APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 25/01/2025
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 (25-01-2025). 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: 25/01/2025)
1. CM’s Japan Visit – Building Assam-Japan Relations
Q1. With reference to Assam’s collaboration with Japan, consider the following statements:
- Tokyo Electron Ltd. is partnering with Assam to develop an electronic city at Jagiroad.
- JICA and JETRO are organizations that focus on cultural exchange between India and Japan.
- Advantage Assam 2.0 is a state initiative to attract foreign investment primarily from Southeast Asia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Tokyo Electron Ltd. is collaborating on the development of Assam’s electronic city in Jagiroad as part of the semiconductor supply chain.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) focus on international development and trade, not cultural exchange.
- Statement 3: Correct. Advantage Assam 2.0 aims to attract investment, especially from Southeast Asia, including Japan.
Q2. The Act East Policy, which positions Assam as a key gateway to Southeast Asia, focuses on:
- Improving connectivity with ASEAN countries.
- Enhancing trade and cultural ties with Japan.
- Developing Assam as an international education hub.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
The Act East Policy focuses on strengthening connectivity and trade relations with ASEAN countries and other East Asian nations like Japan. While education partnerships exist, it is not the primary focus of the policy.
2. Flood Management and the Role of the Northeast Water Resources Authority (NEWRA)
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Northeast Water Resources Authority (NEWRA):
- It is a proposed body aimed at sustainable water resource management in the northeastern region.
- NEWRA focuses only on flood forecasting and not on other structural measures.
- It emphasizes interstate coordination for managing river basins like the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. NEWRA is a proposed authority for integrated water resource management in the Northeast.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. NEWRA includes structural measures like reservoirs and embankments along with non-structural measures like flood forecasting.
- Statement 3: Correct. Interstate coordination for managing river basins is a core function of NEWRA.
Q4. With reference to non-structural measures for flood management, which of the following is/are included?
- Flood forecasting
- Watershed management
- Construction of reservoirs
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Non-structural measures involve activities like forecasting, community preparedness, and watershed management, while construction of reservoirs is a structural measure.
3. Indo-Bangladesh Water Sharing Agreement on the Kushiyara River
Q5. Consider the following statements about the Kushiyara River:
- It is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
- The Indo-Bangladesh Agreement on the Kushiyara River allows India to withdraw 153 cusecs of water for drinking and irrigation purposes.
- It is the first significant water-sharing agreement between India and Bangladesh since the Ganga Water Treaty of 1996.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2, and 3
d) 1 and 3 only
Answer: b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect. The Kushiyara is a tributary of the Barak River, not the Brahmaputra.
- Statement 2: Correct. India can withdraw 153 cusecs of water under the agreement.
- Statement 3: Correct. It is the first major water-sharing pact since the Ganga Water Treaty of 1996.
Q6. Which of the following rivers are shared between India and Bangladesh?
- Teesta
- Kushiyara
- Brahmaputra
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: d) 1, 2, and 3
Explanation:
India and Bangladesh share 54 transboundary rivers, including the Teesta, Kushiyara, and Brahmaputra.
4. Assam’s Initiative for Biodiversity Conservation through Community Forest Rights
Q7. Consider the following statements regarding Community Forest Rights (CFR):
- CFRs are provided under the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
- They allow communities to access, manage, and protect forest resources sustainably.
- CFRs are limited to Scheduled Tribes and do not include other forest dwellers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. CFRs are recognized under the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
- Statement 2: Correct. They empower communities to sustainably manage forest resources.
- Statement 3: Incorrect. CFRs are granted to both Scheduled Tribes and other forest-dwelling communities.
Q8. Which of the following species are found in Assam’s Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot?
- Golden Langur
- Hoolock Gibbon
- Indian Pangolin
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: d) 1, 2, and 3
Explanation:
All three species—Golden Langur, Hoolock Gibbon, and Indian Pangolin—are found in Assam’s Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot.
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