APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 21/03/2025

Topic 1: Cabinet Approves ₹7,000 Crore Deal for Advanced Artillery for Indian Army

Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) is correct?

1. It is a 155mm, 52-caliber howitzer developed indigenously in India.
2. It has a maximum strike range of approximately 45 km.
3. The ATAGS project is being developed under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
4. The procurement of ATAGS is part of the India-US Defence Cooperation Agreement.

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

Question 2

Which of the following initiatives aim to promote indigenous defence production in India?

1. Make in India
2. Defence Industrial Corridors
3. Strategic Partnership Model
4. NATO Defence Procurement Agreement

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

Topic 2: Shops in Dibrugarh, Guwahati, and Silchar to Operate 24×7

Question 3

Which of the following are expected benefits of allowing 24×7 business operations in Assam?

1. Increased employment opportunities
2. Higher tax revenues for the government
3. Reduction in electricity consumption
4. Boost to Assam’s tourism and nightlife

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

Question 4

The Model Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 allows states to:

a) Enforce uniform working hours across all businesses
b) Permit shops and establishments to operate 24×7
c) Impose penalties on businesses that remain open after 9 PM
d) Restrict businesses from hiring women in night shifts

Topic 3: Assam to Introduce Drone Surveillance for Anti-Poaching Efforts in Kaziranga

Question 5

Which of the following technologies can be used in anti-poaching operations in protected areas?

1. Drone surveillance for real-time monitoring
2. Thermal imaging cameras to track poachers at night
3. AI-based predictive analytics to detect poaching patterns
4. Blockchain technology for tracking wildlife movement

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

Question 6

Which of the following legal frameworks protect India’s wildlife?

1. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
2. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
3. Environment Protection Act, 1986
4. Biological Diversity Act, 2002

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

Topic 4: Assam Government to Launch Skill Development Program for Youth Employment

Question 7

Which of the following government initiatives focus on skill development in India?

1. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
2. National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
3. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
4. Startup India

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

Question 8

Which of the following are potential benefits of skill development programs in Assam?

1. Reducing youth unemployment
2. Encouraging entrepreneurship and self-employment
3. Increasing migration to metro cities for jobs
4. Strengthening Assam’s MSME sector

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

It aims to reduce migration, not increase it, making statement 3 incorrect.

Skill development reduces unemployment and promotes self-employment.

A skilled workforce strengthens local industries and MSMEs.