APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –09/03/2026
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From The Assam Tribune, 9 March 2026
1. Consider the following statements regarding India’s crude oil imports:
- India imports around 85–90% of its crude oil requirements.
- A large share of India’s oil imports passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- India imports around 88% of its crude oil requirements.
- A significant share of global oil trade—including India’s imports—passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making it a critical maritime chokepoint.
2. Which of the following countries are among the major crude oil suppliers to India?
- Iraq
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
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Answer: C
Explanation:
India imports crude oil from several countries, including Russia, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, among its major suppliers.
3. Consider the following statements regarding Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) in India:
- Strategic Petroleum Reserves are emergency stockpiles of crude oil maintained by the government.
- India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves are managed by Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- SPRs are emergency reserves used during supply disruptions.
- They are managed by Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL).
4. Which of the following locations host Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities in India?
- Mangaluru
- Padur
- Visakhapatnam
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
Explanation:
India’s Phase-I Strategic Petroleum Reserve facilities are located at:
- Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)
- Mangaluru (Karnataka)
- Padur (Karnataka).
5. The Orunodoi Scheme of Assam primarily aims to:
A. Provide free healthcare services to rural households
B. Provide direct financial assistance to economically vulnerable families
C. Promote women entrepreneurship through start-up funding
D. Support agricultural mechanisation in rural areas
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Answer: B
Explanation:
The Orunodoi Scheme provides direct financial assistance to economically vulnerable families, with the benefit transferred to women members of households.
6. Under the Orunodoi scheme, financial assistance is primarily transferred to:
A. Head of the household
B. Male members of the family
C. Self-help groups
D. Women beneficiaries of eligible households
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Answer: D
Explanation:
The scheme is women-centric, with funds transferred directly to female members of beneficiary households to enhance financial empowerment.
7. Consider the following statements regarding tree felling in Assam:
- Over one lakh trees have reportedly been felled in the State since 2016 for development projects.
- A large number of these trees were cut for infrastructure projects such as highways and buildings.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: B
Explanation:
RTI data revealed that more than 1,06,000 trees have been felled in Assam since 2016, mainly for infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and institutional construction.
8. Compensatory afforestation refers to:
A. Cutting trees for infrastructure development
B. Planting trees to compensate for forest land diverted for development projects
C. Protecting endangered forest species
D. Replacing natural forests with plantations
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Under environmental laws, compensatory afforestation requires planting trees to compensate for forest land diverted to non-forest purposes.
9. Which of the following ecosystem services are provided by mature trees?
- Carbon sequestration
- Habitat for biodiversity
- Regulation of local climate
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
Explanation:
Mature trees provide multiple ecosystem services, including carbon storage, habitat for biodiversity, and microclimate regulation.
10. The Strait of Hormuz connects which of the following water bodies?
A. Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
B. Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea
C. Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
D. Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
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Answer: C
Explanation:
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, serving as one of the world’s most important oil transit routes.
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