APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 27/10/2026
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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 (27-10-2026). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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From The Assam Tribune, 27 October 2026
Topic 1: Transboundary Water Risks: China’s Brahmaputra Dam and Climate Change
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Brahmaputra river basin and transboundary water cooperation:
- India and China are governed by a legally binding bilateral water-sharing treaty.
- China provides hydrological data to India during the monsoon season under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). 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
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Answer: (b) Explanation: There is no formal, legally binding bilateral water-sharing treaty between India and China for the Brahmaputra. Cooperation relies entirely on non-binding MoUs for hydrological data sharing via the Expert Level Mechanism.
Q2. Chinese researchers recently reconstructed the Brahmaputra’s historical runoff from 1325 to 2020 to predict future climate risks. The scientific method of reconstructing past climates and hydroclimatic variability using tree rings is known as:
- (a) Palynology
- (b) Radiocarbon dating
- (c) Dendroclimatology
- (d) Stratigraphy
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Answer: (c) Explanation: Dendroclimatology involves using tree-ring width chronologies to analyze past climate conditions and reconstruct historical river runoff data.
Q3. China’s proposed 60,000 MW mega-dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo, which faces severe tectonic and landslide risks, is being constructed in which specific location near the Arunachal Pradesh border?
- (a) Lhasa
- (b) Shigatse
- (c) Nyingchi
- (d) Medog (Motuo)
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Answer: (d) Explanation: The USD 168 billion mega project is being built in Medog (Motuo), a county in southeastern Tibet located on an active tectonic fault line close to the Indian border.
Q4. Arrange the regional names of the Brahmaputra River in the correct sequential order from its origin to its outfall in the Bay of Bengal:
- Jamuna
- Siang
- Yarlung Tsangpo
- Brahmaputra Select the correct sequence:
- (a) 3 – 4 – 2 – 1
- (b) 3 – 2 – 4 – 1
- (c) 2 – 3 – 4 – 1
- (d) 3 – 2 – 1 – 4
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Answer: (b) Explanation: The river originates in Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo, enters Arunachal Pradesh where it is called the Siang, flows into Assam as the Brahmaputra, and finally enters Bangladesh where it is known as the Jamuna.
Topic 2: Environmental Threats and Regulatory Gaps around Kaziranga National Park
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the regulatory framework for Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) in India:
- They are explicitly defined and notified under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- Their primary purpose is to act as a “shock absorber” for protected areas by regulating commercial activities near their boundaries. 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
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Answer: (b) Explanation: ESZs are notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, not the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Their purpose is indeed to act as a transition zone or “shock absorber” to protect fragile ecosystems from peripheral commercial pressures.
Q6. With reference to Kaziranga National Park, which of the following ecological designations does it currently hold?
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Designated Tiger Reserve
- Ramsar Wetland Site 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
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Answer: (a) Explanation: Kaziranga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1985) and a Tiger Reserve (2006). However, it is not a designated Ramsar site. Deepor Beel is currently Assam’s only Ramsar site.
Q7. Under the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, what is the permissible ambient noise limit at night time (10 PM to 6 AM) in a designated “Silence Zone” like a national park boundary?
- (a) 55 dB(A)
- (b) 50 dB(A)
- (c) 40 dB(A)
- (d) 45 dB(A)
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Answer: (c) Explanation: The statutory limit for night-time noise in ecologically sensitive Silence Zones is capped strictly at 40 dB(A) to prevent acoustic trauma to wildlife.
Q8. Recent environmental concerns regarding massive traffic congestion caused by luxury resort events near Kaziranga National Park were primarily reported along major transport corridors in which specific sector?
- (a) Kohora
- (b) Bagori
- (c) Agaratoli
- (d) Burapahar
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Answer: (a) Explanation: The influx of high-profile commercial events has created severe traffic congestion specifically blocking vital conservation access roads and transport corridors in the Kohora sector.
Topic 3: India-China Border Dynamics and CAPF Manpower Deficits
Q9. Which of the following statements correctly highlights the unique command structure of the Assam Rifles compared to other Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)?
- (a) It is entirely under the operational and administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.
- (b) It is entirely under the operational and administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- (c) It has dual control: administrative control under the MHA and operational control under the Ministry of Defence (Indian Army).
- (d) It operates directly under the Prime Minister’s Office for counter-insurgency operations.
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Answer: (c) Explanation: Assam Rifles is unique among CAPFs due to its dual control structure; the Ministry of Home Affairs handles administration and salaries, while the Indian Army (MoD) dictates operational deployment.
Q10. Match the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in List I with their mandated border guarding responsibilities in List II: List I A. ITBP B. SSB C. BSF List II
- Nepal and Bhutan borders
- Pakistan and Bangladesh borders
- China border (LAC) Select the correct code:
- (a) A-3, B-1, C-2
- (b) A-3, B-2, C-1
- (c) A-1, B-3, C-2
- (d) A-2, B-1, C-3
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Answer: (a) Explanation: Under the “One Border, One Force” principle, ITBP guards the China LAC, SSB guards the Nepal and Bhutan borders, and BSF is mandated for the Pakistan and Bangladesh borders.
Q11. The newly raised, specialized combat team known as the “Shaurya commandos” was recently deployed to handle physical face-offs with Chinese PLA troops in Arunachal Pradesh. Under which force are these commandos raised?
- (a) Assam Rifles
- (b) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- (c) Special Frontier Force (SFF)
- (d) Border Security Force (BSF)
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Answer: (b) Explanation: The Shaurya commandos are a newly raised combat team within the ITBP, deployed specifically to display advanced skills during ongoing physical confrontations at the LAC.
Q12. Consider the following statements regarding the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in India:
- All CAPFs, including the BSF and ITBP, function under the Ministry of Defence.
- Over 10 percent of the combined sanctioned strength of India’s border-guarding forces is currently vacant. 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
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Answer: (b) Explanation: CAPFs strictly operate under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), not the Ministry of Defence. Government statistics confirm a combined shortage of 37,397 vacant posts, which is over 10% of their sanctioned strength.
Topic 4: Electoral Integrity, SIR, and the Representation of the People Act
Q13. In the context of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which specific statutory provision explicitly prohibits the registration of an elector in more than one constituency?
- (a) Section 17 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950
- (b) Section 18 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951
- (c) Section 17 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951
- (d) Section 18 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950
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Answer: (a) Explanation: The preparation of electoral rolls is governed by the RPA, 1950. Specifically, Section 17 prohibits registration in more than one constituency, ensuring “one elector, one valid registration”. (Section 18 prohibits registration multiple times within the same constituency).
Q14. During the electoral roll purification process, a citizen wishing to file a formal objection against the inclusion of a name or seeking the deletion of an ineligible entry must submit which of the following ECI forms?
- (a) Form 6
- (b) Form 7
- (c) Form 8
- (d) Form 6A
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Answer: (b) Explanation: Form 7 is statutorily used to file objections to inclusions or request deletions of names from the electoral roll. (Form 6 is for fresh enrollment, and Form 8 is for shifting/correction).
Q15. Consider the following statements regarding the deletion of names from the electoral roll in India:
- Temporary absence from a registered address automatically disqualifies a person as an “ordinarily resident.”
- Deleting a duplicate electoral entry after proper verification does not amount to disenfranchisement. 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
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Answer: (b) Explanation: Temporary absence for work or education does not automatically mean a person ceases to be ordinarily resident. Deleting duplicate entries is a legal necessity for electoral integrity and does not disenfranchise a genuine voter, provided one valid registration remains.
Q16. The superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls, which justifies exercises like the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), is constitutionally vested in the Election Commission of India under which Article?
- (a) Article 326
- (b) Article 325
- (c) Article 324
- (d) Article 328
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Answer: (c) Explanation: Article 324 of the Constitution explicitly entrusts the Election Commission of India with the absolute superintendence, direction, and control of electoral roll preparation and the conduct of elections.
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