APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 13/02/2025

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 (13-02-2025). 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: 13/02/2025)

1. 16 Years On, No End to Guwahati’s Drinking Water Woes

Question 1

Which of the following factors are responsible for Guwahati’s ongoing drinking water crisis?

1. Incomplete water supply projects
2. Over-extraction of groundwater
3. Pollution of the Brahmaputra River and Deepor Beel
4. Surplus water availability leading to wastage

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

✅ Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 3 only

🔎 Explanation:

• Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct – Project delays, overuse of groundwater, and water pollution are major contributors to the crisis.
• Statement 4 is incorrect – The crisis is due to water shortages, not surplus availability.

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Question 2

Which of the following government initiatives are aimed at improving urban water supply in India?

1. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
2. Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
3. Smart Cities Mission
4. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

✅ Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 3 only

🔎 Explanation:

• Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct – AMRUT, JJM, and Smart Cities Mission focus on urban water management and infrastructure.
• Statement 4 is incorrect – PMKSY focuses on irrigation for agriculture, not urban drinking water supply.

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2. Rural Development Project Initiated in Nalbari District

Question 3

Which of the following schemes are related to rural development and employment generation in India?

1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
3. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
4. Startup India Scheme

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

✅ Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 3 only

🔎 Explanation:

• Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct – MGNREGA, PMGSY, and DDU-GKY aim at rural development, infrastructure, and skill training.
• Statement 4 is incorrect – Startup India is focused on entrepreneurship, not rural development.

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Question 4

Which of the following are key objectives of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?

1. Providing piped water connections to rural households
2. Encouraging rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge
3. Setting up desalination plants for seawater purification
4. Improving water quality monitoring systems

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 4 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

✅ Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 4 only

🔎 Explanation:

• Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct – JJM focuses on providing tap water, water conservation, and quality monitoring.
• Statement 3 is incorrect – Desalination is not part of JJM; it is more relevant for coastal states.

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3. Assam’s Role in Strengthening India-ASEAN Ties – CM’s Meeting with Singapore Deputy PM

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding India’s Act East Policy are correct?

1. It aims to strengthen India’s economic and strategic ties with ASEAN and East Asia.
2. It focuses on improving connectivity and trade in Northeast India.
3. It was launched in 1992 as the Look East Policy, later upgraded to Act East Policy in 2014.
4. It is limited to trade agreements and does not include cultural or security cooperation.

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

✅ Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 3 only

🔎 Explanation:

• Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct – Act East Policy promotes trade, connectivity, and cultural ties with ASEAN.
• Statement 4 is incorrect – The policy includes security and cultural cooperation, not just trade.

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Question 6

Which of the following connectivity projects are aimed at linking India’s Northeast with ASEAN nations?

1. Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project
2. India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway
3. North-South Transport Corridor
4. Sittwe Port Development Project

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 4 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

✅ Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 4 only

🔎 Explanation:

• Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct – Kaladan, Trilateral Highway, and Sittwe Port aim to improve Northeast-ASEAN connectivity.
• Statement 3 is incorrect – The North-South Transport Corridor links India to Russia, not ASEAN.

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4. Centre Plans Stringent Measures to Tackle Illegal Wildlife Trade in Northeast

Question 7

Which of the following species are commonly trafficked from Northeast India in illegal wildlife trade?

1. Indian Pangolin
2. One-Horned Rhinoceros
3. Tokay Gecko
4. Snow Leopard

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

✅ Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 3 only

🔎 Explanation:

Statement 4 is incorrect – Snow Leopards are found in the Himalayas, not Northeast India.

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct – Pangolins, rhinos, and geckos are trafficked for traditional medicine and illegal markets.

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