APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 18/04/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 18 April 2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 18 April 2025
Topic 1: India’s Defence Production Push
Q1. With reference to defence indigenisation in India, consider the following statements:
- The Positive Indigenisation List bans the import of certain defence platforms and systems.
- Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) were corporatized from the Ordnance Factory Board.
- India currently imports over 90% of its defence requirements.
Which of the above statements is/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: The Positive Indigenisation List restricts imports of specified defence equipment to promote domestic manufacturing.
- Statement 2 is correct: The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has been corporatized into 7 DPSUs.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: India has reduced import dependence, now producing over ₹1.6 lakh crore worth of arms domestically.
🧱 Topic 2: Project PRABAL – 3D Bunkers in Ladakh
Q2. Project PRABAL, recently in the news, is related to:
A. Indigenous UAV development for high-altitude surveillance
B. Construction of smart villages along the Indo-Nepal border
C. Deployment of AI-based cybersecurity units on border posts
D. 3D-printed, high-altitude defence bunkers for border troops
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Answer: D
Explanation: Project PRABAL is India’s first deployment of 3D-printed permanent defence bunkers in Eastern Ladakh, offering fast, weather-resistant shelter to troops.
Q3. Which of the following advantages are associated with 3D-printed concrete structures in defence use?
- Faster construction time
- Lower material waste and carbon footprint
- Enhanced blast resistance compared to traditional concrete
- Easier transportation in mountainous terrain
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
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Answer: A
Explanation:
- 1, 2, and 3 are true.
- Statement 4 is not fully accurate — transporting 3D printers to mountains is logistically difficult due to size and power needs.
🐢 Topic 3: Olive Ridley Turtle Migration
Q4. With reference to the Olive Ridley sea turtle, consider the following statements:
- It is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- It exhibits mass nesting behavior known as arribada.
- It migrates only within the Bay of Bengal region.
Which of the above statements is/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: Correct — Olive Ridleys are under Schedule I, providing them highest protection.
- Statement 2: Correct — Arribada occurs in Odisha’s coasts.
- Statement 3: Incorrect — Recent tracking shows they migrate across entire Indian Ocean, even up to Maharashtra.
Q5. Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs), often seen in the news, are:
A. Navigation tools fitted on marine buoys for turtle migration tracking
B. Devices on trawl nets allowing turtles to escape without harming fish catch
C. Smart GPS tags embedded in turtle shells
D. Artificial intelligence systems that detect turtles on beaches using drones
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Answer: B
Explanation: TEDs are mechanical grid devices attached to fishing nets that allow sea turtles to escape, reducing bycatch mortality.
🚀 Topic 4: India’s Startup Ecosystem
Q6. Consider the following statements regarding India’s startup ecosystem:
- India has the highest number of unicorn startups globally.
- The DPIIT is the nodal agency for recognizing startups in India.
- Assam Startup – The Nest is a recognized incubator under the Startup India program.
Which of the above 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: B
Explanation:
Statement 3: ✅ Correct — Assam Startup – The Nest in Guwahati is a top-rated DPIIT-supported incubator.ne species — their role in seed dispersal, forest regeneration, and ecosystem structuring far exceeds their population share.
Statement 1: ❌ Incorrect — India ranks 3rd after the US and UK in number of startups/unicorns.
Statement 2: ✅ Correct — DPIIT is the official certifying body.
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