APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 04/02/2025
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 (04-02-2025). 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: 04/02/2025)
1. Advantage Assam 2.0
Question 1
Which of the following statements about the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit is/are correct?
- It aims to attract both domestic and foreign investments in Assam’s industrial sector.
- The summit is a part of India’s Act East Policy to enhance trade with Southeast Asian nations.
- It focuses only on the promotion of Assam’s tourism industry.
Select the correct answer using the codes 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 – Advantage Assam 2.0 aims to attract both domestic and foreign investments in multiple sectors, including hydrocarbon, IT, agriculture, and tourism.
- Statement 2 is correct – Assam plays a crucial role in India’s Act East Policy, which focuses on strengthening trade ties with Southeast Asia.
- Statement 3 is incorrect – Although tourism is one of the focus areas, the summit covers multiple industries, including hydrocarbon, digital infrastructure, and exports.
2. Cancer Awareness and Healthcare in Assam
Question 2
Consider the following statements regarding cancer awareness and treatment in Assam:
- Assam has one of the highest incidences of oral and lung cancer in India.
- The Ayushman Bharat scheme covers all cancer treatments, including early diagnostic tests for all income groups.
- The Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF) is a public-private partnership initiative for better cancer treatment in the state.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
🔎 Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct – Assam has one of the highest oral and lung cancer cases in India, mainly due to high tobacco and betel nut consumption.
- Statement 2 is incorrect – Ayushman Bharat covers only treatment costs but does not include early diagnostic tests, making early detection difficult for middle-class families.
- Statement 3 is correct – The Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF) is a public-private partnership (PPP) initiative to improve cancer diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care.
3. Hydrocarbon Energy Development in Assam
Question 3
Which of the following initiatives is/are aimed at boosting hydrocarbon development in Assam and the Northeast region?
- Hydrocarbon Vision 2030
- North East Gas Grid (NEGG)
- Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga Project
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3
🔎 Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct – The Hydrocarbon Vision 2030 aims to increase oil and gas exploration and promote Assam as an energy hub.
- Statement 2 is correct – The North East Gas Grid (NEGG) aims to expand natural gas pipelines across Northeast India.
- Statement 3 is correct – The Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga Project focuses on extending natural gas infrastructure to Assam and other Northeast states.
Question 4
Which of the following oil refineries is the oldest in India?
(a) Bongaigaon Refinery
(b) Numaligarh Refinery
(c) Digboi Refinery
(d) Paradip Refinery
✅ Answer: (c) Digboi Refinery
🔎 Explanation:
- Digboi Refinery, located in Assam, is India’s first oil refinery, established in 1901 by the Assam Oil Company. It remains one of the oldest functioning refineries in the world.
4. Disaster Management in Assam
Question 5
Assam is highly prone to disasters. Which of the following are major disasters affecting the state?
- Floods
- Landslides
- Earthquakes
- Cyclones
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
🔎 Explanation:
- Assam faces multiple natural disasters:
- Floods (due to the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers).
- Landslides (in hilly districts like Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao).
- Earthquakes (Assam falls in Seismic Zone V, the highest risk category).
- Cyclones & Storms (Seasonal storms impact villages, damaging crops and homes).
Question 6
Which initiative uses satellite monitoring for flood forecasting in Assam?
(a) North East Flood Control Programme
(b) Brahmaputra Early Warning System (BEWS)
(c) Assam Urban Disaster Mitigation Programme
(d) Geo-Textile Embankment Project
✅ Answer: (b) Brahmaputra Early Warning System (BEWS)
🔎 Explanation:
- The Brahmaputra Early Warning System (BEWS) uses satellite and GIS mapping technology to predict floods in Assam and alert local authorities.
Question 7
Which of the following government initiatives focus on disaster management and flood control in Assam?
- National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
- Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Management Programme (IFREM)
- Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA)
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3
🔎 Explanation:
- NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) formulates policies for disaster risk reduction at the national level.
- IFREM (Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Management Programme) focuses on controlling floods and reducing river erosion in Assam.
- ASDMA (Assam State Disaster Management Authority) handles disaster response and preparedness at the state level.
Question 8
Which of the following regions in Assam is most severely affected by riverbank erosion?
(a) Majuli
(b) Silchar
(c) Jorhat
(d) Barpeta
✅ Answer: (a) Majuli
🔎 Explanation:
Majuli, the world’s largest river island, is severely affected by erosion caused by the Brahmaputra River, leading to loss of land and displacement of local communities.
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