APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –11/11/2025

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme recently launched in Assam:

1. It is implemented by the Department of Finance, Government of Assam.
2. It provides direct benefit transfers to women heads of households only.
3. It aims to integrate multiple smaller social assistance schemes into one platform.
4. It provides ₹1,450 per month to eligible households.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 1, 3 and 4 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. Which of the following best describes the objective of the Orunodoi 3.0 initiative?

a) To provide unconditional cash transfers to all families in Assam.
b) To ensure equitable welfare access using a data-driven DBT system.
c) To offer employment opportunities through local panchayats.
d) To provide subsidized housing loans for rural households.

Q3. Under which Articles of the Indian Constitution are the powers and functions of State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) defined?

a) Articles 308–313
b) Articles 315–323
c) Articles 280–290
d) Articles 324–329

Q4. Which of the following measures can help improve transparency in the functioning of State PSCs like MPSC and APSC?

1. Adoption of Encrypted Question Paper Systems (EQPS)
2. Online application tracking and real-time monitoring
3. Third-party audits by independent agencies
4. Exemption from RTI Act for exam-related information

Select the correct answer:

a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q5. Which of the following best differentiates Transdisciplinary research from Interdisciplinary research?

a) Transdisciplinary research involves collaboration across academic fields without external input.
b) Interdisciplinary research integrates multiple disciplines to address a problem, while transdisciplinary research includes non-academic stakeholders.
c) Transdisciplinary research deals only with STEM disciplines, while interdisciplinary includes humanities.
d) Both are synonymous and interchangeable.

Q6. Which of the following national initiatives directly promote transdisciplinary scientific research in India?

1. National Research Foundation (NRF)
2. Science, Technology & Innovation Policy (STIP) 2020
3. Anusandhan Act, 2023
4. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

Select the correct answer:

a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q7. The Battle of Kohima (1944) is often referred to as the “Stalingrad of the East” because:

a) It was fought between the Indian National Army and the British.
b) It was the largest tank battle in Asia during WWII.
c) It marked the turning point that halted Japanese advancement into India.
d) It resulted in India’s independence negotiations.

Q8. Which organization maintains the Kohima War Cemetery and similar WWII memorials in India?

a) Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
b) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
c) Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC)
d) Indian Army Historical Division

Q9. Which of the following statements regarding India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023 is/are correct?

1. It applies only to Indian entities processing citizens’ data.
2. It establishes the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI).
3. It provides for consent-based data processing except under certain legitimate uses.
4. It prohibits cross-border transfer of all personal data.

Select the correct answer:

a) 1, 3 and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Q10. Consider the following initiatives and match them with their purposes:

Select the correct pairings:

a) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
b) 1–B, 2–A, 3–D, 4–C
c) 1–D, 2–B, 3–A, 4–C
d) 1–A, 2–D, 3–B, 4–C