APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –14/04/2026

Q1. With reference to the Strait of Hormuz, consider the following statements:

1. It connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.
2. It is a major global oil transit chokepoint.
3. It lies between Iran and Iraq.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. Which of the following best explains a “naval blockade”?

Options:

A. Diplomatic isolation of a country
B. Restriction of maritime movement to or from a country
C. Suspension of air travel
D. Trade agreements between countries

Q3. With reference to the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, consider the following statements:

1. It is located on a tributary of the Brahmaputra.
2. It is being developed by NHPC.
3. It is India’s first nuclear power project.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Which of the following best describes “run-of-the-river” hydropower projects?

Options:

A. Projects with large reservoirs storing water
B. Projects without significant water storage using natural river flow
C. Projects using underground water
D. Projects using seawater

Q5. With reference to women’s reservation in India, consider the following statements:

1. It provides 33% reservation in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
2. It is already fully implemented at all levels.
3. It is linked with delimitation exercise.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q6. Which of the following best explains “delimitation”?

Options:

A. Allocation of financial resources
B. Drawing boundaries of electoral constituencies
C. Reservation of seats for minorities
D. Regulation of elections

Q7. With reference to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, consider the following statements:

1. He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution.
2. He advocated social justice and equality.
3. He opposed the idea of fundamental rights.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q8. Which of the following constitutional provisions abolishes untouchability?

Options:

A. Article 14
B. Article 17
C. Article 19
D. Article 21

Q9. Which of the following is a major advantage of hydropower?

Options:

A. High carbon emissions
B. Non-renewable energy source
C. Renewable and clean energy
D. Requires fossil fuels

Q10. Which of the following best explains “energy security”?

Options:

A. Availability of energy at affordable prices
B. Dependence on a single energy source
C. Limiting energy consumption
D. Use of only renewable energy