APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) – 31/03/2025
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: 31/03/2025)
✅ Topic 1: Assam Police Cyber Wing’s AI-Powered Upgrade
Q1. With reference to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in internal security, consider the following statements:
- AI can be used to detect cybercrimes like phishing and ransomware attacks in real-time.
- Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) operates under the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
- CERT-In is the nodal agency for India’s cybercrime investigation at the state level.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: a) 1 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct — AI is used in cybercrime detection.
- Statement 2 is incorrect — I4C operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Statement 3 is incorrect — CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) works at the national level under Ministry of Electronics & IT.
Q2. “Cyber Surakshit Bharat” initiative is aimed at:
a) Promoting data localization of critical infrastructure
b) Training government officials in cybersecurity best practices
c) Promoting public-private partnerships in IT education
d) Setting up cyber forensics labs across India
Answer: b) Training government officials in cybersecurity best practices
Explanation: Launched by MEITY in 2018 to strengthen cybersecurity awareness among government departments and officials.
✅ Topic 2: Cheetah Reintroduction Plan in Assam
Q3. Laokhowa-Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in news, is located along which river system?
a) Barak
b) Subansiri
c) Brahmaputra
d) Kopili
Answer: c) Brahmaputra
Explanation: The sanctuary lies along the Brahmaputra floodplains in Assam.
Q4. With reference to Cheetah conservation in India, consider the following pairs:
| Project/Initiative | Associated Organisation |
| Project Cheetah | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
| Kuno National Park | Madhya Pradesh |
| Convention on Biodiversity | Legally binding under UNEP |
Which of the pairs are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
All pairs are correctly matched. CBD is a legally binding international treaty under UNEP.
Q5. Which of the following is/are objectives of Project Cheetah in India?
- To reintroduce Asiatic cheetahs from Iran.
- To promote grassland conservation.
- To boost ecotourism and biodiversity awareness.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation: India is reintroducing African cheetahs, as Iran has not permitted translocation of Asiatic cheetahs.
✅ Topic 3: Operationalization of Sittwe Port – Boost to India’s Act East Policy
Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the Sittwe Port:
- It is located at the confluence of the Kaladan and Bay of Bengal in Myanmar.
- It is a part of India’s Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project.
- It connects Mizoram with Southeast Asia via a sea route.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 only
Answer: c) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
- Sittwe Port lies at the mouth of Kaladan River in Myanmar.
- It is part of the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project, which links Kolkata–Sittwe–Paletwa–Mizoram.
- It is key to India’s Act East Policy, facilitating connectivity between Northeast India and ASEAN.
Q7. The Kaladan Multimodal Project, often in news, comprises which of the following components?
- Inland water transport
- Road connectivity in Northeast India
- Railway network in Bangladesh
Select the correct answer:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- It includes sea transport (Kolkata to Sittwe), inland waterway (Sittwe to Paletwa), and road (Paletwa to Mizoram).
- Bangladesh rail connectivity is not part of this project.
✅ Topic 4: GST Appellate Tribunal in Guwahati – A Major Tax Reform Milestone
Q8. With reference to GST Appellate Tribunals (GSTATs), consider the following statements:
- They are constituted under Article 323B of the Constitution.
- Only the High Courts can admit appeals from GSTAT decisions.
- GSTATs are the second appellate authority under the GST regime.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Article 323B allows for tribunals related to taxation.
- GSTAT decisions can be appealed before the High Court or Supreme Court, depending on the case.
- It is the second appellate authority, after the Appellate Authority under GST.
Q9. Recently, India notified the establishment of a GST Appellate Tribunal in Guwahati. In this context, consider the implications:
Which of the following are potential benefits of setting up such tribunals in state capitals like Guwahati?
- Faster resolution of tax disputes
- Uniform interpretation of GST laws across regions
- Decentralized redressal of grievances for small taxpayers
Select the correct answer:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
GSTATs reduce burden on High Courts, increase legal uniformity, and bring accessibility to taxpayers, especially in remote regions like the Northeast.
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