APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 19/03/2025

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 (19-03-2025). 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: 19/03/2025)

Topic 1: Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) Slams Administration for Failing to Curb Air Pollution

Question 1

Which of the following pollutants contribute significantly to air pollution from construction activities?

1. Particulate Matter (PM10 & PM2.5)
2. Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)
3. Nitrogen Oxides (NOₓ)
4. Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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

✅ Answer: d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Explanation:

• PM10 and PM2.5 are the most dangerous pollutants in construction dust.
• SO₂, NOₓ, and CO are released from construction vehicles and machinery.

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Question 2

Which of the following measures can help control air pollution from construction activities?

1. Regular water sprinkling on dust-prone areas
2. Covering construction sites with dust barriers
3. Encouraging wet construction techniques instead of dry cement mixing
4. Increasing the use of coal-powered machinery for efficiency

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

✅ Answer: b) 1, 2, and 3 only

Explanation:

• Water sprinkling, dust barriers, and wet construction techniques reduce pollution.
• Coal-powered machinery increases emissions, making statement 4 incorrect.

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Topic 2: Assam Government to Roll Out Universal Health Coverage Scheme

Question 3

Which of the following healthcare schemes in India provide cashless health insurance coverage?

1. Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
2. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)
3. Mission Indradhanush
4. Universal Health Coverage Scheme (Assam)

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

✅ Answer: b) 1, 2, and 4 only

Explanation:

• PMJAY, RSBY, and Assam’s Universal Health Coverage Scheme provide cashless health benefits.
• Mission Indradhanush is a vaccination program, not a health insurance scheme.

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Question 4

Which of the following are expected benefits of Assam’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme?

1. Cashless treatment for all residents, including non-BPL families
2. Increased burden on public hospitals due to free healthcare
3. Expansion of telemedicine services in rural areas
4. Elimination of all out-of-pocket healthcare expenses

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

✅ Answer: b) 1, 2, and 3 only

Explanation:

• While UHC aims to reduce healthcare costs, it may not completely eliminate out-of-pocket expenses.
• Telemedicine expansion is a key goal, especially in rural Assam.

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Topic 3: Assam to Host First North East Renewable Energy Summit

Question 5

Which of the following renewable energy sources have significant potential in Assam and the Northeast?

1. Solar Energy
2. Hydropower
3. Wind Energy
4. Geothermal Energy

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

✅ Answer: b) 1, 2, and 3 only

Explanation:

• Solar, hydro, and wind energy are viable in Assam.
• Geothermal energy is not widely available in the Northeast.

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Question 6

Which of the following initiatives promote renewable energy adoption in India?

1. National Solar Mission
2. Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME)
3. National Green Hydrogen Mission
4. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)

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

✅ Answer: b) 1, 2, and 3 only

Explanation:

• PMKSY is related to irrigation, not renewable energy.
• FAME promotes clean energy in transportation.

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Topic 4: Assam Government to Digitize Land Records Under Mission Basundhara 2.0

Question 7

Which of the following are objectives of Assam’s Mission Basundhara 2.0?

1. Digitization of land records
2. Online processing of land mutation and partition
3. Implementation of blockchain technology for land transactions
4. Linking Aadhaar with land ownership records

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

✅ Answer: b) 1, 2, and 4 only

Explanation:

• Mission Basundhara 2.0 focuses on digitization, online mutation, and Aadhaar integration.
• Blockchain technology has not yet been implemented in Assam’s land records system.

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Question 8

Which of the following national initiatives are related to land record modernization?

1. Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP)
2. Bhoomi Rashi Portal
3. National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC)
4. Saubhagya Yojana

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

✅ Answer: b) 1, 2, and 3 only

Explanation:

Saubhagya Yojana is for rural electrification, not land reforms.

DILRMP focuses on digitizing land records.

Bhoomi Rashi Portal speeds up land acquisition for government projects.

NLMC promotes monetization of surplus government land.

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