APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –12/06/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 12/06/2026)

Q1. With reference to the proposed Gohpur–Numaligarh Tunnel, consider the following statements:

It is proposed to be India’s first rail-cum-road underwater tunnel.
The tunnel will connect Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
One of the tunnel tubes is proposed to contain railway infrastructure.

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

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2 is incorrect. It will connect Gohpur and Numaligarh within Assam.
Statement 3 is correct.

Q2. PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan primarily aims at:

A. Promoting renewable energy generation
B. Creating a unified platform for integrated infrastructure planning
C. Expanding India’s defence manufacturing sector
D. Increasing agricultural exports

Answer: B

Explanation:

PM Gati Shakti seeks integrated and multimodal infrastructure planning across ministries and sectors.

Q3. Consider the following benefits often associated with multimodal transport infrastructure:

Reduction in logistics costs.
Enhanced supply chain efficiency.
Reduction in regional economic disparities.

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

Answer: D

Explanation:

Multimodal connectivity improves freight movement, lowers logistics costs and promotes balanced regional development.

Q4. With reference to NITI Aayog, consider the following statements:

It was established through a Constitutional Amendment.
It replaced the Planning Commission.
Its Governing Council consists of Chief Ministers of States and Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation:

NITI Aayog was created by executive resolution, not Constitutional Amendment.
It replaced the Planning Commission in 2015.
Governing Council includes CMs and LGs.

Q5. Consider the following:

Artificial Intelligence
Quantum Computing
Semiconductors
6G Technology

Which of the above have been identified as emerging strategic technologies for India’s future growth?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: D

Explanation:

All four technologies are emerging strategic sectors receiving policy attention.

Q6. El Niño is best described as:

A. Cooling of sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific Ocean
B. Warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean
C. Warming of the Indian Ocean near the equator
D. Cooling of sea surface temperatures in the Arabian Sea

Answer: B

Explanation:

El Niño refers to abnormal warming of central and eastern tropical Pacific waters.

Q7. Which of the following impacts are generally associated with El Niño conditions in India?

Weakening of the Southwest Monsoon.
Increased risk of drought.
Decline in agricultural productivity.

Select the correct answer:

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

Answer: D

Explanation:

El Niño often weakens monsoon rainfall, causing drought-like conditions and agricultural losses.

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding Sattriya:

It originated in Assam.
It was developed by Srimanta Sankardeva.
It is recognized as one of the classical dance forms of 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

Answer: D

Explanation:

All statements are correct.

Q9. Borgeet is associated with:

A. Manipuri dance tradition
B. Neo-Vaishnav devotional music tradition of Assam
C. Baul music tradition
D. Carnatic music tradition

Answer: B

Explanation:

Borgeets are devotional songs composed mainly by Sankardeva and Madhavdeva.

Q10. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Award	Field
1. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award	Performing Arts
2. Jnanpith Award	Cinema
3. Dadasaheb Phalke Award	Literature

Select the correct answer:

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

Answer: A

Explanation:

Sangeet Natak Akademi Award → Performing Arts ✔
Jnanpith → Literature ✘
Dadasaheb Phalke → Cinema ✘

Q11. Consider the following Articles of the Constitution:

Article 21A
Article 24
Article 39(e)
Article 39(f)

Which of the above are directly related to child welfare and protection?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: D

Explanation:

All four provisions concern education, protection and welfare of children.

Q12. With reference to the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, consider the following statements:

Employment of children below 14 years is prohibited.
Adolescents may be employed in hazardous occupations.
The Act was amended in 2016.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation:

The 2016 amendment prohibited employment of children below 14 and restricted adolescents from hazardous occupations.

Q13. Which of the following International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions are specifically related to child labour?

Convention No. 138
Convention No. 182
Convention on Forced Labour (No. 29)

Select the correct answer:

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

Answer: A

Explanation:

Convention 138 (Minimum Age) and Convention 182 (Worst Forms of Child Labour) directly address child labour.

Q14. Consider the following statements:

Cooperative Federalism implies collaboration between the Union and State Governments.
GST Council is often cited as an example of Cooperative Federalism.
NITI Aayog promotes both Cooperative and Competitive Federalism.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: D

Explanation:

All three statements correctly describe the functioning of India’s federal structure.

Q15. Which of the following best explains the term “Intergenerational Poverty Trap”, often discussed in the context of child labour?

A. Poverty caused by inflation over successive years
B. Poverty transmitted from one generation to the next due to lack of education and opportunities
C. Poverty resulting from environmental degradation
D. Poverty caused by excessive urbanization

Answer: B

Explanation:

Child labour often deprives children of education, causing poverty to continue across generations, creating an intergenerational poverty trap.

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