APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 04/12/2024

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 (04-12-2024). 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: 04/12/2024)

1. Brahmaputra River Drying During Lean Season

Question:
Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Brahmaputra River?

1. It originates in India and flows into Bangladesh.
2. Sedimentation in the Brahmaputra River bed has increased over recent decades, reducing its water-carrying capacity.
3. Dredging is the process of removing sediments to deepen riverbeds, often used as a flood control measure.

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

Answer: B

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Incorrect. The Brahmaputra originates in Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo, flows through India, and enters Bangladesh.
• Statement 2: Correct. Sedimentation has been rising due to reduced monsoon rainfall and soil erosion, lowering the river’s water-carrying capacity.
• Statement 3: Correct. Dredging removes sediments and is used to deepen riverbeds for flood control and navigation.

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2. Infrastructure Projects in Assam: Focus on Guwahati Ring Road and Kaziranga Elevated Corridor

Question:
Consider the following statements about the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor:

1. It aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict by providing safe wildlife movement under elevated roads.
2. It is part of the infrastructure projects planned for the Guwahati Ring Road.
3. Kaziranga National Park, where the corridor is planned, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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 elevated corridor is designed to allow safe wildlife crossings under the road, reducing wildlife fatalities and human-wildlife conflict.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The Kaziranga Elevated Corridor is not part of the Guwahati Ring Road but a separate project focused on wildlife protection.
• Statement 3: Correct. Kaziranga National Park is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its biodiversity, including the one-horned rhinoceros.

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3. Border Roads Organization (BRO) Projects in Northeast India

Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Border Roads Organization (BRO) in Northeast India?

1. The BRO operates under the Ministry of Defence in India.
2. The Sela Tunnel is being constructed to provide all-weather connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh.
3. Project Vartak primarily focuses on improving road connectivity in the Zimithang sector of Assam.

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

Answer: A

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Correct. The BRO is under the Ministry of Defence and focuses on strategic and border infrastructure development.
• Statement 2: Correct. The Sela Tunnel is being constructed in Arunachal Pradesh to ensure all-weather connectivity to Tawang and other border areas.
• Statement 3: Incorrect. Project Vartak focuses on infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh, not Assam, though Zimithang is a strategic location near the India-China border.

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4. Expansion of Rubber Plantations in Northeast

Question:
Which of the following statements regarding the expansion of rubber plantations in the Northeast is correct?

1. The Rubber Board of India is responsible for promoting rubber cultivation and research.
2. The expansion aims to increase the Northeast’s share of India’s rubber production to 50% within the next decade.
3. Rubber plantations in the region pose ecological risks, such as biodiversity loss and changes to hydrological cycles.

Select the correct answer using the code 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 3: Correct. Large-scale monoculture rubber plantations disrupt ecosystems, causing biodiversity loss and altering water cycles.

Statement 1: Correct. The Rubber Board of India governs the development and research for rubber cultivation in India.

Statement 2: Incorrect. The goal is to increase the Northeast’s share to 38%, not 50%.

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