APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 08/10/2024
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 (08-10-2024). 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: 08/10/2024)
1. What is the main objective of the Soil Health Cards (SHC) distributed in Assam?
(a) To increase soil testing laboratories in urban areas
(b) To provide information on soil nutrient status to help farmers manage soil fertility
(c) To offer financial assistance to farmers for purchasing fertilizers
(d) To replace traditional farming methods with modern agricultural technologies
Answer: (b) To provide information on soil nutrient status to help farmers manage soil fertility
Explanation:
The Soil Health Cards (SHC) provide farmers with detailed information on the nutrient status and health of the soil to help them manage soil fertility and improve agricultural output.
2. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the farm machinery banks to be established in Assam?
(a) The government will provide a 50% subsidy for the farm machinery
(b) 816 village-level farm machinery banks will be established with a 95% subsidy
(c) Only large commercial farmers will have access to the farm machinery banks
(d) The farm machinery banks will only focus on distributing fertilizers and pesticides
Answer: (b) 816 village-level farm machinery banks will be established with a 95% subsidy
Explanation:
The Assam government plans to establish 816 village-level farm machinery banks with a 95% subsidy from the central government, aiming to make advanced machinery accessible to farmers.
3. The Assam government plans to generate how many government jobs by 2026?
(a) 1.25 lakh
(b) 1.5 lakh
(c) 1.7 lakh
(d) 2 lakh
Answer: (c) 1.7 lakh
Explanation:
The Assam government has set a target to generate 1.7 lakh government jobs by 2026 to address unemployment and provide economic stability.
4. Which of the following infrastructure projects is NOT mentioned as part of India’s development assistance to the Maldives?
(a) Development of commercial port at Thilafushi Island
(b) Construction of highways connecting key cities
(c) Building of ports and airports
(d) Construction of housing projects
Answer: (b) Construction of highways connecting key cities
Explanation:
India’s development assistance to the Maldives includes ports, airports, and housing projects, but the construction of highways is not mentioned as part of the agreement.
5. What was the focus of the International Girl Child Day event in Assam, observed under the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative?
(a) Financial literacy for girls
(b) Empowering girls through education and health awareness
(c) Providing vocational training to girl children
(d) Promoting entrepreneurship among young girls
Answer: (b) Empowering girls through education and health awareness
Explanation:
The International Girl Child Day event in Assam focused on empowering girl children through education and health awareness, including campaigns on sanitary health and career counseling.
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