APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 28/05/2025
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 28/05/2025)
❶ Assam’s Anti-Child Marriage Campaign
Q1. With reference to the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, consider the following:
- The Act allows for annulment of a child marriage at the option of the contracting party who was a child at the time of marriage.
- Marriage of a girl below the age of 18 is void ab initio.
- The Act criminalizes all those who perform, promote, or permit child marriages.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only ✅
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. The Act permits annulment by the contracting party within 2 years of attaining majority.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. Child marriage is voidable, not void ab initio (with some exceptions).
- Statement 3 is correct. It penalizes all who are involved in solemnizing or promoting such marriages.
❷ IMD Monsoon Forecast 2025
Q2. Which of the following best describes the term “Long Period Average” (LPA) as used by the India Meteorological Department?
A. The average annual rainfall over the last 30 years.
B. The average monsoon rainfall recorded during a specific past period, used as a reference. ✅
C. The average temperature deviation over a 10-year period.
D. The standard deviation of monsoon rainfall variability.
Explanation:
- LPA is the 50-year average (currently from 1971–2020) of monsoon rainfall, and is used as the benchmark for categorizing monsoon forecasts.
Q3. Consider the following statements about IMD’s classification of monsoon rainfall:
- “Above normal” rainfall refers to rainfall between 105% and 110% of LPA.
- The Southwest Monsoon accounts for less than half of India’s annual rainfall.
- The Monsoon Core Zone includes areas with the highest concentration of kharif crops.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only ✅
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. “Above normal” = 105–110% of LPA.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. Southwest monsoon contributes ~75% of annual rainfall.
- Statement 3 is correct. Core zone includes Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha etc. – heavy kharif regions.
❸ Morigaon Cybercrime Crackdown
Q4. The “Jamtara Model”, recently referenced in the context of cybercrime in Assam, is best described as:
A. A framework for cyber policing in rural areas.
B. A digital initiative for Aadhaar verification.
C. A method of phishing and financial fraud via social engineering. ✅
D. A community-based telecom regulation system.
Explanation:
- Jamtara (in Jharkhand) is infamous for fraudsters using social engineering (e.g., fake calls asking for OTPs) to commit online financial frauds.
Q5. Which of the following laws govern identity theft and impersonation in digital crimes in India?
- IT Act, 2000
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
- Personal Data Protection Act
Select the correct code:
A. 1 and 2 only ✅
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Explanation:
- IT Act Section 66C and 66D cover impersonation and phishing.
- IPC Sections like 420 (cheating) also apply.
- Personal Data Protection Act is not yet enacted (as of 2025).
❹ ITR Filing Deadline Extension
Q6. Consider the following statements:
- The CBDT is a statutory body under the Ministry of Finance.
- The due date extension for ITRs applies only to companies and audited entities.
- Form 26AS reflects details of TDS, advance tax, and refunds.
Which of the statements are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only ✅
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Explanation:
Statement 3 is correct. Form 26AS provides comprehensive tax details.
Statement 1 is correct. CBDT is under Dept. of Revenue, MoF.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The extension applies to non-audited individuals and HUFs.
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