APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 20/05/2025
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 (20-05-2025). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 20/05/2025)
✅ Topic 1: Charaideo Witch-Hunting Case – 23 Convicted
Q1. The Assam Witch Hunting (Prohibition, Prevention and Protection) Act, 2015 provides which of the following features?
- Declares witch-hunting as a non-bailable and cognizable offence.
- Provides life imprisonment if death occurs due to witch-branding.
- Only applies in Sixth Schedule tribal areas of Assam.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- The Act applies across Assam, not just Sixth Schedule areas.
- It criminalizes witch-branding and provides for life imprisonment in extreme cases.
Q2. Under the Indian Constitution, promoting scientific temper is included in:
A. Directive Principles of State Policy
B. Fundamental Rights
C. Fundamental Duties
D. Preamble
✅ Answer: C. Fundamental Duties
Explanation:
- Article 51A(h) of the Constitution obligates every citizen to develop scientific temper, humanism, and reform spirit.
✅ Topic 2: Kuklabiya Mahotsav – Goalpara Tribal Festival
Q3. Which of the following statements about the Rabha tribe is/are correct?
- The Rabha tribe primarily inhabits Lower Assam districts like Goalpara and Kamrup.
- The Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council is governed under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
✅ Answer: A. 1 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. While RHAC has autonomous status, it is not yet fully brought under the Sixth Schedule.
Q4. The Wangala dance, featured in Kuklabiya Mahotsav, is associated with which tribe?
A. Bodo
B. Rabha
C. Garo
D. Mishing
✅ Answer: C. Garo
Explanation:
- Wangala is a post-harvest festival of the Garo tribe, also called the 100 Drums Festival.
✅ Topic 3: India Foils Turkish Drone Attack via Pakistan-Based Networks
Q5. Which of the following statements best describes “soft kill” anti-drone technology?
A. Use of surface-to-air missiles to destroy drones
B. Jamming and disabling drone communication or GPS systems
C. Deployment of birds of prey to intercept drones
D. Manual shooting of drones using sniper rifles
✅ Answer: B.
Explanation:
- Soft kill refers to non-destructive neutralization, such as jamming radio signals or spoofing GPS.
Q6. What is the name of India’s indigenous anti-drone system developed by DRDO?
A. Netra-AK
B. Varuna Shield
C. D4S (Drone Detect, Deter and Destroy System)
D. Trinetra-1
✅ Answer: C.
Explanation:
- D4S is India’s anti-drone solution with radar, jammers, and laser-based hard-kill capability.
✅ Topic 4: High Alert Along Assam’s Borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar
Q7. Which of the following districts of Assam share a border with Bangladesh?
- Karimganj
- Dhubri
- South Salmara
- Baksa
A. 1 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: B.
Explanation:
- Karimganj, Dhubri, and South Salmara share a border with Bangladesh. Baksa borders Bhutan, not Bangladesh.
Q8. The “Free Movement Regime” (FMR), recently under review, is applicable to which country?
A. Bangladesh
B. Nepal
C. Myanmar
D. Bhutan
✅ Answer: C.
Explanation:
FMR allows tribal communities living along the Indo–Myanmar border to travel up to 16 km across the border without a visa.
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