APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –08/08/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 8 August 2025
1. AFSPA in Manipur
Q1. With reference to the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, consider the following statements:
- It can be imposed in any part of India by the President only.
- It grants the armed forces the power to arrest without warrant in disturbed areas.
- A “disturbed area” under AFSPA can be declared by both the Centre and the State Governor.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Both Centre and Governor can declare an area “disturbed” (Sec. 3).
- Powers include arrest/search without warrant and use of force.
- Not only the President; the Governor/Administrator can also impose it.
Q2. The “Mukroh incident”, sometimes seen in the news in relation to border tensions, is linked to the boundary dispute between:
A. Assam and Manipur
B. Assam and Meghalaya
C. Manipur and Nagaland
D. Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
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Answer: B. Assam and Meghalaya
Explanation:
Occurred in 2022; highlights inter-state border tensions in the NE.
2. MSP for Kharif 2025–26
Q3. Consider the following cost concepts used in MSP calculation:
- A2: Paid-out costs
- A2+FL: Paid-out costs plus imputed value of family labour
- C2: Comprehensive cost including imputed rent on owned land
Arrange them in increasing order of comprehensiveness:
A. A2 → A2+FL → C2
B. C2 → A2+FL → A2
C. A2+FL → C2 → A2
D. A2 → C2 → A2+FL
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Answer: A. A2 → A2+FL → C2
Explanation:
- C2 is the most comprehensive, including imputed rent and interest on owned capital.
Q4. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommends MSPs for:
A. Only foodgrains procured for PDS
B. All crops grown during Kharif season
C. 23 crops including cereals, pulses, and oilseeds
D. All crops notified by State Governments
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Answer: C. 23 crops including cereals, pulses, and oilseeds
Explanation:
CACP recommends MSP for 23 crops (7 cereals, 5 pulses, 7 oilseeds, 4 commercial crops).
3. WHO Warning on AMR
Q5. Which of the following best defines Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
A. The human body becoming immune to antibiotics
B. Microorganisms developing the ability to resist drugs designed to kill them
C. Loss of potency of vaccines over time
D. Resistance of pests to chemical pesticides
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Answer: B. Microorganisms developing the ability to resist drugs designed to kill them
Explanation:
AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites evolve resistance to medicines.
Q6. With reference to India’s response to AMR, consider the following pairs:
| Initiative/Programme | Objective |
| 1. Red Line Campaign | Discourage indiscriminate use of antibiotics |
| 2. National Action Plan on AMR | Multisectoral framework to combat resistance |
| 3. GLASS | India’s national database for antibiotic usage |
Which of the pairs above are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
GLASS (Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System) is a WHO platform, not India’s own database.
4. Hydrogen-Powered Heritage Trains
Q7. In the context of hydrogen-powered trains, the term green hydrogen refers to hydrogen:
A. Produced by electrolysis using renewable energy
B. Produced from coal gasification with carbon capture
C. Generated as a by-product of oil refining
D. Produced from natural gas using steam reforming
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Answer: A. Produced by electrolysis using renewable energy
Explanation:
Green hydrogen is produced without CO₂ emissions; blue hydrogen uses fossil fuels with carbon capture.
Q8. Which of the following heritage railways in India are inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
- Kalka–Shimla Railway
- Matheran Light Railway
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: B. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
The Matheran Light Railway is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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