APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 07/02/2025
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 (07-02-2025). 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: 07/02/2025)
1. Mega Dam on Brahmaputra – India’s Concerns Over China’s Hydropower Projects
Question 1
Which of the following statements about China’s mega hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River is/are correct?
- The dam is being constructed in Medog County, Tibet, near the Indian border.
- The Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) flows through India and Myanmar before entering Bangladesh.
- China’s dam project could lead to seasonal water scarcity and increased flood risks in Northeast India.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
✅ Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
🔎 Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct – The dam is being built in Medog County, Tibet, close to the Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Statement 2 is incorrect – The Brahmaputra flows through India and Bangladesh, not Myanmar.
- Statement 3 is correct – Unregulated dam water release may cause sudden floods, while water diversion could lead to droughts in India.
Question 2
Which of the following Indian hydropower projects are being developed in Arunachal Pradesh to counterbalance China’s water control over the Brahmaputra?
- Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project
- Dibang Multipurpose Project
- Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
🔎 Explanation:
- Subansiri and Dibang Projects are key hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Kaleshwaram Project is an irrigation project in Telangana, unrelated to the Brahmaputra basin.
2. Japanese Investors Show Interest in Assam’s Semiconductor Industry
Question 3
Which of the following reasons make Assam attractive for semiconductor investment?
- Assam is a gateway to Southeast Asia, aligning with the Act East Policy.
- Assam has large reserves of silicon, making it a natural hub for chip production.
- The North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS) offers financial incentives to investors.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
🔎 Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct – Assam’s proximity to Southeast Asian markets makes it attractive for global investors.
- Statement 2 is incorrect – India imports silicon wafers, and Assam does not have large silicon reserves.
- Statement 3 is correct – The NEIDS scheme provides tax benefits and incentives to industries in the Northeast.
Question 4
Which of the following statements about Semicon India Programme is correct?
(a) It is a ₹76,000 crore initiative to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing in India.
(b) The programme is aimed only at assembling electronic devices and does not include semiconductor fabrication.
(c) It is a joint initiative between India and Japan for setting up chip factories in Assam.
(d) It focuses exclusively on solar energy-related semiconductors.
✅ Answer: (a) It is a ₹76,000 crore initiative to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing in India.
🔎 Explanation:
- The Semicon India Programme (2022) is aimed at developing India’s semiconductor and display fabrication capabilities with ₹76,000 crore in funding.
- It is not limited to solar energy applications or just assembly operations.
3. Gauhati High Court’s Directive on Deepor Beel Conservation
Question 5
Deepor Beel is important because:
- It is a Ramsar Wetland Site supporting migratory birds.
- It acts as a natural floodwater reservoir for Guwahati city.
- It is a major industrial hub, producing electronics and chemicals.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
🔎 Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct – Deepor Beel is a Ramsar Site (since 2002) and a key wetland for migratory birds.
- Statement 2 is correct – It helps regulate floods in Guwahati by absorbing excess rainwater.
- Statement 3 is incorrect – Deepor Beel is not an industrial hub, but rather an ecologically sensitive wetland.
Question 6
Which of the following are threats to Deepor Beel?
- Encroachments and unregulated construction
- Pollution from the Borahgaon Garbage Dump
- Noise pollution from the railway line passing through the wetland
- Salinization of water due to rising sea levels
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
✅ Answer: (a) 1, 2, and 3 only
🔎 Explanation:
- Encroachments, pollution from garbage dumping, and railway disturbance are major threats.
- Salinization due to sea level rise does not affect Deepor Beel, as it is an inland freshwater wetland.
Question 7
Which of the following constitutional provisions support wetland conservation in India?
- Article 48A – Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) for environmental protection.
- Article 51A(g) – Fundamental Duty to protect the natural environment.
- Article 370 – Special status for environmental zones in Northeast India.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
🔎 Explanation:
Article 370 is unrelated to environmental conservation (it granted special status to Jammu & Kashmir, now revoked).
Article 48A directs the state to protect and improve the environment.
Article 51A(g) makes environmental protection a fundamental duty of citizens.
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