APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –28/08/2025
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 (28-08-2025). 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: 28/08/2025)
Topic 1: Chandrayaan-4 Mission
Q1. With reference to India’s lunar missions, consider the following statements:
- Chandrayaan-1 was the first mission to confirm the presence of water molecules on the Moon.
- Chandrayaan-2 successfully deployed a rover on the lunar surface.
- Chandrayaan-3 made the first-ever soft landing near the lunar south pole.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Chandrayaan-1 confirmed water molecules (2008). Chandrayaan-2 orbiter succeeded but lander failed, so rover not deployed. Chandrayaan-3 (2023) achieved first soft landing near lunar south pole.
Q2. “Artemis Accords,” often seen in the news, is related to:
(a) Sustainable mining in the Arctic
(b) Global framework for ethical lunar exploration
(c) Climate financing for least developed countries
(d) Cybersecurity cooperation among democracies
Answer: (b)
Explanation: The Artemis Accords is a US-led initiative on norms of responsible lunar exploration. India signed in 2023.
Topic 2: MSP Hike for Kharif Crops 2025-26
Q3. Consider the following pairs:
| Crop | Price Mechanism |
| 1. Sugarcane | Minimum Support Price (MSP) |
| 2. Paddy | Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) |
| 3. Cotton | Minimum Support Price (MSP) |
Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Sugarcane is under FRP (not MSP). Paddy and cotton are MSP crops.
Q4. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), whose recommendations are used for MSP, functions under:
(a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(b) Ministry of Finance
(c) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
(d) NITI Aayog
Answer: (c)
Explanation: CACP is attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
Topic 3: India–Bhutan River Cooperation
Q5. Which of the following rivers originate in Bhutan and flow into Assam?
- Manas
- Sankosh
- Puthimari
- Subansiri
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Subansiri originates in Tibet, not Bhutan. Manas, Sankosh, Puthimari flow from Bhutan to Assam.
Q6. Rashtriya Barh Ayog (RBA), often mentioned in context of Assam floods, was set up to:
(a) Provide post-disaster relief packages to flood-affected states
(b) Suggest long-term flood control and management strategy in India
(c) Frame laws to regulate floodplain settlements
(d) Coordinate transboundary flood management with neighboring countries
Answer: (b)
Explanation: RBA (1980) recommended a holistic basin-level flood management strategy.
Topic 4: Assam Biotechnology Policy 2025
Q7. Which of the following are potential applications of biotechnology in Assam?
- Development of disease-resistant tea varieties
- Value addition in Muga silk production
- Organic farming with biofertilizers
- Oil exploration in Upper Assam fields
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Biotech has application in tea, silk, and agriculture. Oil exploration is not a biotech application.
Q8. Consider the following statements about the National Biotechnology Development Strategy (2021–25):
- It aims to make India’s bioeconomy worth $150 billion by 2025.
- It is implemented by the Department of Science and Technology.
- It promotes biotech startups through the Biotech Ignition Grant scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Explanation: The strategy is under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, not DST. Biotech Ignition Grant is part of DBT.e stabilisation, not immunization.improving school education outcomes.
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