APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –03/03/2026
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 (03-03-2026). 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: 03/03/2026)
🔹 Q1. The Strait of Hormuz connects which of the following water bodies?
A) Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
B) Arabian Sea and Red Sea
C) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
D) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and is one of the most important global oil transit chokepoints.
🔹 Q2. The Ras Tanura oil refinery, mentioned in recent geopolitical developments, is located in:
A) Iran
B) Iraq
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Qatar
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
Ras Tanura is one of the world’s largest oil refineries and is located in Saudi Arabia. It was mentioned in the context of attacks affecting global oil supply.
🔹 Q3. The Border Security Force (BSF) functions under which ministry?
A) Ministry of Defence
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Ministry of External Affairs
D) Ministry of Law & Justice
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
The BSF operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is responsible for guarding India’s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
🔹 Q4. In the context of criminal trials, the stage of framing of charges requires the court to determine:
A) Guilt beyond reasonable doubt
B) Whether a prima facie case exists
C) Final conviction or acquittal
D) Constitutionality of the law
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
At the charge-framing stage, the court only examines whether a prima facie case exists; detailed evaluation of evidence is reserved for trial.
🔹 Q5. Which of the following correctly describes a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)?
A) Military cooperation pact
B) Cultural exchange programme
C) Broad trade agreement covering goods, services and investment
D) Climate change financing mechanism
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
CEPA is a comprehensive trade agreement that includes goods, services, investment, and regulatory cooperation. India and Canada agreed to expedite CEPA negotiations.
🔹 Q6. Uranium supplied under the India–Canada agreement is primarily used for:
A) Thermal power generation
B) Nuclear reactors for electricity generation
C) Solar cell manufacturing
D) Petroleum refining
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Uranium is fuel for nuclear reactors, contributing to base-load electricity generation
🔹 Q7. Border Outposts (BOPs) are primarily established for:
- Surveillance
- Patrolling
- Rapid response to border incidents
Select the correct answer:
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
BOPs are tactical installations for surveillance, patrolling and operational readiness along borders.
🔹 Q8. Which of the following statements regarding a total lunar eclipse is correct?
A) It occurs when the Moon comes between the Earth and Sun
B) It occurs when Earth’s shadow completely covers the Moon
C) It occurs only during a solar cycle peak
D) It happens every month
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
A total lunar eclipse occurs when Earth’s umbra completely covers the Moon. The event was reported in the 03-03-2026 edition.
🔹 Q9. Revisional jurisdiction of a High Court primarily enables it to:
A) Conduct fresh investigation
B) Overturn parliamentary legislation
C) Review legality or correctness of lower court orders
D) Frame criminal charges directly
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
High Courts can review legality, propriety, or correctness of subordinate court orders under revisional powers.
🔹 Q10. Closure of the Strait of Hormuz would most directly impact India by:
- Increasing crude oil import costs
- Disrupting maritime trade routes
- Reducing domestic oil production
Select the correct answer:
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
India imports a large portion of crude oil via Hormuz. Closure would raise costs and disrupt shipping, but it does not directly reduce domestic production.
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