APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –29/05/2026

Q1. With reference to Artificial Intelligence (AI), consider the following statements:

1. Machine Learning is a subset of Artificial Intelligence.
2. Deep Learning uses artificial neural networks.
3. Artificial Intelligence can only function with human supervision at all times.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Q2. The term “Deepfake”, often seen in news, refers to:

A. A method of deep-sea exploration
B. AI-generated synthetic media that mimics real individuals
C. An advanced cybersecurity firewall
D. A type of blockchain technology

Deepfakes use AI and deep learning algorithms to generate realistic but fake images, videos, or audio recordings.

Q3. Consider the following sectors:

1. Healthcare
2. Agriculture
3. Disaster Management
4. Education

Artificial Intelligence has significant applications in which of the above sectors?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

AI is increasingly used in medical diagnosis, precision farming, disaster forecasting, and personalized education.

Q4. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is:

A. A subsidiary body of UNEP
B. A specialized agency of the United Nations
C. A part of the World Bank Group
D. An autonomous body under UNESCO

WMO was established in 1950 and serves as the UN’s specialized agency for meteorology, climate, and hydrology.

Q5. Which one of the following greenhouse gases has the highest contribution to anthropogenic global warming?

A. Nitrous Oxide
B. Methane
C. Carbon Dioxide
D. Ozone

CO₂ contributes the largest share of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions globally.

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the Paris Agreement:

1. It was adopted in 2015.
2. It aims to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C.
3. It is legally binding on all countries regarding emission reduction targets.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Q7. The phenomenon where the Arctic region warms faster than the global average is known as:

A. Arctic Oscillation
B. Polar Vortex
C. Arctic Amplification
D. Ice-Albedo Reduction

Arctic Amplification refers to the accelerated warming of the Arctic compared to the global average due to feedback mechanisms like ice-albedo effects.

Q8. Nanotechnology deals primarily with materials in the size range of:

A. 1–100 metres
B. 1–100 millimetres
C. 1–100 micrometres
D. 1–100 nanometres

Nanotechnology involves manipulation of matter at dimensions between 1 and 100 nanometres.

Q9. The IIT Guwahati anti-counterfeiting technology discussed recently is based on:

A. Graphene nanosheets
B. Carbon nanotubes
C. Perovskite nanocrystals
D. Quantum dots

The IIT Guwahati research team developed light-emitting perovskite nanocrystals for advanced anti-counterfeiting applications.

Q10. Which of the following is NOT a major application of nanotechnology?

A. Drug delivery systems
B. Water purification
C. Weather forecasting satellites
D. Advanced electronics

Nanotechnology is widely used in medicine, water purification, and electronics, but weather forecasting satellites are not a direct application of nanotechnology.

Q11. The “4D Anti-Counterfeiting” technology developed by IIT Guwahati is unique because:

A. It uses four different colours simultaneously.
B. It changes its properties in response to environmental conditions.
C. It uses four-dimensional printing.
D. It requires four authentication devices.

The security patterns can disappear and reappear under specific heat or chemical treatments, making duplication extremely difficult.

Q12. Which of the following constitutional provisions specifically prohibits the employment of children below 14 years in hazardous occupations?

A. Article 21A
B. Article 24
C. Article 39(f)
D. Article 45

Article 24 prohibits child labour in factories, mines, and hazardous occupations.

Q13. Consider the following statements regarding the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012:

1. It defines a child as a person below 18 years.
2. It provides for child-friendly judicial procedures.
3. It applies only to girls.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Q14. The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) functions under:

A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Law and Justice
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

CARA is the nodal body regulating adoption in India under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Q15. Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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

Pair 3 is incorrect because NCPCR is a statutory body, not a constitutional body.

Pair 1 is correct.

Pair 2 is correct.