APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –16/03/2026
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 16/03/2026)
1. Consider the following statements regarding National Waterway-2 (NW-2):
- It is located on the Brahmaputra River.
- It stretches from Dhubri to Sadiya in Assam.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
National Waterway-2 is the declared inland waterway on the Brahmaputra River, extending from Dhubri to Sadiya in Assam.
2. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) functions under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
C. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
D. Ministry of Tourism
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
The IWAI operates under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and is responsible for the development of national waterways.
3. Consider the following locations associated with river cruise tourism on the Brahmaputra:
- Biswanath Ghat
- Neamati
- Pandu
Which of the above are important river terminals or river transport hubs in Assam?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
- Biswanath Ghat and Neamati are important cruise terminal locations.
- Pandu is a major river port and inland water transport hub in Guwahati.
4. Consider the following statements regarding inland water transport:
- Inland waterways are generally more fuel-efficient than road transport.
- Inland waterways usually have higher carbon emissions than rail transport.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
Inland waterways are fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly compared to road transport, but emissions are typically lower than road but comparable or slightly higher than rail depending on the vessel type.
5. Consider the following statements regarding Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with insurgent groups in Northeast India:
- It aims to bring militant groups into the mainstream political process.
- It may include provisions for rehabilitation of militants.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Peace accords such as MoS agreements usually involve ceasefire, surrender of arms, rehabilitation, and development initiatives.
6. Welfare–Development Councils created under peace agreements generally aim to:
A. Provide constitutional autonomy to ethnic groups
B. Promote socio-economic development of specific communities
C. Replace state governments in local administration
D. Supervise military operations in insurgency-affected areas
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Such councils focus on development programmes, welfare measures, and cultural preservation of specific ethnic communities.
7. Consider the following statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz:
- It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
- Around 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
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global energy chokepoint linking the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, through which about 20% of global oil supply passes.
8. Consider the following statements regarding Brent crude oil:
- It is a major international benchmark for crude oil prices.
- It is extracted primarily from oil fields in the North Sea.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Brent crude is a major global oil price benchmark and originates from North Sea oil fields.
9. Which of the following factors most strongly affects global crude oil prices?
- Geopolitical conflicts
- Production decisions by oil-producing countries
- Global economic demand
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
Global oil prices are influenced by geopolitical events, supply decisions, and global demand conditions.
10. Inland waterways are considered advantageous primarily because they:
A. Require high fuel consumption
B. Have lower transport costs for bulk goods
C. Operate only in coastal areas
D. Replace rail transport completely
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Water transport is cost-effective and suitable for bulk cargo movement, making it an efficient logistics option.
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