APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 08/02/2025

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 (07-02-2025). 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: 08/02/2025)

1. Assam’s Electric Mobility Push – New EV Policy Announced

Question 1

Which of the following is/are objectives of Assam’s New EV Policy?

1. Increase electric vehicle (EV) adoption to 25% of new vehicle registrations by 2030.
2. Provide subsidies and tax exemptions to EV buyers.
3. Establish nuclear-powered charging stations in urban areas.
4. Encourage EV manufacturing and battery production in Assam.

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1, 2, and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

✅ Answer: (a) 1, 2, and 4 only

🔎 Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct – Assam aims for 25% of new vehicles to be electric by 2030.
• Statement 2 is correct – The policy includes subsidies and tax exemptions for EV buyers.
• Statement 3 is incorrect – EV charging stations are powered by solar or grid electricity, not nuclear energy.
• Statement 4 is correct – The policy promotes EV and battery manufacturing in Assam.

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Question 2

Which of the following initiatives promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India?

1. FAME-II Scheme
2. Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme
3. Jal Shakti Abhiyan
4. National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP)

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

✅ Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 4 only

🔎 Explanation:

• FAME-II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) – Provides subsidies for EV adoption.
• PLI Scheme – Encourages domestic EV production.
• NEMMP – India’s long-term strategy for EV growth.
• Jal Shakti Abhiyan (Incorrect) – Focuses on water conservation, not EVs.

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2. Assam Tea Industry Faces Export Challenges

Question 3

Which of the following countries are major competitors of India in the global tea market?

1. Sri Lanka
2. Kenya
3. Vietnam
4. Brazil

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

✅ Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 3 only

🔎 Explanation:

• Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Vietnam are major tea-exporting nations competing with India.
• Brazil is not a major tea producer but is known for coffee production.

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Question 4

Which of the following factors are affecting Assam’s tea exports?

1. Global market slowdown
2. Competition from other tea-producing nations
3. Climate change and unpredictable weather patterns
4. Reduced government subsidies for tea plantations

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

🔎 Explanation:

• Global economic slowdown and competition (Sri Lanka, Kenya) are reducing Assam’s tea exports.
• Climate change is affecting tea yield and quality.
• Government subsidies have been reduced, impacting production costs.

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3. Brahmaputra Dredging Project: Prospects and Environmental Concerns

Question 5

Which of the following are expected benefits of the Brahmaputra Dredging Project?

1. Reduction in annual flooding in Assam
2. Improved navigation and river transport
3. Expansion of inland fishing industries
4. Protection of endangered species like the Gangetic dolphin

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

🔎 Explanation:

• Flood reduction and improved navigation are the main objectives of dredging.
• Dredging does not necessarily benefit inland fisheries—it may disturb aquatic habitats.
• Gangetic dolphins are at risk due to habitat disruption from dredging.

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Question 6

Which of the following statements about the Brahmaputra River are correct?

1. It originates in Tibet and enters India through Arunachal Pradesh.
2. It is one of the largest sediment-carrying rivers in the world.
3. It flows through India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

🔎 Explanation:

• The Brahmaputra originates in Tibet (Yarlung Tsangpo) and enters India via Arunachal Pradesh.
• It is one of the world’s highest sediment-carrying rivers, contributing to frequent floods.
• Incorrect: It flows through India and Bangladesh, but not Bhutan.

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4. Rising Drug Trafficking Cases in Northeast

Question 7

Which of the following statements about drug trafficking in Northeast India are correct?

1. The region is a major transit hub due to its proximity to the Golden Triangle.
2. Synthetic drugs like methamphetamine (Yaba tablets) are increasingly being smuggled.
3. The India-Myanmar border is a key route for heroin smuggling into India.

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

✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3

🔎 Explanation:

• The Golden Triangle (Myanmar, Laos, Thailand) is a major narcotics-producing region.
• Smugglers now prefer synthetic drugs like Yaba tablets over traditional opium-based drugs.
• The India-Myanmar border (Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland) is a key heroin smuggling route.

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Question 8

Which of the following operations target drug trafficking in Northeast India?

1. Operation Sunrise
2. Operation Sagar Kavach
3. Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD)
4. Mission Indradhanush

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only

🔎 Explanation:

Incorrect: Sagar Kavach (coastal security) and Indradhanush (immunization program) are unrelated to narcotics control.

Operation Sunrise – India-Myanmar joint operation targeting drug cartels.

NCORD – National coordination platform for tackling drug trafficking.

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