APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 23/06/2025

1. What is the primary legal provision used to declare a Proposed Reserve Forest in Assam?

A. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
B. Forest Conservation Act, 1980
C. Assam Forest Regulation, 1891 ✅
D. Environment Protection Act, 1986

🧠 Explanation:
The Assam government uses Section 5 of the Assam Forest Regulation, 1891 to notify Proposed Reserve Forests (PRFs), as in the case of Urpad and Hasila Beels.

2. Which of the following statements regarding “Beels” is/are correct?

1. They are shallow, seasonal or permanent wetlands found primarily in Assam.
2. They serve as critical habitats for migratory birds.
3. They are protected under the Ramsar Convention if designated.

Select the correct code:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 ✅

🧠 Explanation:
All three statements are correct:

• “Beel” is the local term for wetlands/lakes in Assam.
• Some beels are Ramsar-designated (e.g., Deepor Beel).
• They are important ecological zones for birdlife and fisheries.

3. Which of the following rivers are shared between India and Bangladesh?

1. Teesta
2. Dharla
3. Brahmaputra
4. Ganga
5. Yamuna

Select the correct code:
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only ✅
B. 1, 2 and 5 only
C. 3, 4 and 5 only
D. All of the above

🧠 Explanation:
India and Bangladesh share 54 rivers, including Teesta, Dharla, Brahmaputra, and Ganga. Yamuna is not a transboundary river between the two.

4. Which of the following bodies is responsible for bilateral water cooperation between India and Bangladesh?

A. Indus Waters Commission
B. Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) ✅
C. Ganga Water Tribunal
D. Brahmaputra River Board

🧠 Explanation:
The Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) was established in 1972 to handle all matters related to the common rivers between India and Bangladesh.

5. The “Golden Hour” in emergency medicine refers to:

A. The first 24 hours after hospital admission
B. The first hour after major trauma or medical emergency ✅
C. The time taken to transfer a patient from ICU
D. The ideal time for medical checkups

🧠 Explanation:
The Golden Hour is the first hour after a traumatic injury or critical medical event (like a heart attack) when prompt medical attention drastically improves survival chances.

6. Which of the following equipment are typically found in an ICU-grade ambulance?

1. Ventilator
2. ECG Monitor
3. Defibrillator
4. Dialysis Unit

Select the correct answer:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only ✅
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. All of the above

🧠 Explanation:
ICU ambulances are equipped with ventilators, ECG monitors, and defibrillators, but not dialysis units, which require complex stationary infrastructure.