APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 17/01/2025
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 (17-01-2025). 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: 17/01/2025)
1. ISRO’s Space Docking Success
Question 1:
Which of the following countries have mastered space docking technology?
- USA
- Russia
- China
- India
Select the correct answer using the code below:
- (a) 1, 2, and 3 only
- (b) 1, 3, and 4 only
- (c) 1, 2, 3, and 4
- (d) 2 and 4 only
Answer: (c) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Explanation: The USA, Russia, and China have historically mastered space docking technology. With SpaDeX, India became the fourth country to achieve this milestone.
Question 2:
What was the primary objective of ISRO’s Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX)?
- (a) Demonstrating reusable launch vehicles
- (b) Testing interplanetary communication networks
- (c) Conducting in-orbit docking of two satellites
- (d) Launching India’s first manned space mission
Answer: (c) Conducting in-orbit docking of two satellites
Explanation: SpaDeX was designed to test the docking of two satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), demonstrating India’s capability in in-orbit docking technology essential for future space stations and interplanetary missions.
Question 3:
Which launch vehicle deployed the satellites for SpaDeX?
- (a) GSLV Mk III
- (b) PSLV C60
- (c) RLV-TD
- (d) Gaganyaan Module
Answer: (b) PSLV C60
Explanation: PSLV C60 launched the two satellites for SpaDeX into a 475-km circular orbit, enabling the experiment.
2. India’s Drone Revolution in Agriculture
Question 4:
Which of the following is/are applications of drones in agriculture?
- Precision farming
- Pesticide spraying
- Monitoring soil health
Select the correct answer using the code below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 1 and 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3
Explanation: Drones are used in precision farming to monitor crops, for pesticide spraying to ensure uniform application, and for monitoring soil and crop health using imaging and sensors.
Question 5:
What is the purpose of the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)?
- (a) To promote mechanized farming and subsidize drone purchases
- (b) To encourage organic farming practices
- (c) To develop new hybrid crop varieties
- (d) To provide loans for rural irrigation projects
Answer: (a) To promote mechanized farming and subsidize drone purchases
Explanation: SMAM supports mechanized farming by offering financial assistance for purchasing equipment, including drones, to increase productivity and reduce manual labor.
Question 6:
What does NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) measure in agriculture?
- (a) Soil nutrient levels
- (b) Crop yield estimates
- (c) Vegetation health and density
- (d) Water usage efficiency
Answer: (c) Vegetation health and density
Explanation: NDVI, used in drones, measures the health and density of vegetation by analyzing the reflection of near-infrared and visible light, helping assess crop conditions.
3. Advantage Assam 2.0 and its Role in Regional Connectivity
Question 7:
Which of the following infrastructure developments are part of Advantage Assam 2.0?
- Expansion of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
- Development of 11 national waterways
- Construction of 10 additional airports under UDAN
Select the correct answer using the code below:
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 1 and 3 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3
Explanation: Advantage Assam 2.0 focuses on expanding the airport, increasing waterways (11 out of 31 national waterways), and improving air connectivity under the UDAN scheme.
Question 8:
Which policy aligns Advantage Assam 2.0 with regional integration?
- (a) Make in India
- (b) Act East Policy
- (c) National Logistics Policy
- (d) NESIDS
Answer: (b) Act East Policy
Explanation: Advantage Assam 2.0 aligns with the Act East Policy, which aims to enhance economic and strategic ties between India and Southeast Asia through better connectivity and trade.
Question 9:
What is the significance of National Waterway 2 (NW2)?
- (a) It connects Assam to the rest of India via the Ganga River
- (b) It runs along the Brahmaputra River, enabling inland trade
- (c) It links Indian ports to ASEAN countries
- (d) It is exclusively for defense transport
Answer: (b) It runs along the Brahmaputra River, enabling inland trade
Explanation: NW2, on the Brahmaputra River, is crucial for Assam’s trade and connectivity, linking key ports and fostering economic growth in the region.
4. Silpi Pension and Barxik Silpi Sanman
Question 10:
What is the main objective of the Silpi Pension Scheme?
- (a) To provide pensions to retired government employees in Assam
- (b) To financially support senior artists contributing to Assam’s culture
- (c) To honor traditional crafts with international awards
- (d) To organize cultural festivals across Assam
Answer: (b) To financially support senior artists contributing to Assam’s culture
Explanation: The Silpi Pension Scheme provides regular financial assistance to artists aged 50 and above who have made significant contributions to Assam’s cultural heritage.
Question 11:
How many artists were awarded the Barxik Silpi Sanman in 2024–25?
- (a) 100
- (b) 123
- (c) 179
- (d) 200
Answer: (c) 179
Explanation: The Barxik Silpi Sanman was awarded to 179 artists in 2024–25, recognizing their contributions across fields like folk music, crafts, and theater.
Question 12:
Which department administers the Silpi Pension and Barxik Silpi Sanman schemes?
- (a) Department of Social Welfare
- (b) Department of Cultural Affairs
- (c) Department of Finance
- (d) Department of Tribal Affairs
Answer: (b) Department of Cultural Affairs
Explanation: These schemes are administered by the Department of Cultural Affairs, which oversees initiatives to support artists and preserve Assam’s cultural legacy.
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