APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 19/04/2025
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 19/04/2025)
🏔️ Topic 1: Himalayan Glacier Melt & Impact on Northeast
Q1. With reference to the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, consider the following statements:
- It is often referred to as the “Third Pole” due to its extensive ice cover.
- Glacial melt in the HKH region impacts the hydrology of the Brahmaputra River.
- The region spans only India and Nepal.
Which of the 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: A
🧠 Explanation:
- ✅ Statement 1: HKH is the third-largest ice reserve after the poles.
- ✅ Statement 2: Glacial melt feeds rivers like the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus.
- ❌ Statement 3: Incorrect. HKH spans 8 countries including India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Q2. Which of the following are possible consequences of Himalayan glacier retreat for Assam?
- More intense flash floods
- Water scarcity in winter
- Collapse of embankments and dams
- Enhanced coastal erosion
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: B
🧠 Explanation:
- Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
- Statement 4 is incorrect — Assam is not a coastal state, so coastal erosion is irrelevant.
🐸 Topic 2: New Frog Species in Garbhanga Forest
Q3. Which of the following statements regarding amphibians and biodiversity is/are correct?
- Amphibians are important indicators of ecological health.
- Garbhanga Reserve Forest is part of the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot.
- Amphibians are rarely affected by pollution due to their impermeable skin.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
- ✅ Statement 1: Frogs are bioindicators — sensitive to water quality and toxins.
- ✅ Statement 2: Garbhanga lies in the Eastern Himalayan foothills, a global hotspot.
- ❌ Statement 3: Incorrect — Amphibians have permeable skin, making them highly vulnerable to pollutants.
Q4. Consider the following pairs:
| Term | Description |
| 1. ICZN | Nomenclature rules for animals |
| 2. ZSI | Nodal agency for animal biodiversity in India |
| 3. Endemic species | Found only in one specific geographic region |
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: D
🧠 Explanation:
All three are correctly matched.
- ICZN = International Code of Zoological Nomenclature
- ZSI = Zoological Survey of India
- Endemic species = Species native to and restricted to a specific region.
📜 Topic 3: Bhagavad Gita & Natyashastra in UNESCO Register
Q5. The “Memory of the World” programme, recently in the news, is an initiative of:
A. International Council of Museums (ICOM)
B. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
C. UNESCO
D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
✅ Answer: C
🧠 Explanation:
The Memory of the World (MoW) Programme is a UNESCO initiative launched in 1992 to preserve documentary heritage, including manuscripts, archives, and oral traditions.
Q6. Consider the following concepts:
- Natyashastra contains the Rasa Theory of aesthetics.
- Bhagavad Gita is part of the Ramayana.
- Both texts have been translated into multiple foreign languages.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
- ✅ Statement 1: Natyashastra introduced Navarasa theory (9 emotions in art).
- ❌ Statement 2: Gita is part of Mahabharata, not Ramayana.
- ✅ Statement 3: Both have global translations and influence.
🗳️ Topic 4: Panchayat Elections – Rise in Uncontested Seats
Q7. Which Constitutional provision gives the State Election Commissions the power to conduct Panchayat elections?
A. Article 243A
B. Article 243G
C. Article 243K
D. Article 324
✅ Answer: C
🧠 Explanation:
Article 243K empowers the State Election Commission (SEC) to conduct elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Q8. Consider the following causes for rising uncontested seats in local body elections:
- Political coercion and intimidation
- Absence of viable opposition candidates
- High cost of contesting elections
- Mandatory educational qualification to contest
Which of the above is/are valid causes in the Indian context?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
Statement 4 is not universally applicable — educational qualifications for Panchayat elections exist only in select states (e.g., Haryana, Rajasthan), not in Assam.
1, 2, and 3 are valid in many parts of India including Assam.
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