violation triggered APCB action.
Q7. Which of the following statements about Kaziranga National Park is/are correct?
- It is part of the Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot.
- It includes the major floodplains of the Brahmaputra River.
- It is home to the world’s highest tiger density.
Select the correct answer:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: d)
Explanation:
All three are correct: Kaziranga lies in the Eastern Himalaya hotspot, includes Brahmaputra floodplains, and has the highest tiger density in India.
✅ TOPIC 4 — BNSS §208 Sanction in Zubeen Garg Case
Q8. Under BNSS §208 (replacing CrPC §197), sanction for prosecution is required for:
a) All public servants, regardless of the act’s nature
b) Public servants for acts done in the discharge of official duty
c) Ministers and MPs only
d) Only central government officials
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Correct Answer: b)
Explanation: Sanction applies only when the alleged act is linked to official duty. It applies to both central and state public servants, depending on service control.
Q9. Which of the following provisions in the Constitution provides the legal foundation for prosecution sanctions?
a) Article 21
b) Article 311
c) Articles 73 & 162
d) Articles 309 & 310
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Correct Answer: d)
Explanation:
Articles 309–310 relate to service conditions & protections; prosecution sanction flows from these constitutional safeguards.
✅ TOPIC 5 — UNSC Endorses Trump’s Gaza Stabilisation Plan
Q10. A UNSC resolution requires which of the following for adoption?
a) Two-thirds majority of UNGA
b) Unanimous P5 support
c) 9 votes in favour and no P5 veto
d) Majority vote of non-permanent members only
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Correct Answer: c)
Explanation: UNSC resolutions need 9/15 votes + no veto by any P5 member.
Q11. The Gaza Stabilisation Plan discussed in the UNSC mainly emphasises:
- Creation of humanitarian corridors
- International monitoring of ceasefire
- Demilitarisation of Gaza in phases
- Election of a new Israeli Prime Minister
Select the correct answer:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 2, 3 and 4 only
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Correct Answer: b)
Explanation:
The plan includes humanitarian corridors, ceasefire monitoring, phased demilitarisation.
Israeli leadership change is not part of the plan.
Q12. Which of the following organisations primarily manages refugee services in Gaza?
a) UNDP
b) UNICEF
c) UNRWA
d) ICJ
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Correct Answer: c)
Explanation: UNRWA = United Nations Relief and Works Agency, responsible for Palestinian refugees.
🏁 Summary of Coverage
| Topic | Q.No. |
| Human–Elephant Conflict | Q1–3 |
| EC Roll Revision | Q4–5 |
| APCB Order (Kaziranga) | Q6–7 |
| BNSS §208 Case | Q8–9 |
| Gaza Plan IR | Q10–12 |
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