APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 16/05/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 16 May 2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 16 May 2025
TOPIC 1: India Calls for IAEA Oversight on Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons
Q1. Which of the following statements about the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is/are correct?
- IAEA is an autonomous organization under the United Nations system.
- It monitors only civilian nuclear facilities of member states.
- India is a member of the IAEA and is subject to its safeguards on all nuclear facilities.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
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Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The IAEA is an autonomous body under the UN umbrella.
- Statement 2 is correct: It can monitor only those civilian facilities where states permit.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: India allows IAEA oversight only on its civilian nuclear reactors, not its military/nuclear weapons facilities.
✅ TOPIC 2: Assam Thunderstorm Disaster – May 2025
Q2. Thunderstorms in Assam are classified as:
A. Geological disasters
B. Biological disasters
C. Hydro-meteorological disasters
D. Industrial disasters
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Answer: C.
Explanation:
Thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls are classified under hydro-meteorological disasters, as per NDMA categorization.
Q3. Which of the following agencies is primarily responsible for disaster management in Assam?
A. Indian Meteorological Department
B. Central Water Commission
C. Assam State Disaster Management Authority
D. Geological Survey of India
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Answer: C.
Explanation:
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) is the nodal body for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery in the state.
✅ TOPIC 3: ‘Project Dosti’ by Snehalaya
Q4. With reference to child protection in India, consider the following statements:
- The Juvenile Justice Act mandates protection of children from substance abuse.
- Childline 1098 is operated under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- Snehalaya is a government-run child rehabilitation program in Assam.
Which of the above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: JJ Act protects children in need of care and protection, including addicts.
- Statement 2 is correct: Childline 1098 is run under MWCD.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Snehalaya is an NGO, not a government scheme.
✅ TOPIC 4: President to Inaugurate Eco-Lodges at Kaziranga
Q5. Consider the following statements about Kaziranga National Park:
- It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- It lies along the banks of the Brahmaputra River.
- It is India’s only natural habitat for Asiatic lions.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
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Answer: A.
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct
- Statement 2: Correct
- Statement 3: Incorrect – Asiatic lions are found only in Gir National Park, Gujarat.
Q6. Which of the following are essential features of eco-tourism as promoted in Kaziranga?
- Local employment and cultural integration
- Low environmental impact construction
- Tourist accommodation within the core area of the park
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
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Answer: A.
Explanation:
Eco-tourism emphasizes community benefit and sustainability, but tourist lodges are set up in buffer zones, not core areas, to protect wildlife.
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