APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 18/10/2024
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 (18-10-2024). 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: 18/10/2024)
With reference to the Assam Accord, 1985, consider the following statements:
It was signed to address the issue of illegal immigration from Bangladesh into Assam.
The cut-off date for granting citizenship under the Accord is January 1, 1966.
Section 6A of the Citizenship Act was introduced as a result of the Assam Accord.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Assam Accord aimed to address the influx of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, which had been a major issue in Assam.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The cut-off date for granting citizenship under the Assam Accord and Section 6A is March 25, 1971.
- Statement 3 is correct: Section 6A was inserted into the Citizenship Act as a result of the Assam Accord to provide legal provisions for granting citizenship to certain immigrants.
- Which of the following correctly defines ‘tax buoyancy’?
(a) The proportion of tax revenue collected to the total population of a country.
(b) The responsiveness of tax revenue growth to changes in GDP.
(c) The ratio of direct to indirect tax collection over a fiscal year.
(d) The ability of the tax system to reduce evasion and ensure compliance.
Answer: (b) The responsiveness of tax revenue growth to changes in GDP.
Explanation:
- Option (b) is correct: Tax buoyancy measures how well tax revenue growth responds to changes in the GDP. A buoyancy greater than 1 indicates that tax revenues are growing faster than GDP, which is seen as a positive indicator of economic growth and effective tax administration.
- Option (a) refers to per capita tax collection, not buoyancy.
- Option (c) refers to the ratio between different types of tax, which is not a measure of buoyancy.
- Option (d) pertains to compliance measures rather than tax buoyancy.
- With reference to the Air Quality Index (AQI), consider the following pollutants:
- PM2.5
- Ozone (O3)
- Lead (Pb)
- Carbon monoxide (CO)
Which of the above pollutants are measured in calculating AQI?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3, and 4
(d) 2, 3, and 4 only
Answer: (c) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Explanation:
- Option (c) is correct: The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures various pollutants, including PM2.5 (fine particulate matter), ozone (O3), lead (Pb), and carbon monoxide (CO), among others. These pollutants impact air quality and public health and are used to calculate the AQI.
- Which of the following is a primary function of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India?
(a) Investigating financial crimes under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
(b) Regulating stock markets and ensuring investor protection.
(c) Conducting surveillance of cross-border smuggling operations.
(d) Managing and monitoring the issuance of digital currencies in India.
Answer: (a) Investigating financial crimes under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Explanation:
Option (d) is not within the mandate of the ED.
Option (a) is correct: The ED is a financial investigation agency under the Ministry of Finance, tasked with enforcing the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). It investigates cases of money laundering and other financial crimes.
Option (b) pertains to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Option (c) falls under the purview of agencies like the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).
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