APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –20/03/2026

🔹 Q1. With reference to the SHANTI Act, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to reform India’s nuclear energy sector.
2. It encourages private sector participation in nuclear energy.
3. It replaces earlier legal frameworks like the Atomic Energy Act and CLND Act.
   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 “baseload power”?

Options:
A. Electricity generated only during peak demand hours
B. Electricity supplied intermittently based on weather conditions
C. Minimum continuous level of demand on an electrical grid
D. Power generated only from renewable sources

🔹 Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI):

1. It derives its powers from Article 324 of the Constitution.
2. It can order transfer of officials during elections.
3. Its decisions are completely beyond judicial review.
   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 best explains “dual-use infrastructure”?

Options:
A. Infrastructure used only for military purposes
B. Infrastructure used only for civilian development
C. Infrastructure used for both civilian and military purposes
D. Infrastructure used for international trade only

🔹 Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the Assam Revised Leave Rules (Amendment), 2026:

1. Teachers are entitled to 15 days of earned leave annually.
2. It replaces half-pay leave with earned leave provisions.
3. It has no legal validity unless approved by Parliament.
   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

🔹 Q6. Which of the following organizations is directly associated with nuclear energy development in India?

Options:
A. Department of Atomic Energy
B. Election Commission of India
C. Food Corporation of India
D. National Disaster Management Authority

🔹 Q7. Consider the following statements regarding civil nuclear cooperation between India and the USA:

1. It aims to enhance clean energy production.
2. It promotes technology transfer and industrial collaboration.
3. It focuses only on military nuclear applications.
   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

🔹 Q8. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate objective of the scenario planning exercise between the Army and NF Railway?

Options:
A. Conducting electoral reforms
B. Enhancing coordination during national crises
C. Promoting tourism in Northeast India
D. Regulating railway tariffs

🔹 Q9. Which of the following correctly explains the role of Gazette notification in governance?

Options:
A. It is only an advisory document
B. It provides legal validity to government decisions
C. It is issued only by the judiciary
D. It is used only for financial transactions

🔹 Q10. Which of the following is the primary advantage of nuclear energy?

Options:
A. High carbon emissions
B. Intermittent power generation
C. Low carbon and reliable baseload power
D. Dependence on weather conditions

Nuclear = low carbon + continuous power supply