APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 21/04/2025
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 19/04/2025)
🇧🇹 Topic 1: Assam–Bhutan Strategic Connectivity
Q1. Consider the following pairs:
| Infrastructure | Strategic Purpose |
| Jogighopa MMLP | Multimodal trade hub for Assam–Bhutan–Bangladesh |
| National Waterway-2 | River transport via the Barak River |
| Inland Water Terminal at Jogighopa | Enhances Brahmaputra-based cargo trade |
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
- Pair 1: ✅ Correct – Jogighopa MMLP boosts connectivity for Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Assam.
- Pair 2: ❌ Incorrect – National Waterway-2 runs along the Brahmaputra, not the Barak River.
- Pair 3: ✅ Correct – Inland Water Terminal enhances Brahmaputra navigation for trade.
Q2. The India–Bhutan Friendship Treaty (2007) is significant because:
- It grants India oversight over Bhutan’s foreign policy.
- It allows mutual cooperation while respecting each other’s sovereignty.
- It replaces the earlier 1949 Treaty.
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: B
🧠 Explanation:
- Statement 1 is outdated — the 2007 revision removed India’s direct influence over Bhutan’s foreign policy.
- Statements 2 and 3 are correct — the treaty modernized the relationship with equal sovereignty and cooperation.
🧠 Topic 2: Care Homes & Disability Regulation in Assam
Q3. Which of the following provisions is/are part of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016?
- Mandatory registration of all disability care homes.
- Reservation in higher education and government jobs.
- Legal penalty for abuse or neglect of PwDs in institutions.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: D
🧠 Explanation:
- All three are provisions under the RPwD Act, 2016.
- Section 50 mandates registration; Sections 34 and 92 deal with reservations and penal provisions.
Q4. The Accessible India Campaign is mainly aimed at:
A. Digitizing citizen grievance systems for rural India
B. Enabling access to assistive tech for elderly
C. Promoting barrier-free access to buildings, transport, and ICT for PwDs
D. Skilling tribal youth in assistive manufacturing
✅ Answer: C
🧠 Explanation:
Launched in 2015, the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) focuses on universal accessibility in physical infrastructure, public transport, and digital platforms for persons with disabilities.
🛡️ Topic 3: Cybersecurity & India’s Defence Preparedness
Q5. Consider the following agencies:
- CERT-In
- NCIIPC
- DCA (Defence Cyber Agency)
- I4C (Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre)
Which of the above are directly involved in India’s cyber defence and protection of critical infrastructure?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
- CERT-In – Responds to civilian cyber threats.
- NCIIPC – Protects critical infrastructure.
- DCA – Handles defence cyber operations.
- I4C – Deals with law enforcement coordination on cybercrime, not core infrastructure defence.
Q6. Which of the following threats is India most likely to face in cyberwarfare?
- Disruption of energy grids
- Espionage on DRDO/ISRO servers
- Manipulation of UPI and banking systems
- Missile system hijacking through GPS spoofing
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. All of the above
D. 1 and 4 only
✅ Answer: C
🧠 Explanation:
All listed are realistic threats India faces from state and non-state actors. In fact, Mumbai’s 2020 blackout and AIIMS ransomware reflect this growing vulnerability.
👑 Topic 4: Sati Sadhani Divas & Chutia Heritage
Q7. Consider the following statements about Sati Sadhani:
- She was a queen of the Ahom dynasty in the 17th century.
- She is remembered for resisting colonial British expansion in Assam.
- Her martyrdom is commemorated on April 21 every year.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A. 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
- ❌ Statement 1: She belonged to the Chutia dynasty, not the Ahoms.
- ❌ Statement 2: She lived in the 16th century, long before the British era.
- ✅ Statement 3: April 21 is observed as Sati Sadhani Divas in Assam.
Q8. The Chutia kingdom, whose last queen was Sati Sadhani, was historically known for:
A. Founding the city of Guwahati
B. Establishing the Bodo script
C. Controlling parts of Upper Assam before the Ahoms
D. Defeating the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat
✅ Answer: C
🧠 Explanation:
The Chutia kingdom (12th–16th century) controlled large parts of Upper Assam before being annexed by the Ahoms. They were known for hydraulic engineering, temple-building, and rice cultivation.
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