APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 17/02/2025
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 (17-02-2025). 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: 17/02/2025)
1. Assam to Get 8th National Park – Sikhna Jwhwlao Reserve
Question 1
Which of the following statements regarding Sikhna Jwhwlao Reserve is/are correct?
- It is located between Raimona and Manas National Parks in Assam.
- It is a major habitat for golden langurs and Bengal tigers.
- Assam now has the highest number of national parks in India.
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:
- Statement 1 is correct – Sikhna Jwhwlao Reserve is located between Raimona and Manas National Parks in Kokrajhar and Chirang districts.
- Statement 2 is correct – The park is a habitat for golden langurs, elephants, and Bengal tigers.
- Statement 3 is incorrect – Assam has 8 national parks, while Madhya Pradesh has the highest (10 national parks).
Question 2
Which of the following national parks in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
(a) Manas National Park
(b) Raimona National Park
(c) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
(d) Orang National Park
✅ Answer: (a) Manas National Park
🔎 Explanation:
- Manas National Park and Kaziranga National Park are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
2. Govt & AASU Agree on Action Plan for Clause 6 Implementation
Question 3
Clause 6 of the Assam Accord is related to which of the following?
(a) Providing special constitutional status to Assam
(b) Granting land rights to indigenous Assamese people
(c) Ensuring safeguards for Assamese identity, language, and culture
(d) Defining citizenship for people in Assam
✅ Answer: (c) Ensuring safeguards for Assamese identity, language, and culture
🔎 Explanation:
- Clause 6 of the Assam Accord (1985) aims to protect Assamese language, culture, and heritage through constitutional, legislative, and administrative safeguards.
Question 4
Which of the following provisions are part of the recent Assam government action plan under Clause 6 of the Assam Accord?
- Making Assamese language mandatory in all schools up to Class 8.
- Restricting land sales to non-Assamese citizens.
- Establishing a Satra Commission to protect religious & cultural sites.
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: (d) 1, 2, and 3
🔎 Explanation:
- All statements are correct – The Assam government has proposed making Assamese mandatory in schools, imposing land sale restrictions, and forming a Satra Commission for protecting historical sites.
3. CRPF Sets Up New Forward Operating Base in Maoist-Hit Bijapur
Question 5
Which of the following statements about Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in India is correct?
- Maoist insurgency is primarily concentrated in the Red Corridor.
- The SAMADHAN doctrine is India’s strategy to counter LWE.
- The Indian Army is the lead agency handling Maoist insurgency in 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: (a) 1 and 2 only
🔎 Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct – The Red Corridor includes Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, and Maharashtra, where Maoist activities are concentrated.
- Statement 2 is correct – SAMADHAN is India’s counter-LWE strategy, focusing on smart policing, aggressive action, and development.
- Statement 3 is incorrect – The CRPF, not the Indian Army, is the lead agency for anti-Maoist operations.
Question 6
What is the SAMADHAN Doctrine, frequently mentioned in India’s internal security strategy?
(a) A peace treaty signed with Maoist insurgents
(b) A government program for rural employment in LWE-affected areas
(c) A multi-pronged strategy to tackle Left-Wing Extremism
(d) A cyber-surveillance system for monitoring terrorist activities
✅ Answer: (c) A multi-pronged strategy to tackle Left-Wing Extremism
🔎 Explanation:
- The SAMADHAN Doctrine focuses on Smart Policing, Aggressive Action, and Development Initiatives to counter Maoist insurgency.
4. Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station – 18 Dead
Question 7
Which of the following agencies are responsible for passenger safety at Indian railway stations?
- Railway Protection Force (RPF)
- National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
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:
- RPF (Railway Protection Force) ensures security at railway stations.
- NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) responds to railway accidents & stampedes.
- CISF primarily secures airports, metros, and industrial zones, not railway stations.
Question 8
Which of the following measures can help prevent railway stampedes in India?
- AI-based real-time crowd monitoring systems
- Expansion of foot overbridges and wider platforms
- Deployment of additional Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel
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:All statements are correct – AI-driven monitoring, improved infrastructure, and increased security personnel can significantly reduce the risk of stampedes at railway stations.
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