APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –22/06/2026
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From The Assam Tribune, 22 June 2026
Q1. With reference to River Basin Management, consider the following statements:
- River Basin Management treats the entire river catchment as a single hydrological unit.
- It emphasizes coordinated management of land, water and ecological resources.
- River Basin Management focuses only on flood control measures.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
Explanation:
RBM is an integrated approach involving water, land and ecosystem management. It is not limited only to flood control.
Q2. Consider the following rivers:
- Dibang
- Lohit
- Subansiri
- Manas
Which of the above are tributaries of the Brahmaputra River?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D
Explanation:
All four rivers are important tributaries of the Brahmaputra.
Q3. Which one of the following best describes Geographic Information System (GIS)?
A. A satellite communication system used for navigation
B. A computer-based system used to capture, store and analyse spatial data
C. A technology used exclusively for weather forecasting
D. A digital platform for census operations
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Answer: B
Explanation:
GIS integrates spatial and geographical data for planning, mapping and resource management.
Q4. With reference to HIV, consider the following statements:
- HIV primarily attacks CD4 T-lymphocytes.
- HIV infection always develops into AIDS within one year.
- Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) can suppress viral replication.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 2 is incorrect. HIV may take many years to progress to AIDS, especially with treatment.
Q5. Which of the following are recognised modes of HIV transmission?
- Mother-to-child transmission
- Blood transfusion from infected donor
- Sharing contaminated needles
- Mosquito bites
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: A
Explanation:
HIV is not transmitted through mosquito bites.
Q6. With reference to the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), consider the following statements:
- It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- It implements the National AIDS Control Programme.
- It is a statutory body established by Parliament.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
Explanation:
NACO is not a statutory body; it is an administrative organisation under the Ministry of Health.
Q7. International Day of Yoga is celebrated every year on:
A. 5 June
B. 11 July
C. 21 June
D. 2 October
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Answer: C
Explanation:
International Day of Yoga is observed annually on 21 June following UNGA adoption in 2014.
Q8. Consider the following statements regarding International Day of Yoga:
- The proposal for International Day of Yoga was first placed before the United Nations by India.
- The first International Day of Yoga was celebrated in 2015.
- The United Nations adopted the resolution in 2014.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
Explanation:
All statements are correct.
Q9. Which of the following correctly represents AYUSH?
A. Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy
B. Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy
C. Ayurveda, Yoga, Urology, Siddha and Homoeopathy
D. Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Surgery and Homoeopathy
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Answer: B
Explanation:
AYUSH includes Sowa-Rigpa and Yoga & Naturopathy.
Q10. Consider the following benefits often associated with Yoga:
- Improved flexibility
- Better mental well-being
- Reduction in lifestyle disease risks
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
Explanation:
Scientific studies support all three benefits.
Q11. With reference to Dehing Patkai National Park, consider the following statements:
- It is located in Assam.
- It is often referred to as the “Amazon of the East.”
- It represents India’s largest stretch of lowland tropical rainforest.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
Explanation:
All statements are correct.
Q12. Which one of the following protected areas is especially known for the conservation of the Western Hoolock Gibbon?
A. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
B. Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Orang National Park
D. Raimona National Park
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is the primary protected habitat of the Western Hoolock Gibbon.
Q13. Consider the following statements:
- Hoolock Gibbon is the only ape found in India.
- White-winged Duck is the State Bird of Assam.
- Both species are associated with rainforest ecosystems of Northeast India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
Explanation:
All statements are correct and highly relevant for Assam biodiversity.
Q14. The term “Carbon Sink” refers to:
A. A process by which carbon is converted into methane
B. A reservoir that absorbs more carbon than it releases
C. A mechanism of carbon trading
D. A geological process occurring only in oceans
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Forests, wetlands and oceans act as carbon sinks by absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Q15. Consider the following pairs:
| Protected Area | State |
| 1. Dehing Patkai National Park | Assam |
| 2. Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary | Assam |
| 3. Namdapha National Park | Arunachal Pradesh |
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
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Answer: C
Explanation:
All three pairs are correctly matched. These protected areas are important components of the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot.
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