APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 16/12/2024
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 (16-12-2024). 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: 16/12/2024)
Topic 1: Peer-to-Peer Solar Energy Transactions in Assam
Q1. Which scheme in Assam promotes rooftop solar installations and peer-to-peer energy trading?
a) Surya Mitra Program
b) PM Surya Ghar Scheme
c) National Solar Rooftop Initiative
d) Pradhan Mantri KUSUM Yojana
Answer: b) PM Surya Ghar Scheme
Explanation:
- PM Surya Ghar Scheme focuses on rooftop solar installations and facilitates peer-to-peer energy transactions in Assam.
Q2. The term “Energy Prosumers” refers to individuals who:
a) Produce and consume energy simultaneously.
b) Exclusively consume energy from renewable sources.
c) Monitor energy consumption without producing it.
d) Purchase surplus energy from the grid.
Answer: a) Produce and consume energy simultaneously.
Explanation:
- Energy prosumers are individuals or entities that generate energy (e.g., rooftop solar) and consume it, with the option to trade surplus energy.
Topic 2: Assam’s Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Efforts
Q1. Which of the following national parks in Assam is known for its flood-adaptive wildlife rescue strategies?
a) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
b) Manas National Park
c) Kaziranga National Park
d) Nameri National Park
Answer: c) Kaziranga National Park
Explanation:
- Kaziranga uses highlands and trained rescue teams during annual floods to save wildlife.
Q2. Which of the following species is NOT commonly associated with Assam’s wildlife conservation efforts?
a) One-horned rhinoceros
b) Pygmy hog
c) Indian lion
d) Hoolock gibbon
Answer: c) Indian lion
Explanation:
- Indian lions are primarily found in Gujarat, not Assam. Assam focuses on species like the one-horned rhinoceros, pygmy hog, and hoolock gibbon.
Topic 3: Assam’s Agritech Push for Smart Farming
Q1. Which technology is being widely promoted in Assam for pest control and crop monitoring?
a) Blockchain
b) Drones
c) IoT-enabled smart tractors
d) Satellite imaging
Answer: b) Drones
Explanation:
- Assam is introducing drones for pest control and crop health monitoring in tea gardens and paddy fields.
Q2. The term “Precision Agriculture” primarily involves:
a) Manual monitoring of soil and crop conditions.
b) Use of advanced technologies like IoT and AI for optimized farming.
c) Traditional farming methods to preserve biodiversity.
d) Large-scale monoculture farming.
Answer: b) Use of advanced technologies like IoT and AI for optimized farming.
Explanation:
- Precision agriculture leverages technologies like IoT and AI to enhance efficiency in farming practices.
Topic 4: Horticulture and Food Processing in Assam
Q1. Which scheme promotes infrastructure development for food processing in Assam?
a) Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan States (HMNEH)
b) National Food Security Mission (NFSM)
c) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
d) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
Answer: a) Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan States (HMNEH)
Explanation:
- HMNEH provides funds and infrastructure support specifically for horticulture and food processing in the Northeast.
Q2. Which horticultural crops from Assam have significant export potential?
a) Tea and Rice
b) Pineapple and Ginger
c) Cotton and Jute
d) Wheat and Mustard
Answer: b) Pineapple and Ginger
Explanation:
Pineapple and ginger are high-value horticultural crops from Assam with significant export potential.
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