APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 24/03/2025

Topic 1: Food Safety Concerns in Assam – 12% of Food Samples Fail Laboratory Tests

Question 1

Which of the following organizations is responsible for regulating food safety standards in India?

1. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
2. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
3. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)

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

Question 2

Which of the following are common forms of food adulteration?

1. Adding artificial coloring agents to spices
2. Using synthetic ripening agents like calcium carbide in fruits
3. Mixing starch with milk to increase thickness
4. Using organic fertilizers in vegetable farming

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

Topic 2: Assam Government Plans Expansion of Medical Colleges to Address Doctor Shortage

Question 3

Which of the following measures can help increase the number of doctors in Assam?

1. Establishing more medical colleges
2. Introducing compulsory rural service for MBBS graduates
3. Encouraging private investment in medical education
4. Reducing the duration of MBBS courses

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

Question 4

Which of the following government schemes aim to strengthen medical education and healthcare infrastructure in India?

1. Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (ABHIM)
2. National Medical Commission (NMC)
3. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
4. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)

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

Topic 3: Assam to Boost Bamboo-Based Industries Under ‘Green Economy Mission’

Question 5

Which of the following are potential economic and environmental benefits of bamboo-based industries?

1. Bamboo grows rapidly and absorbs high amounts of carbon dioxide.
2. Bamboo-based industries create employment opportunities in rural areas.
3. Bamboo products can replace plastic and timber-based materials.
4. Bamboo cultivation requires high amounts of chemical fertilizers.

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

Question 6

Which of the following policies support bamboo industry development in India?

1. National Bamboo Mission (NBM)
2. Indian Forest Act, 1927 (as amended in 2017)
3. PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)
4. National Policy on Biofuels, 2018

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 to Introduce Organic Farming Clusters to Boost Agro-Exports

Question 7

Which of the following benefits can Assam derive from the promotion of organic farming clusters?

1. Higher premium prices for organic produce
2. Reduced soil degradation and improved biodiversity
3. Increased pesticide usage for better yields
4. Greater export potential for Assam’s tea and spices

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

Question 8

Which of the following schemes support organic farming in India?

1. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
2. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
3. Mission Organic Value Chain Development for Northeast Region (MOVCD-NER)
4. National Food Security Mission (NFSM)

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

NFSM is focused on increasing food grain production, not organic farming.

PKVY promotes organic farming clusters.

RKVY supports sustainable agricultural practices.

MOVCD-NER focuses on organic farming in Northeast India.