APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 09/05/2025
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 09/05/2025)
⚖️ Topic 1: Directorate of Prosecution in Assam
Q1. With reference to the Directorate of Prosecution recently established in Assam, consider the following statements:
- It functions under the direct control of the Gauhati High Court.
- It is responsible for scrutinising police chargesheets before court submission.
- Its head is appointed by the Governor of Assam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
✅ Answer: B
🧾 Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The Directorate functions under the Home Department, not the judiciary.
- Statement 2 is correct: One of its key functions is legal vetting of police reports to improve prosecution quality.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Appointments are made by the state government, not the Governor directly.
Q2. Which provision of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) governs the appointment of Public Prosecutors in India?
A. Section 197
B. Section 161
C. Section 24
D. Section 482
✅ Answer: C
🧾 Explanation:
- Section 24 of CrPC deals with the appointment of Public Prosecutors at district and state levels.
👩💼 Topic 2: SAMARTH Centre – Daycare Facility for Women Employees
Q3. The SAMARTH Centre set up in Assam Secretariat is primarily aimed at:
A. Providing shelter for women victims of violence.
B. Training women officers in disaster response.
C. Supporting work-life balance for women employees with young children.
D. Offering legal aid services to women employees.
✅ Answer: C
🧾 Explanation:
- SAMARTH Centre is a daycare and lactation facility for working mothers, meant to promote workplace gender inclusion.
Q4. Under which Act is it mandatory for establishments with 50 or more employees to provide a crèche facility?
A. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013
B. Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017
C. Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
D. Factories Act, 1948
✅ Answer: B
🧾 Explanation:
- The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 introduced the provision for crèche facilities in workplaces.
🧠 Topic 3: Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Symposium
Q5. Which of the following are examples of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) relevant to Assam?
- Bamboo drip irrigation
- Traditional weaving by Mising and Karbi women
- Community-based forest management
- Use of genetically modified crops
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
🧾 Explanation:
- Statement 4 is incorrect: Genetically modified crops are part of modern biotech, not traditional knowledge.
- The rest are classic examples of Assam’s IKS.
Q6. The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), jointly developed by CSIR and Ministry of AYUSH, primarily aims to:
A. Train tribal youth in coding and AI.
B. Digitally archive all land titles of tribal areas.
C. Prevent bio-piracy and misuse of India’s indigenous knowledge.
D. Promote Sanskrit manuscripts through online platforms.
✅ Answer: C
🧾 Explanation:
- The TKDL is a pioneering initiative to digitally document India’s traditional knowledge (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, etc.) and prevent patent exploitation by foreign entities.
🕊️ Topic 4: NSCN-IM Surrender in Assam
Q7. Consider the following statements about NSCN-IM and its relevance in Northeast India:
- It was formed with the aim of creating a sovereign Naga state.
- It signed a Framework Agreement with the Government of India in 2015.
- The group primarily operates in Meghalaya and Tripura.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
🧾 Explanation:
- Statement 3 is incorrect: NSCN-IM operates primarily in Nagaland, Manipur, parts of Assam, and Arunachal, not in Meghalaya or Tripura.
Q8. What is the role of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) in the Northeast?
A. Supervising forest clearance approvals in insurgency-affected zones.
B. Monitoring surrender benefits given to ex-insurgents.
C. Ensuring adherence to ceasefire terms between insurgent groups and the Government of India.
D. Investigating corruption in tribal councils.
✅ Answer: C
🧾 Explanation:
The CFMG is responsible for overseeing the implementation of ceasefire terms between the Centre and Naga insurgent factions like NSCN-IM, ensuring that protocols are not violated.
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