APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 12/02/2025

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 (12-02-2025). 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: 12/02/2025)

1. PM Modi Calls for a Global AI Governance Framework

Question 1

Which of the following are key concerns related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) that require global governance?

1. AI-generated misinformation and deepfakes
2. Data privacy and cybersecurity threats
3. AI’s potential to replace human decision-making in judiciary
4. Weaponization of AI in autonomous military systems

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

✅ Answer: (c) 1, 2, 3, and 4

🔎 Explanation:

• All statements are correct – AI poses risks related to misinformation (deepfakes), privacy breaches, judicial decisions, and military applications.

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Question 2

Which of the following international initiatives focus on AI governance and ethics?

1. EU AI Act
2. OECD AI Principles
3. G20 AI Framework
4. Paris Agreement on AI Ethics

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

✅ Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 3 only

🔎 Explanation:

• Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct – The EU AI Act, OECD AI Principles, and G20 AI Framework are key AI governance initiatives.
• Statement 4 is incorrect – There is no Paris Agreement on AI Ethics; the Paris Agreement deals with climate change.

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2. Chinese Dam Project Threat to National Security: Gaurav Gogoi Raises Concerns

Question 3

Which of the following rivers originates in Tibet and flows into India before reaching Bangladesh?

1. Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo)
2. Indus
3. Sutlej
4. Teesta

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

✅ Answer: (c) 1, 3, and 4 only

🔎 Explanation:

• Brahmaputra, Sutlej, and Teesta originate in Tibet and flow into India.
• Indus originates in Tibet but primarily flows into Pakistan, not Bangladesh.

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Question 4

What are the potential threats posed by China’s dam construction on the Brahmaputra River?

1. Water diversion leading to reduced water availability in India
2. Increased risk of flash floods in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
3. Geopolitical tensions between India and Bangladesh
4. Earthquake risks due to the dam’s location in a seismic zone

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

✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

🔎 Explanation:

• All statements are correct – China’s dam could reduce India’s water supply, cause flood risks, create India-Bangladesh diplomatic issues, and increase seismic risks.

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3. Guwahati’s Air Quality Deteriorates – Rising Health Concerns

Question 5

Which of the following pollutants are primarily responsible for Guwahati’s deteriorating air quality?

1. PM2.5 and PM10
2. Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
3. Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)
4. Ozone (O3)

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

✅ Answer: (c) 1, 2, 3, and 4

🔎 Explanation:

• All statements are correct – PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOx, and O3 contribute to air pollution in Guwahati.

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Question 6

Which of the following factors contribute to rising air pollution levels in Guwahati?

1. Unregulated construction activities
2. High vehicular emissions
3. Industrial pollution from factories and kilns
4. Excessive afforestation leading to increased CO2 absorption

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

✅ Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 3 only

🔎 Explanation:

• Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct – Construction dust, traffic emissions, and industrial activities increase pollution.
• Statement 4 is incorrect – Afforestation reduces CO2, not increases it.

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4. 864 km of India-Bangladesh Border Yet to Be Fenced – Security Implications

Question 7

Which of the following Indian states share a border with Bangladesh?

1. Assam
2. Tripura
3. Nagaland
4. West Bengal

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

✅ Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 4 only

🔎 Explanation:

• Nagaland does not share a border with Bangladesh, but Assam, Tripura, and West Bengal do.

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Question 8

What are the security risks associated with the unfenced sections of the India-Bangladesh border?

1. Illegal migration and demographic changes in border states
2. Cross-border smuggling of arms, drugs, and fake currency
3. Infiltration of extremist groups from Bangladesh into India
4. Disruption of India’s trade relations with Bangladesh

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:

• Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct – The unfenced border leads to illegal migration, smuggling, and extremist infiltration.

Statement 4 is incorrect – The border issue does not directly disrupt trade, as official border checkpoints regulate trade activities.

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