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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 30/11/2024

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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 (30-11-2024). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.

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APSC Prelims MCQs

From The Assam Tribune, 30 November 2024

1. TERI’s 50th Anniversary Commemoration

Question:
Which of the following statements regarding The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is/are correct?

  1. TERI was established in 1974 to focus on energy research and sustainability.
  2. The Balipara Foundation, a partner of TERI, works exclusively on renewable energy projects in Assam.
  3. TERI has contributed significantly to India’s environmental policy and renewable energy strategies.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, and 3
D. 1 only

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Answer: A

Explanation:

  • Statement 1: Correct. TERI was established in 1974 to advance energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
  • Statement 2: Incorrect. The Balipara Foundation focuses on biodiversity and ecological preservation, not exclusively on renewable energy.
  • Statement 3: Correct. TERI has played a key role in shaping India’s energy policies and sustainability frameworks.

2. COP-29 Summit Outcomes and Relevance for India

Question:
Which of the following is NOT a key focus area of COP-29?
A. Operationalizing carbon market mechanisms
B. Increasing climate finance for developing nations
C. Proposing a “no new coal” policy
D. Establishing new coal-based power plants for energy security

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Answer: D

Explanation:

  • COP-29 emphasized reducing coal dependency through initiatives like the “no new coal” policy, operationalizing carbon trading, and enhancing climate finance.
  • Establishing new coal-based power plants contradicts the goals of COP-29.

3. Eviction Drive in Karbi Anglong

Question:
Which of the following initiatives by the Assam government aims to digitize land records to resolve land disputes?
A. Mission Basundhara
B. Assam Land Reforms Act, 1956
C. National Land Record Modernization Programme
D. Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act

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Answer: A

Explanation:

  • Mission Basundhara focuses on digitizing land records and simplifying land-related services to address disputes and ensure transparency.
  • The other options have broader or unrelated objectives.

4. Assam’s Focus on Green Energy Transition

Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding floating solar power plants?

  1. They are installed on water bodies to maximize land use.
  2. They significantly reduce the ecological footprint compared to traditional solar plants.
  3. Dipor Bil, Assam’s Ramsar site, hosts one of India’s largest floating solar projects.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, and 3
D. 1 only

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 3: Incorrect. While Dipor Bil is an important site, the project is in its early stages and is not yet among India’s largest floating solar projects.

Statement 1: Correct. Floating solar plants are designed to maximize land efficiency by utilizing water surfaces.

Statement 2: Correct. They reduce ecological footprints but must be carefully designed to avoid harming aquatic ecosystems.

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