APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 24/05/2025
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 24/05/2025)
✅ Topic 1: Rising NE Investors Summit 2025 – Northeast as a Tourism & Investment Hub
Q1. Which of the following is/are key sectors highlighted in the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025?
- Eco-tourism
- Organic agriculture
- Tea and bamboo industries
- Semiconductor ecosystem integration
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
The summit emphasized the Northeast’s potential in eco-tourism, organic farming, tea, bamboo-based industries, and even its integration into India’s semiconductor ecosystem through skilling and logistics support.
Q2. Consider the following government initiatives and their relevance to the Northeast:
- PM-DevINE – Infrastructure and development funding for NE
- MOVCDNER – Organic farming value chains in the Northeast
- NESIDS – Special infrastructure projects for NE
- PRAGATI – Skill development program exclusively for NE states
Which of the above are correctly matched?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correctly matched.
Statement 4 is incorrect — PRAGATI is a central monitoring initiative, not a skill development scheme for NE. NE skill initiatives include PM-DAKSH, Skill India NE Cell, etc.
✅ Topic 2: Induction of ‘Jatayu’ Drone in Indian Navy
Q3. The tactical drone ‘Jatayu’ recently inducted by the Indian Navy is primarily used for:
A. High-altitude warfare
B. Deep-sea mining operations
C. Coastal surveillance and maritime monitoring
D. Targeted aerial strikes in enemy territory
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
The ‘Jatayu’ drone is designed for coastal surveillance, reconnaissance, and maritime security operations, helping monitor India’s vast coastline and island territories.
Q4. Which of the following best describes the iDEX initiative?
A. A start-up accelerator focused on renewable energy
B. A public-private partnership model in agriculture exports
C. A defence innovation program to support indigenous tech by start-ups
D. A digital initiative to improve government e-services
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) is launched by the Ministry of Defence to support startups and innovators building indigenous defence technologies, including drones, AI, and cyber systems.
✅ Topic 3: India-Iran 10-Year Chabahar Port Agreement
Q5. Chabahar Port is located in which of the following regions?
A. Basra Province, Iraq
B. Gwadar, Pakistan
C. Sistan-Baluchestan Province, Iran
D. Bandar Abbas, Iran
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
Chabahar Port lies in the Sistan-Baluchestan province of Iran, along the Gulf of Oman, strategically crucial for India’s connectivity with Afghanistan and Central Asia.
Q6. The Chabahar Port agreement is strategically significant because it:
- Provides India direct access to Afghanistan bypassing Pakistan
- Is part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
- Strengthens India’s role in the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
Chabahar bypasses Pakistan and integrates with the INSTC.
Statement 2 is incorrect — Chabahar is India-led, while Gwadar (in Pakistan) is part of China’s BRI.
✅ Topic 4: Crisis in Assam Tea Industry
Q7. Consider the following statements regarding the tea industry in Assam:
- Assam contributes over half of India’s tea production.
- Small Tea Growers (STGs) now produce less than 10% of the state’s tea.
- Tea produced in Assam has GI tag status.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct — Assam produces over 50% of India’s tea.
- Statement 2 is incorrect — STGs account for nearly 50% of Assam’s tea output today.
- Statement 3 is correct — Assam tea is GI-tagged.
Q8. Which of the following are causes of the current crisis in Assam’s tea industry?
- High input costs and stagnant auction prices
- Decline in global demand and rising competition from Sri Lanka and Kenya
- Increased adoption of drone-based plucking technologies
- Labour wage hikes and plantation welfare burdens
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
Drone-based plucking is not yet widely adopted or linked to the crisis.
The crisis is driven by input cost inflation, export competition, and labour cost issues.
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