APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –27/03/2026
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 (27-03-2026). 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: 27/03/2026)
🔹 Q1. With reference to fuel supply disruption in Assam, consider the following statements:
- Refineries in Assam were operating below capacity.
- Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) were reluctant to lift fuel due to pricing issues.
- Panic buying contributed to local shortages.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options:
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- 1 ❌ Incorrect – refineries were operating at full capacity
- 2 ✔️ Correct
- 3 ✔️ Correct
🔹 Q2. Which of the following best explains “refinery transfer price”?
Options:
A. Price at which fuel is sold to consumers
B. Price at which refineries sell fuel to OMCs
C. Price determined by international organizations
D. Subsidised price for rural consumers
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
- RTP = price at which refineries sell fuel to OMCs
🔹 Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz:
- It connects the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea.
- It handles a significant portion of global oil trade.
- It lies entirely within the territorial waters of Iran.
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
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- 1 ✔️ Correct
- 2 ✔️ Correct
- 3 ❌ Incorrect
🔹 Q4. Which of the following countries was allowed passage through the Strait of Hormuz by Iran during the crisis?
Options:
A. China
B. India
C. Russia
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
- Iran allowed passage to friendly countries including India, China, Russia
🔹 Q5. Which of the following best describes the SVEEP programme?
Options:
A. A scheme for rural employment
B. A voter awareness initiative by the Election Commission of India
C. A programme for digital governance
D. A scheme for political party funding
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
- SVEEP = voter awareness and participation programme
🔹 Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India:
- It is a constitutional body.
- It is mentioned under Article 324 of the Constitution.
- It is responsible for conducting Census operations.
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
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- 1 ✔️ Correct
- 2 ✔️ Correct
- 3 ❌ Incorrect (Census → Registrar General of India)
🔹 Q7. Which of the following best explains “antimicrobial resistance (AMR)”?
Options:
A. Ability of microbes to resist the effects of drugs
B. Development of new antibiotics
C. Reduction in microbial population
D. Use of vaccines to prevent diseases
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- AMR = microbes become resistant to drugs
🔹 Q8. Consider the following statements regarding DNA aptamers:
- They are short strands of DNA that bind specific targets.
- They are used in advanced drug delivery systems.
- They are naturally occurring antibiotics.
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
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- 1 ✔️ Correct
- 2 ✔️ Correct
- 3 ❌ Incorrect
🔹 Q9. Which of the following is the MOST likely consequence of antimicrobial resistance?
Options:
A. Increased effectiveness of antibiotics
B. Decrease in healthcare costs
C. Difficulty in treating infections
D. Elimination of infectious diseases
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
- AMR → infections become harder to treat
🔹 Q10. Which of the following best explains panic buying in economic terms?
Options:
A. Increase in supply due to higher demand
B. Rational consumer behaviour
C. Sudden surge in demand driven by fear of shortage
D. Stable market equilibrium
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
Panic buying = fear-driven demand spike → artificial scarcity
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