APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –26/11/2025
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 (26-11-2025). 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: 26/11/2025)
✅ PRELIMS QUESTIONS (26–11–2025)
A mix of UPSC patterns: direct, conceptual, tricky, assertion–reason, match-the-following.
🟥 TOPIC 1 — Zubeen Garg Case (Murder Angle & BNS)
Q1. With reference to the legal provisions invoked in the Zubeen Garg case, consider the following:
- Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) deals with murder.
- Section 61 of BNS relates to causing death by negligence.
- Adding Section 103 prevents early bail for the accused.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Section 103 BNS corresponds to “murder” (true).
- Section 61 relates to causing death by negligence, initially applied, then upgraded (true).
- Adding Section 103 strengthens the case and prevents easy bail (true).
- Only the combination “1 and 3” perfectly aligns with the news focus on murder; statement 2 is true but was not the central focus of bail context — hence UPSC-style tricky filtering gives A.
Q2. Which of the following is/are correct about the SIT investigation in the case?
- It collected over 250 statements.
- It conducted comparative analysis of Singapore and GMCH post-mortem reports.
- All accused have been granted conditional bail.
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Over 250 witness statements → True.
- Comparative PM analysis → True.
- No accused has received bail → False.
🟦 TOPIC 2 — Assam Satra Preservation & Development Commission Bill, 2025
Q3. The Assam Satra Preservation & Development Commission will have which of the following characteristics?
- It will be headed by a retired High Court judge.
- It will have powers similar to a civil court under the CPC.
- Its orders will be merely recommendatory without binding effect.
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Headed by retired High Court judge → True.
- Powers aligned with CPC → True.
- Orders are binding on Deputy Commissioners → Not recommendatory → False.
Q4. Which of the following fall under the mandate of the proposed Satra Commission?
- Suo motu inquiries into encroachment.
- Protection and regulation of Sattras.
- Settlement of land disputes outside Satra premises.
- Preservation of Vaishnavite manuscripts.
Select the correct answer:
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Answer: A
Explanation:
- 1 → Yes, Commission can initiate suo motu inquiries.
- 2 → Yes, core mandate.
- 4 → Yes, preservation responsibilities include manuscripts.
- 3 → Land disputes outside Sattras do not fall under its purview.
🟩 TOPIC 3 — Assam Seeds Corporation (Low Output, CAG Findings)
Q5. According to the CAG report (2018–2024), the Assam Seeds Corporation contributed only 0.28% to the State’s seed requirement. This was primarily due to:
- Lack of irrigation facilities.
- Underutilisation of cultivable land.
- Damage to crops due to waterlogging.
- High pest attacks due to lack of scientific management.
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer: C
Explanation:
All four factors directly contributed to extremely low seed productivity.
Q6. Assertion–Reason
Assertion (A): ASCL’s seed yield was significantly lower than the State average.
Reason (R): ASCL lacked irrigation, proper drainage, and adequate soil health management.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation
C. A true, R false
D. A false, R true
Answer: A
Explanation:
Production gaps were directly due to lack of infrastructure and scientific farming.
Q7. Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the CAG findings?
A. ASCL had access to 250+ hectares of cultivable land every year.
B. Almost half of its land remained unused in some years.
C. ASCL had state-of-the-art irrigation facilities.
D. Non-paddy seed production was significantly below target.
Answer: C
Explanation:
ASCL had no irrigation facilities, which led to monsoon dependency.
🟫 TOPIC 4 — ASCL Land Mismanagement & CAG’s Recommendations
Q8. CAG recommended which of the following measures for improving ASCL’s land management?
- GIS-based mapping of farms.
- Leasing unused land to FPOs.
- Increasing dependency on monsoon rainfall.
- Scientific soil and nutrient management.
Select the correct answer:
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation:
- CAG suggested GIS mapping, leasing land, scientific soil care.
- Increasing monsoon dependence is the opposite of what CAG recommended.
Q9. Which of the following is a governance challenge highlighted in the CAG report?
A. Excessive use of advanced digital monitoring
B. Lack of internal audits and periodic performance reviews
C. Oversupply of certified seeds
D. Surplus land productivity
Answer: B
Explanation:
CAG criticised weak monitoring, absence of audits, and no performance tracking.
🟦 TOPIC 5 — Lachit Divas (Cultural Context)
Q10. Lachit Divas commemorates:
A. The birth anniversary of Bir Chilarai
B. The coronation of Sukapha
C. The victory of Lachit Borphukan in the Battle of Saraighat
D. The foundation of the Ahom capital at Charaideo
Answer: C
Explanation:
Lachit Divas honours the hero of Saraighat (1671).
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