APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Questions (02/05/2026)

APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –02/05/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 02/05/2026)


Q1. With reference to riverine islands (chars and chaporis) in Assam, consider the following statements:

  1. They are formed due to erosion and deposition processes.
  2. They are geomorphologically stable landforms.
  3. They are highly vulnerable to floods and erosion.

Options:

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


Answer: A. 1 and 3 only

📝 Explanation:

  • Statement 1 – Correct:
    Formed by erosion–deposition in rivers like Brahmaputra
  • Statement 2 – Incorrect:
    They are highly dynamic, not stable
  • Statement 3 – Correct:
    Extremely vulnerable to:
    • Floods
    • Riverbank erosion

Q2. Which of the following best explains “cost-push inflation”?

Options:

A. Inflation due to increased demand
B. Inflation caused by rising production costs
C. Inflation due to higher wages only
D. Inflation caused by reduced money supply


Answer: B. Inflation caused by rising production costs

📝 Explanation:

  • LPG price hike → increases:
    • Input costs
    • Transport costs

👉 Leads to cost-push inflation


Q3. With reference to LPG pricing in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Commercial LPG prices are market-linked.
  2. Domestic LPG is fully deregulated.
  3. LPG prices are influenced by global crude oil prices.

Options:

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


Answer: A. 1 and 3 only

📝 Explanation:

  • Statement 1 – Correct: Commercial LPG = market-based
  • Statement 2 – Incorrect: Domestic LPG still has subsidy elements
  • Statement 3 – Correct: Linked to global energy prices

Q4. Which of the following best explains “urban flood”?

Options:

A. Flooding in rural areas
B. Flooding caused only by river overflow
C. Waterlogging in cities due to drainage failure
D. Coastal flooding


Answer: C. Waterlogging in cities due to drainage failure

📝 Explanation:

  • Urban flooding:
    • Linked to:
      • Poor drainage
      • Concretization
      • Governance failure

Q5. With reference to urban governance, consider the following statements:

  1. Fragmented institutional structure can reduce efficiency.
  2. Multiple agencies always improve coordination.
  3. Lack of data sharing affects disaster response.

Options:

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


Answer: A. 1 and 3 only

📝 Explanation:

  • Statement 1 – Correct: Fragmentation → inefficiency
  • Statement 2 – Incorrect: Multiple agencies often cause conflict
  • Statement 3 – Correct: Data gaps hinder response

Q6. With reference to the collegium system, consider the following statements:

  1. It is mentioned in the Constitution.
  2. It evolved through judicial decisions.
  3. It deals with appointment of judges to higher judiciary.

Options:

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


Answer: A. 2 and 3 only

📝 Explanation:

  • Statement 1 – Incorrect: Not in Constitution
  • Statement 2 – Correct: Developed via Second Judges Case
  • Statement 3 – Correct: Deals with SC & HC appointments

Q7. Which of the following best explains “judicial independence”?

Options:

A. Judiciary working under executive control
B. Judiciary free from external influence
C. Judiciary controlled by legislature
D. Judiciary without accountability


Answer: B. Judiciary free from external influence

📝 Explanation:

  • Ensures:
    • Fair justice
    • Rule of law
  • Core feature of Constitution

Q8. Which of the following is a major challenge in managing Brahmaputra river islands?

Options:

A. Lack of rainfall
B. Stable land conditions
C. Dynamic river morphology
D. Low population density


Answer: C. Dynamic river morphology

📝 Explanation:

  • Brahmaputra:
    • Highly dynamic
    • Frequent erosion & deposition

👉 Makes governance difficult


Q9. Which of the following best explains “integrated river basin management”?

Options:

A. Managing only one river segment
B. Managing entire river system holistically
C. Building dams only
D. Flood relief operations


Answer: B. Managing entire river system holistically

📝 Explanation:

  • Includes:
    • Water use
    • Flood control
    • Ecology

Q10. Which of the following best explains “energy vulnerability”?

Options:

A. High domestic energy production
B. Dependence on external energy sources
C. Low energy consumption
D. Use of renewable energy only


Answer: B. Dependence on external energy sources

📝 Explanation:

India imports large energy share

Vulnerable to:

Geopolitical risks

Price shocks

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