APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –27/02/2026

🔹 Q1. With reference to Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), consider the following statements:

1. DBT aims to transfer subsidies directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
2. DBT reduces leakages by eliminating intermediaries.
3. DBT is mandated under Article 275 of the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

🔹 Q2. The Supreme Court’s power to impose a ban on publication of a textbook can be traced primarily to:

A) Article 131
B) Article 142
C) Article 243
D) Article 300A

🔹 Q3. Freedom of Speech and Expression under Article 19(1)(a) is subject to reasonable restrictions under which Article?

A) Article 19(2)
B) Article 21
C) Article 32
D) Article 14

🔹 Q4. Which of the following grounds are included under Article 19(2)?

1. Public Order
2. Decency or Morality
3. Friendly relations with foreign States
4. Economic Development

Select the correct answer:

A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1 and 4 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

🔹 Q5. With reference to prosecution under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), consider the following:

1. Sanction for prosecution of a public servant may be required.
2. The Enforcement Directorate conducts trials under PMLA.
3. Trial under PMLA is conducted by Special Courts.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

🔹 Q6. A Commission of Inquiry set up by the Central Government is governed by:

A) Representation of the People Act, 1951
B) Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952
C) Criminal Procedure Code
D) National Investigation Agency Act

🔹 Q7. National Waterway-2 (NW-2) refers to:

A) Ganga River stretch
B) Brahmaputra River stretch
C) Godavari River stretch
D) Mahanadi River stretch

🔹 Q8. Under the revised DGCA norms, passengers can cancel or amend tickets without additional charge within:

A) 12 hours of booking
B) 24 hours of booking
C) 48 hours of booking
D) 7 days of booking

🔹 Q9. The “Basic Structure Doctrine” of the Constitution was propounded in which case?

A) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
B) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
C) Golaknath v. State of Punjab
D) Minerva Mills v. Union of India

🔹 Q10. Tea garden wage revision in Assam is linked to implementation of:

A) GST reforms
B) National Education Policy
C) New Labour Codes
D) FRBM Act