APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –17/08/2026
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 (17-08-2026). 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: 17/08/2026)
Topic 1: Kaziranga National Park ESZ & Kaziranga–Karbi Anglong Landscape
Q1. With reference to Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) around Protected Areas in India, consider the following statements:
- ESZs are intended to act as a transition zone between areas requiring high protection and areas with greater human activity.
- All National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India necessarily have an ESZ of exactly 1 km around their boundaries.
- ESZ notifications are issued by the Central Government under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- Activities within an ESZ may be regulated rather than universally prohibited.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Explanation: ESZs function as regulatory buffers around Protected Areas. They are notified by the Central Government under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Activities are generally classified as prohibited, regulated or permissible. The important trap is that 1 km is not a universal permanent ESZ width for every Protected Area.
Q2. The ecological significance of the Kaziranga–Karbi Anglong landscape is best explained by which one of the following?
A. Karbi Anglong acts primarily as a marine ecosystem supporting Kaziranga’s wetland biodiversity.
B. Karbi Anglong provides habitat connectivity and higher terrain that can facilitate wildlife movement, particularly during floods.
C. Karbi Anglong is legally included within the core zone of Kaziranga National Park.
D. Kaziranga’s biodiversity is ecologically independent of the surrounding landscape because wildlife cannot move beyond the park boundary.
Answer: B
Explanation: The Kaziranga–Karbi Anglong landscape is ecologically interconnected. The Karbi Anglong hills provide important habitat and movement routes for wildlife and can provide relatively higher ground during Kaziranga’s floods. The Assam Tribune article specifically highlights concerns over mining and quarrying in this wider landscape.
Q3. With reference to Kaziranga National Park, consider the following statements:
- It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Its Outstanding Universal Value is associated with both ecological processes and biodiversity.
- The Brahmaputra’s flooding is entirely detrimental to the ecological functioning of Kaziranga.
- The park forms part of a wider landscape important for species with large home ranges.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Explanation: Kaziranga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed under criteria (ix) and (x). Its floodplain ecology is shaped by natural flooding, which is an important ecological process, although extreme floods can create serious risks. Wildlife such as elephants and tigers require landscapes extending beyond a single protected-area boundary.
Q4. The National Tiger Conservation Authority’s concern regarding mining, quarrying and stone-crushing activities in the Kaziranga–Karbi Anglong landscape is primarily related to which of the following?
- Habitat fragmentation
- Disruption of wildlife corridors
- Increased anthropogenic disturbance
- Possible degradation of streams and catchments connected with Kaziranga
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
Explanation: The concern is landscape-level ecological degradation. Mining and quarrying can fragment habitat, disturb animal movement and affect drainage/catchment systems. The Assam Tribune reports that NTCA had called for banning mining, quarrying and stone crushing across the Kaziranga–Karbi Anglong landscape.
Topic 2: Assam’s Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Success
Q5. With reference to the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), consider the following statements:
- It is a Central Sector Scheme.
- It provides interest subvention for eligible loans.
- Its principal objective is to provide direct cash income support to farmers.
- It supports investment in post-harvest management infrastructure.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Explanation: AIF is a Central Sector Scheme focused on financing post-harvest management infrastructure and viable community farming assets. It is not a direct income-transfer scheme. Eligible loans receive interest-subvention support.
Q6. Assam’s experience with the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, as discussed in the newspaper, illustrates the importance of which of the following?
- Scheme convergence
- Bank–government coordination
- Preparation of bankable project reports
- Development of post-harvest infrastructure
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4 only
Answer: C
Explanation: Assam’s comparatively strong AIF performance was linked not simply to financial allocation but to awareness, project preparation, coordination with banks and convergence with other schemes. The newspaper identifies these as important elements of Assam’s implementation experience.
Q7. Consider the following pairs:
| Scheme/Institution | Primary relevance |
| 1. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund | Post-harvest agricultural infrastructure |
| 2. PMFME | Formalisation of micro food-processing enterprises |
| 3. MOVCD-NER | Organic value chains in the Northeast |
| 4. Farmer Producer Organisations | Collective aggregation and market linkage |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
Explanation: All four are correctly matched. A major lesson from Assam’s AIF experience is that convergence among credit, processing, aggregation and value-chain schemes can improve project viability.
Q8. Which one of the following best captures the major agricultural transformation potential of AIF for Assam and the Northeast?
A. Replacing agricultural markets with government procurement centres
B. Moving from production of raw agricultural commodities towards storage, processing, value addition and market integration
C. Eliminating the need for Farmer Producer Organisations
D. Shifting the entire agricultural workforce from farming to manufacturing
Answer: B
Explanation: The principal structural opportunity is to build the chain:
Production → Aggregation → Storage → Processing → Packaging → Marketing → Export
This is particularly important for Assam’s rice, horticulture, tea, spices, bamboo and other agricultural value chains.
Topic 3: India as a Global First Responder — HADR
Q9. Consider the following pairs:
| Operation | Country | Context |
| 1. Operation Maitri | Nepal | Earthquake |
| 2. Operation Neer | Maldives | Drinking-water crisis |
| 3. Operation Brahma | Myanmar | Earthquake |
| 4. Operation Sadbhav | Myanmar | Typhoon Yagi-related assistance |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
Explanation: All four pairs are correctly matched. These operations illustrate the evolution of India’s HADR role from the neighbourhood to broader humanitarian engagement.
Q10. With reference to India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), consider the following statements:
- It can involve the Indian Armed Forces.
- It can include evacuation of affected persons.
- It is limited to disasters occurring within India’s territorial jurisdiction.
- It can contribute to India’s diplomatic outreach.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
Answer: B
Explanation: HADR is an important component of India’s overseas humanitarian engagement. It can involve military and civilian agencies, relief delivery, medical assistance and evacuation. It is not confined to India’s territory.
Q11. Which of the following are important components of India’s overseas HADR capability?
- Strategic airlift
- Naval mobility
- Field hospitals and medical teams
- Search-and-rescue capabilities
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 3 and 4 only
Answer: C
Explanation: Modern HADR is an integrated capability. Strategic airlift enables rapid deployment; naval assets transport supplies and support evacuation; field hospitals provide medical assistance; and specialised teams undertake search and rescue.
Q12. The significance of India’s HADR operations for its foreign policy is best captured by which of the following?
A. They demonstrate that India’s foreign policy is increasingly based exclusively on military alliances.
B. They combine humanitarian assistance with neighbourhood diplomacy, regional leadership and soft power.
C. They replace India’s development assistance programmes.
D. They are undertaken only when India receives reciprocal economic concessions.
Answer: B
Explanation: HADR can generate goodwill, trust and diplomatic capital while reinforcing India’s image as a dependable regional and global partner. It complements initiatives such as Neighbourhood First and SAGAR.
Topic 4: Assam Accord — Challenge of Incomplete Implementation
Q13. With reference to the Assam Accord, consider the following statements:
- It was signed on 15 August 1985.
- The Assam Movement preceded the Accord.
- Clause 5 deals principally with the foreigners issue.
- Clause 6 deals with constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards for the cultural, social and linguistic identity of the Assamese people.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
Explanation: All four statements are correct. The Accord followed the 1979–1985 Assam Movement. Clause 5 addresses the foreigners issue, while Clause 6 concerns safeguards for Assamese identity, culture, society, language and heritage.
Q14. With reference to the Assam Accord and citizenship, consider the following statements:
- The cut-off date associated with the foreigners framework of the Assam Accord is 25 March 1971.
- Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 was inserted to give statutory effect to the Assam Accord’s citizenship framework.
- The Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee’s proposed 1951 reference point replaced the 1971 citizenship cut-off.
- The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A by majority in 2024.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Explanation: 25 March 1971 is central to the Assam Accord’s foreigners/citizenship framework. Section 6A was inserted into the Citizenship Act following the Accord, and the Supreme Court upheld its constitutional validity by majority in 2024. The Sarma Committee’s 1951 proposal concerned the identification of beneficiaries for Clause 6 safeguards; it did not replace the 1971 citizenship cut-off.
Q15. Consider the following statements regarding Clause 6 of the Assam Accord:
- It seeks constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards.
- It is concerned with protection of Assamese cultural, social and linguistic identity and heritage.
- The Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee was constituted in relation to its implementation.
- Its implementation is concerned exclusively with preservation of the Assamese language.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Explanation: Clause 6 is much broader than language alone. It concerns cultural, social and linguistic identity and heritage. The Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee was constituted to recommend measures for its implementation.
Q16. Consider the following pairs relating to the Assam Accord:
| Clause | Subject |
| 1. Clause 5 | Foreigners issue |
| 2. Clause 6 | Safeguards for Assamese identity |
| 3. Clause 9 | International border security |
| 4. Clause 15 | Ministry of Home Affairs as nodal ministry |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
Explanation: All four pairs are correctly matched. These clauses demonstrate that the Assam Accord is broader than merely an immigration settlement: it also addresses identity protection, border security and institutional implementation mechanisms.
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