APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –22/11/2025
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 (22-11-2025). 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: 22/11/2025)
Question 1 — Single best answer (Biodiversity)
The recently described bush frogs (Raorchestes spp.) from Northeast India are often noted in literature for which of the following biological features?
A. They have a free-swimming tadpole stage with aquatic larvae.
B. They exhibit direct development — eggs hatch as miniature adults.
C. They are viviparous, giving birth to live young.
D. They undergo external brooding with males carrying eggs in pouches.
Answer: B
Explanation: Raorchestes (bush frogs) are characterised by direct development — embryos complete metamorphosis within the egg and hatch as miniature froglets (no free-swimming tadpole stage). Options A, C, and D are incorrect: A describes typical anuran life cycles (not Raorchestes), C (viviparity) is not a feature of these frogs, and D (male brood pouch) is characteristic of some other taxa (e.g., some fish/amphibians in rare cases), not Raorchestes. (See species notes and biology in the newspaper report on new bush frog discoveries).
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Question 2 — Statement MCQ (two statements) (Biodiversity / Protected areas)
Consider the following statements regarding the discovery of 13 new bush frog species in Northeast India:
- The study that described these species used an integrative approach combining acoustics, genetics and morphology.
- All the newly described species were found only inside formally designated National Parks.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct — the researchers used an integrative taxonomy approach (acoustics, genetics, morphology). Statement 2 is incorrect: the study sampled 81 localities including 25 protected areas, but not all discoveries were strictly inside National Parks; distributions included wildlife sanctuaries and other localities (e.g., Barail WLS for R. barakensis), and not all species occur exclusively within formal protected areas.
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Question 3 — Match the following (Biodiversity)
Match List I (Species / Locality from the study) with List II (State):
List I
a. Raorchestes barakensis
b. Raorchestes khonoma
c. Raorchestes mawsynramensis
List II
- Meghalaya
- Nagaland
- Assam
Choose the correct code:
A. a–3, b–2, c–1
B. a–1, b–3, c–2
C. a–2, b–1, c–3
D. a–3, b–1, c–2
Answer: A
Explanation: According to the newspaper report: Raorchestes barakensis was described from Lakhicherra in Barak/Assam (Assam), R. khonoma is from near Khonoma (Nagaland), and R. mawsynramensis is from Mawsynram (Meghalaya). Therefore mapping a–3, b–2, c–1 is correct.
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Question 4 — Assertion – Reason (Inland Waterways)
Assertion (A): The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) signed MoUs worth roughly ₹3,000 crore in the Northeast to promote inland water transport and river tourism.
Reason (R): One of the objectives of these MoUs is to develop cruise terminals and modern tug-barges to enhance cargo and tourism operations on the Brahmaputra.
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, R is false.
D. A is false, R is true.
Answer: A
Explanation: Both are true and R explains A: the newspaper states MoUs worth ₹3,000 crore were inked (A). The MoUs include a ₹500 crore cruise development pact and a ₹1,000 crore agreement for modern tug-barges (R), directly supporting both tourism and cargo movement objectives; thus R explains A.
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Question 5 — Single best answer (Transport / Policy)
Which of the following statements about the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR) and inland waterways development is/are correct?
- The IBPR facilitates transboundary cargo movement using river routes between India and Bangladesh.
- The IWAI’s recent agreements involve movement of industrial chemicals like methanol via inland waterways through IBPR.
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
Explanation: Both statements are correct. The IBPR is a protocol route facilitating cross-border cargo movement via inland waterways. The Assam Tribune reports that one MoU (with Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd) aims to collaborate on transportation of methanol and formalin through the IBPR and National Waterways, so statement 2 is also true.
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Question 6 — Match the following (Climate change)
Match List I (Observed/Projected climate change feature) with List II (Implication / Region highlighted in the study):
List I
a. Rise in India’s average temperature by ~0.9°C (2015–2024)
b. Tropical Indian Ocean warming at 0.12°C per decade
c. Increase in warm days by 5–10 days/decade
List II
- Increased marine heatwaves threatening fisheries and coral ecosystems
- Greater frequency of heatwaves, public health and agriculture impacts
- Regional warming trend across India including Northeast and Western India
Choose the correct code:
A. a–3, b–1, c–2
B. a–2, b–1, c–3
C. a–1, b–3, c–2
D. a–3, b–2, c–1
Answer: A
Explanation: The study reported an overall ~0.9°C rise — this reflects broad regional warming (a→3). Indian Ocean warming at 0.12°C/decade drives marine heatwaves affecting fisheries/corals (b→1). Increase of warm days by 5–10 days/decade leads to more heatwaves and impacts on health/agriculture (c→2).
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Question 7 — Single best answer (Climate / Disaster mgmt)
The scientific study cited in the newspaper warns that “compound events” are of rising concern. Which of the following best describes a compound event in the context used?
A. A single long-duration storm that affects multiple countries.
B. Simultaneous or sequential occurrence of two or more extreme climate hazards (e.g., heatwave + drought) with compounding impacts.
C. A cyclone that changes into a tsunami due to oceanic energy transfer.
D. An earthquake triggering a landslide and a tsunami at the same time.
Answer: B
Explanation: The report defines compound events as simultaneous or sequential occurrences of multiple hazards (e.g., concurrent heatwave and drought), which can have cascading and amplified impacts — making response more difficult. Options C and D are specific hazard chains, but the study emphasizes climate compound extremes (heat + drought etc.).
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Question 8 — Statement MCQ (Polity / CAA in Assam)
Consider the following statements about the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019 as applied in Assam (as per the newspaper report):
- The CAA provides a citizenship route to undocumented migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan belonging to certain non-Muslim communities who entered India before 31 December 2014.
- A major reason for low uptake of CAA in Assam is that many potential applicants lack documentary proof of their date of entry.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
Explanation: Both statements are accurate. Statement 1 restates the eligibility criteria of CAA (non-Muslim migrants from the three countries before 31 Dec 2014). Statement 2 corresponds to the newspaper’s reporting that many applicants lack origin-country documents and hence are hesitant or ineligible — contributing to only three citizenships granted in Assam so far.
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Question 9 — Assertion – Reason (CAA / NRC interplay)
Assertion (A): Many people who might be eligible under CAA in Assam did not apply because they had earlier participated in NRC-related processes claiming Indian citizenship.
Reason (R): Applying under CAA would require an applicant to declare foreign origin, creating legal contradiction with earlier NRC claims.
A. Both A and R are true and R explains A.
B. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
C. A is true, R is false.
D. Both A and R are false.
Answer: A
Explanation: The newspaper notes that several persons had previously applied for inclusion in the NRC and claimed to be Indian citizens; they are reluctant to apply under the CAA because doing so would imply acknowledging foreign origin. Thus R explains A.
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Question 10 — Single best answer (Energy / Regional Development)
At the North East Oil & Gas Conclave 2025, which of the following was not emphasized as a pathway to transform the Northeast into an energy & connectivity hub?
A. Expanding exploration and attracting fresh investments in hydrocarbon fields.
B. Integrating inland waterways with industrial logistics to transport petrochemicals.
C. Immediate cessation of all hydrocarbon exploration to prioritise only renewable energy.
D. Building skill-development programmes and regional centres of excellence.
Answer: C
Explanation: Options A, B and D were all highlighted: expansion of exploration, using inland waterways for logistics, and setting up skill centres (e.g., Regional Centre of Excellence in Dibrugarh) were part of the conclave’s roadmap. Option C (immediate cessation of hydrocarbon exploration) was not advocated; the conclave emphasised both hydrocarbon development and cleaner/green initiatives, not a total stop to exploration.
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Question 11 — Map-based / Location identification (Inland Waterways)
Identify the set of locations earmarked for development of cruise terminals on the Brahmaputra as per the IWAI MoUs reported in the newspaper.
A. Neamati, Silghat, Biswanath Ghat, Guijan
B. Dhubri, Sadiya, Dibrugarh, Guwahati
C. Jogighopa, Tezpur, Majuli, Jorhat
D. Silchar, Karimganj, Badarpur, Hailakandi
Answer: A
Explanation: The Assam Tribune specifically mentions Neamati, Silghat, Biswanath Ghat and Guijan as locations for cruise terminal development under the IWAI MoUs. Other choices list important riverine towns but not the ones mentioned for cruise terminals in this MoU package.
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Question 12 — Single best answer (Disaster / Regional risk)
Which statement best captures the regional implication of a magnitude-5.7 earthquake hitting Dhaka and adjacent areas as reported in the newspaper?
A. Only Bangladesh experiences earthquakes; India is unaffected due to distance.
B. Seismic events of such magnitude near international borders underscore cross-border disaster risk and need for regional preparedness and response coordination.
C. A 5.7 earthquake is too weak to cause any human casualty or infrastructure damage.
D. Earthquakes in Dhaka are unrelated to geological processes and are caused solely by human activity.
Answer: B
Explanation: The report of a 5.7-magnitude earthquake causing fatalities and structural damage in Dhaka highlights cross-border disaster risks (Bangladesh and adjacent Indian regions can be affected). This calls for regional disaster preparedness and cooperation. Option A is false; India can be affected. Option C is false — 5.7 can cause damage. Option D is incorrect — earthquakes are primarily geological, though human activity in some contexts can induce seismicity; the news report attributes it to natural seismicity.
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