APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –07/07/2026

Q1. With reference to Manas National Park, consider the following statements:

1. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. It is both a Tiger Reserve and an Elephant Reserve.
3. It shares an international boundary with Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. Which one of the following species is most dependent on tall alluvial grasslands for its survival?

A. Nilgai

B. Pygmy Hog

C. Sloth Bear

D. Blackbuck

Q3. The decline of grasslands in Manas National Park has been attributed to which of the following?

1. Construction of dams upstream.
2. Spread of invasive alien plant species.
3. Changes in natural river flow.
4. Increased volcanic activity.

Select the correct answer using the code below.

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 4 only

C. 1, 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding crimes against women in India:

1. Article 15(3) of the Constitution permits the State to make special provisions for women.
2. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act provides only criminal remedies.
3. One Stop Centres are supported under Mission Shakti.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only

B. 2 only

C. 1 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q5. Which of the following constitutional provisions are directly associated with women’s welfare?

1. Article 15(3)
2. Article 39(d)
3. Article 42
4. Article 51A(e)

Select the correct answer using the code below.

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2, 3 and 4 only

C. 1, 2, 3 and 4

D. 1, 3 and 4 only

Q6. With reference to India–Japan relations, consider the following statements:

1. Japan is among the largest providers of Official Development Assistance (ODA) to India.
2. India and Japan describe their bilateral ties as a “Special Strategic and Global Partnership”.
3. Japan is a member of ASEAN.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q7. Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are strategically important because they are widely used in:

1. Electric Vehicles
2. Wind Turbines
3. Precision-guided missiles
4. Consumer electronics

Select the correct answer using the code below.

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 4 only

C. 1, 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q8. Which one of the following organisations is primarily responsible for implementing Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects?

A. JETRO

B. JICA

C. ADB

D. OECD

Q9. Which of the following best explains the rationale behind India’s Act East Policy?

A. To reduce dependence on maritime trade.

B. To deepen strategic and economic engagement with Southeast and East Asia.

C. To establish military alliances with ASEAN countries.

D. To replace the Neighbourhood First Policy.

Q10. Which of the following are ecological functions of natural floodplains?

1. Recharge groundwater.
2. Store excess floodwater.
3. Support biodiversity.
4. Reduce river sedimentation completely.

Select the correct answer using the code below.

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1, 2 and 3 only

C. 2, 3 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q11. Which one of the following is the most appropriate description of an Integrated Flood Management (IFM) approach?

A. Exclusive reliance on large dams for flood control.

B. Construction of embankments across all rivers.

C. Combining structural and non-structural measures while preserving river ecology.

D. Annual dredging of all rivers irrespective of need.

Q12. Deepor Beel, frequently mentioned in the context of Assam, is important because it is:

A. A Biosphere Reserve

B. A Ramsar Site

C. A Tiger Reserve

D. A National Park

Q13. Which one of the following combinations is correctly matched?

B. Pygmy Hog — Critically Endangered

C. Wild Water Buffalo — Near Threatened

D. Hispid Hare — Least Concern

Q14. With reference to nature-based solutions for flood management, consider the following statements:

1. Wetland restoration can reduce flood peaks.
2. Floodplain zoning helps minimise disaster risk.
3. Afforestation in upper catchments can moderate runoff.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q15. Consider the following pairs:

1. Act East Policy — Strengthening engagement with Southeast Asia
2. Mission Shakti — Women’s safety and empowerment
3. Project Tiger — Conservation of grassland ecosystems
4. JICA — Development cooperation through Official Development Assistance

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A. Only one

B. Only two

C. Only three

D. All four