APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 15/11/2024
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From The Assam Tribune, 15 November 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:
- The NRC is used to verify citizenship status based on lineage data, focusing on the 1951 NRC and the 1971 Voter List.
- Exclusion from the NRC automatically results in the loss of citizenship in India.
- 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
Show answer
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.
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?
- AFSPA allows armed forces personnel to carry out search and arrest without a warrant in disturbed areas.
- The power to declare an area as “disturbed” under AFSPA lies solely with the Central Government.
- 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
Show answer
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.
Topic 3: Conservation Initiative for Ganga River Dolphins
Question 3: Consider the following statements regarding the Ganga River Dolphin:
- The Ganga River Dolphin is categorized as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.
- It is recognized as India’s National Aquatic Animal.
- 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
Show answer
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.
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?
- Dr. Indira Goswami was an acclaimed Indian author known for her contributions to Assamese literature.
- She played a key role in promoting the literary traditions of the Ramayana in Southeast Asia.
- 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
Show answer
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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