APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –10/07/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 10/07/2026)

Q1. With reference to the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in India, consider the following statements:

A GI tag can be granted only to manufactured goods.
Registration of a GI is valid for ten years and can be renewed.
GI registration is governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: GI applies to agricultural, natural and manufactured goods. Registration is valid for 10 years and is renewable. It is governed by the GI Act, 1999.

Q2. The PM Vishwakarma Scheme primarily aims to

A. Promote exports of handicrafts through SEZs
B. Provide comprehensive support to traditional artisans and craftspeople
C. Develop smart industrial townships in rural India
D. Promote agricultural mechanisation

Answer: B

Explanation: PM Vishwakarma supports traditional artisans through skill training, toolkit incentives, concessional credit, certification and marketing support.

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009:

Article 21A provides the constitutional basis for the Act.
The Act prescribes norms relating to pupil-teacher ratio.
Education is exclusively a State List subject.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: Education is in the Concurrent List, not the State List. RTE derives from Article 21A and prescribes PTR norms.

Q4. UDISE+ is primarily associated with

A. Monitoring health infrastructure in India
B. Collection of school education data across India
C. Skill development of teachers
D. Digital university rankings

Answer: B

Explanation: UDISE+ (Unified District Information System for Education Plus) is India’s comprehensive database on school education.

Q5. Which one of the following best describes the Indo-Pacific?

A. A treaty organisation for maritime security
B. A geopolitical and strategic construct connecting the Indian and Pacific Oceans
C. An economic union formed by ASEAN countries
D. A UN agency for ocean governance

Answer: B

Explanation: The Indo-Pacific is a strategic concept linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans; it is not a formal organisation.

Q6. Consider the following pairs:

Maritime Chokepoint	Connects
1. Strait of Hormuz	Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
2. Strait of Malacca	Indian Ocean and South China Sea
3. Bab-el-Mandeb	Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: Bab-el-Mandeb connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, not the Mediterranean and Black Sea.

Q7. Which of the following are members of the QUAD?

Australia
India
Japan
South Korea
United States

Select the correct answer using the code below.

A. 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Answer: A

Explanation: QUAD consists of India, Australia, Japan and the United States.

Q8. Which one of the following correctly describes SAGAR?

A. India’s policy for Arctic exploration
B. India’s maritime vision promoting Security and Growth for All in the Region
C. India’s blue economy financing mechanism
D. India’s naval command for the Andaman Sea

Answer: B

Explanation: SAGAR is India’s maritime vision announced in 2015, focusing on regional maritime cooperation and security.

Q9. With reference to NATO, consider the following statements:

NATO was established through the Washington Treaty.
NATO Headquarters is located in Brussels.
India is a dialogue partner of NATO.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: NATO was established by the Washington Treaty (1949) and is headquartered in Brussels. India is not a NATO dialogue partner.

Q10. Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty refers to

A. Expansion of NATO membership
B. Collective defence among member states
C. Withdrawal from NATO
D. Nuclear disarmament obligations

Answer: B

Explanation: Article 5 provides that an attack on one NATO member is considered an attack on all.

Q11. Which one of the following organisations administers the registration of Geographical Indications (GI) in India?

A. National Biodiversity Authority
B. GI Registry, Chennai
C. Copyright Office, New Delhi
D. Intellectual Property Appellate Board

Answer: B

Explanation: The GI Registry at Chennai administers registration under the GI Act, 1999.

Q12. Consider the following statements regarding the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020:

It introduced the 5+3+3+4 curricular structure.
It emphasises Foundational Literacy and Numeracy.
It abolishes all forms of board examinations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: NEP introduced the 5+3+3+4 structure and emphasises FLN. It does not abolish board examinations but proposes reforms.

Q13. Which of the following statements regarding UNCLOS is correct?

A. It regulates international civil aviation.
B. It provides the legal framework governing the use of oceans and seas.
C. It governs international climate negotiations.
D. It establishes the International Court of Justice.

Answer: B

Explanation: UNCLOS (1982) lays down the legal framework for territorial waters, EEZs, navigation and maritime rights.

Q14. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are strategically significant for India primarily because they

A. Contain India’s largest oil reserves.
B. Overlook the approaches to the Strait of Malacca.
C. Host India’s only nuclear submarine base.
D. Form India’s maritime boundary with Australia.

Answer: B

Explanation: Their location enables India to monitor one of the world’s busiest maritime chokepoints—the Strait of Malacca.

Q15. Consider the following statements:

Traditional handicrafts receiving GI protection can contribute to rural employment generation.
GI protection prevents unauthorised use of the registered product name by producers outside the notified geographical area.
GI registration automatically grants patent rights over the manufacturing process.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: GI protects the geographical identity and reputation of products but does not grant patent rights over the manufacturing process. It helps preserve traditional knowledge while promoting rural livelihoods.

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