APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –14/03/2026
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From The Assam Tribune, 14 March 2026
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz:
- It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
- Nearly one-fifth of global oil trade passes through it.
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 Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and is one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints, carrying about 20% of global oil trade.
2. Which of the following countries lies on the southern side of the Strait of Hormuz?
A. Iran
B. Oman
C. Qatar
D. Saudi Arabia
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Answer: B
Explanation:
The Strait lies between Iran (north) and Oman (south).
3. Consider the following statements regarding Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG):
- LPG mainly consists of propane and butane.
- LPG is commonly used as a domestic cooking fuel.
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:
LPG is primarily composed of propane and butane gases and is widely used for domestic cooking.
4. Which of the following public sector companies distribute LPG cylinders in India?
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
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:
The major LPG distributors in India are IOC, BPCL, and HPCL.
5. Consider the following statements regarding the India Meteorological Department (IMD):
- It operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- It is responsible for weather forecasting and climate monitoring in India.
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:
IMD functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and provides weather forecasting and climate services.
6. Doppler Weather Radar is primarily used for:
A. Detecting underground minerals
B. Monitoring storms and rainfall patterns
C. Studying ocean salinity
D. Tracking tectonic plate movements
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Doppler radar helps track storms, rainfall intensity, and wind movement.
7. The tea tribe communities of Assam were historically brought to the region mainly during:
A. Ahom rule
B. British colonial rule
C. Mughal rule
D. Post-independence period
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Tea tribes are descendants of labourers brought by the British during the 19th century to work in tea plantations.
8. Consider the following states:
- Assam
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- West Bengal
Which of the above are major tea-producing states of India?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4 only
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Answer: C
Explanation:
Major tea-producing states include Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
9. Panic booking of LPG cylinders during the West Asia crisis mainly occurred due to:
A. Increase in domestic LPG production
B. Government ban on LPG supply
C. Fear of supply disruption due to global conflict
D. Introduction of new LPG subsidy schemes
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Answer: C
Explanation:
Consumers feared energy supply disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, leading to panic booking.
10. Which of the following best describes an energy “chokepoint”?
A. A region producing renewable energy
B. A narrow route critical for global energy transportation
C. An oil refinery cluster
D. A strategic petroleum storage facility
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Energy chokepoints are narrow transport routes such as the Strait of Hormuz through which large volumes of global energy resources pass.
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