APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 27/02/2025
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 (27-02-2025). 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: 27/02/2025)
1. Assam Secures Investments Worth ₹4.91 Lakh Crore at Advantage Assam 2.0
Question 1
Which of the following sectors received major investment commitments at Advantage Assam 2.0?
- Infrastructure and connectivity
- Green energy and hydrogen fuel
- Healthcare and medical research
- River tourism and waterways
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
🔎 Explanation:
- All four sectors received investment commitments at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit.
- The summit aims to modernize infrastructure, promote clean energy, enhance healthcare services, and develop Assam’s water-based tourism sector.
2. Assam to Roll Out ‘One District, One Product’ (ODOP) Initiative
Question 2
Which of the following are major products identified under Assam’s One District, One Product (ODOP) initiative?
- Muga Silk in Majuli
- Tea and Organic Spices in Tezpur
- Bell Metal Craft in Barpeta
- Sandalwood Production in Karbi Anglong
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
✅ Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 3 only
🔎 Explanation:
- Muga Silk (Majuli), Tea & Organic Spices (Tezpur), and Bell Metal Craft (Barpeta) are included under ODOP.
- Sandalwood Production in Karbi Anglong is incorrect, as the district is more known for its bamboo and forest-based industries.
3. Assam to Implement ‘Project Jal Jeevan’ for Rural Drinking Water
Question 3
Which of the following schemes is directly linked to Assam’s ‘Project Jal Jeevan’?
(a) Namami Gange Programme
(b) Jal Jeevan Mission
(c) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
(d) National Rural Health Mission
✅ Answer: (b) Jal Jeevan Mission
🔎 Explanation:
- Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) aims to provide safe and piped drinking water to all rural households in India by 2024.
- The Namami Gange Programme is focused on cleaning the Ganga river and does not cover drinking water supply in Assam.
Question 4
Which of the following factors pose challenges to rural drinking water supply in Assam?
- Arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater
- Flooding and riverbank erosion
- Limited community participation in water management
- High salinity in drinking water sources
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
✅ Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 3 only
🔎 Explanation:
- Arsenic and fluoride contamination, floods, and low community participation are major challenges in Assam’s rural water supply.
- High salinity (statement 4) is not a major issue in Assam, as it is more common in coastal regions.
4. Assam to Set Up AI-Powered Smart Traffic Management System in Guwahati
Question 5
Which of the following technologies are part of Assam’s AI-powered Smart Traffic Management System (STMS)?
- AI-enabled adaptive traffic signals
- Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras
- Real-time public transport tracking
- Blockchain-based e-challan payments
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
✅ Answer: (b) 1, 2, and 3 only
🔎 Explanation:
- Smart Traffic Management Systems include AI-driven traffic signals, ANPR cameras, and public transport tracking.
- Blockchain-based e-challan payments are not yet implemented in Assam but may be considered in the future.
Question 6
Which of the following government programs focus on improving urban traffic and mobility in India?
- Smart Cities Mission
- National Urban Transport Policy
- Bharatmala Project
- FAME India Scheme
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
🔎 Explanation:
- Smart Cities Mission focuses on technology-driven urban development.
- National Urban Transport Policy promotes sustainable urban mobility.
- Bharatmala Project aims at improving national highways and road networks.
FAME India Scheme (Faster Adoption of Electric Vehicles) supports electric mobility in urban transport.
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