APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –25/07/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 25 July 2025
Topic 1: Assam’s Community Tutor Scheme
Q1. The Community Tutor Scheme launched by the Government of Assam aims to:
(a) Recruit retired government teachers to teach in urban private schools
(b) Deploy local volunteers to provide remedial classes in rural and tribal areas
(c) Introduce online-only coaching for secondary school students
(d) Provide stipends to private coaching centers for enrolling poor students
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The scheme aims to utilize local educated volunteers (including women and youth) to support foundational education in remote, tribal, and tea garden areas of Assam.
Q2. With reference to education initiatives in Assam, consider the following statements:
- Gunotsav is an annual academic audit initiative to improve school education.
- Vidya Samiksha Kendra is Assam’s real-time school data monitoring platform.
- The Community Tutor Scheme focuses primarily on higher secondary education.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The Community Tutor Scheme is meant for primary and middle school students (Class I–VIII), not higher secondary students.
🧬 Topic 2: Tribal Genomic Mapping Project in Assam
Q3. India’s first Tribal Genomic Mapping Project was recently launched in which of the following states?
(a) Odisha
(b) Assam
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Chhattisgarh
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Assam was selected as the pilot state for this initiative, which will map genetic traits and diseases among indigenous communities.
Q4. The Tribal Genomic Mapping Project is expected to benefit public health because:
(a) It will help identify universal vaccine formulations for India’s tribal populations.
(b) It will improve tribal migration patterns using biometric data.
(c) It enables the development of customized diagnostics and treatment for tribal groups.
(d) It will map economic traits of tribal populations for job matching.
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The project aims to map genetic variations among tribes, enabling precision medicine and population-specific health strategies.
Q5. Which of the following are relevant ethical concerns with genomic mapping of tribal communities?
- Informed consent and privacy
- Genetic discrimination risks
- Intellectual property rights over biological data
- Increased pesticide exposure in tribal lands
Choose the correct code:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Ethical issues include consent, data security, and IPR over indigenous knowledge.
- Pesticide exposure is not directly linked to genomic mapping.
🛩️ Topic 3: Advanced Landing Grounds in Arunachal Pradesh
Q6. What is the main strategic purpose of Advanced Landing Grounds (ALGs) in Arunachal Pradesh?
(a) To improve air connectivity for tourists
(b) To promote organic farming exports
(c) To support rapid troop deployment and logistics in border areas
(d) To provide pilot training to tribal youth
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Answer: (c)
Explanation:
ALGs are being upgraded by the IAF to enhance operational capability and respond quickly to border threats, especially along the India–China LAC.
Q7. Which of the following statements about ALGs is/are correct?
- They are used exclusively for civil aviation.
- Most ALGs in Arunachal Pradesh are located close to the Line of Actual Control.
- BRO is involved in constructing and upgrading ALGs.
Choose the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 3 only
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Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Statements 2 and 3 are correct – They are close to the LAC, and BRO plays a major role in infrastructure work.
Statement 1 is incorrect – ALGs are military airstrips, not just for civil use.
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