APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 23/12/2024
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 (23-12-2024). 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: 23/12/2024)
1. Decline in Forest Cover in Assam
Question 1: Which of the following factors contribute significantly to the decline in forest cover in Assam?
- Encroachment of forest lands
- Illegal logging activities
- Infrastructure development projects
- Industrial mining activities
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2, and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3, and 4
D. 2, 3, and 4 only
Answer: B. 1, 2, and 3 only
Explanation:
Encroachment, illegal logging, and infrastructure development are the primary reasons for forest loss in Assam. Industrial mining, while a contributor in some states, is not a major factor in Assam’s forest decline.
2. Assam’s Crackdown on Child Marriage
Question 2: The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, sets the legal age for marriage in India as:
A. 18 years for both boys and girls
B. 21 years for boys and 18 years for girls
C. 18 years for boys and 16 years for girls
D. 21 years for both boys and girls
Answer: B. 21 years for boys and 18 years for girls
Explanation:
The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, defines the legal minimum age for marriage as 21 years for males and 18 years for females, making marriages below these ages punishable.
3. Assam’s Border Disputes with Meghalaya
Question 3: Which article of the Constitution allows the President to establish inter-state councils for resolving disputes between states?
A. Article 262
B. Article 263
C. Article 256
D. Article 275
Answer: B. Article 263
Explanation:
Article 263 provides for the establishment of inter-state councils to address disputes or issues between states and promote cooperation.
4. Assam’s Push for GI Tags for Local Products
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT a GI-tagged product of Assam?
A. Assam Tea
B. Muga Silk
C. Boka Saul (Soft Rice)
D. Brahmaputra Banana
Answer: D. Brahmaputra Banana
Explanation:
While Assam Tea, Muga Silk, and Boka Saul are GI-tagged products, Brahmaputra Banana is a proposed product under the GI registration process but has not yet received the tag.
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