APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 09/04/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 9 April 2025
1. China’s Proposed Medog Dam on Yarlung Tsangpo
Q1. With reference to the Yarlung Tsangpo River, consider the following statements:
- It originates in Tibet and is called the Brahmaputra once it enters India.
- China and India have a legally binding water-sharing treaty over this river.
- Medog County is located close to the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 : Yarlung Tsangpo originates in Tibet and is known as the Siang in Arunachal and Brahmaputra in Assam.
- Statement 2 : There is no binding water-sharing treaty between India and China.
- Statement 3 : Medog is in the Tibet Autonomous Region, near Arunachal’s eastern border.
✅ 2. Mizoram’s Tlawng River Arch Bridge Inauguration
Q2. Consider the following statements about the Tlawng River Arch Bridge in Mizoram:
- It is the first arch bridge constructed in the Northeast region of India.
- The bridge is designed to withstand high seismic activity.
- It connects Mizoram with Tripura via a national highway.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
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Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 : It is indeed Mizoram’s first arch bridge, symbolizing modern infrastructure innovation.
- Statement 2 : Designed with seismic resilience, as Mizoram falls under Seismic Zone V.
- Statement 3 : The bridge enhances intra-state connectivity near Aizawl, not with Tripura.
✅ 3. Arunachal Pradesh’s Proposal to 16th Finance Commission
Q3. With reference to the Finance Commissions in India, consider the following statements:
- Finance Commissions recommend both vertical and horizontal tax devolution to states.
- Arunachal Pradesh, being a Special Category State, gets 100% central funding for all centrally sponsored schemes.
- The 16th Finance Commission is headed by Arvind Panagariya.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 : Finance Commissions decide vertical devolution (centre-to-states) and horizontal distribution (among states).
- Statement 2 : Special Category States (like Arunachal) get 90:10 funding for CSS, not 100%.
- Statement 3 : Arvind Panagariya is the current Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission.
✅ 4. Legal History and Evolution of Wildlife Protection in India
Q4. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
| Wildlife Legislation/Body | Year of Establishment / Legal Basis |
| Wildlife Protection Act | 1972 |
| National Board for Wildlife | 2002 Amendment to Wildlife Protection Act |
| Central Zoo Authority | Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 |
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
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Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Pair 3 ❌: Central Zoo Authority was established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, not the Wildlife Act.
Pair 1 ✅: The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in 1972.
Pair 2 ✅: NBWL was created via a 2002 amendment.
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