APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –30/07/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 30/07/2026)

1. With reference to the Disaster Management Act, 2005, consider the following statements:

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is chaired by the Prime Minister.
The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) is chaired by the Governor.
The Act provides for the establishment of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: NDMA is chaired by the Prime Minister, while SDMA is chaired by the Chief Minister. The Disaster Management Act, 2005 also provides for the establishment of the NDRF.

2. Which of the following best describes the concept of “Climate Resilience”?

A. Increasing industrial production while reducing carbon emissions.
B. The ability of natural and human systems to anticipate, withstand, recover from and adapt to climate-related stresses and disasters.
C. Exclusive dependence on structural flood control measures.
D. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions through carbon taxation alone.

Answer: B

Explanation: Climate resilience refers to the capacity of ecosystems, infrastructure and communities to prepare for, absorb, recover from and adapt to climate-related shocks.

3. With reference to the Brahmaputra River, consider the following statements:

It is known as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet.
It enters India through Arunachal Pradesh where it is called Siang.
The Manas River is a south-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: The Brahmaputra is called Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet and Siang in Arunachal Pradesh. Manas is a north-bank tributary.

4. With reference to the inclusion of communities in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list, consider the following statements:

Article 342 empowers the President to specify Scheduled Tribes for a State or Union Territory.
After the initial notification, only Parliament can amend the Scheduled Tribes list.
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has no role in examining proposals for inclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: Article 342 governs ST notification. Parliament alone can amend the notified list. NCST examines proposals; therefore Statement 3 is incorrect.

5. With reference to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), consider the following statements:

It is a constitutional body established under Article 338A.
It was created by the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act.
It functions under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: NCST is a constitutional body under Article 338A created by the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003. It is not a department under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

6. Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013:

It replaced the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
It provides for Social Impact Assessment (SIA) before land acquisition in most cases.
It completely abolished the concept of Rehabilitation and Resettlement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: The 2013 Act replaced the 1894 Act and strengthened SIA and Rehabilitation & Resettlement provisions.

7. Article 300A of the Constitution of India relates to:

A. Protection of forests and wildlife
B. Right to constitutional remedies
C. Right to property as a constitutional legal right
D. Reservation for Scheduled Tribes

Answer: C

Explanation: Article 300A provides that no person shall be deprived of property except by authority of law. Property is a constitutional legal right, not a Fundamental Right.

8. Which one of the following institutions is responsible for preparing flood forecasts for major rivers in India?

A. National Disaster Management Authority
B. Central Water Commission
C. Geological Survey of India
D. National Green Tribunal

Answer: B

Explanation: The Central Water Commission (CWC) is the nodal agency for flood forecasting and river-level monitoring.

9. With reference to biodiversity conservation in India, consider the following statements:

Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) are constituted by local bodies.
People’s Biodiversity Registers (PBRs) are prepared by Biodiversity Management Committees.
The National Biodiversity Authority is headquartered in New Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: BMCs are constituted by local bodies and prepare PBRs. The National Biodiversity Authority is headquartered in Chennai.

10. Consider the following:

Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
National Biodiversity Action Plan

Which of the above are directly related to biodiversity conservation?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 only

Answer: C

Explanation: All three are important policy instruments/frameworks for biodiversity conservation at international or national levels.

11. Which one of the following is NOT one of the three objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)?

A. Conservation of biological diversity
B. Sustainable use of biological diversity
C. Fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources
D. Mandatory reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

Answer: D

Explanation: Greenhouse gas reduction is addressed mainly under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement, not the CBD.

12. Which of the following best explains the significance of a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) under the RFCTLARR Act, 2013?

A. It determines only the market value of land.
B. It evaluates the likely social, economic and environmental impacts of land acquisition before implementation.
C. It replaces the Environmental Impact Assessment for all projects.
D. It is conducted only after completion of land acquisition.

Answer: B

Explanation: SIA assesses the likely impacts on affected communities, livelihoods and the environment before acquisition.

13. Consider the following pairs:

Organisation	Primary Function
1. Aaranyak	Biodiversity conservation and environmental research
2. Cotton University	State public university in Assam
3. National Biodiversity Authority	Wildlife law enforcement

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: Aaranyak is a biodiversity research and conservation organisation, and Cotton University is a state public university. The National Biodiversity Authority regulates biodiversity-related matters; it is not a wildlife law enforcement agency.

14. The term “People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)” is associated with:

A. National Forest Policy, 1988
B. Biological Diversity Act, 2002
C. Forest Rights Act, 2006
D. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Answer: B

Explanation: PBRs are prepared by Biodiversity Management Committees under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 to document local biological resources and associated traditional knowledge.

15. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Constitutional Provision	Subject
1. Article 342	Scheduled Tribes
2. Article 338A	National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
3. Article 300A	Right to Property

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Explanation: Article 342 deals with Scheduled Tribes, Article 338A establishes the NCST, and Article 300A provides the constitutional right to property. These are frequently tested constitutional provisions in UPSC and APSC examinations.

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