APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 05/07/2025
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 (05-07-2025). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 05/07/2025)
🔹 TOPIC 1: Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project
Q1. With reference to the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, consider the following statements:
- It is a run-of-the-river project entirely located in Arunachal Pradesh.
- The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has directed additional grouting works for dam safety.
- The project is being implemented by the Brahmaputra Board.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The Subansiri project is a mixed storage-run project located at the Assam-Arunachal border, not entirely in Arunachal.
- Statement 2 is correct: NDSA recommended additional grouting at tunnel outlets to ensure safety.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The project is being developed by NHPC, not Brahmaputra Board.
🔹 TOPIC 2: INSAT System in Northeast
Q2. Consider the following applications of the INSAT satellite system in the Northeast:
- Real-time flood monitoring and rainfall estimation
- Weather-based crop advisory to farmers
- Mapping of earthquake-prone zones in Arunachal Pradesh
- Cyclone tracking and early warning dissemination
Which of the above applications are correctly associated with the INSAT system?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
✅ Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- INSAT supports flood, weather, and cyclone monitoring (1, 2, and 4).
- Earthquake-prone zones are primarily mapped using seismological tools, not meteorological satellites like INSAT (3 is incorrect).
🔹 TOPIC 3: Arunachal Frontier Highway
Q3. Which of the following best explains the strategic importance of the Arunachal Frontier Highway?
(a) It connects India’s northeastern states with Bhutan through trade corridors.
(b) It enhances troop movement and logistical access along the India-Myanmar border.
(c) It strengthens India’s military and civil infrastructure close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
(d) It provides access to remote Andaman and Nicobar Islands for defense preparedness.
✅ Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The Arunachal Frontier Highway runs close to the LAC and is being developed to improve military preparedness and border access in Arunachal Pradesh, where China claims Indian territory.
Q4. The Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in news, is known for the habitat of which of the following species?
(a) Great Indian Bustard
(b) Snow Leopard
(c) Indian Rhinoceros
(d) Olive Ridley Turtle
✅ Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal is known for Snow Leopard, Red Panda, and the Mishmi Takin—all high-altitude endangered species.
🔹 TOPIC 4: Citizenship Allegations in Assam
Q5. In the context of Assam’s citizenship verification mechanism, which of the following is/are correct?
- Doubtful voters (D-voters) are identified and verified by the Election Commission directly.
- Foreigners Tribunals are judicial bodies that decide on the citizenship of individuals.
- The NRC update in Assam followed a cut-off date as per the Assam Accord.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: D-voters are identified based on reports from Assam Border Police, not directly by the Election Commission.
- Statement 2 is correct: FTs are quasi-judicial bodies that rule on an individual’s nationality.
- Statement 3 is correct: NRC’s cut-off date is 24 March 1971, as per the Assam Accord.
Q6. Which of the following Acts governs the functioning of Foreigners Tribunals in Assam?
(a) Citizenship Act, 1955
(b) Foreigners Act, 1946
(c) Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950
(d) National Register of Citizens Act, 2003
✅ Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The Foreigners Act, 1946 provides the legal basis for setting up Foreigners Tribunals, which adjudicate cases related to illegal migration and nationality.
🔹 TOPIC 5: Genetic Mapping of Assam Tea
Q7. Consider the following statements regarding the genetic mapping of Assam tea:
- It involves sequencing the DNA of Camellia sinensis var. assamica.
- Tocklai Tea Research Institute is the implementing agency of the project.
- The project is funded by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The mapping is of Camellia sinensis var. assamica, led by Tocklai Institute.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: It is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), not the Ministry of Commerce.
Q8. “Marker-assisted selection,” often seen in the context of plant breeding, refers to:
(a) Selection of crops based on market price trends
(b) Use of pesticides that mark pests for removal
(c) Use of DNA markers to select desired genetic traits in breeding
(d) Assigning QR codes to seeds for traceability
✅ Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Marker-assisted selection (MAS) is a biotechnology-based breeding technique where DNA markers are used to select plants with desired traits like drought resistance or high yield.
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