APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –17/02/2026
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 (17-02-2026). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 17/02/2025)
Q1. The superintendence, direction and control of elections in India is vested in:
A. Election Commission of India
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Parliament of India
D. Supreme Court of India
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Under Article 324, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for conducting elections to Parliament and State Legislatures.
Q2. The Representation of the People Act, 1950 primarily deals with:
A. Conduct of elections
B. Disqualification of MPs
C. Preparation and revision of electoral rolls
D. Regulation of political parties
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The RPA, 1950 governs preparation and revision of electoral rolls and allocation of seats.
Q3. Article 226 of the Constitution empowers High Courts to:
A. Amend the Constitution
B. Enforce Fundamental Rights and other legal rights
C. Remove the President
D. Suspend Parliament
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Article 226 allows High Courts to issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights and for any other purpose.
Q4. A Vote on Account allows a State Government to:
A. Amend taxation laws
B. Borrow unlimited funds
C. Meet short-term expenditure before full budget approval
D. Suspend fiscal responsibility norms
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A Vote on Account (Article 206) permits temporary withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund until the full budget is passed.
Q5. The Consolidated Fund of a State is mentioned under:
A. Article 266
B. Article 280
C. Article 324
D. Article 368
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Article 266 provides for the Consolidated Fund of India and each State.
Q6. The unbundling of Inland Water Transport (IWT) sector refers to:
A. Division of rivers into zones
B. Privatization of all ferry services
C. Separation of regulatory and operational functions
D. Transfer of waterways to private ownership
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Unbundling means separating policy/regulatory oversight from operational service delivery to improve efficiency.
Q7. National Waterway-2 (NW-2) is located on which river?
A. Barak
B. Brahmaputra
C. Ganga
D. Teesta
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
NW-2 runs along the Brahmaputra River from Dhubri to Sadiya.
Q8. Parliamentary privileges of Members of Parliament are provided under:
A. Article 105
B. Article 123
C. Article 226
D. Article 356
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Article 105 deals with powers and privileges of Parliament and its members.
Q9. The Vibrant Villages Programme primarily aims to:
A. Develop industrial corridors
B. Promote border area development
C. Support coastal tourism
D. Urban smart city expansion
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The programme focuses on development of villages near international borders to enhance security and prevent migration.
Q10. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) framework primarily aims to:
A. Increase public borrowing
B. Maintain fiscal discipline and control deficits
C. Nationalise private banks
D. Promote foreign direct investment
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The FRBM Act seeks to ensure fiscal prudence by setting targets for deficit and debt management.
Q11. The Supreme Court may decline to entertain a petition under Article 32 if:
A. The petitioner is a foreign citizen
B. The issue relates to taxation
C. An effective alternative remedy exists in the High Court
D. The President objects
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Though Article 32 is a Fundamental Right, the Supreme Court may direct petitioners to approach High Courts first under the principle of judicial discipline.
Q12. Capital expenditure by a government typically results in:
A. Creation of durable assets
B. Payment of salaries
C. Subsidy distribution
D. Transfer payments only
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Capital expenditure creates long-term assets such as roads, bridges, and infrastructure..
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