APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –30/08/2025
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 30/08/2025)
1. Assam Land Policy 2025
Q1. (Statement-based)
With reference to Assam’s Land Policy 2025, consider the following statements:
- It seeks to digitise land records using GIS mapping.
- It provides special land rights protection for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.
- It allows allocation of forest land to private industries for development purposes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Explanation: The policy emphasises digitisation and protection of indigenous rights but does not allow allocation of forest land to industries.
Q2. (Match the Following)
Match the following schemes/policies with their objectives:
| Scheme/Policy | Objective |
| Mission Basundhara 2.0 | A. Recognition of tribal forest rights |
| Forest Rights Act 2006 | B. Digitisation of land records |
| Assam Land Policy 2025 | C. Preventing land encroachment & protecting indigenous rights |
Options:
- Mission Basundhara 2.0 → B; Forest Rights Act → A; Assam Land Policy 2025 → C
- Mission Basundhara 2.0 → A; Forest Rights Act → C; Assam Land Policy 2025 → B
- Mission Basundhara 2.0 → B; Forest Rights Act → C; Assam Land Policy 2025 → A
- Mission Basundhara 2.0 → C; Forest Rights Act → B; Assam Land Policy 2025 → A
Answer: 1
2. Petrochemical Project in Assam
Q3. (Statement-based)
Consider the following statements about India’s petrochemical sector:
- Assam’s proposed ₹15,000 crore petrochemical hub will be located near Numaligarh Refinery.
- The project is expected to reduce India’s import dependence on polymers and plastics.
- Plastic Parks scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Which of the statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
Explanation: All three statements are correct – NRL-based project, import substitution, and Plastic Parks are under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Q4. (Analytical/Map-based)
Numaligarh Refinery (proposed petrochemical hub) is located closest to which of the following rivers?
(a) Subansiri
(b) Dhansiri
(c) Kopili
(d) Beki
Answer: (b) Dhansiri
Explanation: The refinery is situated in Golaghat district near the Dhansiri river.
3. PM-KUSUM Extension to Northeast
Q5. (UPSC Pattern Statement-based)
With reference to PM-KUSUM Scheme, consider the following:
- It provides for stand-alone solar pumps and solarisation of existing pumps.
- It aims to establish decentralised grid-connected solar plants up to 2 MW.
- It is fully funded by the central government without any state contribution.
Which of the above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Funding is shared – 60% subsidy (Centre + State), 30% loan, 10% farmer contribution.
Q6. (Current Affairs Twist)
The recent extension of PM-KUSUM to Assam is significant because:
- It will reduce diesel dependency of farmers.
- It will directly contribute to India’s 2030 renewable energy targets.
- It provides subsidy for hydropower-based irrigation in flood-prone areas.
Which of the above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation: The scheme is solar-focused, not hydro.
4. INSAT-4GS Satellite
Q7. (Statement-based)
With reference to INSAT-4GS, consider the following statements:
- It is primarily a communication satellite developed by ISRO.
- It will provide special support for telecom, broadband, and disaster alerts in Northeast India.
- INSAT satellites are India’s series of navigation satellites like NAVIC.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation: NAVIC is India’s navigation system; INSAT is for communication, broadcasting, weather, and disaster management.
Q8. (Assertion-Reason Type)
Assertion (A): The launch of INSAT-4GS is expected to strengthen digital connectivity in Assam and other Northeastern states.
Reason (R): Northeastern India has a high density of ground optical fibre infrastructure which makes satellite-based communication redundant.
Options:
(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, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer: (c)
Explanation: NE still lacks strong optical fibre infrastructure, hence satellite communication is crucial.
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