APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 04/01/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 4 January 2025
1. Assam Declares 2025 as the ‘Year of Reading’
Question 1: What is the primary objective of Assam’s “Year of Reading 2025” initiative?
A. Digitalizing Assam’s literary heritage.
B. Encouraging book reading for intellectual and cultural development.
C. Boosting e-learning platforms in Assam’s schools.
D. Conducting mass reading workshops for teachers.
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Answer: B. Encouraging book reading for intellectual and cultural development.
Explanation:
The initiative focuses on promoting reading as a transformative tool to enhance critical thinking, creativity, and cultural awareness while addressing declining interest in reading due to digital distractions.
Question 2: How much has Assam allocated for library infrastructure development under the Year of Reading initiative?
A. ₹50 crore
B. ₹100 crore
C. ₹259.7 crore
D. ₹500 crore
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Answer: C. ₹259.7 crore
Explanation:
The Assam government has allocated ₹259.7 crore to establish 2,597 advanced libraries across the state to foster a reading culture.
Question 3: Which of the following activities is a key component of the “Year of Reading” initiative?
- Organizing year-round book fairs in all districts.
- Establishing libraries for government employees.
- Promoting augmented reality (AR) apps for reading.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
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Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
The initiative involves book fairs and library setups but does not include augmented reality (AR) apps for reading as part of its objectives.
2. China’s Proposed Dam on Brahmaputra River
Question 4: Which of the following rivers is known as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet?
A. Ganga
B. Brahmaputra
C. Sutlej
D. Teesta
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Answer: B. Brahmaputra
Explanation:
The Brahmaputra River, referred to as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, originates from the Angsi Glacier and flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in India before entering Bangladesh.
Question 5: What are the potential threats to India from China’s Brahmaputra dam?
- Reduction in downstream water flow.
- Increased sedimentation affecting agriculture.
- Sudden flooding due to unregulated water release.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
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Answer: D. 1, 2, and 3
Explanation:
The proposed dam may reduce water availability, disrupt sediment transport affecting agriculture, and lead to sudden floods due to unregulated water release.
3. Assam’s New Initiative on Start-Up Ecosystem Development
Question 6: What financial grant is offered under Assam’s Start-Up Initiative for selected start-ups?
A. ₹10 lakh
B. ₹15 lakh
C. ₹25 lakh
D. ₹50 lakh
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Answer: C. ₹25 lakh
Explanation:
The initiative provides financial grants of up to ₹25 lakh to encourage and support innovative start-ups in the state.
Question 7: Which sectors are prioritized under Assam’s Start-Up Ecosystem Development?
- Technology
- Agriculture
- Tourism
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
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Answer: D. 1, 2, and 3
Explanation:
The initiative targets technology, agriculture, and tourism sectors to drive innovation and economic growth in Assam.
4. Assam Plans to Develop Cultural Heritage Trails
Question 8: Which of the following cultural landmarks in Assam is included in the proposed heritage trails?
- Rang Ghar
- Majuli Island
- Sivasagar Tanks
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
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Answer: D. 1, 2, and 3
Explanation:
The heritage trails aim to connect cultural sites like Rang Ghar, Majuli Island, and Sivasagar Tanks to promote Assam’s rich historical and cultural legacy.
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