APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –12/05/2026
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From The Assam Tribune, 12 May 2026
Q1. Which of the following best describes “informal workers”?
Options:
A. Workers employed only in government offices
B. Workers without formal contracts or social security protections
C. Workers employed in international organisations
D. Workers engaged only in agriculture
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Answer: B. Workers without formal contracts or social security protections
Explanation:
Informal workers generally lack:
- Job security
- Formal contracts
- Social security benefits
They form a large part of India’s workforce.
Q2. Tea tribe communities in Assam are historically associated with:
Options:
A. Maritime trade communities
B. Plantation labour brought during colonial period
C. Himalayan pastoral tribes
D. Silk-weaving communities of Upper Assam
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Answer: B. Plantation labour brought during colonial period
Explanation:
Tea tribes are descendants of labourers brought by British colonial authorities for plantation work.
Q3. With reference to minimum wages, consider the following statements:
- Minimum wage refers to legally mandated minimum payment for workers.
- Minimum wage laws aim to protect labour welfare.
- Minimum wage provisions apply only to government employees.
Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: Minimum wage is legally prescribed wage floor.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Protects workers from exploitation.
- Statement 3 – Incorrect: Applies beyond government sector.
Q4. MGNREGA was originally enacted to provide:
Options:
A. Urban employment guarantee
B. Free education in rural areas
C. Guaranteed wage employment in rural areas
D. Agricultural subsidies for farmers
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Answer: C. Guaranteed wage employment in rural areas
Explanation:
MGNREGA:
- Enacted in 2005
- Guaranteed 100 days of wage employment to rural households.
Q5. Which of the following best explains a “rights-based employment programme”?
Options:
A. Employment provided entirely through private companies
B. Employment guaranteed as a legal entitlement
C. Temporary military recruitment
D. Voluntary unpaid labour programme
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Answer: B. Employment guaranteed as a legal entitlement
Explanation:
MGNREGA is considered rights-based because:
- Citizens can legally demand employment.
Q6. With reference to India–Myanmar relations, consider the following statements:
- Myanmar is India’s only ASEAN neighbour sharing a land border.
- India–Myanmar relations are important for Act East Policy.
- The India–Myanmar border has no internal security relevance for Northeast India.
Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: Myanmar is India’s land bridge to ASEAN.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Critical for connectivity and regional integration.
- Statement 3 – Incorrect: Border security directly affects Northeast insurgency.
Q7. The Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project is associated with:
Options:
A. India–Sri Lanka maritime cooperation
B. India–Myanmar connectivity
C. India–Nepal energy trade
D. India–Bhutan hydropower development
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Answer: B. India–Myanmar connectivity
Explanation:
Kaladan Project:
- Connects India’s Northeast with Myanmar via:
- Sea
- River
- Road transport
Q8. Which of the following best explains “dual-use technology”?
Options:
A. Technology used only for commercial purposes
B. Technology having both civilian and military applications
C. Technology imported from two countries
D. Technology used in space alone
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Answer: B. Technology having both civilian and military applications
Explanation:
Example:
- Satellites used for:
- Weather monitoring
- Defence surveillance
Q9. ISR, often seen in defence and security discussions, stands for:
Options:
A. Internal Security Regulation
B. Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
C. International Satellite Research
D. Integrated Strategic Radar
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Answer: B. Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Explanation:
ISR systems help in:
- Intelligence gathering
- Strategic monitoring
- Threat assessment
Q10. Which of the following is a major challenge associated with space-based surveillance systems?
- Cybersecurity risks
- Space debris
- High technological costs
Options:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
All are important challenges:
Infrastructure requires heavy investment.
Satellite systems vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Space debris threatens satellite operations.
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