APSC Previous Year Question Paper with Answer PDF - Assam Public Service Commission.
Junior Engineer(Civil), Fishery Department [Advt. No. 17/2025 dtd. 25-04-2025]
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21. Who among the following sportspersons from Assam has not been awarded with the prestigious Arjuna Award?
(A) Bhogeswar Baruah
(B) Lovlina Borgohain
(C) Hima Das
(D) Mithu Baruah
22. The mascot known as ,Maharaj Dodan' is associated with which of the following sporting events?
(A) Khelo India
(B) Khel Maharan
(C) National Games
(D) Mumbai Marathon
23. A colourful festival known tlehdienkhlam' is performed which of the following tribes North-Eastern India?
(A) The Garo
(B) The Khasi
(C) The Jaintia
(D) The Hajong
24. List-I contains names of books/ compositions by renowned authors shown in List-II. Match the correct books/compositions with the author from the codes below :
a. Kopilipaiga Xadhu
b. Kumpur Xopun
c. Kameng Ximantor Xadtw
d. Kokadeuta Aru Natilora
List-II
i. Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi
ii. Lakshminath Bezbarua
Agarwala
iii. Jyoti Prasad
iv. Nabakanta Barua
Choose the correct option from the codes given below.
(A) a-iv, Fiii, c-i, d-ii
(B) a-iii, Fiv, c-ii, d-i
(C) a-ii, Fi, c-iv, d-iii
(D) a-iv, Fi, c-ii, d-iii
25. 'Dronacharya Award' is given to which of the following categories for achievement in sports in India?
(A) For outstanding performers in athletics
(B) For outstanding achievers in adventure sports
(C) For outstanding coaches in sports and games
(D) To organizations or individuals for promotion of sports and games
26. Match the books mentioned in List-I with the authors mentioned in List- -II
List-I a. Gita Rahasga b. Young India c. Anandamath d. India Wins Freedom
List-II 1. Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad 2. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay 3. Lala Lajpat Rai 4. BaI Gangadhar Tilak
Choose the correct option from the codes given below.
(A) a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
(B) a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
(c) a-ii, Fiii, c-i, d-iv
(D) a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii
27. Match the following major rivers of India shown in List-I with their characteristics mentioned in List-II
List-I - a. Ganga b. Narmada c. Godavari d. Tapi
List-II - i. Estuary forming river , ii. Delta forming river iii. Antecedent river iv. Rift valley river
Choose the correct option from the codes given below.
(A) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
(B) a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
(c) a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
(D) a-i, Fiv, c-ii, d-iii
28. Consider the following statements about trees and types of forest :
(i) Toon (Red cedar) is a type of evergreen tree.
(ii) Shellac is produced by special type of insects which feed on saps of host trees.
(iii) Mangrove forests usually grow in river-delta regions.
(iv) Trees like Dhaman and Tamarisk are found in tropical moist deciduous forests
Choose the correct option from the codes given below
(A) only (i)' (ii) and (iii) are correct
(B) Only (i) and (iii) are correct
(c) only (ii) and (iii) are correct
(D) only (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct
29. Consider the following statements about the agriculture sector in Assam :(il Agriculture contributes about 237o to the State's GSDP.
(ii) More than 85% of the farmers in Assam are either small or marginal.
(iii) The average size of landholding in Assam is 1'36 hectares'
(iv) The agriculture sector provides Iivelihood support to about 70% of rural population.
Choose the correct option from the codes given below'
(A) only (i) and (ii) are correct
(B) Only (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct
(c) only (i) and (iii) are correct
(D) All are correct
30. Which of the following are correct pairs of archaeological ruins found in the mentioned districts of Assam?
(i) Bamuni Hills ruins-sonitpur
(ii) Sankhadeviruins-Nagaon
(iii) Singari ruins-Cachar
(iv) Surya Pahar ruins-Goalpara
Choose the correct option from the codes given below.
(A) Only (i) and (iii) are correct
(B) Only (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct
(C) Only (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
(D) Only (i) and (M are correct
31. In the following sentence, fill in the blanks with the correct set of words in sequence from the options given below : We did not realise it ............. it was more ...............that sufficient for us.
(A) than, then
(B) then, then
(C) then, than
(D) than, than
32. Pick out the correct set of words with correct spelling from the options given below.
(A) Amazement, Arguement, Aweful, Atonement
(B) Amajment, Argument, Awful, Atonement
(C) Amajment, Arguement, Aweful, Atonment
(D) Amazement, Argument, Awful, Atonement
33. Replace the word shown in bold letters in the sentence below with a suitable word from the options given :
The Board advised the project Manager to lutegrate the new technological alternatives available in the design of the planned Hydroelectric Power Project.
(A) Dissociate
(B) Reinforce
(C) Cleave
(D) Incorporate
34. In the context of India, which one of the following is a characteristic appropriate for Indian bureaucracy?
(A) It serves as an agency for widening the scopes of parliamentary democracy
(B) It serves as an agency for strengthening the structure of federal administration
(C) It is an agency for proper implementation of public policy
(D) It is an agency for facilitating cordial public relations
35. Which of the following discretionary powers are vested upon the Governor of a State?
(i) Sending a report to the President of India for imPosition of President's Rule
(ii) Appointment of ministers of the State
(iii) Reserving of certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India
(iv) Making rules for conduct of business of the State Government Choose the correct option from the codes given below.
(A) Only (i) and (ii) are correct
(B) OnIy (i) and (iii) are correct
(C) OnIy (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct
(D) All are correct
36. Which of the following are associated with llanning' in India?
(i) The Finance Commission
(ii) The National Development Council
(iii) The Union Ministry of Rural Development
(iv) The Union Ministry of Urban Development
(v) The Parliament
Choose the correct option from the codes given below.
(A) Only (i), (ii) and (v) are correct
(B) Only (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct
(C) Only (ii) and (v) are correct
(D) Only (il, (ii), (iii) and (v) are correct
37. Consider the following statements about Bodoland demand and attempt to resolve the same :
(i) The first Bodo Accord was signed in the year 1993.
(ii) BTR accord was signed in 2O2O where the name BTAD (Bodoland Territorial Areas District) was renamed as BTR (Bodoland Territorial Region).
(iii) Post-accord emphasis is on decentral2ed budgeting and inclusion of non-Bodo communities through legislative restructuring.
Choose the correct option from the codes given below.
(A) Only (i) is correct
(B) Only (ii) is correct
(C) Only (i) and (ii) are correct
(D) All are correct
38. Why is the concept of separation of powers crucial for sustaining the democratic setup in India?
(A) It ensures rapid decision making during periods of crises
(B) It creates a hierarchy of Power among the three organs of the government
(C) It prevents concentration of power and enables checks and balances
(D) It allows the Parliament to override court rulings, if necessary
39. Which of the following observations about the provision of Financial Emergency in India is not correct?
(A) A Financial Emergency can be declared without the approval of the President of India
(B) The provision for declaration of Financial Emergency is contained in Article 360 of the Constitution of India
(C) Financial Emergency has never been declared in India till date
(D) Declaration of Financial Emergency must be ratified by both Houses of the parliament
40. Fill in the blank in the following sentence : "Mohan doesn't work hard, _................................................?,
(A) does Mohan
(B) do he
(C) does he
(D) doesn't he
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