APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –21/03/2026

🔹 Q1. With reference to India’s interests in West Asia, consider the following statements:

1. West Asia is a major source of India’s crude oil imports.
2. The region hosts a large Indian diaspora.
3. Disruptions in West Asia have no impact on India’s fertiliser supply.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

🔹 Q2. Which of the following best explains the principle of “freedom of navigation”?

Options:
A. Countries can control all sea routes within international waters
B. Ships of all states have the right to navigate freely in international waters
C. Only coastal states can use maritime routes
D. Trade is restricted to regional maritime agreements

🔹 Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Model Code of Conduct (MCC):

1. It is legally binding under the Constitution.
2. It comes into force immediately after election announcement.
3. It prohibits the use of official machinery for campaigning.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

🔹 Q4. Which of the following authorities is responsible for enforcing the Model Code of Conduct?

Options:
A. Comptroller and Auditor General
B. Election Commission of India
C. Supreme Court of India
D. Union Public Service Commission

🔹 Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of Election Commissioners:

1. The Constitution explicitly defines the selection procedure.
2. The President appoints Election Commissioners.
3. Parliament can make laws regulating their appointment.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

🔹 Q6. Which of the following best describes the concern regarding the 2023 law on Election Commission appointments?

Options:
A. Excessive role of judiciary in appointments
B. Increased role of executive in selection process
C. Removal of Parliament from appointment process
D. Transfer of power to state governments

🔹 Q7. Which of the following agencies is primarily responsible for investigating major financial crimes like loan fraud?

Options:
A. Central Bureau of Investigation
B. Election Commission of India
C. Finance Commission
D. NITI Aayog

🔹 Q8. Consider the following statements regarding Non-Performing Assets (NPAs):

1. NPAs are loans not repaid for more than 90 days.
2. High NPAs reduce banks’ ability to lend.
3. NPAs have no impact on the overall economy.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

🔹 Q9. Which of the following best describes a “wilful defaulter”?

Options:
A. A borrower unable to repay due to financial distress
B. A borrower who deliberately avoids repayment despite having capacity
C. A borrower declared bankrupt under IBC
D. A borrower who repays loans before time

🔹 Q10. Which of the following is the MOST likely economic impact of large-scale corporate loan fraud?

Options:
A. Increase in bank profitability
B. Increase in Non-Performing Assets
C. Reduction in inflation
D. Strengthening of credit culture

Loan fraud → increase in NPAs → weak banking system