APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 10/04/2025
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 10/04/2025)
🚤 Topic 1: Water Metro Project in Assam
Question 1: Statement-Based (Polity + Infrastructure)
With reference to water-based urban transport systems in India, consider the following statements:
- The Water Metro system is implemented under the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP).
- Kochi was the first Indian city to operationalize a Water Metro funded by a foreign development bank.
- National Waterways are managed by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: NUTP encourages multimodal urban mobility including water transport.
- Statement 2 is correct: Kochi Water Metro was funded by KfW (Germany).
- Statement 3 is incorrect: National Waterways are under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, not Jal Shakti.
Question 2: Match the Following (Transport + Environment)
Match the following waterway initiatives with their corresponding features:
| Initiative | Feature |
| A. Sagarmala | 1. Urban water transit project |
| B. Kochi Water Metro | 2. Modernization of ports |
| C. NW-2 (Assam) | 3. Inland water connectivity |
Codes:
A – B – C
A. 1 – 2 – 3
B. 2 – 1 – 3
C. 3 – 2 – 1
D. 2 – 3 – 1
✅ Answer: B
🧠 Explanation:
- Sagarmala – 2 (Port-led development).
- Kochi Water Metro – 1 (Urban passenger mobility).
- NW-2 – 3 (Brahmaputra inland water transport).
Question 3: Current Affairs + Technology
Which of the following are advantages of using electric ferries in inland water transport?
- Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
- Lower operational cost compared to diesel boats
- Suitability for deep-sea navigation
- Lower noise pollution
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
Electric ferries reduce carbon and noise emissions and are economical, but they are not suitable for deep-sea navigation, which demands more robust vessels.
Question 4: Analytical MCQ (Geography + Infrastructure)
The success of the Kochi Water Metro has encouraged other cities to explore similar models. Which of the following conditions are most conducive for water metro implementation?
- Presence of a perennial river or canal network
- High urban population density along the banks
- Availability of renewable energy sources
- Presence of extensive port infrastructure
Select the most relevant conditions:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
Water metros are urban solutions, not cargo/port-driven like seaports. So, port infrastructure is not essential, but river systems and density along banks are crucial.
Question 5: Terminology + Conceptual (Environment)
“Last-Mile Connectivity” in the context of the Water Metro Project refers to:
A. Providing financial subsidies to ferry operators.
B. Integrating water transport with existing air transport.
C. Ensuring seamless passenger access from ferry terminals to other transport systems.
D. Final dredging and technical studies before implementation.
✅ Answer: C
🧠 Explanation:
“Last-mile connectivity” in urban planning implies connecting major transit points (like ferry terminals) to local destinations via roads, e-rickshaws, etc.
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