APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 06/11/2024

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 (06-11-2024). 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: 06/11/2024)

Topic 1: Inspection Drive on Jal Jeevan Mission Projects in Assam

Question 1: With reference to the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), consider the following statements:

1. Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide piped water supply to every rural household by 2024.
2. The mission involves community participation through the establishment of Water User Committees (WUCs).
3. The implementation and monitoring of JJM are solely managed by state governments without any central assistance.

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: A. 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was launched with the goal of providing functional tap water connections to every rural household by 2024.
• Statement 2 is correct. JJM promotes community participation through Water User Committees (WUCs) that manage and maintain water supply systems at the local level.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. JJM is a centrally sponsored scheme, with financial assistance and guidelines provided by the central government while states handle implementation.
  Thus, the correct answer is A.

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Topic 2: High Court Notice to Assam Government on Dighalipukhuri Tree Felling

Question 2: Consider the following terms:

1. Heritage Trees
2. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
3. Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

Which of the above are directly related to environmental conservation and sustainable urban planning?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: D. 1, 2, and 3

Explanation:

• Heritage Trees: Trees recognized for their age, ecological value, and cultural significance, contributing to environmental conservation.
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): A process to evaluate the potential environmental effects of proposed projects, essential for sustainable urban planning.
• Public Interest Litigation (PIL): A legal process allowing the public to seek judicial intervention in environmental conservation matters, such as protecting heritage trees.
  Thus, the correct answer is D.

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Topic 3: Commemoration of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s Death Anniversary

Question 3: Which of the following statements about Dr. Bhupen Hazarika is/are correct?

1. He was known as the “Sudhakantha” or “The Nightingale of Assam.”
2. Hazarika’s songs often focused on themes of human compassion and unity.
3. He served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.

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

Answer: C. 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect. Dr. Bhupen Hazarika was known as the “Sudhakantha,” or “The Bard of Brahmaputra,” not “The Nightingale of Assam.”
• Statement 2 is correct. Hazarika’s songs often focused on themes of human compassion, unity, and social justice.
• Statement 3 is correct. Dr. Bhupen Hazarika served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, representing Assam.
  Thus, the correct answer is C.

Topic 4: ASTEC and AEDA’s Observance of ‘Bhasha Gaurav Saptah’

Question 4: Which of the following statements regarding ‘Bhasha Gaurav Saptah’ observed in Assam is/are correct?

1. It is an initiative to promote the Assamese language and emphasize its cultural importance.
2. ASTEC and AEDA, two key state agencies, organized events to promote environmental conservation through linguistic heritage.
3. ‘Bhasha Gaurav Saptah’ included programs that aimed to support Assamese language as a candidate for classical language status in India.

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

Answer: D. 1, 2, and 3

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. ‘Bhasha Gaurav Saptah’ was observed to promote the Assamese language, highlighting its cultural importance.
• Statement 2 is correct. ASTEC (Assam Science Technology and Environment Council) and AEDA (Assam Energy Development Agency) organized various programs, linking environmental themes with linguistic heritage.

Statement 3 is correct. Programs during ‘Bhasha Gaurav Saptah’ included discussions supporting the Assamese language as a candidate for classical language recognition.
Thus, the correct answer is D.

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