APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –19/03/2026

🔹 Q1. With reference to El Niño, consider the following statements:

1. It is associated with warming of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.
2. It generally leads to weaker Indian monsoon rainfall.
3. It occurs every year regularly.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

🔹 Q2. Which of the following best describes Hydro-Informatics?

Options:
A. A method of desalination of seawater
B. Integration of hydrology with data science and information systems
C. Study of underground water reserves only
D. Traditional irrigation management techniques

🔹 Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Anti-Defection Law:

1. It is contained in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.
2. It was introduced by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act.
3. The President decides on disqualification of MLAs under this law.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

🔹 Q4. Which of the following organizations is directly associated with flood and river erosion management in Assam?

Options:
A. FREMAA
B. ISRO
C. NITI Aayog
D. SEBI

🔹 Q5. Which of the following statements regarding Piped Natural Gas (PNG) is correct?

Options:
A. It is transported only through road tankers
B. It is supplied through pipeline networks directly to consumers
C. It produces more emissions than coal
D. It requires storage in cylinders at households

🔹 Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the Barauni–Guwahati Gas Pipeline:

1. It connects Northeast India to the national gas grid.
2. It is part of efforts to expand City Gas Distribution.
3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Railways.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

🔹 Q7. Which of the following factors influence the Indian monsoon?

1. ENSO (El Niño–Southern Oscillation)
2. Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)
3. Eurasian snow cover

Select the correct answer:

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

🔹 Q8. Which of the following correctly explains the role of the Speaker under the Anti-Defection Law?

Options:
A. Acts as a judicial authority with absolute power
B. Decides on disqualification of legislators
C. Frames election manifestos
D. Supervises campaign financing

🔹 Q9. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate advantage of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) over LPG?

Options:
A. Requires periodic cylinder replacement
B. Provides continuous supply without storage
C. Produces higher carbon emissions
D. Requires more transportation infrastructure

🔹 Q10. Which of the following is the primary objective of the Water Resources Innovation Hub in Assam?

Options:
A. Expansion of irrigation subsidies
B. Flood forecasting and scientific water management
C. Promotion of marine fisheries
D. Regulation of groundwater extraction

Focus is on hydro-informatics, flood forecasting, and river management