APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –26/08/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 26 August 2025
1. India–Bangladesh Border Fencing in Assam
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the India–Bangladesh border:
- It is the longest international border that India shares with any country.
- Assam shares the maximum length of border with Bangladesh among the northeastern states.
- The 2015 Land Boundary Agreement resolved long-pending issues of enclaves between India and Bangladesh.
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: (c)
Explanation: The India–Bangladesh border (~4,096 km) is India’s fifth-longest border globally and longest for India, but Assam does not share the maximum length (Tripura does). The 2015 LBA did resolve enclave issues.
Q2. The Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS), sometimes seen in the news, primarily relates to:
(a) Digital health infrastructure for rural areas
(b) Smart fencing and surveillance along international borders
(c) Blockchain-enabled supply chain monitoring
(d) Online system for monitoring forest resources
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Answer: (b)
Explanation: CIBMS is about electronic surveillance and smart fencing to strengthen border security.
2. Inland Waterways Development in Assam
Q3. Which of the following are correctly matched?
| National Waterway | River/Stretch | Location |
| NW-1 | Ganga (Haldia–Allahabad) | UP, Bihar, West Bengal |
| NW-2 | Brahmaputra (Dhubri–Sadiya) | Assam |
| NW-16 | Barak (Lakhipur–Bhanga) | Assam |
Select the correct code:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
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Answer: (c)
Explanation: All three match correctly; Assam’s waterways are NW-2 and NW-16.
Q4. The Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWTT), often in news, is a bilateral agreement between:
(a) India and Nepal
(b) India and Myanmar
(c) India and Bangladesh
(d) India and Bhutan
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Answer: (c)
Explanation: PIWTT facilitates India’s Northeast trade using Bangladesh’s waterways.
3. Assam’s Green Energy Transition
Q5. Which of the following initiatives are associated with renewable energy in India?
- National Solar Mission
- Green Hydrogen Mission
- E20 Ethanol Blending Policy
- UDAY Scheme
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (a)
Explanation: UDAY (Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana) is for power distribution reforms, not directly renewable energy.
Q6. In the context of Assam’s green energy projects, which of the following is/are considered biomass sources?
- Rice husk
- Tea waste
- Municipal solid waste
- Natural gas
Select the correct code:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (a)
Explanation: Biomass includes agricultural and organic waste; natural gas is fossil fuel, not biomass.
4. Digital Education in Assam under NEP 2020
Q7. Which of the following correctly describes the DIKSHA platform?
(a) A government portal for tracking employment under MGNREGA
(b) A digital infrastructure for school education resources
(c) A national health portal for COVID-19 vaccination
(d) A citizen portal for grievance redressal
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Answer: (b)
Explanation: DIKSHA is NCERT-led digital education infrastructure.
Q8. With reference to the STARS Project, consider the following statements:
- It is supported by the World Bank.
- Assam is one of the states covered under this project.
- Its primary objective is improving quality and governance in school education.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d)
Explanation: STARS (Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States) is a World Bank-supported project, includes Assam, and aims at improving school education outcomes.
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