APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 03/12/2024

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 (03-12-2024). 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: 03/12/2024)

1. Project INROAD: Rubber Plantation Expansion

Question:
Which of the following statements about Project INROAD is/are correct?

1. It is an initiative to increase rubber plantation coverage in the Northeast and West Bengal.
2. The project aims to make the Northeast region responsible for 50% of India’s rubber production by 2035.
3. The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) is a key partner in the project.

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: C

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Correct. Project INROAD focuses on expanding rubber plantations in the Northeast and parts of West Bengal.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The target is to double the region’s share of India’s rubber production to 32%, not 50%, within 8–10 years.
• Statement 3: Correct. ATMA, representing tyre companies, is a significant partner in this initiative.

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2. India’s Diplomatic Action on Bangladeshi Minority Atrocities

Question:
Which of the following is/are correct regarding the demographic shift in Bangladesh’s Hindu population?

1. The Hindu population in Bangladesh has declined significantly since partition.
2. The decline is attributed solely to migration for economic opportunities.
3. India has raised concerns about minority atrocities at international forums.

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

Answer: B

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Correct. The Hindu population in Bangladesh has decreased from 30% during partition to 7.95% today.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The decline is not solely due to migration but also due to persecution and other socio-political factors.
• Statement 3: Correct. India has raised the issue of atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh at bilateral and international forums.

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3. Mukti Rath Initiative: Free Mortuary Van Service

Question:
Which of the following statements about the Mukti Rath initiative is correct?
A. It provides free ambulance services for medical emergencies in rural Assam.
B. It offers free mortuary van services in Guwahati to promote social equity.
C. It is an initiative to transport low-income workers to their hometowns free of cost.
D. It is a welfare scheme by the Assam government providing free cremation services.

Answer: B

Explanation:

• Mukti Rath is a free mortuary van service launched by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation to ensure dignified transportation of deceased persons, especially benefiting the economically weaker sections.

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4. Educators’ Conclave 2024 by WWF-India

Question:
Which of the following was a focus area of the Educators’ Conclave 2024 organized by WWF-India?

1. Integrating biodiversity and climate education into school curriculums.
2. Establishing biodiversity hubs in urban residential complexes.
3. Promoting teacher capacity-building programs for sustainability education.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 3: Correct. Capacity-building workshops were held for educators to enhance their teaching strategies for sustainability.

Statement 1: Correct. The conclave emphasized integrating biodiversity and climate education into schools.

Statement 2: Incorrect. The initiative focused on schools as hubs of biodiversity, not urban residential complexes.

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