APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –24/09/2026
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 (24-09-2026). 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: 24/09/2026)
Topic 1: Proposed Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve
Q1. With reference to Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) in India, consider the following statements:
- ESZs are notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- The primary purpose of an ESZ is to create an absolute prohibition on all human activities around protected areas.
- The extent of an ESZ can vary according to site-specific ecological considerations.
- The National Board for Wildlife is the authority that finally notifies every ESZ.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer: A
Explanation: ESZs are notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and are intended to regulate activities around protected areas, not prohibit all human activity. Their extent can be site-specific. Final notification is by the Central Government/MoEFCC, not the National Board for Wildlife. The Kaziranga proposal involves site-specific assessment.
Q2. Consider the following pairs:
| Protected Area-related concept | Description |
| 1. Eco-Sensitive Zone | Regulated transition area around protected areas |
| 2. Wildlife Corridor | Landscape facilitating movement of wildlife between habitats |
| 3. Core/critical tiger habitat | Area within a tiger reserve receiving the highest level of ecological protection |
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 concepts are distinct but complementary conservation instruments. In the Kaziranga context, ESZ delineation, animal corridors and regulation of activities are closely connected conservation concerns. The newspaper also refers to ongoing legal proceedings concerning Kaziranga and animal corridors.
Q3. With reference to the proposed ESZ around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:
- Assam undertook a site-specific assessment before preparing its draft proposal.
- The proposal was sent to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- Public objections and suggestions form part of the ESZ notification process.
- Once a State government submits a proposal, the ESZ automatically comes into force without further Central-level scrutiny.
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, 3 and 4 only
Answer: B
Explanation: The newspaper reports that Assam undertook a site-specific assessment and submitted the draft proposal to MoEFCC. The process includes expert examination, stakeholder consultation/public hearing, public objections and suggestions, and Central-level scrutiny before final notification.
Q4. The Supreme Court’s directions concerning protection around protected areas are relevant to the proposed Kaziranga ESZ primarily because:
A. every protected area must permanently have an identical 10-km ESZ
B. the State government can independently abolish the existing protective regime
C. the final site-specific ESZ notification is irrelevant to judicial directions
D. existing judicial directions continue to have significance until the final ESZ delineation/notification
Answer: D
Explanation: The newspaper reports that, pending final notification and delineation, the State remains bound by the applicable Supreme Court directions. This makes the distinction between a proposed ESZ and a finally notified ESZ important for Prelims.
Topic 2: Assam’s Transition to Paperless Government through e-Office
Q5. With reference to e-Office, consider the following statements:
- e-Office was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
- It was initiated as a Mission Mode Project under the National e-Governance Plan.
- File Management System (FMS) is an integral component of e-Office.
- e-Office is primarily a digital document-storage system and does not provide file-tracking functionality.
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, 3 and 4 only
Answer: B
Explanation: e-Office was developed by NIC and originated as a Mission Mode Project under the National e-Governance Plan. FMS is an integral component, and electronic file movement/tracking is a core feature.
Q6. Consider the following activities:
- Electronic diarisation of inward documents
- Creation and movement of files digitally
- Digital preparation of notes and drafts
- Digital signing and archival
- Tracking movement/status of files
How many of the above are functions associated with an e-Office workflow?
A. Only two
B. Only three
C. Only four
D. All five
Answer: D
Explanation: e-Office replaces the conventional physical-file workflow with electronic diarisation, file creation, movement, noting/drafting, digital signatures, archival and tracking.
Q7. With reference to Assam’s e-Office implementation, consider the following statements:
- All 58 departments in the Assam Secretariat were reported to be using e-Office.
- Assam had already introduced e-Office before the January 1, 2027 statewide deadline.
- January 1, 2027 represents the initial introduction of e-Office in Assam.
- District-level implementation had already been initiated before the 2027 deadline.
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, 3 and 4 only
Answer: B
Explanation: The newspaper specifically states that all 58 Secretariat departments were already using the NIC-developed platform and that district-level implementation had begun. Therefore, January 1, 2027 is the deadline for statewide expansion, not the introduction of e-Office in Assam.
Q8. Which one of the following best distinguishes e-Office from DigiLocker?
A. e-Office primarily digitises government office workflows, whereas DigiLocker focuses on digital issuance, storage and verification of documents
B. e-Office is exclusively a citizen-facing document wallet, whereas DigiLocker is an internal government workflow system
C. Both are identical platforms developed for electronic file movement within government offices
D. Both primarily perform electronic voting and electoral-roll management
Answer: A
Explanation: e-Office is designed around government workflow and electronic file management, whereas DigiLocker provides a secure digital platform for storing, issuing and verifying documents/certificates.
Topic 3: Riverbank Erosion and Loss of Agricultural Land in Assam
Q9. With reference to the recent NESAC assessment of riverbank erosion in Assam, consider the following statements:
- The assessment covered the period 2016–2024.
- More than 67,000 hectares of land were affected by erosion.
- Agricultural land constituted nearly 45% of the affected area.
- The highest erosion during the study period occurred between 2022 and 2024.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
Answer: B
Explanation: The study covered 2016–2024 and reported 67,580.55 ha affected, including 30,289.45 ha of agricultural land, nearly 45%. The most damaging period was 2018–2020, not 2022–24.
Q10. Consider the following rivers/tributaries:
- Subansiri
- Beki
- Manas
- Dhansiri
How many of the above were specifically identified in the recent Assam Tribune discussion as contributing to localised land loss?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Answer: D
Explanation: The newspaper specifically identifies the Subansiri, Beki, Manas and Dhansiri among tributaries contributing to localised land loss in Assam.
Q11. With reference to riverbank erosion in Assam, consider the following statements:
- Riverbank erosion and flooding are identical geomorphological processes.
- Erosion can result in permanent loss of productive agricultural land.
- Channel migration is an important feature of highly dynamic alluvial river systems.
- Remote sensing can be used to monitor changes in riverbank position over time.
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: Flooding involves inundation, whereas erosion involves physical removal of bank material and land. In Assam’s dynamic river systems, channel migration and remote-sensing-based monitoring are important components of erosion assessment.
Q12. The recent NESAC study on Assam’s riverbank erosion used which of the following approaches most directly relevant to spatial assessment?
A. Groundwater isotope analysis alone
B. Household income surveys alone
C. Manual cadastral surveys without satellite data
D. Multi-temporal satellite-based analysis of riverbank migration
Answer: D
Explanation: NESAC’s assessment uses multi-temporal satellite data to study bankline migration and quantify erosion and agricultural land loss. Remote sensing allows changes in river extent and bank position to be examined across different periods.
Topic 4: Changing Monsoon Pattern and Climate Extremes in Northeast India
Q13. With reference to the revised India Climate Extremes Index (IndCEI), consider the following statements:
- The study used observed gridded daily rainfall and temperature data.
- The study period was 1971–2022.
- Consecutive Dry Days (CDD) is one of the indicators used in the revised index.
- The index is based exclusively on temperature extremes.
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, 3 and 4 only
Answer: B
Explanation: The revised IndCEI uses daily rainfall and temperature data from 1971–2022 and incorporates seven indicators, including CDD, heavy precipitation, SPEI, heat index and excess heat factor, along with maximum and minimum temperature. Therefore, it is not exclusively temperature-based.
Q14. According to the recent study on climate extremes, Northeast India is particularly characterised by which of the following combinations?
A. Declining heavy rainfall and declining drought episodes
B. Increasing heat extremes with no significant rainfall-related changes
C. Increasing short-duration heavy rainfall events along with increasing drought episodes
D. Increasing annual rainfall with complete elimination of dry spells
Answer: C
Explanation: The study identifies Northeast India as a region experiencing heightened short-duration heavy rainfall events alongside increasing drought episodes, indicating greater hydroclimatic variability.
Q15. Consider the following statements regarding the implications of changing monsoon characteristics in Northeast India:
- A high annual rainfall total necessarily implies low flood risk.
- Concentrated rainfall over a short duration can increase flood and landslide risk.
- A subsequent prolonged dry spell can create soil-moisture and agricultural stress.
- Climate-risk assessment should consider rainfall intensity and temporal distribution in addition to seasonal totals.
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: The key issue highlighted by the newspaper is rainfall variability. A high annual total does not necessarily prevent drought or flood risk; the timing, intensity and distribution of rainfall are critical. Heavy single-day rainfall can trigger floods and landslides, while subsequent dry spells can affect soil moisture and agriculture.
Q16. With reference to the India Climate Extremes Index study, consider the following pairs:
| Indicator | Broad climate dimension |
| 1. CDD | Dry-spell characteristics |
| 2. Heavy precipitation events | Extreme rainfall |
| 3. SPEI | Drought/wetness conditions considering precipitation and evaporative demand |
| 4. EHF | Heat-related stress |
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 among the seven indicators incorporated into the revised IndCEI. CDD captures consecutive dry days; heavy precipitation captures rainfall extremes; SPEI reflects moisture/drought conditions; and EHF is a heat-stress indicator..
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