APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –02/02/2026
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From The Assam Tribune, 2 February 2026
Q1. With reference to the Union Budget 2026–27, consider the following statements regarding defence expenditure:
- Defence allocation is the highest among all Union ministries.
- Defence expenditure is approximately 2% of India’s GDP.
- Capital expenditure accounts for more than half of the total defence budget.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct – Defence has the highest allocation among ministries.
- Statement 2: Correct – Defence spending is about 2% of GDP.
- Statement 3: Incorrect – Capital expenditure (~₹2.19 lakh crore) is not more than half of the total defence outlay (~₹7.85 lakh crore).
Q2. In the Union Budget 2026–27, a significant portion of defence capital acquisition has been earmarked for procurement from domestic industries. This policy primarily supports which of the following objectives?
A. Fiscal consolidation
B. Import substitution
C. Internal security reform
D. Revenue deficit reduction
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The provision that 75% of capital acquisition should be sourced from domestic industries directly promotes import substitution and strengthens Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing.
Q3. Which of the following defence-related expenditures received explicit emphasis in Union Budget 2026–27?
- Aircraft and aero engines
- Border roads infrastructure
- Naval fleet modernisation
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
- Aircraft & aero engines: ₹63,733 crore allocated
- Border Roads Organisation: Enhanced allocation
- Naval fleet: ₹25,023 crore allocated
All three received explicit focus.
Q4. Customs duty exemptions announced in Union Budget 2026–27 are expected to directly benefit which segment of the defence ecosystem?
A. Ammunition retail sector
B. Defence export promotion councils
C. Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities
D. Paramilitary recruitment agencies
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Customs duty exemptions on aircraft parts and raw materials reduce costs for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) activities, boosting India’s defence aerospace ecosystem.
Q5. Why is the enhanced allocation to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) particularly significant for Assam and the North-East?
A. It enables coastal security infrastructure
B. It improves connectivity in border and hilly terrains
C. It promotes private investment in highways
D. It supports urban metro rail projects
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
BRO plays a critical role in constructing strategic all-weather roads in border and hilly regions, which is crucial for Assam and the North-East due to difficult terrain and international borders.
Q6. Which of the following best explains the link between defence indigenisation and economic development?
A. It reduces pension liabilities
B. It strengthens monetary policy transmission
C. It creates skilled employment and technology spillovers
D. It increases customs revenue
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Defence indigenisation promotes high-skilled jobs, R&D, and advanced manufacturing, leading to technology spillovers into the wider economy.
Q7. Consider the following statements regarding capital expenditure in the defence budget:
- It is primarily meant for salaries and pensions.
- It supports procurement of platforms like aircraft and warships.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect – Salaries and pensions fall under revenue expenditure.
Statement 2: ✔ Correct – Capital expenditure is for weapons, platforms, and equipment.
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