APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –28/03/2026

🔹 Q1. With reference to excise duty on petrol and diesel, consider the following statements:

1. Excise duty is a direct tax levied by the Government of India.
2. Reduction in excise duty leads to loss of government revenue.
3. Excise duty cut always reduces retail fuel prices.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

🔹 Q2. Which of the following best explains “windfall tax” in the context of petroleum products?

Options:
A. Tax imposed on agricultural income
B. Tax on unexpected gains due to external factors
C. Tax on imported crude oil
D. Tax on domestic consumption

🔹 Q3. Consider the following statements regarding India’s energy security:

1. India imports more than 80% of its crude oil requirements.
2. Strategic Petroleum Reserves are used only for export purposes.
3. Energy security includes affordability and accessibility.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

🔹 Q4. Which of the following best describes the “Team India approach” in energy management?

Options:
A. Coordination between Centre and States
B. Collaboration between private companies only
C. Exclusive central government control
D. International energy agreements

🔹 Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL):

1. Its capacity is being expanded from 3 MMTPA to 9 MMTPA.
2. It will rely entirely on domestic crude after expansion.
3. It exports petroleum products to Bangladesh.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

🔹 Q6. Which of the following best explains “MMTPA” in the context of refineries?

Options:
A. Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum
B. Million Monetary Transfer Per Account
C. Maximum Monthly Transport Per Area
D. Minimum Market Trade Price Average

🔹 Q7. Consider the following statements regarding the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC):

1. It is the highest decision-making body for defence procurement.
2. It is chaired by the Prime Minister.
3. It approves procurement proposals for armed forces.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

🔹 Q8. Which of the following best describes the S-400 missile system?

Options:
A. A naval submarine system
B. A long-range surface-to-air missile defence system
C. A satellite communication system
D. A tank warfare system

🔹 Q9. Which of the following is the MOST likely consequence of rising global crude oil prices?

Options:
A. Decrease in inflation
B. Increase in fiscal deficit
C. Reduction in import dependence
D. Stability in fuel prices

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

Options:
A. Infrastructure related only to electricity
B. Facilities for production, storage, and distribution of energy
C. Only renewable energy systems
D. Transport infrastructure only

Includes:

Storage

Refineries

Pipelines