APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –02/03/2026

🔹 Q1. With reference to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), consider the following statements:

1. It has 15 members including 5 permanent members.
2. All members have veto power.
3. It is primarily responsible for maintenance of international peace and security.

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

🔹 Q2. Article 99 of the UN Charter empowers the UN Secretary-General to:

A) Declare war on behalf of member states
B) Bring matters threatening international peace to the attention of the Security Council
C) Override veto power of permanent members
D) Appoint judges of the International Court of Justice

Article 99 allows the Secretary-General to draw UNSC attention to issues threatening peace.

🔹 Q3. The Strait of Hormuz is strategically important because:

A) It connects Red Sea to Mediterranean Sea
B) It links Persian Gulf with Gulf of Oman
C) It is the narrowest canal in the world
D) It separates Europe from Africa

The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and is vital for global oil transport.

🔹 Q4. With reference to the Durand Line, consider the following:

1. It separates Pakistan and Afghanistan.
2. It is formally recognised by Afghanistan.
3. It has been a source of border disputes.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

🔹 Q5. Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) primarily targets:

A) Afghan Government
B) Iranian Revolutionary Guard
C) Pakistani State and security forces
D) US military bases in Europe

TTP is a militant organisation targeting the Pakistani state.

🔹 Q6. Bharat-VISTAAR, mentioned in the Agriculture Budget 2026-27, is related to:

A) Satellite irrigation mapping
B) AI-based agricultural advisory platform
C) Fertilizer subsidy reform
D) Export promotion scheme

Bharat-VISTAAR integrates AI-based advisories to support farmers.

🔹 Q7. Which of the following pollutants are major contributors to dust-induced respiratory illness?

1. PM2.5
2. PM10
3. Ozone (O₃)

Select the correct answer:

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

Dust pollution mainly increases particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5). Ozone is secondary pollutant.

🔹 Q8. Under the UN Charter, the use of force is prohibited except:

1. In self-defence under Article 51
2. When authorised by the Security Council
3. With approval of the General Assembly

Select the correct answer:

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

Use of force allowed in:

• Self-defence (Article 51)
• UNSC authorisation
  General Assembly cannot authorise force.

🔹 Q9. Which of the following best describes “Preventive Diplomacy”?

A) Imposing economic sanctions
B) Military intervention to stop conflict
C) Diplomatic efforts to prevent disputes from escalating
D) Public protest by member states

Preventive diplomacy aims to stop disputes before escalation.

🔹 Q10. Airspace closures in West Asia primarily impact India through:

1. Increased aviation fuel cost
2. Disruption of international flight routes
3. Rise in remittance inflows

Select the correct answer:

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

3 ❌ Remittances may be disrupted, not increased

1 ✔️ Fuel and rerouting increases cost

2 ✔️ Flight cancellations & rerouting