APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 14/03/2025

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 (14-03-2025). 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: 14/03/2025)

Topic 1: Pollution in Byrnihat – Causes and Action Plan

Question 1

Which of the following are considered major contributors to Byrnihat’s high pollution levels?

1. Industrial emissions
2. Vehicular exhaust
3. Road dust and poor waste management
4. High altitude and thin air

Select the correct answer using the code 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:

• Industrial emissions and vehicular exhaust are major sources of air pollution.
• Road dust and improper waste disposal worsen air quality.
• High altitude and thin air are not relevant factors in Byrnihat’s pollution levels.

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Question 2

Which of the following initiatives aim to reduce air pollution in India?

1. National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
2. Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)
3. Green India Mission
4. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

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

✅ Answer: b) 1, 2, and 3 only

Explanation:

• NCAP and GRAP focus on air pollution control.
• Green India Mission promotes afforestation, indirectly helping pollution control.
• PMAY is related to housing, not pollution management.

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Topic 2: Assam Government Signs MoU with Japan for Infrastructure Development

Question 3

Which of the following sectors are covered under the Assam-Japan infrastructure MoU?

1. Transportation and connectivity
2. Energy and sustainability
3. Industrial corridor development
4. Space exploration

Select the correct answer using the code 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:

• The MoU focuses on transport, energy, and industrial development.
• Space exploration is not part of the agreement.

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Question 4

Which of the following statements about Japan’s involvement in India’s infrastructure sector are correct?

1. Japan is funding the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project.
2. Japan has been a key investor in the North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS).
3. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) provides financial assistance for major infrastructure projects in India.
4. Japan has signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India for unrestricted infrastructure investment.

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

✅ Answer: b) 1, 2, and 3 only

Explanation:

• JICA is a major investor in Indian infrastructure projects.
• Japan is funding the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project.
• Japan has not signed an FTA specifically for infrastructure investment.

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Topic 3: Assam to Introduce New Agricultural Export Policy

Question 5

Which of the following agricultural products from Assam have high export potential?

1. Assam tea
2. Muga silk
3. Karbi Anglong ginger
4. Sandalwood

Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 3 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:

• Assam tea, Muga silk, and Karbi Anglong ginger are major export products.
• Sandalwood is primarily grown in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, not Assam.

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Question 6

Which of the following government schemes support agricultural exports in India?

1. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
2. Agri-Export Zones (AEZs)
3. National Food Security Mission (NFSM)
4. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

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

✅ Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

• APEDA and AEZs focus on boosting agricultural exports.
• NFSM and PMKSY are related to food security and irrigation, not exports.

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Topic 4: Assam Government to Launch Mission ‘Shiksha Jyoti’ to Improve School Education

Question 7

Which of the following are objectives of Mission ‘Shiksha Jyoti’?

1. Reducing dropout rates in government schools
2. Expanding digital learning and smart classrooms
3. Increasing foreign investment in higher education
4. Improving teacher training and recruitment

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

✅ Answer: b) 1, 2, and 4 only

Explanation:

• The mission focuses on school education, dropout reduction, digital learning, and teacher training.
• Foreign investment in higher education is not a direct objective.

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Question 8

Which of the following national policies and schemes are related to school education reforms in India?

1. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme
3. Digital India Initiative
4. Ayushman Bharat

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

✅ Answer: b) 1, 2, and 3 only

Explanation:

Ayushman Bharat is related to healthcare, not education.

NEP 2020 and Mid-Day Meal Scheme focus on education improvements.

Digital India Initiative promotes technology in education.

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