APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 28/03/2025
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 (28-03-2025). 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: 28/03/2025)
Topic 1: Assam’s Push for AI-Based Agriculture Development
Q1. (Multiple Statement – UPSC Style)
Consider the following statements about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agriculture:
- AI-based tools can help in early pest detection and crop health monitoring.
- Assam has started using AI in its tea plantations for water management.
- Precision farming using AI often leads to increased input costs for farmers.
Which of the above statements 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
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: AI is widely used for early detection of pest infestations through image analysis and sensors.
- Statement 2 is correct: Assam has launched pilot programs using AI in tea plantations.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: AI tends to reduce input costs in the long run through efficient use of resources.
Q2. (Assertion-Reason Type)
Assertion (A): Assam is promoting AI in agriculture to address climate variability.
Reason (R): AI can help forecast weather patterns and suggest optimal planting schedules.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer: A
Explanation:
AI helps tackle issues like unpredictable rainfall and droughts by offering predictive analytics and advisory services, directly supporting the state’s objectives.
Topic 2: Ethanol Push in Assam
Q3. (Matching Type)
Match the following ethanol feedstocks with their description:
| Feedstock | Description |
| A. Molasses | 1. Residue from sugarcane processing |
| B. Maize | 2. A cereal crop used as food and ethanol source |
| C. Rice husk | 3. Agricultural waste often used in 2G ethanol |
A. A-1, B-2, C-3
B. A-2, B-3, C-1
C. A-3, B-1, C-2
D. A-1, B-3, C-2
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Molasses: Sugar industry byproduct.
- Maize: First-generation ethanol feedstock.
- Rice husk: Considered for 2G ethanol production.
Q4. (Single Statement – True/False Type)
Ethanol production is completely water-neutral and environmentally sustainable.
Answer: False
Explanation:
Ethanol distillation is water-intensive, and sustainability depends on feedstock choice and process efficiency.
Topic 3: Forest Fires in Assam
Q5. (Multiple Choice)
Which of the following factors contribute to the rising incidence of forest fires in Assam?
- Prolonged dry spells
- Shifting cultivation (Jhum)
- Lightning-induced ignition
- Poaching and encroachment
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Lightning is a major cause in central India and western Ghats but less common in Assam.
- Other factors like dry spells, Jhum cultivation, and human interference are more prominent.
Q6. (Arrange in Order – Chronological Policy)
Arrange the following forest fire management efforts in chronological order of launch:
- National Action Plan on Forest Fires (NAPFF)
- Forest Fire Prevention & Management Scheme (FPM)
- Assam Forest Fire Action Plan (state-level)
A. 2-1-3
B. 1-2-3
C. 2-3-1
D. 3-2-1
Answer: A
Explanation:
- FPM was the earliest (revamped in 2017).
- NAPFF followed as a national framework.
- Assam’s state-specific action plan came later.
Topic 4: AI-Based Agriculture and Tea Sector in Assam
Q7. (Statement-Based MCQ)
Consider the following statements regarding AI adoption in Assam’s agriculture:
- Assam has launched mobile apps offering real-time crop advisory to farmers.
- AI can help minimize water usage in irrigation practices.
- AI-based advisory systems are already mandated under PM-KISAN.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 3 is incorrect: PM-KISAN is a financial support scheme, not a tech-adoption mandate.
- The rest are factually correct.
Bonus Conceptual Question (Integrative – Science & Policy)
Q8. (Conceptual – UPSC Style)
With reference to India’s biofuel policy, consider the following statements:
- The National Bio-Energy Programme supports only first-generation (1G) ethanol projects.
- The Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana supports the use of non-food biomass for ethanol production.
- Northeast India is excluded from ethanol-related viability gap funding.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 3 is incorrect: Northeast receives special support, not exclusion.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The National Bio-Energy Programme supports both 1G and 2G.
Statement 2 is correct.
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