APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 26/04/2025
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 26/04/2025)
🌍 Topic 1: Rio Earth Summit & Consumerism
Q1. The principle of “Common But Differentiated Responsibilities” (CBDR) was formally introduced in:
A. Kyoto Protocol, 1997
B. Paris Agreement, 2015
C. Rio Declaration, 1992
D. UNFCCC COP-1
✅ Answer: C
🧠 Explanation:
CBDR was first articulated as Principle 7 of the Rio Declaration (1992). It became foundational for later climate treaties like Kyoto and Paris.
Q2. Which of the following were outcomes of the Rio Earth Summit?
- UNFCCC
- Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
- Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
- Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. All of the above
D. 2 and 4 only
✅ Answer: B
🧠 Explanation:
The first three were outcomes of the 1992 Earth Summit. The Cartagena Protocol came later (2000) under the CBD.
🚀 Topic 2: Dr. K. Kasturirangan’s Legacy
Q3. Consider the following achievements:
- Directed IRS-1A, India’s first operational remote sensing satellite
- Headed the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 drafting committee
- Was the founding chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Which of the above is/are correct about Dr. Kasturirangan?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
Dr. Kasturirangan did lead IRS-1A and NEP 2020, but Dr. Vikram Sarabhai was ISRO’s founding chairman, not Kasturirangan.
Q4. Which of the following features are part of NEP 2020?
- 10+2 structure replaced with 5+3+3+4
- National Research Foundation (NRF) to fund R&D
- Emphasis on mother-tongue based early education
- Privatization of all higher education institutions
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
NEP promotes multilingual learning, research funding, and new curricular structure, but does not mandate privatization of HEIs.
🛣️ Topic 3: NH-37 Infrastructure & Ecology
Q5. The NH-37 in Assam is environmentally significant because:
A. It runs through the Namdapha National Park
B. It is a notified UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
C. It cuts across wildlife corridors near Kaziranga National Park
D. It is India’s first solar-powered expressway
✅ Answer: C
🧠 Explanation:
NH-37 passes along Kaziranga, where animal crossings (elephants, rhinos) are common. It’s a known conflict zone for road ecology.
Q6. Which of the following features are associated with India’s Green Highways (Plantation and Maintenance) Policy, 2015?
- Mandatory tree plantation along national highways
- Public–private partnership in highway greening
- Establishment of dedicated Forest Checkposts along highways
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
The policy promotes plantation and maintenance through PPP, but checkposts are not part of it.
🏛️ Topic 4: Mission Viksit Bharat Exhibition
Q7. The term “Viksit Bharat @2047” refers to:
A. India’s commitment under the Paris Agreement
B. A UN-backed Sustainable Agriculture Scheme
C. India’s long-term vision to become a developed nation by 2047
D. An intergovernmental G20 agreement on digital economy
✅ Answer: C
🧠 Explanation:
Viksit Bharat @2047 is India’s national vision document to become a developed nation by its centenary of independence.
Q8. Which of the following is/are key components of Digital India?
- Digital infrastructure as utility to every citizen
- Governance and services on demand
- Digital empowerment of citizens
- Free internet to all rural households
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
🧠 Explanation:
Free internet for all is not guaranteed. The first three are pillars of Digital India.
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