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

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

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

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

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.