APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 13/06/2025
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 (13-06-2025). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 13/06/2025)
✅ Topic 1: ONGC Gas Well Blowout – Sivasagar
1. What is a blowout in the context of oil and gas drilling?
A. A planned release of pressurised steam
B. The collapse of a drilling rig due to an earthquake
C. An uncontrolled release of crude oil or gas from a well ✅
D. A high-temperature burst in thermal reactors
🧠 Explanation:
A blowout is an uncontrolled release of hydrocarbons (gas or oil) due to failure in managing subsurface pressure during drilling or servicing operations.
2. The Baghjan Blowout (2020) in Assam is associated with:
A. A major hydroelectric failure
B. Oil India Limited’s gas well explosion ✅
C. Earthquake-triggered dam breach
D. Industrial waste dumping in Brahmaputra
🧠 Explanation:
The Baghjan blowout occurred in Tinsukia district, where a gas well operated by OIL caught fire after uncontrolled gas leakage, causing ecological and livelihood damage.
3. Which of the following is the regulatory body for petroleum and natural gas safety in India?
A. Petroleum Safety and Environment Board
B. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
C. Oil & Gas Regulatory Council
D. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) ✅
🧠 Explanation:
The PNGRB oversees safety, infrastructure, and market regulation in India’s oil and gas sector.
✅ Topic 2: Governor’s Role and Federalism
4. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the Governor reserve a bill for the President’s consideration?
A. Article 154
B. Article 200 ✅
C. Article 123
D. Article 355
🧠 Explanation:
Article 200 empowers a Governor to give assent, withhold assent, or reserve a bill for the President, particularly in matters of constitutional or national interest.
5. The Punchhi Commission is associated with:
A. Electoral reforms
B. Panchayati Raj and decentralisation
C. Police modernisation
D. Centre-State relations and role of Governors ✅
🧠 Explanation:
The Punchhi Commission (2010) recommended reforms to improve Centre-State relations, including clarity on the Governor’s discretionary powers and fixed tenure.
✅ Topic 3: Doordarshan Northeast 24×7 Channel Launch
6. Which of the following languages are included in the Doordarshan Northeast 24×7 broadcast?
- Assamese
- Khasi
- Bodo
- Mizo
Select the correct code:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4 ✅
D. 1 and 3 only
🧠 Explanation:
The channel broadcasts in multiple regional languages of the NE including Assamese, Khasi, Bodo, Manipuri, Mizo, and Arunachali dialects.
7. Doordarshan and All India Radio operate under which of the following?
A. National Media Commission
B. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
C. Prasar Bharati ✅
D. Press Council of India
🧠 Explanation:
Prasar Bharati, established by the Prasar Bharati Act, 1990, is India’s autonomous public broadcaster, which manages DD and AIR.
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