APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –28/05/2026

1. With reference to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), consider the following statements:

A. Article 44 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Uniform Civil Code.
B. UCC is included under Fundamental Rights.
C. Goa follows a form of common civil code.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. A and B only
B. A and C only
C. B and C only
D. A, B and C

2. Which of the following cases is most closely associated with the debate on Uniform Civil Code in India?

A. Kesavananda Bharati Case
B. S.R. Bommai Case
C. Shah Bano Case
D. Minerva Mills Case

The Shah Bano Case (1985) dealt with maintenance rights of divorced Muslim women and revived debate on UCC and gender justice.

3. Article 44 of the Constitution is part of:

A. Fundamental Rights
B. Fundamental Duties
C. Directive Principles of State Policy
D. Emergency Provisions

Article 44 is included in Part IV of the Constitution dealing with Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).

4. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is located at:

A. Bhopal
B. Guwahati
C. Dehradun
D. Bengaluru

WII was established in 1982 at Dehradun under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

5. The Guwahati Ring Road Project raised concerns mainly due to its possible impact on:

A. Kaziranga National Park
B. Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Manas National Park
D. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

The project may affect elephant corridors and biodiversity near Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary.

6. Elephant corridors are important primarily because they:

A. Increase agricultural production
B. Promote tourism revenue
C. Facilitate movement between fragmented habitats
D. Prevent river erosion

Elephant corridors connect isolated habitats and help maintain migration routes and genetic diversity.

7. Which of the following bodies is chaired by the Prime Minister of India?

A. National Green Tribunal
B. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
C. National Board for Wildlife
D. Central Zoo Authority

The Prime Minister is the Chairperson of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL).

8. The Assam Resilient Rural Bridge Program (ARRBP) is funded by:

A. Asian Development Bank
B. IMF
C. AIIB
D. World Bank

ARRBP is a World Bank-funded initiative focusing on climate-resilient bridge infrastructure in Assam.

9. In the context of infrastructure, RCC stands for:

A. Reinforced Cement Concrete
B. Regional Construction Council
C. Rural Connectivity Corridor
D. Reinforced Carbon Composite

RCC is a composite construction material made of cement concrete reinforced with steel bars.

10. Which of the following is the primary objective of climate-resilient infrastructure?

A. Reduce construction costs
B. Increase privatization
C. Withstand climate-related disasters
D. Promote urban migration

Climate-resilient infrastructure is designed to endure floods, extreme rainfall, heatwaves and other climate impacts.

11. Which among the following rivers is most closely associated with recurring floods in Assam?

A. Mahanadi
B. Brahmaputra
C. Godavari
D. Narmada

The Brahmaputra and its tributaries are the main causes of annual floods in Assam.

12. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) primarily deals with:

A. Climate finance
B. Nuclear disarmament
C. Terror financing and money laundering
D. Maritime security

FATF is an intergovernmental body established to combat money laundering and terror financing.

13. FATF headquarters is located in:

A. Geneva
B. Paris
C. Vienna
D. New York

The FATF Secretariat functions from the OECD headquarters in Paris.

14. Which Article of the UN Charter recognizes the inherent right of self-defence?

A. Article 14
B. Article 32
C. Article 44
D. Article 51

Article 51 allows member states to exercise self-defence if an armed attack occurs.

15. The UNSC has how many permanent members?

A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10

The five permanent members (P5) are:

France

USA

UK

Russia

China