APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –20/08/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 20 August 2025
Topic 1: High-Speed Rail Feasibility Study in Northeast
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding High-Speed Rail (HSR) in India:
- The first HSR corridor in India is between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
- The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is the nodal agency for implementing HSR projects.
- The Guwahati–Shillong–Silchar corridor is the first HSR proposal for the Northeast.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d)
Explanation: Mumbai–Ahmedabad is India’s first HSR project. NHSRCL is the implementing agency. In Aug 2025, Guwahati–Shillong–Silchar was approved for feasibility in NE.
Q2. With reference to the Act East Policy, which of the following infrastructure projects is most directly linked to Northeast India’s connectivity with ASEAN?
- (a) Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train
- (b) India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway
- (c) Delhi–Meerut RRTS Corridor
- (d) Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link
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Answer: (b)
Explanation: The IMT Trilateral Highway directly connects Northeast India with Southeast Asia under Act East.
Topic 2: Assam Declares ‘Agro-Industrial Year 2025-26’
Q3. Which of the following GI-tagged agricultural products belong to Assam?
- Joha rice
- Kaji Nemu (Assam Lemon)
- Black Rice (Chakhao)
- Boka Saul
Select the correct answer using the code below:
- (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
- (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
- (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
- (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: (b)
Explanation: Joha rice, Kaji Nemu, and Boka Saul are from Assam. Chakhao (black rice) is from Manipur.
Q4. Which of the following schemes is/are directly aimed at promoting agro-industrial growth and food processing in India?
- PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)
- PM Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
- APEDA export promotion schemes
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d)
Explanation: All three schemes support food processing, value addition, and export of agri-products.
Topic 3: AFSPA Extended in Parts of Nagaland & Arunachal
Q5. Consider the following statements about AFSPA, 1958:
- AFSPA can be applied only by the President of India, not by a State Governor.
- The Act gives armed forces the power to search, arrest, and use force in disturbed areas.
- The Supreme Court has upheld AFSPA’s constitutionality but suggested safeguards.
Which of the above is/are correct?
- (a) 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 2 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b)
Explanation: Both Centre and Governor can declare disturbed areas. Powers include use of force, arrest, and search. SC upheld it in Naga People’s Movement (1997) but with safeguards.
Q6. Match the following committees with their recommendations on AFSPA:
| Committee/Commission | Recommendation |
| A. Justice Jeevan Reddy Committee | 1. Recommended repeal/subsumption of AFSPA under UAPA |
| B. Second ARC (2008) | 2. Called for human rights safeguards while retaining AFSPA |
| C. Hegde Commission (2013) | 3. Reported fake encounter cases in Manipur |
Select the correct match:
- (a) A-1, B-2, C-3
- (b) A-2, B-1, C-3
- (c) A-3, B-1, C-2
- (d) A-1, B-3, C-2
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Answer: (a)
Topic 4: NEP 2020 Implementation in Assam
Q7. Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which of the following is correct about the new school education structure?
- (a) 6+4+2+2 pattern replacing 10+2 system
- (b) 5+3+3+4 pattern replacing 10+2 system
- (c) 4+4+4 pattern replacing 10+2 system
- (d) No structural change, only curricular flexibility
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Answer: (b)
Explanation: NEP 2020 introduces 5+3+3+4 (foundational, preparatory, middle, secondary).
Q8. Which of the following initiatives are linked with NEP 2020 reforms?
- NIPUN Bharat Mission
- Higher Education Commission of India (HECI)
- National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST)
- One Nation One Digital Platform (DIKSHA)
- (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
- (b) 2 and 4 only
- (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
- (d) 1 and 3 only
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Answer: (c)
Explanation: All listed initiatives are linked with NEP reforms in school and higher education.
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