APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –21/08/2026
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 (21-08-2026). 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: 21/08/2026)
Topic 1: India–Japan Defence & Maritime Security Cooperation
Q1. With reference to the recent India–Japan Maritime Security Cooperation, consider the following statements:
- The agreement provides for enhanced information sharing related to Maritime Domain Awareness.
- Search and Rescue and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief are among the areas of cooperation.
- The agreement establishes India and Japan as formal military allies.
- The two countries have agreed to explore cooperation in naval shipbuilding and design.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
Answer: A
Explanation: The August 2026 MoA covers MDA, SAR and HADR and envisages deeper naval and shipbuilding cooperation. It does not create a formal military alliance.
Q2. Consider the following pairs:
| Exercise | Service |
| 1. Dharma Guardian | Army |
| 2. JAIMEX | Navy |
| 3. Veer Guardian | Air Force |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Explanation: Dharma Guardian is an India–Japan Army exercise, JAIMEX is maritime/naval, and Veer Guardian is an air-force exercise. This is a classic current-affairs-to-static matching question.
Q3. With reference to Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), consider the following statements:
- It involves developing an understanding of activities and developments in the maritime domain.
- It can use information from sources such as satellites, radar and vessel-tracking systems.
- Its primary objective is limited to preventing piracy and does not include broader maritime-security threats.
- Information sharing for MDA can contribute to protection of Sea Lines of Communication.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer: B
Explanation: MDA is much broader than anti-piracy. It supports detection and assessment of diverse maritime activities and threats and can contribute to SLOC security.
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI):
- It was launched by India at the East Asia Summit.
- Maritime Security is one of its pillars.
- Japan is associated with the Connectivity pillar.
- IPOI is a treaty-based collective defence alliance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Explanation: IPOI was launched by India in 2019 and has seven broad pillars. It is an open, cooperative framework, not a collective-defence treaty or military alliance. Japan leads the Connectivity pillar.
Topic 2: Floods Endanger Ahom-era Monuments
Q5. With reference to the Ahom heritage of Assam, consider the following statements:
- The Ahom Kingdom was established in Assam by Sukaphaa in the 13th century.
- Buranjis constitute an important source for understanding Ahom history.
- Talatal Ghar and Rang Ghar are associated with Ahom architectural heritage.
- Charaideo Moidams primarily represent Buddhist monastic architecture.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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: Charaideo Moidams are associated with the Tai-Ahom royal mound-burial tradition, not Buddhist monastic architecture. UNESCO recognises the Moidams as a sacred landscape reflecting Tai-Ahom beliefs.
Q6. Consider the following statements about the Charaideo Moidams:
- They represent the mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty.
- They were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2024.
- The inscribed property comprises 90 moidams.
- They are located in Sivasagar district.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: Statements 1–3 are correct. The Charaideo necropolis is in Charaideo district, not Sivasagar district. UNESCO identifies the property as the Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty.
Q7. Which of the following technologies would be most appropriate for creating a highly accurate three-dimensional spatial record of a vulnerable historical monument?
A. LiDAR
B. Seismograph
C. Spectrophotometer
D. Thermocouple
Answer: A
Explanation: LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) uses laser pulses to generate highly detailed spatial/three-dimensional information. In heritage conservation it can help document structural form and deterioration.
Q8. Consider the following statements regarding disaster-resilient heritage conservation in Assam:
- Riverbank erosion can permanently threaten archaeological structures located near rivers.
- Prolonged waterlogging can weaken foundations and masonry.
- Heritage conservation in flood-prone areas can be addressed entirely through post-disaster structural repairs.
- Digital documentation can provide a baseline for assessing future deterioration.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer: B
Explanation: Statement 3 is incorrect. Effective heritage protection requires risk assessment, preparedness, drainage, structural stabilisation, documentation and preventive conservation, not merely post-disaster repairs.
Topic 3: PPP for North-Eastern States
Q9. With reference to Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs), consider the following statements:
- PPP necessarily involves transfer of ownership of a public asset to a private entity.
- Risk allocation is a central principle in PPP design.
- PPP can combine public-sector support with private capital, technology and managerial expertise.
- Viability Gap Funding can support economically desirable but commercially unviable PPP projects.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: C
Explanation: PPP does not necessarily involve transfer of ownership. Risk allocation, private participation and public support are central features. VGF is designed to improve the viability of deserving PPP projects.
Q10. Consider the following pairs:
| Mechanism | Primary purpose |
| 1. Viability Gap Funding | Support financially unviable but economically/socially desirable PPP projects |
| 2. IIPDF | Support project development and transaction-related activities |
| 3. Hybrid Annuity Model | Combines features of EPC and BOT-Annuity |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Explanation: All three are correctly matched. The current Northeast PPP workshop specifically discussed VGF, IIPDF and HAM, making this a particularly probable current-affairs-linked question.
Q11. Consider the following statements about the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM):
- It combines features of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and BOT-Annuity.
- In the conventional highway HAM structure, the government contributes 40% during construction.
- The private concessionaire finances the remaining portion under the conventional structure.
- The private party’s revenue depends exclusively on toll collection from users.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Explanation: HAM combines EPC and BOT-Annuity. In the conventional highway structure, government support is 40% and the private side finances the balance. It is not exclusively dependent on toll revenue.
Q12. A PPP project is economically desirable and has strong social benefits, but its expected commercial returns are insufficient to attract private investors. Which of the following government interventions is most directly designed to address this problem?
A. Viability Gap Funding
B. Monetary Policy Committee intervention
C. Minimum Support Price
D. Open Market Operations
Answer: A
Explanation: VGF is specifically intended to make socially/economically desirable but commercially marginal PPP projects financially viable.
Topic 4: “NE Unity” — Inter-State Cooperation & Northeast Development
Q13. With reference to the North Eastern Council (NEC), consider the following statements:
- It was established under an Act of Parliament.
- It includes all eight States of Northeast India.
- The 2002 amendment strengthened its role as a Regional Planning Body.
- Its primary constitutional function is adjudication of inter-State boundary disputes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Explanation: NEC is a statutory regional planning body, not a judicial/adjudicatory authority for inter-State boundary disputes. The current North East Vision 2047 further emphasises regional and inter-State planning.
Q14. With reference to Article 263 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
- It provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Council.
- The President may establish such a Council if public interest would be served by it.
- The Council may inquire into and advise upon disputes between States.
- It is identical in institutional character and functions to the North Eastern Council.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 263 provides the constitutional basis for the Inter-State Council. It is distinct from the statutory North Eastern Council.
Q15. With reference to recent efforts for inter-State cooperation in Northeast India, consider the following statements:
- The Assam–Arunachal Pradesh agreement addressed disputes relating to 123 villages.
- The Assam–Meghalaya agreement of 2022 covered all 12 areas of difference between the two States.
- Negotiated settlement and consultation with affected communities can form part of inter-State boundary dispute resolution.
Which of the statements given above 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: Statement 1 is correct. The Assam–Arunachal agreement addressed 123 disputed villages. Statement 2 is incorrect—the 2022 Assam–Meghalaya agreement addressed 6 of the 12 areas of difference, not all 12. Negotiation and local consultation are important elements of the process.
Q16. Consider the following statements regarding the North East Vision 2047:
- It contains a dedicated component on Inter-State Visioning.
- It contains separate components on Intra-State Visioning and Priorities and Recommendations.
- Its approach is limited to infrastructure development and does not address broader regional development.
- Regional planning can help address challenges that transcend individual State boundaries.
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. 2, 3 and 4 only
Answer: B
Explanation: The official NEC page lists Part 1: Introduction and Context, Part 2: Inter-State Visioning, Part 3: Intra-State Visioning and Part 4: Priorities and Recommendations. The framework is broader than infrastructure alone.
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