APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –09/10/2026

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the recent joint study by IMD and IITM on India’s climatic zones:

• (a) The Northeast India homogeneous region has shifted entirely from a Temperate to a Tropical Savannah climate.
• (b) The Northwest India region shifted from Temperate to an Arid Steppe climate.
• (c) The shift in climatic zones is primarily attributed to rising temperatures and an increase in average annual rainfall.
• (d) The study relied primarily on the shifting patterns of tectonic plates over a 69-year period.

Q2. With reference to the Köppen–Geiger climate classification system, consider the following statements:

1. It primarily classifies climates based on long-term temperature and precipitation patterns.
2. Natural vegetation is utilized as an important ecological reference in this system.
3. Under this system, a Tropical Savannah climate is typically denoted by ‘Aw’ or ‘As’. How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
• (d) None

Q3. Which of the following best describes a “Tropical Savannah” climate?

• (a) It is characterized by freezing temperatures throughout the year with sparse vegetation.
• (b) It is characterized by warm conditions throughout the year with distinct wet and dry seasons, dominated by grasslands and scattered trees.
• (c) It features continuous heavy rainfall year-round with dense, multi-layered evergreen canopy forests.
• (d) It is a highly arid region experiencing extreme day temperatures and sub-zero night temperatures with no distinct seasons.

Q4. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: A shift in the climate classification of Northeast India to “Temperate” implies that the entire region is now experiencing continuously cold and freezing conditions.

Statement-II: The Temperate climate category is a broad classification associated with seasonal variations in temperature and precipitation, rather than just extreme cold. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
• (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
• (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
• (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Q5. Consider the following pairs:

1. Karbi Anglong Ginger: Assam
2. Spices Board India: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
3. APEDA: Ministry of Commerce and Industry How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

• (a) Only one pair
• (b) Only two pairs
• (c) All three pairs
• (d) None of the pairs

Q6. Regarding the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Karbi Anglong ginger, consider the following statements:

1. The registered proprietor of the GI tag for Karbi Anglong ginger is the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Ltd. (NERAMAC).
2. Acquiring a GI tag automatically guarantees premium prices and export access to the European Union without needing phytosanitary testing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only
• (b) 2 only
• (c) Both 1 and 2
• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q7. The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), which is involved in promoting the region’s ginger, functions under the provisions of which schedule of the Indian Constitution?

• (a) Fifth Schedule
• (b) Sixth Schedule
• (c) Ninth Schedule
• (d) Eleventh Schedule

Q8. If an Indian Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) wishes to export fresh ginger to the European Union (EU), they must ensure compliance with which of the following?

1. Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for pesticides
2. Phytosanitary documentation
3. Supply chain traceability 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

Q9. With reference to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory body established under the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017.
2. It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister.
3. Article 246A of the Constitution grants the Council the power to arrest tax evaders. How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
• (d) None

Q10. Which of the following best describes the “inverted duty structure” in the context of GST?

• (a) A situation where exports are taxed at a higher rate than domestic supplies.
• (b) A situation where the GST rate on raw materials (inputs) is higher than the GST rate on the finished product (output).
• (c) A situation where the State GST is higher than the Central GST on a single product.
• (d) A mechanism to automatically refund taxes to zero-rated supplies without verification.

Q11. Consider the following statements regarding the recommendations made by the 57th GST Council meeting:

1. It recommended the complete withdrawal of arrest powers of tax officials by omitting Section 69 of the CGST Act, 2017.
2. It proposed reducing the prosecution threshold from ₹5 crore to ₹1 crore.
3. It mandated that show-cause notices should not be issued for cases involving amounts of ₹10,000 or below. How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
• (d) None

Q12. What is the primary objective behind the GST Council’s recommendation to introduce faster, system-based provisional refunds (up to 90%) for eligible claims?

• (a) To bypass the constitutional powers of State tax authorities.
• (b) To release blocked working capital for exporters and businesses facing an inverted duty structure.
• (c) To eliminate the need for filing GST returns for MSMEs.
• (d) To permanently legalize input tax credit accumulated through fake invoices.

Q13. Consider the following statements regarding “TocklAI”:

1. It is an Artificial Intelligence model developed by the Tea Research Association (TRA).
2. It generates responses by scraping unverified general agricultural blogs from the open internet.
3. It aims to bridge the research-farm gap primarily for large estates and small tea growers. How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
• (d) None

Q14. In the context of India’s tea industry, consider the following statements:

1. Small tea growers produce more than half of India’s total tea.
2. Tocklai Tea Research Institute, a major hub for tea science, is located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only
• (b) 2 only
• (c) Both 1 and 2
• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q15. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be deployed in the tea industry for which of the following applications?

1. Pest and disease management
2. Clone selection and replanting decisions
3. Soil health and nutrition guidance
4. Assisting in food-safety compliance Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• (a) 1 and 3 only
• (b) 2, 3, and 4 only
• (c) 1, 2, and 3 only
• (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Q16. Consider the following assertions regarding the deployment of AI in agriculture like TocklAI:

Statement-I: AI-based knowledge tools can completely replace the need for field inspections and human agronomists in tea plantations.

Statement-II: AI models rely on digitized historical research and require regular updating with validated field findings to remain accurate. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
• (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
• (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
• (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct