Concept Learning Assam

✳️ *Concept Learning Assam*

✅NCERT SOCIAL SCIENCE

# # # History

1. Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
- A) Ashoka
- B) Chandragupta Maurya
- C) Bindusara
- D) Alexander the Great
Answer: B) Chandragupta Maurya

2.Which Gupta ruler is known as the 'Napoleon of India'?
- A) Chandragupta I
- B) Samudragupta
- C) Chandragupta II
- D) Skandagupta
Answer: B) Samudragupta

# # # Geography

3.Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
- A) Ganga
- B) Yamuna
- C) Kosi
- D) Brahmaputra
Answer:C) Kosi

4.The main cause of land degradation in Punjab is:
- A) Deforestation
- B) Overgrazing
- C) Over-irrigation
- D) Mining
Answer:C) Over-irrigation

# # # Political Science

5. What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?
- A) 25 years
- B) 30 years
- C) 35 years
- D) 40 years
Answer: C) 35 years

6. Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
- A) Article 15
- B) Article 17
- C) Article 19
- D) Article 21
Answer:B) Article 17

# # # Economics

7. Which sector is the largest contributor to India's GDP?
- A) Agriculture
- B) Industry
- C) Services
- D) Mining
Answer: C) Services

8.What is the full form of GDP?
- A) Gross Domestic Product
- B) Gross Domestic Production
- C) General Domestic Product
- D) General Domestic Production
Answer:A) Gross Domestic Product

# # # General Knowledge

9. Which Indian state is the largest producer of tea?
- A) West Bengal
- B) Assam
- C) Kerala
- D) Tamil Nadu
Answer:B) Assam

10. The first battle of Panipat was fought in:
- A) 1526
- B) 1556
- C) 1761
- D) 1857
Answer: A) 1526

*Concept Learning Assam*
Date:19/12/2023

*Current affairs of the week for competitive exams*:

**State:**

* **Cabinet decision:** State Cabinet approved several key decisions including:

* Allocation of Rs. 550 crore for development of tea gardens in Assam.

* Implementation of 'Mukhyamantri Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana' with a budget of Rs. 3000 crore.

* Creation of 11 new districts, taking the total to 38.

* Revision of pay scales for state government employees.

* **Flood preparedness:**
Assam government took preventive measures for possible winter floods due to heavy rainfall in catchment areas.

* **Assam Rifles Day:** Celebrated on December 15th, emphasizing its role in border security and counter-insurgency operations.

**National:**

* **G-20 Summit:** India assumed the presidency of G-20 for one year, highlighting its growing economic and political clout on the global stage.

* **15th Finance Commission Recommendations:**

Finance Commission submitted its final report, recommending higher devolution of funds to states, including Assam.

* **Parliament proceedings:**

Winter session of Parliament concluded with discussions on key issues like inflation, unemployment, and border security.

**International:**

* **US-China relations:** Tensions escalated between the two superpowers over concerns in Taiwan and South China Sea.

* **Global economic slowdown:** Concerns surrounding a potential global recession due to economic slowdown in major economies.

**Assam-specific events:**

* **Kaziranga National Park:** Elephant census revealed a 5% increase in population, indicating successful conservation efforts.