APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 22/02/2025
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 (22-02-2025). 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: 22/02/2025)
1. Purnima Devi Barman Named in TIME’s Women of the Year List
Question 1
Which of the following statements regarding the greater adjutant stork (Hargila) are correct?
- It is classified as an Endangered species under the IUCN Red List.
- It is primarily found in Assam and Bihar in India.
- It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3
🔎 Explanation:
- All statements are correct.
- The greater adjutant stork (Hargila) is classified as an “Endangered” species under the IUCN Red List.
- It is primarily found in Assam and Bihar in India.
- It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which provides the highest level of protection to the species.
2. Assam Government to Launch ‘Project Arogya’ for Strengthening Rural Healthcare
Question 2
Which of the following government schemes are related to rural healthcare in India?
- Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)
- Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
- National Health Mission (NHM)
- PM KUSUM Scheme
Select the correct answer using the codes 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:
- PM-JAY provides free health insurance coverage for low-income families.
- Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) supports safe motherhood and institutional deliveries.
- National Health Mission (NHM) focuses on strengthening rural and urban healthcare.
- PM KUSUM Scheme is unrelated as it promotes solar energy for farmers.
Question 3
Which of the following components are part of the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (AB-HIM)?
- Integrated Public Health Labs (IPHL)
- Expansion of Health & Wellness Centers (HWCs)
- Digital Health Records and e-Sanjeevani Telemedicine Services
- National Green Hydrogen Mission
Select the correct answer using the codes 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:
- Integrated Public Health Labs (IPHL) improve diagnostic testing in rural India.
- Health & Wellness Centers (HWCs) expand primary healthcare access.
- Digital health records and telemedicine services (e-Sanjeevani) enhance digital health infrastructure.
- National Green Hydrogen Mission is unrelated, as it pertains to renewable energy, not healthcare.
3. Assam to Introduce ‘Green Energy Corridor’ for Renewable Power Integration
Question 4
Which of the following are benefits of Green Energy Corridors?
- Integration of solar and wind power into the national grid.
- Reduction of coal dependency for electricity generation.
- Promotion of battery energy storage solutions for grid stability.
- Expansion of biofuel production in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes 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:
- Green Energy Corridors help integrate solar and wind power into the grid.
- They reduce dependence on coal for electricity generation.
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are key to grid stability.
- Biofuel production is not directly linked to green energy corridors, making statement 4 incorrect.
Question 5
Which of the following policies and programs promote renewable energy in India?
- National Solar Mission
- Renewable Energy Development Fund
- National Green Hydrogen Mission
- FAME India Scheme
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
✅ Answer: (c) 1, 3, and 4 only
🔎 Explanation:
- National Solar Mission promotes solar energy adoption in India.
- National Green Hydrogen Mission supports hydrogen production using renewable energy.
- FAME India Scheme (Faster Adoption & Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) supports EVs and clean mobility.
- Renewable Energy Development Fund does not exist as a national policy.
4. Assam to Strengthen Cybersecurity Measures Amid Rising Digital Threats
Question 6
Which of the following agencies are responsible for cybersecurity in India?
- CERT-In (Computer Emergency Response Team – India)
- NITI Aayog
- National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC)
- Indian Computer Science Research Organization (ICSRO)
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 3, and 4 only
✅ Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
🔎 Explanation:
- CERT-In is India’s nodal agency for cybersecurity and cyber threat response.
- National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC) monitors cyber threats and digital security.
- NITI Aayog is a policy think tank and does not handle cybersecurity.
- ICSRO does not exist; it is a fictitious option.
Question 7
Which of the following laws govern cybercrime and data protection in India?
- Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(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:
- IT Act, 2000 is the primary law for cybersecurity and cybercrime in India.
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 governs data privacy and personal data protection.
UAPA, 1967 deals with terrorism-related activities, not cybersecurity
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