APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –12/03/2026
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From The Assam Tribune, 12 March 2026
1. Passive euthanasia refers to:
A. Actively administering drugs to cause death
B. Allowing natural death by withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining treatment
C. Causing death through assisted suicide
D. Medical termination of pregnancy
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Passive euthanasia involves withholding or withdrawing life-support systems, allowing a patient to die naturally. The Supreme Court allowed such withdrawal of life support in a recent case.
2. The right to die with dignity in India has been interpreted by the Supreme Court as part of which constitutional provision?
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 32
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Answer: C
Explanation:
The Supreme Court has interpreted the Right to Life under Article 21 to include the right to die with dignity, particularly in cases involving passive euthanasia.
3. The Central Zoo Authority (CZA), which regulates zoos in India, functions under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
C. Ministry of Rural Development
D. Ministry of Science and Technology
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Answer: B
Explanation:
The Central Zoo Authority operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and regulates zoo standards and animal welfare.
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Assam State Zoo-cum-Botanical Garden modernization project:
- The Gauhati High Court directed compliance with enclosure norms for exotic animals.
- The modernization project is estimated to cost around ₹345 crore.
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:
The Gauhati High Court directed the zoo authorities to ensure compliance with Central Zoo Authority enclosure guidelines, while the zoo is undergoing modernization worth about ₹345 crore.
5. According to the SIPRI report (2021–2025), Israel has become the world’s:
A. Fifth largest arms exporter
B. Seventh largest arms exporter
C. Sixth largest arms exporter
D. Tenth largest arms exporter
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Israel has surpassed the UK to become the 7th largest arms exporter globally, with a 4.4% share of global arms exports.
6. Which country is the largest buyer of Israeli defence equipment according to SIPRI?
A. Germany
B. India
C. United States
D. United Kingdom
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Answer: B
Explanation:
India accounts for about 56% of Israel’s arms exports, making it the largest buyer.
7. Consider the following statements regarding Maoist insurgency in India:
- Bastar district in Chhattisgarh is considered a major centre of Left-Wing Extremism.
- The Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee is associated with Maoist activities.
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:
Bastar is one of the core Maoist-affected regions, and the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) is a major Maoist organisational structure.
8. The “Red Corridor” in India refers to regions affected by:
A. Communal violence
B. Cross-border terrorism
C. Left-Wing Extremism
D. Religious radicalisation
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Answer: C
Explanation:
The Red Corridor refers to areas affected by Maoist or Left-Wing extremist insurgency.
9. According to recent government directives during the West Asia conflict, LPG supply was prioritised mainly for:
A. Commercial restaurants only
B. Domestic household consumers
C. Industrial manufacturing units
D. Power generation plants
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Answer: B
Explanation:
To avoid shortage, the government prioritised domestic LPG supply, temporarily restricting bottling of commercial cylinders.
10. Which of the following correctly matches the organisation with its primary function?
| Organisation | Function |
- SIPRI | Global research on arms trade and military expenditure |
- Central Zoo Authority | Regulation of zoos in India |
- AIIMS | National research institute on defence technology |
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: A
Explanation:
- SIPRI studies global arms transfers and defence spending.
- Central Zoo Authority regulates zoo standards.
AIIMS is a premier medical institute, not a defence research organisation.
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