APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 25/12/2024
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 (25-12-2024). 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: 25/12/2024)
1. Revival of Namrup Fertilizer Plant
Question 1: Namrup Fertilizer Plant, located in Assam, is unique because:
A. It uses coal as a feedstock for fertilizer production.
B. It is India’s first fertilizer plant to use natural gas as feedstock.
C. It focuses exclusively on organic fertilizers.
D. It is the largest fertilizer plant in India.
Answer: B. It is India’s first fertilizer plant to use natural gas as feedstock.
Explanation: Namrup Fertilizer Plant pioneered the use of natural gas as a raw material for producing nitrogenous fertilizers, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
Question 2: Which of the following describes the funding model for reviving the Namrup Fertilizer Plant?
A. 100% government funding.
B. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) driven.
C. Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
D. Funded exclusively by international loans.
Answer: C. Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
Explanation: The revival of the Namrup Fertilizer Plant involves a PPP model, with the Assam government holding a 40% ownership stake and investing ₹4,000 crore.
2. Assam’s Heritage Village Initiative
Question 3: The first heritage village under Assam’s Heritage Village Initiative is being developed in:
A. Majuli
B. Sivasagar
C. Guwahati
D. Darrang
Answer: B. Sivasagar
Explanation: The first heritage village under this initiative is in Sivasagar, showcasing Ahom architecture and cultural heritage.
Question 4: Which of the following is true regarding the Heritage Village Initiative in Assam?
- It focuses on promoting rural tourism and traditional crafts.
- Majuli is part of the initiative for its Vaishnavite culture.
- The project is entirely funded by private investments.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B. 1 and 2 only
Explanation: The Heritage Village Initiative emphasizes rural tourism and cultural preservation. While Majuli is part of the plan, the project involves both government and private funding.
3. Assam’s Solar Power Expansion Plans
Question 5: Which of the following schemes support solar power development in Assam?
- National Solar Mission
- Rooftop Solar Subsidy Scheme
- UDAY Scheme
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation: The National Solar Mission and Rooftop Solar Subsidy Scheme directly promote solar power in Assam. The UDAY Scheme focuses on improving DISCOM efficiency and is not specific to solar energy.
Question 6: Which district in Assam is NOT part of the proposed solar park development plans?
A. Dibrugarh
B. Lakhimpur
C. Bongaigaon
D. Jorhat
Answer: D. Jorhat
Explanation: The districts included in Assam’s solar park development plans are Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur, and Bongaigaon.
4. Assam’s Role in India-Bangladesh Waterway Development
Question 7: Which of the following is a part of National Waterway 2 (NW-2)?
A. Barak River
B. Kushiyara River
C. Brahmaputra River
D. Ganga River
Answer: C. Brahmaputra River
Explanation: NW-2 covers the Brahmaputra River, a major inland waterway connecting Assam to Bangladesh.
Question 8: The Indo-Bangladesh Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWTT) primarily aims to:
A. Build international dams on shared rivers.
B. Facilitate cross-border waterway trade.
C. Provide drinking water to border communities.
D. Enhance disaster management in border areas.
Answer: B. Facilitate cross-border waterway trade.
Explanation: The PIWTT agreement facilitates trade between India and Bangladesh through waterways like NW-2 and NW-16.
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