APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 28/09/2024

Question 1:

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Assam Integrated River Basin Management Program (AIRBMP)?

1. It focuses on financial preparedness for floods and landslides.
2. It proposes a Catastrophic (CAT) Risk Model to assess the financial impact of disasters.
3. The program excludes long-term financial planning and only focuses on immediate disaster response.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

• The third statement is incorrect because the program includes long-term financial preparedness, not just immediate response.

Question 2:

Which of the following statements about the Ronghuan Festival is/are correct?

1. The Ronghuan Festival celebrates the millet harvest in Arunachal Pradesh.
2. It promotes sustainable agriculture through the cultivation of millet.
3. The joint celebration of the festival by Nocte and Tutsa tribes emphasizes cultural unity.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

• All three statements are correct. The festival celebrates the millet harvest, promotes sustainable agriculture, and fosters cultural unity among tribes.

Question 3:

Which of the following correctly describes Sualkuchi?

1. It is famous for its silk weaving industry, especially Muga silk.
2. It has been recognized as a Best Tourism Village in the craft category.
3. The silk industry in Sualkuchi primarily engages male workers, with limited involvement of women.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

• The third statement is incorrect as the silk industry in Sualkuchi plays a significant role in women’s empowerment and employment.

Question 4:

Which of the following statements about tribal land rights in Assam is/are correct?

1. Tribal land in Assam is protected under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
2. The Assam Land and Revenue Regulation Act, 1886, ensures the protection of tribal lands.
3. The eviction drive in Kochutoli was fully supported by the judiciary, with no legal interventions.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

• The third statement is incorrect because some evictions were halted due to a stay order from the Gauhati High Court, indicating judicial intervention.

Question 5:

Consider the following statements regarding the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC):

1. The CADC is governed under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
2. The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, was invoked in a case involving the Chief Executive Member of the CADC.
3. The Governor of Mizoram refused to grant a prosecution sanction against the Chief Executive Member.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

The third statement is incorrect because the Governor of Mizoram granted the prosecution sanction, not refused it.