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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 30/09/2024)
1. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Assam’s Free Foodgrains Initiative under NFSA?
- The National Food Security Act (NFSA) covers up to 50% of the rural population.
- Under the scheme, each person is entitled to 5 kg of foodgrains per month at subsidized prices.
- The Anna Sewa Din initiative distributes foodgrains from the 1st to the 10th of every month.
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
Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: NFSA covers 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population.
- Statement 2 is correct: Each person is entitled to 5 kg of foodgrains at subsidized prices.
- Statement 3 is correct: The Anna Sewa Din initiative distributes foodgrains from the 1st to the 10th of every month.
2. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE)?
(a) The ADRE is conducted only for Grade-I posts in Assam’s government departments.
(b) The Assam government suspended mobile internet services for eight hours during the examination to prevent cheating.
(c) The ADRE examination is conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
(d) The ADRE does not involve any security measures or monitoring systems during the examination.
Answer: (b) The Assam government suspended mobile internet services for eight hours during the examination to prevent cheating.
Explanation:
- Option (b) is correct: The Assam government suspended mobile internet services for eight hours during the ADRE to maintain the integrity of the examination and prevent cheating.
- Option (a) is incorrect: ADRE is conducted for Grade-III and HSLC-level posts, not Grade-I posts.
- Option (c) is incorrect: ADRE is conducted by the Assam government, not UPSC.
- Option (d) is incorrect: Security measures like internet suspension were part of the exam to prevent cheating.
3. Which of the following provisions is correct regarding the Rainfall Deficit and Drought-Like Situation in Assam in September 2024?
(a) The rainfall in Assam in September 2024 was 62% higher than normal.
(b) The rainfall deficit in Assam decreased from 62% to 48% by the end of September 2024.
(c) The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted further drought-like conditions in Assam after October 2024.
(d) The rainfall deficit did not affect agriculture in the region.
Answer: (b) The rainfall deficit in Assam decreased from 62% to 48% by the end of September 2024.
Explanation:
- Option (b) is correct: The rainfall deficit in Assam decreased from 62% to 48% by the end of September due to improved rainfall in the last week of the month.
- Option (a) is incorrect: Assam experienced a rainfall deficit, not an excess.
- Option (c) is incorrect: IMD predicted increased rainfall in early October, improving the situation.
- Option (d) is incorrect: The rainfall deficit impacted agriculture, causing concerns over crop failure.
4. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Green Bodoland Mission?
- The mission focuses on achieving net-zero emissions in the Bodoland region.
- Afforestation and carbon sequestration are key components of the Green Bodoland Mission.
- The mission excludes any emphasis on sustainable farming practices.
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
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Green Bodoland Mission focuses on achieving net-zero emissions in the region.
- Statement 2 is correct: Afforestation and carbon sequestration are important components of the mission.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The mission promotes sustainable farming practices, such as natural farming.
5. Which of the following is correct regarding the Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance Scheme for senior citizens?
(a) Only senior citizens aged 80 and above are eligible for coverage under Ayushman Bharat.
(b) Ayushman Bharat provides up to Rs. 10 lakh per year for tertiary healthcare services.
(c) Senior citizens aged 70 and above are now eligible for enrollment regardless of their socio-economic status.
(d) The scheme offers only secondary care services for eligible senior citizens.
Answer: (c) Senior citizens aged 70 and above are now eligible for enrollment regardless of their socio-economic status.
Explanation:
Option (d) is incorrect: The scheme covers both secondary and tertiary care services, not just secondary care.
Option (c) is correct: The recent expansion of Ayushman Bharat includes senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of socio-economic status.
Option (a) is incorrect: The scheme includes senior citizens aged 70 and above, not 80 and above.
Option (b) is incorrect: Ayushman Bharat provides Rs. 5 lakh per year for hospitalization, not Rs. 10 lakh.
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