APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 27/05/2025
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 27/05/2025)
✅ Topic 1: Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP)
Q1. Which of the following statements regarding the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP) is/are correct?
- It is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric project.
- It is located entirely within the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The project is executed by NHPC under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: SLHEP is a run-of-the-river project with limited storage.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: It is located on the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: NHPC works under the Ministry of Power, not Jal Shakti.
Q2. The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) functions under:
A. Ministry of Jal Shakti
B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
C. Ministry of Power
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
The NDSA, established under the Dam Safety Act, 2021, functions under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, ensuring dam inspection, safety audits, and emergency response mechanisms.
✅ Topic 2: Guwahati Water Metro Proposal
Q3. Which of the following statements regarding the proposed Guwahati Water Metro is/are correct?
- It is modeled after the Kochi Water Metro.
- It will operate only on diesel-powered vessels.
- Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is involved in project planning.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Guwahati Water Metro is inspired by Kochi Water Metro.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: It will use electric ferries.
- Statement 3 is correct: IWAI is one of the nodal agencies for planning.
Q4. Which of the following is/are true about National Waterway-2 (NW-2)?
- It runs along the Ganga River from Varanasi to Haldia.
- It covers the Brahmaputra stretch from Dhubri to Sadiya.
- It is developed under the Sagarmala programme.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
- NW-2 is the Brahmaputra waterway from Dhubri to Sadiya.
- NW-1 (not NW-2) is the Varanasi–Haldia stretch on the Ganga.
- Sagarmala promotes the development of such inland waterways.
✅ Topic 3: Tata OSAT Plant in Jagiroad, Assam
Q5. In the context of semiconductor manufacturing, OSAT refers to:
A. Open-Source Automation Testing
B. Offshore Assembly & Testing
C. Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing
D. Optimized Silicon Architecture Technology
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
OSAT refers to Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing, which includes the backend packaging, assembly, and testing of semiconductor chips, often contracted to specialized firms.
Q6. Which of the following schemes supports electronics manufacturing in Assam?
- Electronics Manufacturing Cluster 2.0 (EMC 2.0)
- Semicon India Programme
- FAME India Scheme
- National Logistics Policy
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
- EMC 2.0 supports electronics clusters like Jagiroad.
- Semicon India Programme supports backend (OSAT) and fab projects.
- FAME supports electric infrastructure, relevant to logistics and automation in chip testing.
- National Logistics Policy supports integrated industrial connectivity.
✅ Topic 4: Guwahati Flood Management – High Court PIL
Q7. Which of the following wetlands is most commonly associated with urban flooding and encroachment issues in Guwahati?
A. Maguri Beel
B. Deepor Beel
C. Samaguri Beel
D. Sone Beel
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Deepor Beel is a Ramsar wetland near Guwahati, severely affected by encroachment and pollution, contributing to drainage and flood issues.
Q8. Which of the following are correctly matched?
| Institution | Role/Responsibility |
| ASDMA | State disaster management and preparedness |
| GMC | Solid waste and drainage management in Guwahati |
| Smart City SPV | Urban mobility and infrastructure projects |
| NDMA | Direct enforcement of urban drainage in cities |
A. 1, 2, and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
NDMA does not directly enforce drainage projects—it issues guidelines and supports capacity-building.
ASDMA, GMC, and Smart City SPVs have correct roles.
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