APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –14/07/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 14/07/2026)

Q1. With reference to measles, consider the following statements:

Measles is caused by a bacterium and spreads through contaminated water.
Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine is provided under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).
High immunisation coverage contributes to herd immunity against measles.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: Measles is a viral, airborne disease. MR vaccine is part of UIP, and high vaccination coverage helps achieve herd immunity.

Q2. With reference to the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), consider the following statements:

It is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
It aims to provide free vaccination against selected vaccine-preventable diseases.
It is applicable only to children below five years of age.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: UIP covers children and also includes vaccination for pregnant women. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.

Q3. Which one of the following best explains the term “Herd Immunity”?

A. Immunity developed after recovery from an infectious disease only.

B. Protection offered to a population when a sufficiently large proportion becomes immune, reducing disease transmission.

C. Immunity acquired only through booster doses.

D. Immunity developed by domestic animals against zoonotic diseases.

Answer: B

Explanation: Herd immunity reduces the spread of infection when a large proportion of the population is immune through vaccination or prior infection.

Q4. With reference to the Foreigners Act, 1946, consider the following statements:

The burden of proving Indian citizenship lies upon the person whose nationality is questioned.
The Act empowers the Central Government to regulate the entry and presence of foreigners in India.
The Act originally established the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: Section 9 places the burden of proof on the proceedee. NRC was prepared under separate legal provisions, not the Foreigners Act.

Q5. With reference to Foreigners Tribunals, consider the following statements:

They are constitutional courts established under Article 323B.
They function as quasi-judicial bodies.
They determine whether a person is a foreigner under the relevant legal framework.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: Foreigners Tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies constituted under the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, not constitutional courts.

Q6. The recent Supreme Court judgment concerning Foreigners Tribunals primarily reaffirmed which one of the following constitutional principles?

A. Judicial review cannot apply to quasi-judicial bodies.

B. Citizenship determination must follow a process that is fair, lawful and reasonable.

C. Parliament alone can determine citizenship in every individual case.

D. Foreigners Tribunals are subordinate to State Governments.

Answer: B

Explanation: The Court emphasised due process, natural justice and constitutional fairness while deciding citizenship disputes.

Q7. With reference to Citizen Media (Citizen Journalism), consider the following statements:

It allows ordinary citizens to create and disseminate news and information.
It completely replaces the role of professional journalism.
It can improve transparency by highlighting local governance issues.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: Citizen media complements, rather than replaces, professional journalism.

Q8. Which of the following are major concerns associated with the increasing use of citizen media?

Spread of misinformation.
Violation of privacy.
Lack of editorial verification.
Elimination of democratic participation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Answer: A

Explanation: Citizen media strengthens democratic participation rather than eliminating it.

Q9. Which one of the following constitutional provisions primarily guarantees the freedom necessary for citizen journalism in India?

A. Article 19(1)(a)

B. Article 21A

C. Article 32

D. Article 300A

Answer: A

Explanation: Article 19(1)(a) guarantees freedom of speech and expression, subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2).

Q10. With reference to the Indo-Pacific, consider the following statements:

India’s Indo-Pacific vision supports a free, open and inclusive regional order.
ASEAN centrality forms an important element of India’s Indo-Pacific policy.
India’s Indo-Pacific policy seeks exclusive military alliances against a particular country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: India’s approach is inclusive, rules-based and does not advocate exclusive military alliances.

Q11. Consider the following pairs:

Initiative	Purpose
1. SAGAR	Maritime cooperation and regional security
2. IPOI	Cooperative framework for the Indo-Pacific
3. SCRI	Promotion of nuclear energy cooperation

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A. Only one

B. Only two

C. All three

D. None

Answer: B

Explanation: SCRI stands for Supply Chain Resilience Initiative, not nuclear energy cooperation.

Q12. The Quad comprises which of the following countries?

A. India, Australia, Japan and the United States

B. India, Indonesia, Japan and Australia

C. India, France, Australia and Japan

D. India, Singapore, Australia and the United States

Answer: A

Explanation: Quad consists of India, Australia, Japan and the United States.

Q13. The principle of Freedom of Navigation, often discussed in the Indo-Pacific context, is primarily associated with:

A. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

B. Convention on Biological Diversity

C. Ramsar Convention

D. Antarctic Treaty

Answer: A

Explanation: UNCLOS provides the legal framework governing maritime rights, navigation and use of the seas.

Q14. Consider the following statements:

Mission Indradhanush aims to improve immunisation coverage among children and pregnant women.
Intensified Mission Indradhanush focuses particularly on left-out and drop-out beneficiaries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 only

C. 2 only

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Explanation: Both statements correctly describe the objectives of Mission Indradhanush and its intensified version.

Q15. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Term	Description
1. D-Voter	Person whose citizenship is under doubt pending determination
2. Foreigners Tribunal	Quasi-judicial body deciding citizenship-related disputes under the Foreigners Act framework
3. NRC	Register maintained exclusively by the Election Commission of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: D-Voters are persons with doubtful citizenship status pending adjudication. Foreigners Tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies deciding such matters. The NRC is not maintained exclusively by the Election Commission; it is administered under the Registrar General of India and related legal frameworks.

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