APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 21/01/2025
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 (21-01-2025). 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: 21/01/2025)
1. Assam’s Solar Energy Push – A Step Towards Renewable Energy Transition
Question 1:
What is the capacity of Assam’s largest solar power project recently commissioned in Dibrugarh?
(a) 100 MW
(b) 120 MW
(c) 150 MW
(d) 200 MW
Answer: (b) 120 MW
Explanation: Assam’s largest solar power project, located in Dibrugarh, has a capacity of 120 MW and aims to power approximately 1 lakh households.
Question 2:
Which of the following is a primary target under India’s National Solar Mission?
(a) Achieve 280 GW solar capacity by 2030
(b) Reduce CO2 emissions by 40% by 2025
(c) Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
(d) Electrify all villages by 2023
Answer: (a) Achieve 280 GW solar capacity by 2030
Explanation: The National Solar Mission aims to achieve 280 GW of solar energy capacity by 2030 as part of India’s renewable energy transition.
Question 3:
Which policy supports solar and wind energy initiatives in Assam?
(a) Assam Renewable Energy Policy 2022
(b) North-East Solar Development Policy 2021
(c) National Climate Resilience Framework 2020
(d) Assam Energy Conservation Act
Answer: (a) Assam Renewable Energy Policy 2022
Explanation: This policy focuses on developing solar parks, rooftop solar installations, and waste-to-energy projects in Assam.
2. Reviving Assam’s Handloom Industry Through E-Commerce
Question 4:
Which product from Assam holds a GI tag and is known as the “Golden Silk of Assam”?
- (a) Eri Silk
- (b) Tassar Silk
- (c) Muga Silk
- (d) Mulberry Silk
Answer: (c) Muga Silk
Explanation: Muga Silk, exclusive to Assam, is a GI-tagged product known for its durability and golden hue.
Question 5:
What is the significance of Gamusa in Assamese culture?
- (a) Used as traditional clothing for farmers
- (b) A symbolic handwoven cloth representing Assamese identity
- (c) A product exclusively used in tea gardens
- (d) A type of decorative wall hanging
Answer: (b) A symbolic handwoven cloth representing Assamese identity
Explanation: Gamusa is a cultural icon in Assam, representing respect and identity, often gifted during ceremonies and festivals.
Question 6:
Which scheme provides training and capacity building for handloom weavers in India?
- (a) Samarth Scheme
- (b) PM Rozgar Yojana
- (c) Digital Weaver Development Mission
- (d) Textile Export Promotion Scheme
Answer: (a) Samarth Scheme
Explanation: The Samarth Scheme focuses on upskilling weavers and artisans in traditional and modern techniques to enhance their employability.
3. Illegal Coal Mining and its Impact on Dehing Patkai National Park
Question 7:
Which national park in Assam is referred to as the “Amazon of the East”?
- (a) Kaziranga National Park
- (b) Manas National Park
- (c) Dehing Patkai National Park
- (d) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Answer: (c) Dehing Patkai National Park
Explanation: Known for its rich biodiversity and dense rainforest, Dehing Patkai is often called the “Amazon of the East.”
Question 8:
Which of the following animals is categorized as vulnerable under the IUCN Red List and found in Dehing Patkai?
- (a) Bengal Tiger
- (b) Clouded Leopard
- (c) Indian Pangolin
- (d) Red Panda
Answer: (b) Clouded Leopard
Explanation: The clouded leopard, found in Dehing Patkai, is a vulnerable species according to the IUCN Red List.
Question 9:
Which law governs forest conservation and prohibits mining in protected areas?
- (a) Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
- (b) Environment Protection Act, 1986
- (c) Forest Conservation Act, 1980
- (d) Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Answer: (c) Forest Conservation Act, 1980
Explanation: The Forest Conservation Act, 1980, regulates the diversion of forest land for non-forestry purposes, including mining.
4. Assam’s Push for AI-Based Agriculture Development
Question 10:
What does precision farming focus on?
- (a) Large-scale monoculture
- (b) Utilizing AI and IoT for optimized resource use
- (c) Organic farming using traditional techniques
- (d) Establishing large commercial farms
Answer: (b) Utilizing AI and IoT for optimized resource use
Explanation: Precision farming leverages AI and IoT to monitor and optimize resources such as water, fertilizers, and pesticides.
Question 11:
Which government initiative promotes digital tools in agriculture, including AI?
- (a) National Agriculture Innovation Scheme
- (b) Digital Agriculture Mission (2021-2025)
- (c) AI for Rural India Mission
- (d) Agri-Tech India Program
Answer: (b) Digital Agriculture Mission (2021-2025)
Explanation: This initiative focuses on integrating digital technologies like AI into farming practices.
Question 12:
What is the primary use of AI in Assam’s tea plantations?
- (a) Mechanized plucking of tea leaves
- (b) Early pest detection and irrigation optimization
- (c) Automating packaging processes
- (d) Marketing and distribution
Answer: (b) Early pest detection and irrigation optimization
Explanation: AI tools are being used in Assam’s tea plantations for pest detection and efficient water management.
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