APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –27/04/2026
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From The Assam Tribune, 27 April 2026
Q1. With reference to bamboo in India, consider the following statements:
- Bamboo is botanically a grass.
- The 2017 amendment removed bamboo grown outside forests from the definition of “tree.”
- After the amendment, bamboo transit is completely deregulated across India.
Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct:
Bamboo belongs to the Poaceae family, making it a grass, not a tree. - Statement 2 – Correct:
The Indian Forest (Amendment) Act, 2017 removed bamboo (outside forests) from the definition of “tree,” easing cultivation and transport. - Statement 3 – Incorrect:
Transit is liberalized but not fully deregulated. States may still impose rules.
👉 Concept: Policy reform → reduces regulatory barriers → promotes bamboo economy.
Q2. Which of the following best explains “value addition” in agriculture?
Options:
A. Increasing production quantity
B. Processing raw produce into higher-value products
C. Reducing input costs
D. Storage of agricultural produce
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Answer: B. Processing raw produce into higher-value products
Explanation:
- Value addition means enhancing economic value of a product.
- Example:
- Raw bamboo → furniture, handicrafts
- Raw crops → processed food
👉 Why others are wrong:
- A: Production increase ≠ value addition
- C: Cost reduction ≠ value addition
- D: Storage preserves value, doesn’t add it
Q3. With reference to soil health management, consider the following statements:
- Green manure improves soil fertility.
- Excessive use of chemical fertilizers enhances long-term soil health.
- Crop diversification contributes to sustainable soil management.
Options:
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct:
Green manure crops (e.g., dhaincha, sunhemp) add organic matter and nitrogen. - Statement 2 – Incorrect:
Excessive chemicals:- Reduce soil microbes
- Cause nutrient imbalance
Crop diversification:
- Prevents nutrient depletion
- Enhances soil structure
👉 Concept: Sustainable agriculture = ecological balance + long-term productivity.
Q4. Which of the following best explains “green manure”?
Options:
A. Chemical fertilizers applied to soil
B. Crops grown and incorporated into soil to improve fertility
C. Waste-based compost
D. Soil erosion control method
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Answer: B. Crops grown and incorporated into soil to improve fertility
Explanation:
- Green manure = live crops ploughed into soil
- Benefits:
- Adds nitrogen
- Improves soil structure
👉 Example: Dhaincha
- A = chemical fertilizer (wrong)
- C = compost (different concept)
- D = not the definition
Q5. With reference to the Smart Cities Mission, consider the following statements:
- It aims to improve urban infrastructure and service delivery.
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
- Urban Local Bodies play a role in implementation.
Options:
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
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Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct:
Focus: smart infrastructure, governance, quality of life - Statement 2 – Correct:
It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with shared funding. - Statement 3 – Correct:
ULBs + SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles) implement projects.
👉 Concept: Multi-level governance in urban development.
Q6. Which of the following best explains “institutional fragmentation”?
Options:
A. Centralized authority
B. Multiple agencies working without coordination
C. Strong accountability system
D. Unified governance model
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Answer: B. Multiple agencies working without coordination
Explanation:
- Institutional fragmentation:
- Overlapping responsibilities
- Lack of coordination
👉 Leads to:
- Project delays
- Inefficiency (as seen in Guwahati Smart City issues)
Q7. With reference to the Act East Policy, consider the following statements:
- It focuses on strengthening ties with Southeast Asia.
- It replaced the Look East Policy.
- It has no relevance to Northeast India.
Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct:
Focus on ASEAN, East Asia - Statement 2 – Correct:
“Act East” = upgraded version of Look East (2014) - Statement 3 – Incorrect:
Northeast is central to Act East (gateway region)
Q8. Which of the following best explains “geo-economic integration”?
Options:
A. Economic isolation
B. Integration through trade, connectivity, and investment
C. Military alliance formation
D. Political unification
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Answer: B. Integration through trade, connectivity, and investment
Explanation:
- Geo-economic integration:
- Use of economic tools + geography
- Example: India–ASEAN connectivity via Northeast
Q9. Which of the following is a key objective of sustainable agriculture?
Options:
A. Maximizing chemical use
B. Long-term ecological balance
C. Short-term yield maximization
D. Eliminating biodiversity
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Answer: B. Long-term ecological balance
Explanation:
- Sustainable agriculture focuses on:
- Soil health
- Biodiversity
- Long-term productivity
👉 Others contradict sustainability.
Q10. Which of the following best explains “urban governance”?
Options:
A. Governance of villages
B. Management of cities and urban services
C. National-level administration
D. Military governance
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Answer: B. Management of cities and urban services
Explanation:
- Urban governance includes:
- Infrastructure
- Planning
- Service delivery
👉 Example: Smart Cities, ULB functioning
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