APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 08/01/2025
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 (08-01-2025). 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: 08/01/2025)
Topic 1: Earthquake in Tibet and its Regional Impact
- Which of the following regions is part of the Himalayan seismic zone?
- (a) Indo-Gangetic Plain
- (b) Tibetan Plateau
- (c) Western Ghats
- (d) Eastern Coastal Plains
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The Himalayan seismic zone includes the Tibetan Plateau, which is tectonically active due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.
- Why are shallow earthquakes more destructive than deeper ones?
- (a) They have higher magnitudes.
- (b) They are closer to the Earth’s surface, causing stronger ground shaking.
- (c) They last longer than deep earthquakes.
- (d) They only occur in densely populated areas.
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Shallow earthquakes, like the one in Tibet (10 km depth), cause more surface damage due to their proximity to the Earth’s crust.
- What does China’s Level-II emergency response indicate?
- (a) International aid is required for disaster relief.
- (b) The disaster is of a minor scale requiring local resources only.
- (c) National-level resources are mobilized to manage a severe disaster.
- (d) Cross-border evacuation protocols are initiated.
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
A Level-II emergency response in China signifies a severe disaster needing significant national resources.
Topic 2: Indo-Japan Investment Agreement in Assam
- What is the primary objective of the Indo-Japan Investment Agreement in Assam?
- (a) Promote cultural exchange between India and Japan.
- (b) Boost infrastructure and industrial development in Assam.
- (c) Facilitate defense cooperation between India and Japan.
- (d) Develop renewable energy projects in mainland Japan.
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The agreement focuses on developing infrastructure, industrial clusters, and renewable energy projects in Assam.
- Which of the following is part of Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific strategy?
- (a) Strengthening defense ties with ASEAN nations.
- (b) Enhancing regional connectivity and economic stability.
- (c) Promoting cultural exchanges in the Indo-Pacific.
- (d) Establishing exclusive free trade zones for Japan.
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific strategy emphasizes economic cooperation, regional connectivity, and stability.
- Which rail corridor is part of the Indo-Japan Investment Agreement in Assam?
- (a) Guwahati-Tinsukia
- (b) Guwahati-Silchar
- (c) Siliguri-Dibrugarh
- (d) Itanagar-Tezpur
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The proposed high-speed rail corridor will link Guwahati and Silchar under the agreement.
Topic 3: India’s Northeast Flood Warning System Expansion
- What is the role of Automated Weather Stations (AWS) in disaster management?
- (a) Predicting earthquakes in tectonic zones.
- (b) Collecting real-time weather data for forecasting.
- (c) Monitoring air pollution levels.
- (d) Providing data for water quality analysis.
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
AWS collect real-time weather data, aiding in accurate flood and rainfall predictions.
- Which of the following rivers is most associated with floods in Northeast India?
- (a) Ganga
- (b) Brahmaputra
- (c) Narmada
- (d) Yamuna
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The Brahmaputra and its tributaries are highly flood-prone, causing significant damage in Assam and the Northeast.
- Which organization provides technical and financial support for India’s flood warning system in the Northeast?
- (a) UNDP
- (b) World Bank
- (c) NITI Aayog
- (d) IMF
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The World Bank assists in flood mitigation projects, including early warning systems in the Northeast.
Topic 4: Assam’s Industrial Corridor Initiative
- What is the primary goal of Assam’s Industrial Corridor Initiative?
- (a) Promote eco-tourism in Assam.
- (b) Develop Assam into an economic and industrial hub.
- (c) Build defense infrastructure along the border.
- (d) Strengthen cultural ties with Southeast Asia.
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The initiative aims to boost Assam’s economy through industrialization and trade integration.
- Which policy complements the Assam Industrial Corridor’s connectivity goals?
- (a) National Urban Transport Policy
- (b) Act East Policy
- (c) National Energy Policy
- (d) Make in India Policy
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The Act East Policy strengthens trade and connectivity with ASEAN nations, complementing Assam’s industrial initiatives.
- What are Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)?
- (a) Corridors exclusively for passenger trains.
- (b) Railways designed for carrying freight traffic efficiently.
- (c) Highways connecting industrial hubs with ports.
- (d) Special economic zones for freight handling.
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
DFCs are railway projects designed to improve the efficiency of freight transport, essential for industrial corridors.
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