APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 04/04/2025
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: 04/04/2025)
✅ 1. Ethnic Conflict and Security in Manipur
Question 1:
With reference to ethnic conflicts in Northeast India, consider the following statements:
- The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides autonomous district councils to all Northeastern states.
- Ethnic conflicts in Manipur are often linked to land rights and identity assertions.
- The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act is not applicable in any part of Manipur.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: (a) 2 only
🔍 Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect. The Sixth Schedule applies to Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram, but not all NE states like Manipur or Arunachal.
- Statement 2: Correct. Ethnic clashes in Manipur arise due to historical tensions over land ownership, migration, and identity.
- Statement 3: Incorrect. AFSPA was partially withdrawn from some areas but is still applicable in parts of Manipur.
✅ 2. Electoral Politics in Assam
Question 2:
Which of the following institutions plays a role in ensuring free and fair elections in Assam?
- Election Commission of India
- State Election Commission
- Chief Electoral Officer
- Delimitation Commission
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 3 only
✅ Answer: (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
🔍 Explanation:
- ECI conducts parliamentary and assembly elections, while State EC conducts local body elections only.
- CEO is the state representative of the ECI.
- Delimitation Commission sets electoral boundaries — critical in Assam due to demographic changes.
- So, State EC is not involved in Assembly/Parliamentary elections.
✅ 3. India’s Energy Diplomacy and Global Oil Prices
Question 3:
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding India’s energy diplomacy?
- India is a net exporter of crude oil.
- India engages with the International Energy Agency (IEA) despite not being a full-time member.
- India’s strategic oil reserves are managed by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
Choose the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 only
✅ Answer: (a) 2 only
🔍 Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect. India is a net importer, relying on ~85% of its crude oil from abroad.
- Statement 2: Correct. India is an associate member of IEA and collaborates for energy security.
- Statement 3: Incorrect. Strategic reserves are managed by Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL), not IOC.
✅ 4. Environmental Governance in the Northeast
Question 4:
Consider the following statements regarding biodiversity governance in Northeast India:
- Northeast India contains two of the world’s recognized biodiversity hotspots.
- Community-led conservation practices are prevalent in the region.
- The Forest Rights Act, 2006, is not applicable to the Northeast due to special constitutional provisions.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
🔍 Explanation:
Statement 3: Incorrect. FRA 2006 is applicable in many parts of NE, though implementation may vary.
Statement 1: Correct. Eastern Himalayas and Indo-Burma are the two hotspots.
Statement 2: Correct. Sacred groves, village forests, etc., are maintained by tribal communities.
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