APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –23/03/2026
For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily MCQs is vital. This blog covers most important Prelims questions from the Assam Tribune today (23-03-2026). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 23/03/2026)
🔹 Q1. With reference to the Strait of Hormuz, consider the following statements:
- It connects the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea.
- It lies between Iran and Oman.
- It handles less than 5% of global oil trade.
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
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- 1 ✔️ Correct
- 2 ✔️ Correct
- 3 ❌ Incorrect (~20% global oil passes)
🔹 Q2. Which of the following best explains a “maritime chokepoint”?
Options:
A. A deep-sea oil extraction zone
B. A narrow sea route critical for global trade
C. A port used for naval training
D. A restricted fishing area
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
- Chokepoint = strategic narrow sea route (e.g., Hormuz)
🔹 Q3. Consider the following statements regarding India’s energy security:
- India imports a significant portion of its crude oil.
- Disruptions in West Asia can affect India’s inflation.
- India is completely self-sufficient in natural gas.
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
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- 1 ✔️ Correct
- 2 ✔️ Correct
- 3 ❌ Incorrect
🔹 Q4. Which of the following is the primary challenge in fencing the India–Bangladesh border in Assam?
Options:
A. Desert terrain
B. Mountain glaciers
C. Riverine and shifting terrain
D. Urban congestion
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
- Brahmaputra riverine areas make fencing difficult
🔹 Q5. Which of the following forces is primarily responsible for guarding the India–Bangladesh border?
Options:
A. Assam Rifles
B. Border Security Force
C. Central Reserve Police Force
D. Indo-Tibetan Border Police
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
- BSF guards India–Bangladesh border
🔹 Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the NDPS Act, 1985:
- It deals with narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
- It provides for strict punishments for drug offences.
- It prohibits the establishment of special courts.
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
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- 1 ✔️ Correct
- 2 ✔️ Correct
- 3 ❌ Incorrect – It allows special courts
🔹 Q7. Which of the following regions is known as the “Golden Triangle”?
Options:
A. Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq
B. India, China, Nepal
C. Myanmar, Laos, Thailand
D. Pakistan, Afghanistan, India
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
- Major global drug-producing region
🔹 Q8. Which of the following organizations is responsible for coordinating drug law enforcement at the national level in India?
Options:
A. Central Bureau of Investigation
B. Enforcement Directorate
C. Narcotics Control Bureau
D. National Investigation Agency
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
- NCB handles drug-related coordination
🔹 Q9. Consider the following statements regarding ULFA (Independent):
- It is a faction of ULFA that is not engaged in peace talks.
- It is led by Paresh Baruah.
- It operates only within Indian territory.
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
✅ Answer: A
Explanation:
- 1 ✔️ Correct
- 2 ✔️ Correct
- 3 ❌ Incorrect – operates from outside India
🔹 Q10. Which of the following is the MOST significant implication of insurgent groups using advanced weapons like RPGs?
Options:
A. Decrease in insurgency intensity
B. Increase in conventional warfare capability of militants
C. Reduction in cross-border support
D. Strengthening of local policing
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
RPG use shows higher sophistication and lethality
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