Daily MCQs Based on Assam Tribune for APSC CCE and Assam Competitive Exams – 14/09/2024

1. History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Assam

• Question: Professor Upendranath Sarma, whose obituary was featured in the Assam Tribune, was conferred the title ‘Sahityacharya’ in which year?
  • (A) 2014
  • (B) 2017
  • (C) 2021
  • (D) 2023
• Answer: (B)

2. Geography of Assam

• Question: The protests against sand gravel mining in the river Boko primarily focused on concerns related to:
  • (A) Increased water levels and flooding
  • (B) Environmental degradation and water pollution
  • (C) Conflicts with Meghalaya over resource rights
  • (D) Loss of livelihood for local fishermen
• Answer: (B)

3. Political and Administrative System of Assam

• Question: The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) was formed by merging which two existing educational bodies?
  • (A) SEBA and AHSEC
  • (B) SCERT and SSA
  • (C) RMSA and RUSA
  • (D) DIET and NCTE
• Answer: (A)

4. Economy of Assam

• Question: The first batch of beneficiaries under the CM Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan will receive how much financial assistance each?
  • (A) Rs. 50,000
  • (B) Rs. 1 lakh
  • (C) Rs. 2 lakhs
  • (D) Rs. 5 lakhs
• Answer: (C)

5. Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management

• Question: The news article about the rare dung beetle discovery in Meghalaya highlights its significance in:
  • (A) Pest control and disease prevention
  • (B) Soil fertility and secondary seed dispersal
  • (C) Increasing agricultural yield
  • (D) Attracting tourists to the region
• Answer: (B)