APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –20/07/2026

Q1. With reference to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), consider the following statements:

1. It is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. Political parties are prohibited from receiving foreign contributions under the Act.
3. Every registered association receiving foreign contribution must receive such funds through a designated FCRA bank account.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Q2. Which one of the following best describes the primary objective of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)?

A. To regulate acceptance and utilization of foreign contributions in the interest of sovereignty, integrity and public interest
B. To encourage foreign charitable donations without restriction
C. To regulate foreign direct investment in India
D. To regulate foreign exchange transactions

Q3. With reference to the Tea Board of India, consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory body established under the Tea Act, 1953.
2. It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
3. It promotes tea production, exports and regulates tea auctions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Q4. Which of the following conditions are generally favourable for tea cultivation?

1. High humidity
2. Well-drained acidic soil
3. Heavy frost during the growing season
4. Uniform rainfall

Select the correct answer using the code below.

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

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding tea auctions in India:

1. Tea auctions facilitate transparent price discovery.
2. Buyers compete through a competitive bidding process.
3. Tea auctions are conducted only through physical bidding.

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

Q6. With reference to the India–China relationship after 2020, consider the following statements:

1. The Galwan Valley clash led to suspension of several channels of bilateral engagement.
2. India imposed greater scrutiny on Chinese investments after the Galwan incident.
3. India completely stopped all trade with China after 2020.

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

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

1. Electric vehicles
2. Wind turbines
3. Defence electronics
4. Semiconductor manufacturing

Select the correct answer using the code below.

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

Q8. Which of the following correctly explains the objective of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme?

A. To subsidize agricultural exports
B. To promote domestic manufacturing and improve India’s global competitiveness
C. To increase foreign aid inflows
D. To regulate imports through tariff barriers

Q9. With reference to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), consider the following statements:

1. India and China are members of the SCO.
2. The SCO primarily focuses on regional security and cooperation.
3. Afghanistan is a full member of the SCO.

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

Q10. Chabahar Port, often seen in the news, is strategically important to India because it

A. connects India directly with Myanmar through sea routes
B. provides access to Afghanistan and Central Asia while bypassing Pakistan
C. serves as India’s naval base in the Persian Gulf
D. is jointly administered by India and Afghanistan

Q11. Consider the following statements regarding India’s engagement with Afghanistan:

1. Chabahar Port enhances India’s connectivity with Afghanistan.
2. Agriculture and trade have emerged as important areas of cooperation.
3. India shares a direct land border with Afghanistan.

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

Q12. Which one of the following correctly explains the concept of “Strategic Autonomy” in India’s foreign policy?

A. Complete isolation from international affairs
B. Alignment with only one major power
C. Pursuing independent foreign policy decisions based on national interest
D. Avoiding all multilateral organizations

Q13. With reference to India’s tea industry, consider the following pairs:

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

Q14. Which of the following are expected benefits of digital tea auction platforms?

1. Improved transparency
2. Better price discovery
3. Wider participation of buyers
4. Faster settlement of transactions

Select the correct answer using the code below.

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

Q15. Consider the following statements:

1. NGOs complement government efforts in education, healthcare and disaster management.
2. Accountability and transparency are important principles governing foreign contributions.
3. Effective regulation of foreign contributions and an enabling environment for genuine NGOs are mutually exclusive objectives.

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