APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –27/05/2026
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From The Assam Tribune, 27 May 2026
1. With reference to Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), consider the following statements:
- GSDP measures the total economic output produced within a State.
- It is calculated by the Finance Commission.
- GSDP is the State-level equivalent of GDP.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: GSDP measures the value of all goods and services produced within a State.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: GSDP is estimated by State statistical departments and the National Statistical Office (NSO), not the Finance Commission.
- Statement 3 is correct: GSDP is essentially the State-level equivalent of national GDP.
2. The Sample Registration System (SRS) in India is primarily associated with:
A. Agricultural census
B. Poverty estimation
C. Vital statistics including birth and death rates
D. Industrial production statistics
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Answer: C. Vital statistics including birth and death rates
Explanation:
The Sample Registration System (SRS), under the Registrar General of India, provides demographic data such as:
- Birth Rate
- Death Rate
- Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)
- Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)
It is one of India’s most important demographic surveys.
3. Which of the following Constitutional provisions forms the basis for the Uniform Civil Code?
A. Article 21
B. Article 32
C. Article 44
D. Article 51A
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Answer: C. Article 44
Explanation:
- Article 44 is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs).
- It directs the State to endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code throughout India.
4. Consider the following pairs:
| Case | Issue |
| 1. Shah Bano Case | Maintenance rights |
| 2. Shayara Bano Case | Triple Talaq |
| 3. Sarla Mudgal Case | Forest Rights |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Shah Bano Case (1985): Concerned maintenance rights for divorced Muslim women.
- Shayara Bano Case (2017): Supreme Court invalidated instant Triple Talaq.
- Sarla Mudgal Case: Related to misuse of conversion and personal laws in marriage matters, not forest rights.
5. Which of the following Articles specifically enables the State to make special provisions for women and children?
A. Article 14
B. Article 15(3)
C. Article 16(4)
D. Article 25
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Answer: B. Article 15(3)
Explanation:
- Article 15 prohibits discrimination.
- Article 15(3) specifically allows affirmative action and special provisions for women and children.
6. The Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023 is related to:
A. One Nation One Election
B. Delimitation of constituencies
C. Women’s reservation in legislatures
D. Simultaneous elections
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Answer: C. Women’s reservation in legislatures
Explanation:
The Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023:
- Provides 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
- Popularly known as Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
7. Which of the following bodies is responsible for conducting delimitation in India?
A. Election Commission of India
B. NITI Aayog
C. Delimitation Commission
D. Finance Commission
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Answer: C. Delimitation Commission
Explanation:
- The Delimitation Commission redraws constituency boundaries based on Census data.
- It is established by Parliament.
8. The Assam Accord fixed which of the following dates as the cut-off for detection of illegal migrants in Assam?
A. 15 August 1947
B. 26 January 1950
C. 24 March 1971
D. 16 May 1975
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Answer: C. 24 March 1971
Explanation:
Under the Assam Accord:
- Migrants entering Assam after midnight of 24 March 1971 are considered illegal migrants.
9. The National Register of Citizens (NRC) update exercise was conducted specifically in:
A. Tripura
B. Assam
C. West Bengal
D. Meghalaya
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Answer: B. Assam
Explanation:
- Assam is the only State where NRC was updated under Supreme Court supervision to identify genuine Indian citizens.
10. Which of the following Acts was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2005 for being ineffective in dealing with illegal immigration in Assam?
A. Citizenship Act, 1955
B. Foreigners Act, 1946
C. IMDT Act, 1983
D. Passport Act, 1920
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Answer: C. IMDT Act, 1983
Explanation:
- The Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act was struck down in the Sarbananda Sonowal case.
- The Court held that it failed to effectively address illegal immigration.
11. Consider the following statements regarding Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs):
- DPSPs are enforceable by courts.
- They aim to establish social and economic democracy.
- Article 44 is part of DPSPs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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: B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- DPSPs are non-justiciable, hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
- Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
12. Which of the following best explains the term “Maternal Mortality Ratio”?
A. Infant deaths below age one
B. Maternal deaths per 1,000 women
C. Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
D. Maternal deaths during childbirth only
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Answer: C. Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Explanation:
MMR measures:
Number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births during a specific period.
13. Which of the following is NOT a Directive Principle of State Policy?
A. Uniform Civil Code
B. Equal pay for equal work
C. Protection of environment
D. Right to Constitutional Remedies
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Answer: D. Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation:
- Right to Constitutional Remedies is a Fundamental Right under Article 32.
- The others are DPSPs.
14. Which of the following is correctly matched?
| Initiative | Sector |
| PM Gati Shakti | Infrastructure |
| Sagarmala | Port-led development |
| NRLM | Rural livelihoods |
| Act East Policy | Judicial reforms |
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Act East Policy relates to strategic and economic engagement with Southeast Asia, not judicial reforms.
15. Consider the following statements regarding Self-Help Groups (SHGs):
- SHGs promote savings and credit activities.
- SHGs are linked with rural livelihood programmes.
- Only women can form SHGs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Though many SHGs are women-led, they are not legally restricted only to women.
SHGs primarily support savings, microcredit and livelihoods.
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