APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –21/05/2026

1. The Strait of Hormuz connects:

A. Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf
B. Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea
C. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
D. Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic maritime chokepoint through which a major portion of global oil trade passes.

2. Which of the following factors can reduce export competitiveness?

1. Rising freight charges
2. Increased insurance premiums
3. Currency volatility

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

All these factors increase export costs and reduce international competitiveness.

3. The Indian Tea Association (ITA) is associated with:

A. Fisheries regulation
B. Plantation and tea industry representation
C. Textile exports
D. Spice cultivation research

ITA is one of India’s oldest tea industry organizations representing tea plantations and exporters.

4. Current Account Deficit (CAD) occurs when:

A. Exports exceed imports
B. Government expenditure exceeds revenue
C. Imports exceed exports
D. Currency value increases sharply

CAD arises when a country imports more goods and services than it exports.

5. Italy is a member of which of the following groups?

1. G7
2. NATO
3. European Union

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

Italy is a member of G7, NATO, and the European Union.

6. “Act East Policy” primarily focuses on strengthening India’s relations with:

A. Africa
B. East and Southeast Asia
C. Latin America
D. West Asia

Act East Policy aims to improve economic and strategic engagement with East and Southeast Asia.

7. Semiconductor technology is important mainly because semiconductors are used in:

1. Smartphones
2. Defence systems
3. Computers

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

Semiconductors are essential components in modern electronics and defence technologies.

8. Scientific temper is specifically mentioned under:

A. Article 14
B. Article 21
C. Article 51A(h)
D. Article 370

Article 51A(h) makes development of scientific temper a Fundamental Duty.

9. Which of the following organizations is India’s national space agency?

A. DRDO
B. ISRO
C. NITI Aayog
D. TRAI

ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) is India’s national space agency headquartered in Bengaluru.

10. Planetariums are primarily used for:

A. Weather forecasting
B. Space launch operations
C. Astronomy education and public outreach
D. Geological mapping

Planetariums help educate people about astronomy and celestial movements.

11. Adaptive optics technology is mainly used to:

A. Increase fuel efficiency in vehicles
B. Correct distortions in optical systems
C. Improve agricultural irrigation
D. Generate hydroelectricity

Adaptive optics improves image quality by correcting distortions in light waves.

12. Which institution is directly associated with space science education and operates under ISRO?

A. AIIMS
B. IIT Bombay
C. IIST
D. NLSIU

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is an autonomous institution under ISRO.

13. A deformable mirror is associated with:

A. Nuclear reactors
B. Adaptive optics systems
C. Wind energy systems
D. Quantum encryption

Deformable mirrors are used in adaptive optics to correct optical distortions.

14. Which of the following are applications of adaptive optics?

1. Astronomy
2. Medical imaging
3. Defence surveillance

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

Adaptive optics has applications in astronomy, medicine, defence, and advanced imaging systems.

15. Vigyan Prasar is associated with:

A. Industrial taxation reforms
B. Maritime security
C. Science communication and awareness
D. Rural employment generation

Vigyan Prasar promotes scientific awareness and science communication in India.