APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –16/05/2026
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 (16-05-2026). 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: 16/05/2026)
1. With reference to India–UAE relations, consider the following statements:
- UAE is one of India’s major crude oil suppliers.
- India and UAE signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
- UAE is a member of NATO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because UAE is not a member of NATO.
2. The Strait of Hormuz connects:
A. Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf
B. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
C. Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean
D. Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
✅ Answer: A. Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf
Explanation:
The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman and is a strategically important oil transit chokepoint.
3. Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) are maintained primarily to:
A. Export petroleum products
B. Meet emergency crude oil requirements
C. Promote biofuel production
D. Regulate private oil companies
✅ Answer: B. Meet emergency crude oil requirements
Explanation:
SPR helps countries manage supply disruptions and strengthen energy security.
4. With reference to the hoolock gibbon, consider the following statements:
- It is India’s only ape species.
- It is primarily a ground-dwelling animal.
- It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
- Statement 2 is incorrect because hoolock gibbons are highly arboreal.
5. Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is located in:
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Assam
C. Meghalaya
D. Tripura
✅ Answer: B. Assam
Explanation:
Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam is famous for hoolock gibbon conservation.
6. Which of the following best describes a wildlife corridor?
A. Artificial zoo enclosure
B. Protected breeding centre for wildlife
C. Ecological linkage connecting fragmented habitats
D. Hunting-free tourism zone
✅ Answer: C. Ecological linkage connecting fragmented habitats
Explanation:
Wildlife corridors help movement of animals between fragmented habitats.
7. CGHS functions under which Ministry?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D. Ministry of Labour and Employment
✅ Answer: B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation:
The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
8. Which of the following are beneficiaries under CGHS?
- Central Government employees
- Pensioners of the Central Government
- Members of Parliament
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
All listed categories are eligible beneficiaries under CGHS.
9. Article 47 of the Constitution relates to:
A. Protection of forests
B. Organization of village panchayats
C. Improvement of public health
D. Uniform Civil Code
✅ Answer: C. Improvement of public health
Explanation:
Article 47 directs the State to improve nutrition, living standards, and public health.
10. Which of the following missions aims to enhance India’s supercomputing capabilities?
A. Digital India Mission
B. National AI Strategy
C. National Supercomputing Mission
D. Startup India Mission
✅ Answer: C. National Supercomputing Mission
Explanation:
National Supercomputing Mission aims to strengthen indigenous high-performance computing infrastructure.
11. PARAM supercomputers are developed by:
A. Bharat Electronics Limited
B. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
C. DRDO
D. ISRO
✅ Answer: B. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
Explanation:
PARAM is India’s indigenous supercomputer series developed by C-DAC.
12. Artificial Intelligence primarily refers to:
A. Human intelligence enhancement through biotechnology
B. Simulation of human intelligence by machines
C. Mechanical automation without data processing
D. Traditional computing systems without learning capability
✅ Answer: B. Simulation of human intelligence by machines
Explanation:
AI involves machine systems capable of learning, reasoning, and decision-making.
13. Generative AI can be used for generating:
- Text
- Images
- Audio
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Generative AI systems can create text, images, audio, videos, and code.
14. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
A. Article 48A — Protection and improvement of environment
B. Article 51A(g) — Fundamental duty to protect environment
C. IUCN — International Union for Conservation of Nature
D. CITES — Climate change mitigation treaty
✅ Answer: D. CITES — Climate change mitigation treaty
Explanation:
CITES deals with regulation of international trade in endangered species, not climate change mitigation.
15. High-Performance Computing (HPC) is commonly used in:
- Climate modelling
- Scientific simulations
- Weather forecasting
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
HPC systems are widely used for complex scientific and computational tasks.
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