APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 09/10/2024
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 (09-10-2024). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 09/10/2024)
1. Which agency has been tasked with investigating the multi-crore online trading scam in Assam?
(a) Enforcement Directorate
(b) National Investigation Agency
(c) Central Bureau of Investigation
(d) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Answer: (c) Central Bureau of Investigation
Explanation:
The Assam Government has handed over the investigation of the multi-crore online trading scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a thorough and fair investigation. The scam involves fraudulent online stock trading practices, and the CBI was requested for a more robust probe.
2. What is the main objective of Assam’s delimitation of panchayats as approved by the state government?
(a) Increase the number of panchayats for better representation
(b) Reduce the total number of zilla parishads and gaon panchayats
(c) Improve governance and ensure equitable distribution of resources
(d) Implement a new reservation policy for rural women
Answer: (c) Improve governance and ensure equitable distribution of resources
Explanation:
The delimitation of panchayats in Assam aims to improve governance by reorganizing panchayats to ensure better resource distribution and development in rural areas. It involves reducing the number of gaon panchayats and zilla parishads.
3. Which of the following districts in Assam is NOT under the extension of AFSPA as of October 2024?
(a) Tinsukia
(b) Dibrugarh
(c) Charaideo
(d) Kamrup
Answer: (d) Kamrup
Explanation:
AFSPA has been extended for six months in the Upper Assam districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagar, marking them as disturbed areas. Kamrup is not included in this extension.
4. What is the primary environmental benefit of adopting electric vehicles (EVs) in Assam as per the state’s strategy?
(a) Reducing carbon emissions from industries
(b) Reducing air pollution in urban areas
(c) Decreasing the number of fossil fuel-based public transport systems
(d) Lowering electricity consumption
Answer: (b) Reducing air pollution in urban areas
Explanation:
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Assam is part of a strategy to reduce air pollution, especially in urban areas like Guwahati, where pollution levels have been increasing. EVs are seen as a cleaner alternative to traditional vehicles.
5. What is the monthly pension amount provided to selected authors under Assam’s Literary Pension Scheme?
(a) ₹5,000
(b) ₹8,000
(c) ₹10,000
(d) ₹15,000
Answer: (b) ₹8,000
Explanation:
The Literary Pension Scheme in Assam provides a monthly pension of ₹8,000 to senior writers who have made significant contributions to Assamese literature. This initiative is aimed at honoring their work and ensuring their financial well-being.
6. Which key infrastructure is the Assam government planning to develop to support the increasing use of electric vehicles (EVs)?
(a) Solar energy plants
(b) Hydrogen fuel cells
(c) Multiple EV charging stations
(d) Wind energy farms
Answer: (c) Multiple EV charging stations
Explanation:
As part of its electric vehicle policy, the Assam Government is planning to set up multiple charging stations across the state to support the increasing number of electric vehicles (EVs) and encourage their use.
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