APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 04/07/2025
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 (04-07-2025). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 04/07/2025)
🔹 TOPIC 1: Illegal Diversion of Forest Land in Assam
Q1. Which of the following actions require prior approval of the Central Government under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980?
- Construction of roads through reserved forests
- Mining operations in forest land
- Establishment of a police battalion camp on forest land
- Collection of minor forest produce by tribals
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
✅ Answer: (b)
📘 Explanation:
Under Section 2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, prior approval from the Central Government is required for non-forest use of forest land including construction (1), mining (2), and permanent infrastructure like police battalions (3). However, collection of minor forest produce (4) is allowed for tribals under the Forest Rights Act.
Q2. The “Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980” refers to which of the following in English?
(a) The Indian Forest Act
(b) The Environment Protection Act
(c) The Forest (Conservation) Act
(d) The Wildlife Protection Act
✅ Answer: (c)
📘 Explanation:
“Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980” is the Hindi title of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, which regulates diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes.
🔹 TOPIC 2: Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Assam
Q3. Consider the following pairs:
| Disease | Primary Vector |
| 1. Japanese Encephalitis | Aedes aegypti |
| 2. Malaria | Anopheles mosquito |
| 3. Kala-azar | Sandfly |
Which of the pairs are correctly matched?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: (a)
📘 Explanation:
- Japanese Encephalitis is transmitted by Culex mosquitoes, not Aedes.
- Malaria is caused by Plasmodium and spread by Anopheles (✔).
- Kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis) is spread by sandflies (✔).
Q4. With reference to Japanese Encephalitis (JE), consider the following statements:
- JE is caused by a bacterium that spreads through contaminated water.
- JE outbreaks are limited only to the traditional districts of Upper Assam.
- JE vaccination is provided under India’s Universal Immunization Programme.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
✅ Answer: (b)
📘 Explanation:
- Statement 1 is wrong: JE is caused by JE virus (JEV), not a bacterium.
- Statement 2 is wrong: The recent outbreak in non-traditional districts shows its geographical spread.
- Statement 3 is correct: JE vaccine is part of UIP in endemic zones.
🔹 TOPIC 3: Eviction Drive in Lakhimpur
Q5. Assertion (A): The Assam government is conducting eviction drives in Village Grazing Reserves (VGRs).
Reason (R): Village Grazing Reserves are notified lands that cannot be used for any purpose other than grazing.
Choose the correct answer:
(a) A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) A is correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is incorrect but R is correct.
(d) Both A and R are incorrect.
✅ Answer: (a)
📘 Explanation:
Village Grazing Reserves (VGRs) are legally protected community resources designated for cattle grazing. The eviction drive aims to remove encroachments to restore their intended use, hence R correctly explains A.
Q6. Which of the following are correct implications of eviction drives in India?
- Restoration of common property resources
- Forced displacement of marginalized groups
- Strengthening rule of law and public trust
- Immediate rehabilitation of all evictees
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
✅ Answer: (b)
📘 Explanation:
While eviction can help restore public lands (1) and uphold legality (3), it often leads to displacement (2). However, rehabilitation is not always immediate or guaranteed (4 is incorrect).
🔹 TOPIC 4: Human-Elephant Conflict in Rani Region
Q7. Consider the following strategies used in India to mitigate human-elephant conflict:
- Use of bee-box fencing
- Installation of elephant detection sensors
- Creation of biological corridors
- Construction of electric fences along highways
Which of the above are scientific mitigation approaches currently in use?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
✅ Answer: (a)
📘 Explanation:
- Bee boxes (1): Used as elephants avoid bees.
- Sensors (2): Help track elephant movement.
- Corridors (3): Essential for safe migration.
- Electric fences on highways (4) can endanger animals and are not a preferred method.
Q8. Match the following Elephant-related initiatives with their purposes:
| Initiative | Objective |
| A. Project Elephant | 1. Legal protection and habitat improvement |
| B. Gajah Report (2010) | 2. Comprehensive strategy for coexistence |
| C. Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) | 3. Mapping and securing elephant corridors |
Choose the correct code:
(a) A-2, B-1, C-3
(b) A-1, B-2, C-3
(c) A-3, B-1, C-2
(d) A-1, B-3, C-2
✅ Answer: (b)
📘 Explanation:
WTI: Known for corridor mapping = 3
Project Elephant (1992): Legal + habitat protection = 1
Gajah Report (2010): Strategic roadmap on conservation & conflict = 2
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