APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –04/08/2025
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 (04-08-2025). 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: 04/08/2025)
✅ Topic 1: Inland Fisheries Development in Assam
Q1. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), consider the following statements:
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
- One of its goals is to reduce the dependency on fish imports.
- The scheme supports aquaculture infrastructure development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation:
- PMMSY is implemented by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, not Agriculture.
- It aims to reduce imports and boost domestic fish production.
- It includes support for hatcheries, ponds, feed mills, and cold storage infrastructure.
Q2. “Beel fisheries” often seen in Assam are:
A. Marine fisheries conducted in brackish estuarine lagoons.
B. Traditional riverine capture fisheries in dry beds.
C. Wetland-based aquaculture in natural floodplain lakes.
D. Cage-based aquaculture systems in reservoirs.
✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation:
Beel fisheries refer to aquaculture in natural floodplain lakes (beels), particularly prevalent in Assam.
✅ Topic 2: India–Bangladesh Rail Link (Agartala–Akhaura)
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Agartala–Akhaura International Rail Link:
- It is the first rail connection between Northeast India and Bangladesh.
- It connects Tripura to the Chattogram Port through Bangladesh’s railway network.
- The project was funded jointly by India and Bangladesh.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A
📘 Explanation:
- It is India’s first-ever international rail link from NE India to Bangladesh.
- It enables access to Chattogram Port via Akhaura.
- The funding was provided by India alone under grant-in-aid.
Q4. The BBIN Corridor initiative aims to facilitate:
A. Maritime trade between South Asian nations
B. Regional road, rail, and cargo connectivity among four South Asian countries
C. Power sharing among India, Bangladesh, and Bhutan
D. Naval cooperation in Bay of Bengal
✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation:
BBIN stands for Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal, focused on motor vehicle and cargo connectivity across borders.
✅ Topic 3: NHIDCL’s AI-Powered Tunnel Monitoring in NE
Q5. Consider the following statements about NHIDCL:
- It functions under the Ministry of Defence.
- It is responsible for infrastructure development in border and hilly regions.
- It has recently introduced AI-based tunnel health monitoring systems in the Northeast.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation:
- NHIDCL works under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, not Defence.
- It focuses on strategic and border connectivity and recently deployed AI-IoT monitoring systems in NE tunnels.
Q6. AI-based tunnel surveillance in the Northeast supports all of the following objectives except:
A. Predicting landslides and tunnel collapse risks
B. Enhancing border troop movement
C. Monitoring biodiversity in forests near tunnels
D. Detecting cracks, air quality, and water seepage in tunnels
✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation:
The AI tunnel monitoring system is not designed for biodiversity tracking; it focuses on infrastructure safety and maintenance.
✅ Topic 4: ISRO’s PSLV-C64 Launch and Disaster Management
Q7. What is the primary advantage of deploying Earth Observation Satellites (EOS) for disaster management?
A. Enabling encrypted military communication
B. Real-time forecasting of disasters like floods and cyclones
C. Satellite-based navigation of aircraft
D. Surveillance of maritime shipping routes
✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation:
EOS satellites provide remote sensing data for weather, flood, landslide, and other natural disaster forecasting.
Q8. GeoLens, launched aboard PSLV-C64, is primarily meant for:
A. Deep space mapping of asteroids
B. Navigating ships using the NavIC system
C. High-resolution GIS-based mapping of flood zones
D. Satellite-based e-commerce delivery logistics
✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation:
GeoLens is a GIS-enabled micro-satellite for flood-prone area mapping, part of PSLV-C64.
✅ Topic 5: Naga Peace Process – NSCN-IM Talks
Q9. Consider the following statements about Article 371A of the Indian Constitution:
- It applies to the State of Nagaland.
- It allows Nagaland to make its own laws regarding religion and criminal justice.
- It protects customary practices and land ownership.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation:
Article 371A applies to Nagaland, and gives special protection to customary laws, land, and resources, but not criminal justice or religion per se.
Q10. The term “Greater Nagalim”, often in news, refers to:
A. Expansion of Nagaland’s trade relations with Myanmar
B. Proposal for a pan-Naga homeland including parts of Assam, Arunachal, and Manipur
C. New railway corridor across the Naga Hills
D. Integration of NSCN factions under one umbrella group
✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation:
Greater Nagalim is the NSCN-IM’s proposal for a unified Naga homeland that includes Naga-dominated areas of neighbouring states—a contentious issue.
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