APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 03/03/2025

Topic 1: Private Moon Lander “Blue Ghost” and the Future of Lunar Exploration

Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding the Blue Ghost lunar lander is/are correct?

1. It is a private lunar lander developed by Firefly Aerospace.
2. The mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.
3. The lander is designed to transport astronauts to the Moon as part of the Artemis Program.

Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

What is the significance of the Lagrange Point 1 (L1) in space missions?

a) It provides a stable gravitational point between the Earth and the Moon.
b) It allows uninterrupted observation of the Sun without interference.
c) It is the best location for deep-space communication satellites.
d) It is used for geostationary satellites orbiting Earth.

Topic 2: Security Concerns Along India’s Chicken’s Neck Corridor

Question 3

The Chicken’s Neck Corridor, often seen in the news, is located in:

a) Jammu and Kashmir
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) West Bengal
d) Sikkim

Question 4

Which of the following countries share a border near India’s Siliguri Corridor?

1. China
2. Nepal
3. Bhutan
4. Bangladesh

Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2, 3, and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Topic 3: Tea Industry Crisis Due to EU Pesticide Regulations

Question 5

With reference to EU’s Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) regulations, consider the following statements:

1. MRL refers to the highest level of pesticide residue legally permitted in food products.
2. The European Union’s MRL standards are among the strictest globally.
3. India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) follows the same pesticide residue limits as the EU.

Which of the statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Question 6

Which of the following measures can help Assam’s tea industry comply with EU pesticide norms?

1. Shifting to organic tea cultivation.
2. Using bio-pesticides instead of synthetic chemicals.
3. Strengthening India’s trade negotiations with the EU.

Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Topic 4: Israel Cuts Off Aid to Gaza Amid Ceasefire Negotiations

Question 7

Which of the following countries are directly involved in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas?

a) Iran, China, and Russia
b) United States, Egypt, and Qatar
c) Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Turkey
d) United Nations, France, and Japan

Question 8

Which of the following international agreements aimed to establish peace between Israel and Palestine?

1. Oslo Accords
2. Camp David Accords
3. Abraham Accords

Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Abraham Accords (2020): Normalized relations between Israel and Arab nations like UAE and Bahrain, but did not resolve the Palestine issue.