APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 22/03/2025

Topic 1: Loss-Making State Public Sector Enterprises (SPSEs) in Assam

Question 1

Which of the following factors contribute to the financial losses of State Public Sector Enterprises (SPSEs)?

1. Inefficient operations and outdated business models
2. High dependency on state subsidies
3. Strong market competitiveness of private firms
4. Lack of professional management and financial oversight

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 3 only

Question 2

Which of the following measures can improve the performance of SPSEs in Assam?

1. Privatization and strategic disinvestment
2. Implementation of digital transformation and automation
3. Increasing government subsidies for loss-making SPSEs
4. Adopting professional management and corporate governance reforms

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

Topic 2: Assam Government to Launch ‘Project Jal Samriddhi’ for Water Conservation

Question 3

Which of the following are objectives of Project Jal Samriddhi?

1. Restoration of lakes, ponds, and wetlands
2. Construction of large-scale hydroelectric dams
3. Implementation of micro-irrigation systems
4. Promoting rainwater harvesting in urban and rural areas

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

Question 4

Which of the following government initiatives are related to water conservation in India?

1. Jal Shakti Abhiyan
2. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
4. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)

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

Topic 3: Assam Government to Establish Digital Hubs in Rural Areas

Question 5

Which of the following are benefits of establishing Digital Hubs in rural Assam?

1. Increasing financial inclusion through online banking services
2. Improving healthcare access via telemedicine facilities
3. Reducing cybercrime cases in rural areas
4. Enhancing access to government welfare schemes through e-governance

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

Question 6

Which national initiatives support digital connectivity in rural areas?

1. BharatNet Project
2. Digital India Mission
3. Startup India
4. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA)

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

Topic 4: Assam Government to Implement AI-Based Flood Early Warning System

Question 7

Which of the following technologies are used in AI-Based Flood Early Warning Systems?

1. Satellite-based remote sensing
2. AI-powered predictive analytics
3. Blockchain technology for disaster response
4. Hydrological modeling for flood forecasting

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

Question 8

Which Indian agencies are responsible for disaster management and flood forecasting?

1. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
2. Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
3. Central Water Commission (CWC)
4. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

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

BIS is unrelated to flood forecasting, making statement 4 incorrect.

NDMA handles disaster preparedness and response.

IMD provides weather forecasts related to flooding.

CWC monitors river levels and provides flood warnings.