Welcome to your daily dose of Assam Current Affairs MCQs, designed to help APSC CCE and other Assam competitive exam aspirants! Test your knowledge with these five important questions, drawn directly from the latest Assam Tribune updates.
APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 02/10/2024)
1. Which of the following recommendations were made by the BK Sharma Committee for the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord?
- Ban the conversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes.
- Establish land tribunals in every district.
- Allow the transfer of indigenous land to non-indigenous people for industrial purposes.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The committee recommended banning the conversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes to protect indigenous rights.
- Statement 2 is correct: The committee also recommended establishing land tribunals in all districts to settle land disputes.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The transfer of indigenous land to non-indigenous people was not recommended, except under strict conditions for public welfare (e.g., industrialization for state development).
2. What is the primary purpose of the ₹716 crore fund released by the Ministry of Home Affairs to Assam?
(a) To support the state’s energy infrastructure development
(b) For disaster response and management after floods and landslides
(c) To fund new power projects in the northeastern region
(d) For the implementation of urban water supply projects
Answer: (b) For disaster response and management after floods and landslides
Explanation:
The ₹716 crore released by the Ministry of Home Affairs to Assam is part of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). The funds were allocated to assist Assam in managing the aftermath of floods and landslides, which caused widespread damage.
3. The Assam government’s procurement of power from the Kalai II Hydroelectric Project is primarily intended to:
(a) Reduce Assam’s dependency on coal-based power
(b) Address the increasing power demand due to urbanization and industrial growth
(c) Increase Assam’s renewable energy capacity in the wind energy sector
(d) Improve rural electrification rates in the northeastern region
Answer: (b) Address the increasing power demand due to urbanization and industrial growth
Explanation:
The power procurement from the Kalai II Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh is part of Assam’s strategy to address the increasing power demand due to urbanization and industrial growth. This hydropower project will provide 200 MW of power to Assam, helping meet its electricity requirements.
4. What is the significance of the water supply project approved for Jagiroad by the Assam government?
(a) It aims to develop irrigation facilities for agriculture.
(b) It focuses on providing clean drinking water to the urban population.
(c) It will provide wastewater management solutions to the region.
(d) It is a major initiative for flood management in the Brahmaputra basin.
Answer: (b) It focuses on providing clean drinking water to the urban population.
Explanation:
The Jagiroad water supply project, with an allocation of ₹121.36 crore, is focused on improving the clean drinking water supply for the urban population. It is part of a broader initiative to enhance urban infrastructure and public welfare.
5. The BK Sharma Committee, formed to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, aims to safeguard which of the following aspects for the indigenous people of Assam?
(a) Economic and trade rights
(b) Religious freedom and rights
(c) Land, cultural, and linguistic rights
(d) Tax exemptions and financial aid
Answer: (c) Land, cultural, and linguistic rightsExplanation:
The BK Sharma Committee was formed to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, which primarily focuses on protecting the land, cultural, and linguistic rights of Assam’s indigenous people. These safeguards are intended to preserve the socio-political identity of the Assamese population.
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