APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 03/04/2025
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 (03-03-2025). 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: 03/04/2025)
1️⃣ India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Expansion
Q1. Consider the following components of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in India:
- Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
- Aadhaar
- ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce)
- Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
How many of the above are correctly classified as part of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) Only three
(D) All four
Answer: (D) All four
Explanation:
- DPI consists of digital identity, payments, and data exchange layers.
- Aadhaar provides digital identity.
- UPI is a real-time payments system.
- ONDC aims to democratize e-commerce.
- Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission enables digital health records.
These are all key components of DPI in India.
Q2. With reference to India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), consider the following statements:
- DPI is fully controlled by the Government of India with no private sector involvement.
- DigiLocker is a part of India’s DPI ecosystem.
- India Stack is a subset of Digital Public Infrastructure.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the above
Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- DPI is not fully government-controlled; it follows a public-private partnership model (e.g., UPI includes private banks).
- DigiLocker is a part of DPI as it enables digital storage of official documents.
- India Stack (which includes Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker) is a subset of DPI.
2️⃣ Gaganyaan Mission: India’s Human Spaceflight Preparation
Q3. With reference to India’s Gaganyaan Mission, consider the following statements:
- The Gaganyaan Mission will be India’s first attempt at sending humans into space.
- It will be launched using ISRO’s LVM-3 rocket.
- Vyommitra, a humanoid robot, will be sent to space before human astronauts.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the above
Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- India’s first human space mission was in 1984 when Rakesh Sharma flew aboard Soyuz T-11. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
- The LVM-3 (formerly GSLV Mk III) is India’s heaviest launch vehicle and will be used for Gaganyaan.
- Vyommitra, an ISRO-developed humanoid, will be sent on a test mission before human astronauts.
Q4. Which of the following agencies/countries have successfully conducted human spaceflights?
- ISRO (India)
- NASA (USA)
- Roscosmos (Russia)
- CNSA (China)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) 1, 2, and 3 only
(B) 2, 3, and 4 only
(C) 1, 2, 3, and 4
(D) 1 and 3 only
Answer: (B) 2, 3, and 4 only
Explanation:
- NASA (USA), Roscosmos (Russia), and CNSA (China) have all successfully conducted human spaceflights.
- ISRO has not yet conducted a human spaceflight (Gaganyaan is still in preparation).
3️⃣ Assam’s Preparedness for the Monsoon: Disaster Management Strategies
Q5. Which of the following measures are commonly used for flood management in Assam?
- River embankments
- Dredging of riverbeds
- Wetland conservation
- Cloud seeding to prevent excessive rainfall
Which of the above are correct?
(A) 1, 2, and 3 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2, 3, and 4 only
(D) All of the above
Answer: (A) 1, 2, and 3 only
Explanation:
- Embankments, dredging, and wetland conservation are key flood management strategies in Assam.
- Cloud seeding is used to increase rainfall, not prevent it, making statement 4 incorrect.
Q6. Kaziranga National Park is prone to annual flooding due to which of the following factors?
- Overflow of the Brahmaputra River
- Release of excess water from dams upstream
- Sudden glacial melting in the Himalayas
Select the correct answer:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the above
Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Kaziranga’s annual floods are primarily due to the Brahmaputra overflowing and dam releases.
- Glacial melting affects river flows over time but is not a primary cause of annual floods.
4️⃣ India’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Push: Key Developments & Challenges
Q7. Consider the following statements regarding India’s semiconductor industry:
- The ‘India Semiconductor Mission’ was launched to promote domestic chip manufacturing.
- Taiwan is the leading producer of semiconductors globally.
- The semiconductor fabrication process requires enormous amounts of water and cleanroom environments.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2, and 3
(D) 1 and 3 only
Answer: (C) 1, 2, and 3
Explanation:
- India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) was launched to promote chip fabrication in India.
- Taiwan dominates global semiconductor production, with companies like TSMC leading the market.
- Semiconductor fabrication is highly water-intensive and requires specialized cleanroom environments.
Q8. Which of the following are major global semiconductor manufacturers?
- TSMC
- Intel
- Samsung
- Qualcomm
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(A) 1, 2, and 3 only
(B) 2 and 4 only
(C) 1, 3, and 4 only
(D) All of the above
Answer: (D) All of the above
Explanation:
Qualcomm designs chips but outsources manufacturing.
TSMC (Taiwan), Intel (USA), Samsung (South Korea), and Qualcomm (USA) are major semiconductor players.
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