APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –05/03/2026
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 05/03/2026)
1. Consider the following statements about Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG):
- LNG is natural gas cooled to around −162°C for transportation.
- LNG occupies more volume than natural gas in gaseous form.
- LNG is mainly transported through specialized cryogenic tankers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- LNG is produced by cooling natural gas to −162°C, which reduces its volume significantly.
- LNG actually occupies about 1/600th the volume of gaseous natural gas (so statement 2 is incorrect).
- LNG is transported in special cryogenic LNG carriers.
2. The Strait of Hormuz, often seen in news due to energy geopolitics, connects which of the following water bodies?
A. Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf
B. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
C. Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
D. Red Sea and Arabian Sea
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
- The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and further to the Arabian Sea.
- Around 20% of global oil trade passes through this narrow maritime chokepoint.
3. With reference to the Sanchar Saathi initiative, consider the following statements:
- It is an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications.
- It allows users to check mobile connections issued in their name.
- It provides a facility to block stolen mobile phones.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Sanchar Saathi portal includes:
- TAFCOP – check SIMs issued in user’s name.
- CEIR – block stolen/lost mobile phones.
- Chakshu portal – report telecom fraud.
4. The “Call Before You Dig (CBuD)” programme is primarily associated with:
A. Preventing accidental damage to underground utility infrastructure
B. Promoting rural broadband connectivity
C. Regulating telecom tariffs
D. Strengthening cybersecurity of telecom networks
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- CBuD is designed to prevent accidental damage to underground infrastructure such as:
- Optical fibre cables
- Telecom cables
- Pipelines
- Excavating agencies must notify authorities before digging.
5. Which of the following institutions recently signed an MoU with IIT Guwahati to collaborate on AI-driven healthcare research?
A. Cambridge University
B. Coventry University Group
C. Oxford University
D. University of Manchester
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
- IIT Guwahati signed an MoU with Coventry University Group (UK).
- Collaboration areas include:
- AI in healthcare
- joint research
- dual PhD programmes.
6. Which of the following correctly describes the objective of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP)?
A. Eliminate tuberculosis in India by 2025
B. Reduce TB deaths by 50% by 2030
C. Replace TB vaccines with new mRNA vaccines
D. Provide universal TB vaccination coverage
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- India aims to eliminate TB by 2025, ahead of the WHO global target of 2030.
7. Which of the following tests is increasingly used in India for rapid detection of tuberculosis under NTEP?
A. ELISA test
B. Mantoux test
C. NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Test)
D. Western blot test
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
- NAAT detects TB bacteria DNA quickly and accurately.
- It is faster than traditional sputum microscopy.
8. Which of the following correctly describes the “Nikshay Mitra” initiative?
A. Community participation scheme to support TB patients
B. Government portal for TB drug procurement
C. National database of TB laboratories
D. Scheme to train TB healthcare workers
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- Nikshay Mitras are individuals or organizations that adopt TB patients and provide nutritional and psychosocial support.
9. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
| Initiative | Purpose |
- CEIR | Blocking stolen mobile phones
- TAFCOP | Checking SIM cards issued in a user’s name
- Chakshu | Reporting telecom fraud
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
All three services are part of the Sanchar Saathi portal launched by DoT.
10. Which of the following statements regarding Artificial Intelligence in healthcare is correct?
A. AI can assist in early disease diagnosis using medical imaging
B. AI completely replaces doctors in healthcare decision making
C. AI eliminates the need for clinical trials in drug discovery
D. AI works only with structured numerical datasets
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
AI can support healthcare through:
- Medical image analysis
- Predictive diagnostics
- Drug discovery.
However, it does not replace doctors or clinical trials.
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