APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 12/11/2024

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 (12-11-2024). 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: 12/11/2024)

Topic 1: Brahmaputra Board’s High-Powered Meeting on Flood Management

Question 3: Which of the following statements regarding the Brahmaputra Board is/are correct?

1. The Brahmaputra Board is a statutory body under the Ministry of Jal Shakti responsible for flood control and river management in Northeast India.
2. The River Basin Management Scheme is an initiative by the Brahmaputra Board to address sustainable water management.
3. Spring-shed management involves building dams across river springs to control water flow.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: B. 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. The Brahmaputra Board is a statutory body under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, primarily tasked with flood management in the Northeast.
• Statement 2 is correct. The River Basin Management Scheme focuses on sustainable water resource management for river basins.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Spring-shed management involves conservation practices to protect and sustain groundwater recharge areas, not dam construction.
  Thus, the correct answer is B.

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Topic 2: Rise in Ocean Temperatures and Global Climate Impacts

Question 4: With reference to the climate phenomenon El Niño, consider the following statements:

1. El Niño leads to periodic warming of the Pacific Ocean surface, influencing global weather patterns.
2. El Niño generally results in increased rainfall over Southeast Asia and Australia.
3. Rising ocean temperatures due to El Niño contribute to intensified weather events like cyclones and droughts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: A. 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. El Niño causes warming of the Pacific Ocean’s surface, affecting weather globally.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. El Niño generally leads to drier-than-average conditions in Southeast Asia and Australia, not increased rainfall.
• Statement 3 is correct. Rising ocean temperatures from El Niño contribute to extreme weather events, such as cyclones and droughts.
  Thus, the correct answer is A.

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Topic 3: India’s Northeast – Security and Development Challenges

Question 1: With reference to security challenges in India’s Northeast, consider the following statements:

1. The Siliguri Corridor is strategically important as it connects Northeast India with the rest of the country.
2. Proximity to the Golden Triangle makes the region susceptible to drug trafficking issues.
3. The insurgency in the Northeast has largely been eliminated, with no residual impact on regional governance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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. The Siliguri Corridor, also known as the “Chicken’s Neck,” is a narrow stretch that connects Northeast India to the rest of the country, making it strategically important.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Northeast’s proximity to the Golden Triangle (Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand) makes it vulnerable to drug trafficking.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Although insurgency has decreased, some residual impact remains, affecting governance in certain areas like Nagaland and Manipur.
  Thus, the correct answer is A.

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Topic 4: The Assam By-Elections – Electoral Dynamics and Regional Politics

Question 2: Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding by-elections in India?

1. By-elections are held to fill vacancies that arise between regular elections.
2. The Representation of the People Act, 1951, governs the conduct of by-elections in India.
3. By-elections are mandatory for all vacant positions in state legislative assemblies, irrespective of the remaining term.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: A. 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. By-elections are held to fill vacancies that occur between regular elections due to reasons such as resignation, death, or disqualification of a member.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Representation of the People Act, 1951, governs the conduct of elections, including by-elections.

Statement 3 is incorrect. By-elections are not mandatory for vacancies if the remaining term of the position is less than a certain period, typically six months.
Thus, the correct answer is A.

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