APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 20/02/2025
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 (20-02-2025). 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: 20/02/2025)
1. South West Guwahati Water Supply Project to be Completed by 2026
Question 1
Which of the following statements about the South West Guwahati Water Supply Project are correct?
- It is funded under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
- The project aims to provide 107 million liters per day (MLD) of drinking water to urban households.
- It was initially launched under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).
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: (b) 2 and 3 only
🔎 Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect – The project was not funded under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) but was originally launched under JNNURM.
- Statement 2 is correct – The project has a capacity of 107 MLD.
- Statement 3 is correct – It was initiated under the JNNURM scheme to improve urban water supply.
2. Assam to Introduce ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ (ONORC) by March 2025
Question 2
Which of the following are the key features of the One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme?
- It allows ration card portability across India, enabling migrant workers to access food subsidies anywhere.
- It is implemented under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.
- Beneficiaries need Aadhaar-linked ration cards for authentication at Fair Price Shops.
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 – ONORC is a ration portability scheme, functioning under the NFSA, 2013, and requires Aadhaar authentication.
Question 3
Which of the following mobile applications are associated with the One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme?
(a) Annavitran App
(b) Mera Ration App
(c) Arogya Setu App
(d) e-SHRAM Portal
✅ Answer: (b) Mera Ration App
🔎 Explanation:
- The Mera Ration App helps beneficiaries locate Fair Price Shops (FPS) and track ration availability.
- Annavitran App is used for PDS distribution monitoring.
- Arogya Setu App is for COVID-19 tracking, and e-SHRAM Portal is for unorganized sector workers.
3. Assam Signs MoU with Japanese Companies to Boost Bamboo-Based Industries
Question 4
Why is bamboo considered an economically valuable resource in Assam?
- It grows faster than timber, making it a sustainable alternative.
- It has high export potential, especially in the paper and furniture industries.
- It is classified as a forest tree species under the Indian Forest Act, 1927.
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 – Bamboo grows rapidly and regenerates easily, making it a sustainable resource.
- Statement 2 is correct – Assam has high export potential for bamboo-based products like paper, furniture, and biofuel.
- Statement 3 is incorrect – Bamboo was removed from the ‘tree’ category in the Indian Forest Act, 1927 (Amendment in 2017) to promote cultivation and trade.
Question 5
Which government scheme promotes bamboo-based industries in India?
(a) National Bamboo Mission (NBM)
(b) National Afforestation Programme (NAP)
(c) Green India Mission
(d) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
✅ Answer: (a) National Bamboo Mission (NBM)
🔎 Explanation:
- NBM (2018) promotes bamboo cultivation, processing, and value-added industries.
- NAP focuses on forest conservation, Green India Mission promotes climate resilience, and PMKSY is related to irrigation and agriculture.
4. Assam Police to Launch Special Task Force (STF) Against Drug Trafficking
Question 6
Which of the following factors make Assam a major hub for drug trafficking in India?
- Proximity to the Golden Triangle, a key global drug-producing region.
- Porous international borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh.
- Presence of militant groups that use drug trade to finance activities.
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:
- Assam is a major transit point for heroin, methamphetamine, and opium from the Golden Triangle (Myanmar-Laos-Thailand).
- Porous borders allow easy smuggling into India.
- Insurgent groups have historically financed operations through narcotics trade.
Question 7
Which of the following laws govern drug control and narcotics smuggling in India?
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967
- Arms Act, 1959
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
✅ Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only
🔎 Explanation:
Arms Act, 1959 is not related to narcotics but to firearm regulations.
NDPS Act, 1985 governs possession, trafficking, and punishment for drug-related offenses.
UAPA, 1967 is used in cases where drug trade funds extremist activities.
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