APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –13/07/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 13/07/2026)

Q1. With reference to the ‘Tea Mark’ Certification recently introduced by the Tea Board of India, consider the following statements:

It is a mandatory certification for all tea sold in India.
It aims to ensure quality, traceability and sustainability of Indian tea.
It includes laboratory testing and digital authentication of tea products.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: Tea Mark is a voluntary certification. It promotes quality assurance, traceability, sustainability, laboratory testing and digital authentication.

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Tea Board of India:

It is a statutory body constituted under the Tea Act, 1953.
It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
It is responsible for regulating the export of coffee from India.

Which of the statements given above is/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 Tea Board is a statutory body under the Tea Act, 1953 and functions under the Ministry of Commerce. Coffee is regulated by the Coffee Board.

Q3. Which one of the following best explains the term ‘traceability’ in agricultural supply chains?

A. Tracking the movement of a product from production to the consumer through documented records.
B. Measuring the quantity of agricultural exports from a country.
C. Estimating future crop production using satellites.
D. Identifying genetically modified crops through DNA testing.

Answer: A

Explanation: Traceability enables tracking of products throughout the supply chain, enhancing transparency, food safety and consumer confidence.

Q4. With reference to urban flooding in India, consider the following statements:

Urban flooding generally develops more rapidly than riverine flooding.
Encroachment of wetlands aggravates urban flooding.
High concretisation reduces groundwater infiltration and increases surface runoff.

Which of the statements given above is/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: Urban flooding is intensified by rapid runoff, wetland loss and concretisation, making all three statements correct.

Q5. Which of the following are recommended under the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Guidelines on Urban Flooding?

Preparation of storm-water drainage master plans.
Preservation of urban wetlands.
GIS-based flood mapping.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Explanation: NDMA recommends integrated drainage planning, wetland conservation and GIS-based flood mapping for urban flood management.

Q6. Which one of the following is the only Ramsar Site located within Guwahati Metropolitan Area?

A. Chandubi Lake
B. Deepor Beel
C. Son Beel
D. Tamranga Beel

Answer: B

Explanation: Deepor Beel is Assam’s only Ramsar Site within Guwahati and acts as a natural flood buffer.

Q7. Consider the following statements regarding Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs):

A Government Company is one in which the Government holds at least 51% of the paid-up share capital.
Both the Central and State Governments can establish PSUs.
Every PSU is a statutory corporation.

Which of the statements given above is/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: PSUs may be government companies, statutory corporations or departmental undertakings. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.

Q8. Consider the following objectives of promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs):

Employment generation.
Promotion of entrepreneurship.
Balanced regional development.

Which of the above are recognised objectives of MSME promotion?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Explanation: MSMEs generate employment, promote entrepreneurship and reduce regional disparities.

Q9. Which one of the following best describes the purpose of District Export Promotion Committees (DEPCs)?

A. To regulate imports through district customs offices.
B. To identify district-specific products with export potential and promote exports.
C. To provide subsidies only to large exporters.
D. To certify all export-oriented industries.

Answer: B

Explanation: DEPCs identify export potential and promote district-specific products under the Districts as Export Hubs initiative.

Q10. With reference to the demographic dividend, consider the following statements:

It arises when the proportion of the working-age population increases relative to dependents.
It automatically guarantees high economic growth.
It requires investments in education, health and skills to realise its benefits.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Explanation: Demographic dividend provides an opportunity, not a guarantee. Human capital investment is essential.

Q11. Which one of the following indicators is most directly associated with measuring the burden on the productive population?

A. Human Development Index
B. Dependency Ratio
C. Gender Development Index
D. Multidimensional Poverty Index

Answer: B

Explanation: Dependency Ratio measures the proportion of dependents relative to the working-age population.

Q12. Consider the following government initiatives:

Skill India Mission
National Education Policy (NEP), 2020
PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

The above initiatives collectively aim primarily to:

A. Increase agricultural exports.
B. Improve human capital and employability.
C. Promote defence manufacturing.
D. Strengthen local self-government institutions.

Answer: B

Explanation: These initiatives focus on education, skill development and workforce readiness.

Q13. Which of the following factors are responsible for increasing the frequency and severity of urban flooding in Indian cities?

Encroachment of wetlands.
Increased impervious surfaces due to urbanisation.
Blockage of storm-water drains by solid waste.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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 are major anthropogenic causes of urban flooding.

Q14. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Institution	Function
A. Tea Board of India — Promotion and development of the tea industry
B. FSSAI — Regulation of securities markets
C. NDMA — Monetary policy formulation
D. Department of Public Enterprises — Wildlife conservation

A. A only
B. B only
C. C only
D. D only

Answer: A

Explanation: Tea Board promotes the tea sector. FSSAI regulates food safety, NDMA handles disaster management and DPE oversees Central Public Sector Enterprises.

Q15. Consider the following statements:

A country can experience a demographic dividend only for a limited period.
Ageing of the population eventually reduces the demographic dividend.
Countries such as Japan face challenges associated with an ageing population.

Which of the statements given above is/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: The demographic dividend is a temporary window of opportunity. As fertility declines and the population ages, the working-age share eventually falls, as seen in countries like Japan.

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