APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 19/05/2025
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 (19-05-2025). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
✨ Current Affairs Crash Course for the APSC Prelims 2025
APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 19/05/2025)
✅ Topic 1: Advantage Assam 2.0 – ₹60,000 Cr Projects Underway
Q1. Consider the following infrastructure projects announced under the Advantage Assam 2.0 initiative:
- Guwahati Ring Road
- Narangi-Kuruwa Bridge
- Guwahati-Silchar Express Highway
- Sivasagar-Golaghat Inland Port
Which of the above are correctly associated with the initiative?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- The Sivasagar-Golaghat Inland Port is not part of the Advantage Assam 2.0 project list as reported. The other three were explicitly mentioned in the summit update.
Q2. “Advantage Assam” initiative is primarily associated with which of the following?
A. Agricultural subsidy distribution
B. Industrial investment promotion
C. River rejuvenation and water harvesting
D. Biodiversity mapping of Brahmaputra basin
✅ Answer: B.
Explanation:
“Advantage Assam” is Assam’s flagship investment promotion summit, focused on industrialization, infrastructure, and private sector participation.
✅ Topic 2: ISRO Satellite Data Centre in Assam
Q3. Which of the following institutions supports satellite-based applications in the North Eastern Region?
A. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
B. North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NE-SAC)
C. Bhuvan Planning Commission
D. Indian Institute of Astrophysics
✅ Answer: B.
Explanation:
- NE-SAC is a joint venture of ISRO and the Ministry of DoNER, located in Meghalaya, focused on space applications in Northeast India.
Q4. The “Bhuvan Portal,” developed by ISRO, is primarily used for:
A. Booking satellite launch slots
B. Accessing spatial data for planning and governance
C. Telecommunication frequency allocation
D. Astronomical event prediction
✅ Answer: B.
Explanation:
Bhuvan is ISRO’s public geo-platform that allows users to access satellite imagery and geospatial data for urban planning, disaster response, and environmental monitoring.
✅ Topic 3: India–Iran Chabahar Port Agreement
Q5. Which of the following correctly describes the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)?
A. An east-west maritime route connecting China and India via the Indian Ocean
B. A UN-mandated refugee corridor in Central Asia
C. A multi-modal trade route connecting India with Russia via Iran and Central Asia
D. A pipeline project connecting Iran with Europe
✅ Answer: C.
Explanation:
The INSTC is a 7,200 km trade corridor using sea, rail, and road to link India (via Chabahar), Iran, Central Asia, and Russia.
Q6. Which port in Pakistan is often compared with Chabahar in terms of geopolitical significance?
A. Karachi Port
B. Gwadar Port
C. Pasni Port
D. Bandar Abbas Port
✅ Answer: B.
Explanation:
Gwadar Port is a key part of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and is geographically close to Iran’s Chabahar Port, making them strategic rivals in the region.
✅ Topic 4: Assam’s Statewide Survey of Divyangjan
Q7. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 increased the number of recognized disabilities from:
A. 5 to 18
B. 7 to 21
C. 10 to 22
D. 8 to 20
✅ Answer: B.
Explanation:
The 2016 Act expanded the list from 7 to 21 recognized disabilities, including autism, thalassemia, multiple disabilities, and mental illness.
Q8. The Unique Disability ID (UDID) Project launched by the Government of India is aimed at:
A. Digitizing health records of all citizens
B. Tracking pension disbursement for rural beneficiaries
C. Creating a centralized database of persons with disabilities
D. Linking school children’s performance to Aadhaar
✅ Answer: C.
Explanation:
The UDID Project ensures that persons with disabilities are issued a standardized identity card and database, streamlining access to schemes and benefits.
APSC Prelims Crash Course, 2025
at most affordable rate in Assam!
🔔 Join Our WhatsApp Study Group!
For exclusive access to premium quality content, including study materials, current affairs, MCQs, and model answers for APSC CCE and other Assam competitive exams.
Click here to join: SuchitraACS Study WhatsApp Group
📚 Want to know more about SuchitraACS’s most affordable courses?
Click here to know more: SuchitraACS Courses for APSC CCE and Assam Competitive Examinations
