APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 15/11/2024

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 (15-11-2024). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.

APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 15/11/2024)

Topic 1: Uncertainty Around Assam’s NRC Implementation

Question 1: With reference to the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, consider the following statements:

1. The NRC is used to verify citizenship status based on lineage data, focusing on the 1951 NRC and the 1971 Voter List.
2. Exclusion from the NRC automatically results in the loss of citizenship in India.
3. The NRC in Assam is applicable only to individuals who settled in the state before 1971.

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. 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. The NRC in Assam uses the 1951 NRC and the 1971 Voter List to verify citizenship based on ancestry and residence.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Exclusion from the NRC does not automatically result in the loss of citizenship, as appeals and further legal steps are available.
• Statement 3 is correct. The NRC focuses on individuals or their descendants who were present in Assam before 1971, based on the Assam Accord.
  Thus, the correct answer is A.

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Topic 2: Reimposition of AFSPA in Manipur’s Volatile Regions

Question 2: Which of the following statements about the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is/are correct?

1. AFSPA allows armed forces personnel to carry out search and arrest without a warrant in disturbed areas.
2. The power to declare an area as “disturbed” under AFSPA lies solely with the Central Government.
3. AFSPA is in force only in the Northeast and Jammu & Kashmir regions of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: A. 1 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. AFSPA allows armed forces to search and arrest without a warrant in disturbed areas.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Both the Central and State Governments have the authority to declare areas as disturbed under AFSPA.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. While AFSPA is implemented in the Northeast and Jammu & Kashmir, it has also been applied in certain regions of other states when required.
  Thus, the correct answer is A.

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Topic 3: Conservation Initiative for Ganga River Dolphins

Question 3: Consider the following statements regarding the Ganga River Dolphin:

1. The Ganga River Dolphin is categorized as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.
2. It is recognized as India’s National Aquatic Animal.
3. Ganga River Dolphins rely on echolocation due to poor eyesight.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: D. 1, 2, and 3

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. The Ganga River Dolphin is classified as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List due to declining population and habitat loss.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Ganga River Dolphin was declared India’s National Aquatic Animal in 2009.
• Statement 3 is correct. Due to their poor eyesight, Ganga River Dolphins rely on echolocation to navigate and hunt.
  Thus, the correct answer is D.

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Topic 4: South East Asia Ramayana Research Centre Honors Dr. Indira Goswami

Question 4: Which of the following statements about Dr. Indira Goswami is/are correct?

1. Dr. Indira Goswami was an acclaimed Indian author known for her contributions to Assamese literature.
2. She played a key role in promoting the literary traditions of the Ramayana in Southeast Asia.
3. She was a recipient of the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honor.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, and 3
D. 2 and 3 only

Answer: B. 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. Dr. Indira Goswami, also known as Mamoni Raisom Goswami, was a celebrated author in Assamese literature.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Although Dr. Goswami’s works have a wide-reaching influence, her main contributions were not directly in promoting the Ramayana traditions in Southeast Asia.

Statement 3 is correct. Dr. Goswami received the Jnanpith Award for her significant contributions to Indian literature.
Thus, the correct answer is B.

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