APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –23/06/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 23/06/2026)

Q1. With reference to Human Papillomavirus (HPV), consider the following statements:

HPV is a DNA virus.
Persistent infection with certain HPV strains can cause cervical cancer.
HPV infection spreads exclusively through blood transfusion.

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: A

Explanation:

HPV is a DNA virus.
HPV-16 and HPV-18 are major causes of cervical cancer.
It primarily spreads through skin-to-skin/sexual contact, not exclusively through blood transfusion.

Q2. Gardasil-4 vaccine provides protection against which of the following HPV strains?

A. HPV 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. HPV 6, 11, 16 and 18
C. HPV 5, 10, 15 and 20
D. HPV 16, 18, 31 and 45

Answer: B

Explanation:

Gardasil-4 protects against HPV types:

Q3. The Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) is primarily associated with:

A. Vaccine research and development
B. Monitoring disease outbreaks
C. Vaccine stock and cold-chain management
D. Vaccine export certification

Answer: C

Explanation:

eVIN digitally tracks vaccine stocks and cold-chain temperatures.

Q4. Which of the following indicators is defined as the number of deaths of infants below one year of age per 1,000 live births?

A. Crude Death Rate
B. Neonatal Mortality Rate
C. Maternal Mortality Ratio
D. Infant Mortality Rate

Answer: D

Explanation:

IMR measures deaths below one year per 1,000 live births.

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the Sample Registration System (SRS):

It is administered by the Registrar General of India.
It provides estimates of birth rate and death rate.
It provides mortality indicators including Infant Mortality Rate.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: D

Explanation:

SRS is India’s largest demographic survey system and provides vital statistics including mortality indicators.

Q6. Which of the following Constitutional provisions directs the State to improve public health and nutrition?

A. Article 32
B. Article 47
C. Article 51A
D. Article 243G

Answer: B

Explanation:

Article 47 is a Directive Principle of State Policy concerning nutrition and public health.

Q7. Consider the following:

Janani Suraksha Yojana
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram
POSHAN Abhiyaan

Which of the above are directly related to maternal and child health?

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

Answer: D

Explanation:

All three programmes focus on maternal, neonatal, child health and nutrition.

Q8. The Strait of Hormuz connects:

A. Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
B. Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
C. Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
D. Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.

Q9. Which of the following countries directly border the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran
Oman
Qatar
Bahrain

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: A

Explanation:

Only Iran and Oman directly border the Strait.

Q10. Consider the following maritime chokepoints:

Bab-el-Mandeb
Strait of Hormuz
Strait of Malacca

Which of the above are critical for global energy transportation?

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

Answer: D

Explanation:

All three are major global maritime energy routes.

Q11. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), frequently seen in news, is related to:

A. Syrian peace process
B. Iran’s nuclear programme
C. Israel–Palestine negotiations
D. OPEC oil production agreement

Answer: B

Explanation:

JCPOA is the 2015 nuclear agreement involving Iran and world powers.

Q12. With reference to the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), consider the following statements:

It was launched by India.
It promotes maritime security and sustainable use of marine resources.
It is a military alliance similar to NATO.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation:

IPOI is a cooperative maritime initiative, not a military alliance.

Q13. Which one of the following best describes the objective of India’s SAGAR doctrine?

A. Establishing military bases abroad
B. Creating a customs union in the Indian Ocean
C. Security and Growth for All in the Region
D. Promoting exclusive naval dominance

Answer: C

Explanation:

SAGAR stands for Security and Growth for All in the Region.

Q14. Consider the following statements regarding the South China Sea:

It is one of the busiest maritime trade routes in the world.
Vietnam is one of the claimant countries in the South China Sea disputes.
The South China Sea lies entirely within China’s Exclusive Economic Zone.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation:

Vietnam is a claimant state, and the South China Sea is disputed; it does not lie entirely within China’s EEZ.

Q15. Consider the following pairs:

Naval Ship	Type
INS Delhi	Guided Missile Destroyer
INS Kavaratti	Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Explanation:

INS Kavaratti is an Anti-Submarine Warfare Stealth Corvette.

INS Delhi is a Guided Missile Destroyer.

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