APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 12/12/2024
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 (12-12-2024). 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: 12/12/2024)
Topic 1: Assam’s 12-Day Development Initiative
Q1. Which of the following schemes in Assam provides scholarships to meritorious students who score 75% or above in HSLC examinations?
a) Pragyan Bharati Scheme
b) Anundoram Borooah Merit Scholarship
c) Dr. Banikanta Kakati Merit Award
d) Chief Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme
Answer: b) Anundoram Borooah Merit Scholarship
Explanation:
- This scholarship program is aimed at promoting academic excellence among meritorious students.
Q2. Which scheme provides financial assistance for microfinance borrowers in Assam?
a) Mission Basundhara
b) Assam Microfinance Incentive and Relief Scheme
c) Pragyan Bharati Scheme
d) Mukhyamantri Swanirbhar Yojana
Answer: b) Assam Microfinance Incentive and Relief Scheme
Explanation:
- This scheme provides relief to microfinance borrowers to restore their creditworthiness.
Topic 2: Assam’s Bamboo Agroforestry Push for Economic Revival
Q1. Bamboo was reclassified as a grass in 2017 under which act?
a) Indian Forest Act
b) National Bamboo Mission Act
c) Environmental Protection Act
d) Biodiversity Conservation Act
Answer: a) Indian Forest Act
Explanation:
- The reclassification allowed unrestricted cultivation of bamboo on non-forest lands.
Q2. Which of the following states are major bamboo producers in India?
- Assam
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Karnataka
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are among the top bamboo-producing states, while Karnataka is not a significant producer.
Topic 3: Assam’s Millets Promotion Campaign
Q1. Millets are classified as:
a) Pulses
b) Nutri-Cereals
c) Tubers
d) Oilseeds
Answer: b) Nutri-Cereals
Explanation:
- Millets are rich in nutrients like protein, dietary fiber, and iron, and are classified as Nutri-Cereals.
Q2. Which scheme promotes organic farming, including millet cultivation, in Assam and other Northeastern states?
a) PM-KISAN
b) Mission Organic Value Chain Development for NE Region (MOVCDNER)
c) National Food Security Mission
d) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
Answer: b) Mission Organic Value Chain Development for NE Region (MOVCDNER)
Explanation:
- This mission supports organic farming in the Northeast, including millet cultivation.
Topic 4: Assam’s Renewable Energy Park Initiative
Q1. What is the renewable energy capacity target for India by 2030, as committed at COP26?
a) 300 GW
b) 400 GW
c) 500 GW
d) 600 GW
Answer: c) 500 GW
Explanation:
- India aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 as part of its climate commitments.
Q2. Which district in Assam has been selected for the state’s first Renewable Energy Park?
a) Kamrup
b) Dhubri
c) Dibrugarh
d) Sonitpur
Answer: b) Dhubri
Explanation:
Dhubri district, known for its high solar insolation and wind corridors, is the location for Assam’s first Renewable Energy Park.
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