APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –26/08/2026
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 (26-08-2026). 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: 26/08/2026)
Topic 1: Tezpur: Haphazard Growth, Wetland Loss & Artificial Flooding
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding urban wetlands and urban flooding:
- Urban wetlands can act as temporary storage areas for excess stormwater.
- Conversion of wetlands into built-up areas can increase surface runoff and reduce natural flood-storage capacity.
- The presence of an urban wetland necessarily prevents flooding in the surrounding area, irrespective of the capacity of the drainage network.
- Restoration of degraded wetlands can form part of a nature-based approach to urban flood management.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: Wetlands can temporarily store excess water and moderate runoff. Their conversion reduces natural storage capacity. However, wetlands alone cannot guarantee the absence of flooding because rainfall intensity, drainage capacity, topography and land use also matter. The Tezpur report specifically links wetland filling and inadequate drainage with artificial flooding.
Q2. With reference to urban flooding in Assam, consider the following statements:
- Urban flooding can occur without the overflowing of a major river.
- Increasing impervious surfaces generally increases surface runoff.
- Blocking natural drainage channels can increase the duration of waterlogging.
- Urban flooding is primarily a meteorological phenomenon and land-use changes have little influence on it.
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. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Urban flooding results from the interaction of rainfall, runoff, drainage capacity and land use. It does not require river overflow. Wetland filling, blocked drainage and construction without adequate drainage provisions can aggravate flooding.
Q3. Consider the following pairs:
| Urban feature | Possible hydrological consequence |
| 1. Wetland filling | Reduction in temporary water storage |
| 2. Increased impervious surface | Increased infiltration |
| 3. Drain blockage | Reduced stormwater conveyance |
| 4. Restoration of natural drainage channels | Improved movement of stormwater |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B. 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation: Impervious surfaces generally reduce infiltration and increase runoff. Wetland filling reduces water-storage capacity, drain blockage reduces stormwater conveyance, and restoration of natural drainage can improve water movement.
Q4. With reference to wetland conservation in India, consider the following statements:
- The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 were notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- The regulatory framework seeks to promote conservation and wise use of covered wetlands.
- Every low-lying area within an urban settlement automatically becomes a notified wetland under the 2017 Rules.
- Wetland conservation can contribute to disaster-risk reduction as well as biodiversity conservation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: The 2017 Rules provide the regulatory framework for conservation and wise use of covered wetlands. A low-lying area does not automatically become a notified wetland merely because of its topography. Wetlands can simultaneously provide ecological and flood-management functions.
Topic 2: ASEAN & Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Q5. With reference to climate-resilient agriculture, consider the following statements:
- It seeks to maintain agricultural productivity while improving resilience to climatic stresses.
- Crop diversification can be a climate-adaptation strategy.
- Climate-resilient agriculture necessarily requires complete replacement of conventional agriculture with organic agriculture.
- Improved water-use efficiency can contribute to agricultural resilience under climate variability.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: Climate-resilient agriculture seeks to maintain productivity while reducing vulnerability to climate stresses. Diversification and efficient water use can improve resilience. It does not prescribe complete conversion to organic agriculture.
Q6. The ASEAN Food, Agriculture and Forestry Sectoral Plan 2026–2030 is associated with which of the following?
- Climate resilience and decarbonisation in agriculture
- Food security and nutrition
- Digital innovation and public-private partnerships
- Sustainable forest management
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. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation: All four are among the strategic thrusts of the ASEAN Food, Agriculture and Forestry Sectoral Plan 2026–2030. The plan integrates climate resilience, food security, digital innovation, sustainable agriculture and forestry.
Q7. Consider the following statements:
- Adaptation in agriculture primarily seeks to reduce vulnerability to the impacts of climate change.
- Mitigation in agriculture can include measures aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions.
- Early-warning systems can help farmers alter agricultural decisions in response to anticipated weather hazards.
- Adaptation and mitigation are mutually exclusive objectives in climate-resilient agriculture.
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. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Adaptation and mitigation are distinct but complementary. Climate-smart agriculture can pursue productivity, adaptation and mitigation simultaneously. Early-warning systems are an important adaptation tool.
Q8. With reference to ASEAN and food security, consider the following statements:
- Climate shocks in one ASEAN member can potentially affect food availability and prices in other members through regional trade.
- Agricultural resilience is relevant only to countries whose economies are predominantly agrarian.
- Strengthening regional food-value chains can improve resilience against supply disruptions.
- Climate-resilient agriculture has implications beyond crop production, including rural livelihoods and food-system stability.
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. 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation: Agricultural systems are interconnected through trade and supply chains. A production shock in one country can therefore affect others. Climate-resilient agriculture also concerns livelihoods, food prices and overall food-system stability.
Topic 3: PMFME & Assam’s Food-Processing Ecosystem
Q9. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme:
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
- It seeks to formalise and upgrade micro food-processing enterprises.
- The scheme is based exclusively on direct grants and does not involve credit-linked support.
- The One District One Product approach is associated with the scheme.
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, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: PMFME is a Ministry of Food Processing Industries scheme aimed at formalisation and upgrading of micro food-processing enterprises. It includes credit-linked support and follows the ODOP approach. Statement 3 is incorrect.
Q10. Which of the following can be associated with the PMFME framework?
- Support to Self-Help Groups
- Support to Farmer Producer Organisations
- Branding and marketing support
- Capacity building and training
- Development of common infrastructure
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 4 and 5 only
C. 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer: D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Explanation: PMFME is an ecosystem-oriented scheme. Its framework includes support for SHGs, FPOs/producer cooperatives, common infrastructure, branding, marketing, capacity building and training.
Q11. Consider the following statements about the One District One Product (ODOP) approach in food processing:
- It seeks to leverage products having potential within a district.
- It can facilitate economies of scale in processing and marketing.
- It necessarily means that only one agricultural commodity can be cultivated in the entire district.
- Branding and market development can form part of an ODOP-based value chain.
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, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: ODOP is a value-chain development approach. It does not legally restrict a district to cultivation of only one crop. It seeks to develop procurement, processing, branding and marketing around identified products.
Q12. With reference to food processing and agricultural development in Assam, consider the following statements:
- Food processing can increase the shelf life of perishable agricultural commodities.
- Food processing can create non-farm employment in rural areas.
- Strengthening processing capacity can potentially reduce post-harvest losses.
- Food processing necessarily reduces the importance of agricultural production.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Food processing complements primary agriculture by increasing shelf life, reducing losses, creating employment and generating value addition. It does not diminish the importance of agricultural production.
Topic 4: Climate Change, Hill Cutting & Unplanned Urbanisation in Assam
Q13. Consider the following statements regarding hill cutting and landslides:
- Removal of vegetation can reduce the mechanical reinforcement provided by root systems.
- Hill cutting can alter the geometry and stability of a natural slope.
- Intense rainfall can act as a trigger for failure of an already destabilised slope.
- Hill cutting is the only significant cause of landslides in Assam.
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. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Vegetation contributes to slope stability, while hill cutting can alter slope geometry and drainage. Heavy rainfall can trigger slope failure. However, landslides have multiple causes, including geology, rainfall, earthquakes and human interventions. The newspaper specifically links tree and hill cutting with increased landslide concerns.
Q14. With reference to urbanisation and flood risk, consider the following statements:
- Urbanisation can increase flood risk by increasing impervious surfaces.
- Encroachment of wetlands can reduce natural flood-storage capacity.
- Restoration of natural drainage systems can be a component of urban flood management.
- Urbanisation necessarily increases flood risk irrespective of the quality of planning and infrastructure.
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. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Poorly planned urbanisation can increase flood risk through impervious surfaces and wetland encroachment. However, well-planned, climate-resilient urbanisation can reduce vulnerability through proper drainage, zoning and green-blue infrastructure.
Q15. Consider the following statements regarding disaster risk in Assam:
- A hazard becomes a disaster only in the presence of human exposure and/or vulnerability.
- Unplanned settlement in landslide-prone areas can increase disaster risk even if the underlying hazard remains unchanged.
- Climate change is the sole determinant of disaster risk from floods and landslides.
- Land-use planning can serve as a form of disaster-risk reduction.
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, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: Disaster risk is shaped by the interaction of hazard, exposure and vulnerability. Land-use planning can reduce exposure and vulnerability. Climate change is an important risk multiplier but is not the sole determinant of disaster risk.
Q16. With reference to Assam’s environmental governance, consider the following statements:
- Assam has a State Action Plan on Climate Change.
- The Assam State Disaster Management Authority is concerned with disaster-risk management in the State.
- Protection of hills and wetlands can simultaneously contribute to biodiversity conservation and disaster-risk reduction.
- Climate adaptation in Assam can be achieved solely through construction of flood-control infrastructure.
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. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Assam has a State climate-action framework and ASDMA is responsible for disaster-management functions in the State. Protecting hills and wetlands can provide both ecological and disaster-risk-reduction benefits. Climate adaptation requires a combination of ecosystem conservation, land-use planning, early warning, resilient infrastructure and institutional preparedness, not flood-control infrastructure alone.
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