APSC CCE Prelims Mock Test - 4 - APSC CCE (Assam) MCQ

Ajatshatru, the ruler of Magadha, fortified the village of Pataligram which stood near the confluence of Ganga and Sone. He thus founded the famous city of Pataliputra.

In April 2024, Korea's KSTAR reactor achieved a remarkable milestone by sustaining plasma at 100 million degrees Celsius for 48 seconds. This surpasses its previous record of 30 seconds set in 2021, bringing it closer to practical nuclear fusion, a potentially clean energy source. Maintaining such extreme temperatures is essential for achieving controlled nuclear fusion, similar to the processes that power the sun.

Juan Vicente Perez Mora, who lived to be 114 years old, was acknowledged as the world's oldest man before his death in April 2024. His long life was celebrated globally, highlighting advancements in healthcare and living conditions that can contribute to increased longevity.

In April 2024, Japan introduced an e-Visa specifically for Indian tourists. This policy aims to facilitate travel and strengthen ties between Japan and India, enhancing tourism and cultural exchange between the two nations.

Mukesh Ambani ranked 9th in the Forbes World's Billionaires List for 2024. His continuous rise in the rankings reflects his significant contributions to the industry and the growth of his conglomerate, Reliance Industries, particularly in telecommunications and retail.

In 1905, the Kangra region of Himachal Pradesh was struck by a devastating earthquake that resulted in the deaths of approximately 20,000 residents. This disaster is one of the deadliest in Indian history and emphasizes the geological vulnerabilities of the region.

Senegal declared its independence from France on April 4, 1960. This event marked a significant moment in African history as it was part of a wave of decolonization across the continent, leading to the establishment of new nations free from colonial rule.

The theme for the International Day of Mine Awareness in 2024 was "Protecting Lives, Building Peace." This day was established to raise awareness about the dangers posed by landmines and to advocate for the removal of these hazardous remnants of conflict, promoting safety and peace in affected regions.

The "Param Vir Chakra" garden, inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, aims to honor the bravery of the 21 recipients of India's highest military decoration, the Param Vir Chakra. This garden serves both as a tribute to their valor and as a reminder of the sacrifices made by armed forces personnel.

The Indian government introduced the "One Vehicle, One FASTag" initiative to streamline the electronic toll collection process. This initiative ensures that each vehicle is associated with a single FASTag, which utilizes RFID technology for hassle-free toll payments, thereby reducing congestion at toll plazas.

AVGARDE, a deep-tech startup, emerged as the winner of the DRDO's Dare to Dream 4.0 Contest in April 2024. This contest encourages innovation in defense and technology, showcasing the capabilities of startups to contribute to national security and technological advancements.

The "Airawat Gagan Rakshaks" division of the Indian Army conducted a significant air-defense exercise in April 2024, showcasing its integrated anti-aircraft weapon systems. This exercise highlighted the Army's readiness to counter aerial threats, including drone swarms, reflecting the evolving nature of modern warfare.

The World Bank projected India's GDP growth at 6.6% for the fiscal year 2024-25. This forecast indicates a slight increase from the previous year's 6.4%, suggesting a positive outlook for the Indian economy amid ongoing recovery and growth initiatives.

Hume developed the world's first emotionally intelligent voice AI, named EVI, which is designed to understand and respond to emotional cues in speech. This innovative technology enhances human-computer interaction by allowing machines to communicate with empathy, improving user experiences in various applications.

Kachari kingdom was annexed to the British East India Company in 1828 under the Doctrine of Lapse.

• The density of population is defined as the ratio of the total number of people per unit area of land. It is a crude measure of human and land relationships. To get a better insight into the human-land ratio in terms of pressure of population on total cultivable land, the physiological and the agricultural densities should be found out which are significant for a country like India having a large agricultural population.

• Physiological density refers to the number of people per unit area of net cultivable land. It is a basic indicator of a country's food-producing capability and the human pressures placed upon it.

  • Physiological density = total population / net cultivated area

  • Hence option (c) is the correct answer.

• Agricultural density refers to the total number of agricultural population per unit area of net cultivable area. Here Agricultural population includes cultivators and agricultural labourers and their family members.

  • Agricultural density = total agricultural population / net cultivable area

• Statement 1 is correct. Ministry of Power, Government of India has launched an ambitious program to encourage the deployment of Energy Efficient chiller systems in the country. The Chiller Star Labelling Program has been formulated by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). The program envisages providing star rating in terms of its energy performance

• . Statement 2 is correct. Chillers are used extensively for space conditioning of buildings and for industrial process cooling applications. Statement 3 is correct. Chillers, being energy intensive system, contribute more than 40 per cent of the total energy consumption in commercial buildings. Therefore, it is important to optimize energy performance of chillers and create awareness amongst the end users to adopt transition towards energy efficient chillers.

• Chandra Kumar Agarwala: Chandra Kumar Agarwala was a prominent writer during the Jonaki Era in Assamese literature. He is known for his contributions to the Romanticism movement in Assamese literature.


• Raghunath Choudhary: Raghunath Choudhary was also a writer during the Jonaki Era and played a significant role in the development of Romanticism in Assamese literature.


• Hemchandra Goswami: Hemchandra Goswami was another writer of the Jonaki Era and contributed to the Romanticism movement in Assamese literature.


• Anandaram Dhekial Phukan: Anandaram Dhekial Phukan is NOT a writer of the Jonaki Era or the age of Romanticism in Assamese literature. He was a writer from a later period in Assamese literature.

Therefore, the correct answer is D: Anandaram Dhekial Phukan.

Tularam Senapati, a Tiwa-Lalung king administered the region presently known as the Dima Hasao district of Assam. His region was annexed to the British East India Company in 1832.

• First Film Directed by Dr. Bhupen Hazarika: Era Bator Sur

• Era Bator Sur: This was the first film directed by Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. It was released in 1956.


• Indramaloti: Although a significant film in Dr. Hazarika's career, it was not his directorial debut.


• Piyali Phukan: This film was not the first directed by Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.


• None of these: The correct answer is A, as Era Bator Sur holds the distinction of being Dr. Hazarika's first directorial venture.

• Zubeen Garg: Zubeen Garg is a popular Assamese singer, but he was not awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2014.


• Bhupen Hazarika: Bhupen Hazarika, also known as the Bard of Brahmaputra, was the Assamese singer who was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2014. He was a legendary singer, composer, lyricist, musician, poet, and filmmaker.


• Parveen Sultana: Parveen Sultana is a renowned Indian classical singer, but she was not awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2014.


• Rameshwar Pathak: Rameshwar Pathak is a well-known Assamese singer, but he was not awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2014.

• Padmanath Gohain Baruah: Padmanath Gohain Baruah was a prominent figure in Assamese literature and served as the President of the Asom Sahitya Sabha, but he was not the first secretary.


• Sarat Chandra Goswami: Sarat Chandra Goswami was indeed the first secretary of the Asom Sahitya Sabha. He played a crucial role in the establishment and early development of the Sabha.


• Chandradhar Barua: Chandradhar Barua was a renowned Assamese writer and poet, but he did not hold the position of the first secretary of the Asom Sahitya Sabha.


• Chandra Kumar Agarwala: Chandra Kumar Agarwala was a prominent literary figure in Assam, but he was not the first secretary of the Asom Sahitya Sabha.

• Formation: The district was indeed formed in 1866.


• Integration with Assam Province: It became a part of Assam province in 1912.


• Headquarters: The HQ of the Naga Hills District was located in Samaguting.

Therefore, all the statements I, II, and III provided in the question are correct about the “Naga Hills District” of the erstwhile Assam Province.

Robert Neil Reid

• Robert Neil Reid was not the governor of Assam during the Quit India Movement

Sir Akbar Hydar

• Sir Akbar Hydar was not the governor of Assam during the Quit India Movement.

Andrew Gourlay Clow

• Andrew Gourlay Clow was the governor of Assam during the Quit India Movement.
• He served as the Governor of Assam from 1942 to 1944, which coincided with the Quit India Movement that took place in 1942.

None of these

• While Robert Neil Reid and Sir Akbar Hydar were not the governors of Assam during the Quit India Movement, Andrew Gourlay Clow was in fact the governor during that time.


 

Statement 1 is incorrect. The manuscripts dealt with all kinds of subjects like religious beliefs and practices, lives of kings, medicine and science, epics, poems, plays, etc.

Statement 2 is correct. They were written in Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Tamil. Manuscripts are writings on soft surfaces such as palm leaf, or on the specially prepared bark of a tree known as the birch. The word manuscript comes from the Latin word ‘manu’ meaning hand.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Inscriptions are writings on relatively hard surfaces such as stone or metal. Kings used to get their orders inscribed so that people could see, read and obey them. They often kept records of victories in battle through inscriptions. There are other kinds of inscriptions as well, where men and women, including kings and queens, recorded what they did.

• Builder: Mughal Empire

• The Badarpur Fort in Karimganj district was built by the Mughal Empire.


• It is a historical fort located in the state of Assam, India.


• The fort has significant historical importance and is a popular tourist attraction in the region.


• It stands as a testament to the architectural and military prowess of the Mughal rulers.


• The fort has witnessed various historical events and has played a crucial role in the region's history.

• The Badarpur Fort in Karimganj district was built by the Mughal Empire, showcasing their influence and presence in the region during that time.

The NDMA is an apex body for disaster management, headed by the Prime Minister of India, responsible for the supervision, direction, and control of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

Rongbong Terang was awarded Padmashree in the year 1989 for his literary work Rongmilir Hanhi.

Economic planning aims to achieve self-sufficiency in food production to ensure food security for the country's population.