APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 01/05/2025
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 01/05/2025)
📊 Topic 1: Caste Census 2025
Q1. Which of the following statements regarding caste enumeration in India is/are correct?
- The decennial Census in India has not recorded caste data since 1951.
- The Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 was conducted under the Census Act, 1948.
- Article 15 and Article 16 of the Constitution empower the state to provide for affirmative action based on caste data.
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation: SECC was conducted under a different framework, not the Census Act. Articles 15(4) and 16(4) permit affirmative action for socially and educationally backward classes.
Q2. Which Constitutional body has recently emphasized the need for comprehensive caste data to improve policy targeting?
A. Finance Commission
B. NITI Aayog
C. Election Commission of India
D. Inter-State Council
✅ Answer: B
🧠 Explanation: NITI Aayog has advocated for caste-based enumeration to improve welfare targeting and resource distribution.
🚧 Topic 2: Greenfield NH-6 Corridor
Q3. The Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) used in NH-6 infrastructure development consists of:
A. 100% government-funded project
B. 100% private developer-financed
C. 60% government support and 40% private finance upfront
D. 40% government support and 60% recovered by the developer over time
✅ Answer: D
🧠 Explanation: Under HAM, the government pays 40% during construction; 60% is recovered by the developer via annuity payments.
Q4. The Shillong–Silchar Greenfield Corridor (NH-6) directly benefits which of the following areas?
- East Jaintia Hills
- Ri Bhoi District
- Dima Hasao
- Panchgram
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: B
🧠 Explanation: The 166.8 km greenfield corridor spans East Jaintia Hills, Ri Bhoi in Meghalaya and Panchgram in Assam—not Dima Hasao.
🌱 Topic 3: Rubber – Project INROAD and iSPEED
Q5. Project INROAD and the iSPEED initiative primarily aim to:
A. Increase the export of synthetic rubber
B. Train small rubber growers in quality improvement and sustainability
C. Digitize the tyre manufacturing industry
D. Develop bio-degradable rubber alternatives
✅ Answer: B
🧠 Explanation: iSPEED focuses on skilling 2 lakh small growers under Project INROAD, improving productivity and linking to industry needs.
Q6. Which of the following states are known for natural rubber cultivation in India?
- Kerala
- Tripura
- Assam
- Karnataka
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: D
🧠 Explanation: All listed states are involved in rubber cultivation, though Kerala leads in terms of area and output.
📉 Topic 4: Assam HS Final Exam Results
Q7. The recent decline in Assam’s HS Final Examination pass percentage has been attributed to:
- NEP 2020’s new exam reforms
- Poor teacher training
- Removal of public rank lists
- Low investment in school infrastructure in backward districts
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4 only
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation: While rank list removal aims to reduce stress, it doesn’t directly impact performance. Poor training and NEP-based exam reform gaps contributed to lower pass rates.
Q8. Which of the following districts reported the lowest pass percentage in Assam HS 2025 results?
A. Biswanath
B. Kamrup (Metro)
C. Dima Hasao
D. Hailakandi
✅ Answer: C
🧠 Explanation: Dima Hasao recorded the lowest pass percentage at just 46.6%, indicating acute regional inequality in educational outcomes.
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