APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 18/02/2025

1. Implementation of Clause 6 of Assam Accord to be Included in State Budget

Question 1

Which of the following statements about Clause 6 of the Assam Accord is/are correct?

1. It provides constitutional, legislative, and administrative safeguards to protect Assamese identity.
2. The Assam Accord was signed in 1985 between the Government of India and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
3. Clause 6 aims to prevent illegal migration by implementing strict border controls.

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

2. Assam Govt Announces New Industrial Policy to Attract Investment

Question 2

Which of the following measures are included in Assam’s New Industrial Policy, 2025?

1. Capital investment subsidies for new industries
2. Single-window clearance system for faster approvals
3. Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for the tea industry
4. Tax holidays for IT and renewable energy companies

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

Question 3

Which of the following national initiatives support industrial development in Assam and Northeast India?

1. Act East Policy
2. North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS)
3. Bharatmala Project
4. Make in India

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

3. Brahmaputra Dredging Project to Begin Soon – Govt Pushes for Inland Waterways

Question 4

Which of the following are potential benefits of the Brahmaputra Dredging Project?

1. Enhancing navigation and inland water transport
2. Reducing flood risks and erosion
3. Improving hydroelectric power generation
4. Strengthening Indo-Bangladesh trade routes

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

Question 5

Which of the following waterways are designated as National Waterways in Assam?

1. Brahmaputra River (NW-2)
2. Barak River (NW-16)
3. Subansiri River (NW-22)

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

4. Assam Launches Mission ‘Shiksha Unnati’ to Improve School Education

Question 6

Which of the following key reforms are part of Mission ‘Shiksha Unnati’ in Assam?

1. Digital classrooms and free e-learning resources
2. Teacher training and recruitment drives
3. Establishment of new universities for higher education
4. Skill-based education and vocational training

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

Question 7

Which of the following national policies align with Assam’s Mission ‘Shiksha Unnati’?

1. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
2. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
3. Skill India Mission
4. Digital India Initiative

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

All statements are correct – NEP focuses on holistic education, Samagra Shiksha supports school infrastructure, Skill India promotes vocational learning, and Digital India expands e-learning access.