APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –15/06/2026

Q1. With reference to Geographical Indications (GI), consider the following statements:

1. A GI tag can be granted only to agricultural products.
2. Geographical Indications are protected under the TRIPS Agreement of the WTO.
3. The registration of a GI is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.

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. Which one of the following is correctly matched?

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

All three pairs are correctly matched and are important Assam-specific GI-related products.

Q3. With reference to copper plate inscriptions in India, consider the following statements:

1. They are important sources for studying land grants.
2. They provide information regarding administrative systems.
3. They are generally associated only with religious literature.

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

Copper plate inscriptions provide evidence about land grants, taxation, administration and political history. They are not restricted to religious literature.

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding palm-leaf manuscripts:

1. Palm leaves were among the most widely used writing materials in ancient India.
2. Palm-leaf manuscripts are generally more durable than copper plate inscriptions.
3. They require scientific conservation due to climatic deterioration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Palm leaves were widely used but are highly vulnerable to humidity, insects and decay. Copper plates are much more durable.

Q5. Gyan Bharatam Mission, recently seen in the news, aims primarily to:

(a) Promote digital literacy in rural India
(b) Preserve and digitize India’s manuscript heritage
(c) Establish new museums in all districts
(d) Promote Indian languages through AI tools

Gyan Bharatam Mission focuses on survey, conservation, digitization and documentation of manuscripts.

Q6. Which of the following are likely objectives of a National Digital Repository (NDR) under manuscript conservation initiatives?

1. Digital preservation of manuscripts.
2. Public access for education and research.
3. Scientific cataloguing of heritage resources.

Select the correct answer:

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

All are core objectives of a digital manuscript repository.

Q7. With reference to Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), consider the following:

1. Aadhaar
2. UPI
3. DigiLocker
4. ONDC

Which of the above are considered components/examples of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

All four are important examples of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure ecosystem.

Q8. Consider the following statements:

1. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are advanced nuclear reactors.
2. SMRs generally require lower upfront capital than conventional large reactors.
3. SMRs can contribute to low-carbon energy generation.

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

All three statements are correct and explain why SMRs are gaining global attention.

Q9. Which of the following best describes the concept of “Technology for Humanity” highlighted in recent innovation discussions?

(a) Restricting technology exports to strategic partners only
(b) Developing technologies solely for commercial gain
(c) Using technology to address societal challenges through inclusive innovation
(d) Replacing traditional sectors completely through automation

The concept emphasizes human-centric, inclusive and socially beneficial innovation.

Q10. Consider the following statements regarding El Niño:

1. It is associated with warming of the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
2. It is a phase of the ENSO phenomenon.
3. It usually strengthens the Indian summer monsoon.

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

El Niño is associated with warming of the Pacific Ocean and often weakens the Indian monsoon.

Q11. The Southern Oscillation Index (SOI), often seen in climatology, is related to:

(a) Difference in atmospheric pressure between Tahiti and Darwin
(b) Difference in ocean temperatures between Arctic and Antarctic Oceans
(c) Variation in Indian Ocean salinity
(d) Annual movement of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone

SOI measures pressure differences between Tahiti and Darwin and is used to monitor ENSO conditions.

Q12. Consider the following effects:

1. Droughts in some regions.
2. Floods in other regions.
3. Increased probability of heat waves.

Which of the above are commonly associated with El Niño events?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

El Niño causes widespread climatic disruptions including droughts, floods and heat waves.

Q13. With reference to the Walker Circulation, consider the following statements:

1. It is an east-west atmospheric circulation over the tropical Pacific Ocean.
2. It is closely linked to ENSO dynamics.
3. During El Niño events, Walker Circulation tends to weaken.

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

Walker Circulation is central to ENSO dynamics and weakens during El Niño.

Q14. Consider the following pairs:

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

All three institutions play important roles in climate and weather monitoring.

Q15. Which one of the following developments would most likely strengthen India’s position as a “technology provider” rather than merely a “technology adopter”?

(a) Increasing imports of advanced electronics
(b) Expanding the use of foreign digital payment systems
(c) Developing globally scalable digital public infrastructure platforms
(d) Increasing dependence on foreign research institutions

India’s transition to a technology provider is best reflected through innovations such as Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker and ONDC that can be adopted globally.