APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 08/02/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 8 February 2025
1. Assam’s Electric Mobility Push – New EV Policy Announced
Question 1
Which of the following is/are objectives of Assam’s New EV Policy?
- Increase electric vehicle (EV) adoption to 25% of new vehicle registrations by 2030.
- Provide subsidies and tax exemptions to EV buyers.
- Establish nuclear-powered charging stations in urban areas.
- Encourage EV manufacturing and battery production in Assam.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1, 2, and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Answer: (a) 1, 2, and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct – Assam aims for 25% of new vehicles to be electric by 2030.
- Statement 2 is correct – The policy includes subsidies and tax exemptions for EV buyers.
- Statement 3 is incorrect – EV charging stations are powered by solar or grid electricity, not nuclear energy.
- Statement 4 is correct – The policy promotes EV and battery manufacturing in Assam.
Question 2
Which of the following initiatives promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India?
- FAME-II Scheme
- Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme
- Jal Shakti Abhiyan
- National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP)
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 4 only
Explanation:
- FAME-II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) – Provides subsidies for EV adoption.
- PLI Scheme – Encourages domestic EV production.
- NEMMP – India’s long-term strategy for EV growth.
- Jal Shakti Abhiyan (Incorrect) – Focuses on water conservation, not EVs.
2. Assam Tea Industry Faces Export Challenges
Question 3
Which of the following countries are major competitors of India in the global tea market?
- Sri Lanka
- Kenya
- Vietnam
- Brazil
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 3 only
Explanation:
- Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Vietnam are major tea-exporting nations competing with India.
- Brazil is not a major tea producer but is known for coffee production.
Question 4
Which of the following factors are affecting Assam’s tea exports?
- Global market slowdown
- Competition from other tea-producing nations
- Climate change and unpredictable weather patterns
- Reduced government subsidies for tea plantations
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Explanation:
- Global economic slowdown and competition (Sri Lanka, Kenya) are reducing Assam’s tea exports.
- Climate change is affecting tea yield and quality.
- Government subsidies have been reduced, impacting production costs.
3. Brahmaputra Dredging Project: Prospects and Environmental Concerns
Question 5
Which of the following are expected benefits of the Brahmaputra Dredging Project?
- Reduction in annual flooding in Assam
- Improved navigation and river transport
- Expansion of inland fishing industries
- Protection of endangered species like the Gangetic dolphin
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Flood reduction and improved navigation are the main objectives of dredging.
- Dredging does not necessarily benefit inland fisheries—it may disturb aquatic habitats.
- Gangetic dolphins are at risk due to habitat disruption from dredging.
Question 6
Which of the following statements about the Brahmaputra River are correct?
- It originates in Tibet and enters India through Arunachal Pradesh.
- It is one of the largest sediment-carrying rivers in the world.
- It flows through India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
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
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- The Brahmaputra originates in Tibet (Yarlung Tsangpo) and enters India via Arunachal Pradesh.
- It is one of the world’s highest sediment-carrying rivers, contributing to frequent floods.
- Incorrect: It flows through India and Bangladesh, but not Bhutan.
4. Rising Drug Trafficking Cases in Northeast
Question 7
Which of the following statements about drug trafficking in Northeast India are correct?
- The region is a major transit hub due to its proximity to the Golden Triangle.
- Synthetic drugs like methamphetamine (Yaba tablets) are increasingly being smuggled.
- The India-Myanmar border is a key route for heroin smuggling into 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
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Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3
Explanation:
- The Golden Triangle (Myanmar, Laos, Thailand) is a major narcotics-producing region.
- Smugglers now prefer synthetic drugs like Yaba tablets over traditional opium-based drugs.
- The India-Myanmar border (Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland) is a key heroin smuggling route.
Question 8
Which of the following operations target drug trafficking in Northeast India?
- Operation Sunrise
- Operation Sagar Kavach
- Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD)
- Mission Indradhanush
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(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Incorrect: Sagar Kavach (coastal security) and Indradhanush (immunization program) are unrelated to narcotics control.
Operation Sunrise – India-Myanmar joint operation targeting drug cartels.
NCORD – National coordination platform for tackling drug trafficking.
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