APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –21/01/2026
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From The Assam Tribune, 21 January 2026
🟩 TOPIC 1: Digitisation of Endangered Indigenous Languages of Assam
Q1. Which of the following indigenous languages of Assam was reported to have only one fluent speaker remaining?
(a) Singpho
(b) Tai Phake
(c) Khamyang
(d) Deori
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The newspaper highlighted the critical endangerment of the Khamyang language, noting that only one fluent speaker remains, making digitisation an urgent necessity.
Q2. The digitisation initiative for endangered languages in Assam primarily aims to:
(a) Replace spoken languages with digital scripts
(b) Preserve linguistic heritage through digital archives
(c) Promote tourism
(d) Introduce compulsory language learning
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The initiative focuses on audio-visual recording, manuscript digitisation, and archiving to preserve endangered languages for future generations.
Q3. Which organisations were reported to be involved in the digitisation of endangered languages?
(a) ASI and IGNCA
(b) AASU and Nanda Talukdar Foundation
(c) Sahitya Akademi and NCERT
(d) NEZCC and ICCR
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The project is being undertaken by the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) in collaboration with the Nanda Talukdar Foundation.
🟩 TOPIC 2: Kokrajhar Violence – Ethnic Tensions and Internal Security
Q4. The ethnic violence reported in Kokrajhar involved clashes between:
(a) Bodo and Bengali communities
(b) Bodo and Karbi communities
(c) Bodo and Adivasi communities
(d) Adivasi and Mishing communities
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The Assam Tribune reported clashes between Bodo and Adivasi groups, leading to casualties and displacement.
Q5. Which of the following measures was taken by the administration to prevent escalation of violence in Kokrajhar?
(a) Imposition of President’s Rule
(b) Suspension of internet services
(c) Closure of schools for a month
(d) Deployment of CISF only
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Internet suspension was imposed temporarily to prevent rumour-mongering and further escalation.
Q6. The Rapid Action Force (RAF) is primarily deployed for:
(a) Border guarding
(b) Counter-insurgency operations
(c) Riot and communal violence control
(d) Election duties
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The Rapid Action Force is a specialised unit for handling riots and communal violence, and was deployed in Kokrajhar.
🟩 TOPIC 3: State Police Power to Investigate Central Government Employees (PC Act)
Q7. The Supreme Court interpretation discussed in the newspaper relates to which provision of the Prevention of Corruption Act?
(a) Section 13
(b) Section 17
(c) Section 19
(d) Section 20
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The issue centred on Section 17 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, which deals with authority to investigate and prior approval requirements.
Q8. The requirement of prior approval before investigation under the PC Act is primarily intended to:
(a) Provide immunity to public servants
(b) Delay investigations
(c) Protect honest officials from frivolous probes
(d) Limit State police powers completely
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The Supreme Court clarified that prior approval is a protective safeguard, not a blanket shield against accountability.
Q9. The Supreme Court ruling on State police powers reflects which constitutional principle most directly?
(a) Unitary bias
(b) Judicial supremacy
(c) Federal balance
(d) Parliamentary privilege
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The judgment sought to balance anti-corruption accountability with Centre–State federal relations, reinforcing cooperative federalism.
🟩 TOPIC 4: Contempt of Court and Limits of Public Criticism
Q10. According to the Supreme Court’s observations, which of the following constitutes contempt of court?
(a) Reasoned criticism of a judgment
(b) Academic analysis of judicial reasoning
(c) Scandalising language and imputing motives to judges
(d) Peaceful disagreement with verdicts
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The Court clarified that personal attacks, abusive language, or imputing motives to judges cross the line into criminal contempt.
Q11. Why does the judiciary require institutional protection against irresponsible criticism?
(a) Judges enjoy special privileges
(b) Courts lack enforcement power
(c) Judges cannot publicly respond to criticism
(d) Judicial orders are always final
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Judges are bound by propriety and cannot publicly defend themselves, necessitating institutional safeguards like contempt law.
Q12. Excessive or indiscriminate use of contempt powers may lead to:
(a) Strengthening of democracy
(b) Chilling effect on free speech
(c) Faster judicial processes
(d) Higher conviction rates
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The newspaper highlighted concerns that overuse of contempt jurisdiction could discourage legitimate criticism and dissent.
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