APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 23/11/2024

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 (23-11-2024). 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: 23/11/2024)

1. Flood Management through Satellite Data in Assam

Question:
Which of the following are benefits of using satellite data for flood management in Assam?

1. Accurate real-time flood prediction for better disaster response.
2. Development of flood hazard zoning maps to identify high-risk areas.
3. Monitoring post-flood rehabilitation through remote sensing.
4. Creation of embankments in flood-prone areas using satellite imagery.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1, 2, and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2, 3, and 4
D. 2 and 4 only

Answer: A

Explanation:

• Correct Statements:
  • 1 and 2: Satellite data is widely used for real-time flood prediction and creating flood hazard maps.
  • 3: Satellite imagery helps monitor post-disaster scenarios, including rehabilitation.
• Incorrect Statement:
  • 4: Satellite imagery supports planning embankments but does not directly “create” embankments.

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2. Solar Power Projects to Meet Assam’s Energy Needs

Question:
Which of the following challenges are commonly associated with large-scale solar energy projects in India?

1. Difficulty in acquiring large tracts of land for solar parks.
2. High costs of developing battery storage for power backup.
3. Dependence on weather conditions for power generation.
4. Lack of technology for solar panel manufacturing in India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1, 2, and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3, and 4
D. 1 and 3 only

Answer: A

Explanation:

• Correct Statements:
  • 1, 2, and 3: Land acquisition, storage costs, and weather dependency are significant challenges for solar energy projects.
• Incorrect Statement:
  • 4: India has established a strong domestic solar panel manufacturing base under initiatives like Make in India.

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3. Assam’s First Rural Skill Development Hub

Question:
Which of the following sectors are prioritized under Assam’s first Rural Skill Development Hub?

1. Agro-tourism
2. Organic farming
3. Handloom and handicrafts
4. IT and software development

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1, 2, and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3, and 4
D. 2 and 3 only

Answer: A

Explanation:

• Correct Statements:
  • 1, 2, and 3: The skill development hub focuses on locally relevant sectors like agro-tourism, organic farming, and handloom.
• Incorrect Statement:
  • 4: IT and software development are not part of the hub’s training focus.

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4. Flood Hazard Zoning Maps in Assam

Question:
What is the primary purpose of flood hazard zoning maps developed for Assam?
A. Identifying potential locations for new embankments.
B. Highlighting high-risk areas prone to flooding for planning mitigation measures.
C. Calculating the financial losses caused by floods annually.
D. Monitoring water quality changes during flood events.

Answer: B

Explanation:

• Flood hazard zoning maps are developed to identify areas prone to flooding and guide mitigation efforts such as evacuation planning and resource allocation.

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5. Solar Energy Expansion in Assam

Question:
Which of the following initiatives directly support Assam’s solar energy expansion?

1. PM-KUSUM Scheme
2. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
3. NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. Partnerships
4. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2, 3, and 4 only
C. 1, 3, and 4 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 only

Answer: A

Explanation:

2 and 4: Ujjwala Yojana is related to LPG connections, and Matsya Sampada Yojana focuses on fisheries.

Correct Initiatives:

1 and 3: The PM-KUSUM Scheme promotes solar energy for farmers, and partnerships with NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. are directly tied to Assam’s solar projects.

Incorrect Initiatives:

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