APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –1/06/2026

1. With reference to the Gaganyaan Mission, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to demonstrate India’s capability to send humans into Low Earth Orbit.
2. The mission will use the GSLV Mk-II launch vehicle.
3. India will become the fourth country to independently demonstrate human spaceflight capability if the mission succeeds.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

2. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) refers to the region:

A. Up to about 2,000 km above Earth
B. Between 2,000 km and 36,000 km
C. Above geostationary orbit only
D. Beyond the Moon’s orbit

LEO extends roughly from 160 km to 2,000 km above Earth. The International Space Station and Gaganyaan operate in this zone.

3. Which one of the following is NOT a component of the Gaganyaan Orbital Module?

A. Crew Module
B. Service Module
C. Cryogenic Escape Module
D. Crew Escape System is separate from Orbital Module

The Orbital Module consists of:

• Crew Module
• Service Module

The Crew Escape System is separate.

4. PM SVANidhi Scheme primarily targets:

A. Self-Help Groups
B. Farmers affected by drought
C. Street Vendors
D. Migrant industrial workers

PM SVANidhi provides collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors.

5. Which Ministry implements PM SVANidhi?

A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Labour and Employment
D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

PM SVANidhi is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).

6. Consider the following features of PM SVANidhi:

1. It provides collateral-free loans.
2. Beneficiaries receive interest subsidy for timely repayment.
3. It promotes digital transactions through cashback incentives.

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

All three are important features:

• Collateral-free credit
• 7% interest subsidy
• Digital cashback incentives

7. The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 aims to:

1. Protect street vendors from arbitrary eviction.
2. Establish Town Vending Committees.
3. Provide universal basic income to vendors.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

The Act provides:

• Legal recognition
• Protection from eviction
• Town Vending Committees

It does not provide Universal Basic Income.

8. El Niño is associated with:

A. Cooling of eastern Pacific Ocean waters
B. Warming of central and eastern Pacific Ocean waters
C. Warming of the Indian Ocean only
D. Cooling of the Arctic Ocean

El Niño refers to abnormal warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.

9. Which of the following is most likely during an El Niño year in India?

A. Stronger Southwest Monsoon
B. Above-normal rainfall across India
C. Weakening of Southwest Monsoon
D. Increased snowfall in the Himalayas

El Niño generally weakens the Indian monsoon by disrupting Walker Circulation.

10. Consider the following pairs:

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

A. One only
B. Two only
C. Three only
D. None

All three pairs are correctly matched.

11. Which one of the following organizations is responsible for monitoring and forecasting India’s monsoon?

A. NOAA
B. WMO
C. IPCC
D. IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is India’s official weather forecasting agency.

12. Excessively high Caesarean Section (C-section) rates may indicate:

1. Improved access to emergency obstetric care.
2. Possible commercialization of healthcare.
3. Better maternal outcomes in all situations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

13. National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is conducted under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and implemented by:

A. NITI Aayog
B. IIPS, Mumbai
C. Registrar General of India
D. Census Commission

NFHS is implemented by the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai.

14. Which of the following government initiatives directly promotes maternal healthcare?

1. Janani Suraksha Yojana
2. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
3. LaQshya Programme

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

All three initiatives focus on maternal and reproductive healthcare.

15. Consider the following statements:

1. El Niño events occur due to interactions between the atmosphere and Pacific Ocean.
2. La Niña generally strengthens the Indian monsoon.
3. A Super El Niño can influence agriculture, water security, and inflation in India.

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

Statement 3: Correct (Super El Niño affects agriculture, water resources and food prices).

Statement 1: Correct (ENSO is an ocean-atmosphere phenomenon).

Statement 2: Correct (La Niña usually enhances monsoon rainfall).