APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –15/07/2026

For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily MCQs is vital. This blog covers most important Prelims questions from the Assam Tribune today (15-07-2026). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 15/07/2026)

Q1. With reference to the electricity sector in India, consider the following statements:

The Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) is primarily responsible for transmitting electricity across States through high-voltage networks.
Transmission bottlenecks may lead to power outages even when sufficient electricity is available at generating stations.
Distribution companies are responsible for generating electricity supplied to consumers.

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: ISTS carries bulk electricity across States. Power outages may occur due to weak transmission despite adequate generation. Distribution companies (DISCOMs) distribute electricity; they generally do not generate it.

Q2. Which of the following are advantages of High Temperature Low Sag (HTLS) conductors used in power transmission?

Higher current carrying capacity
Lower transmission losses
Reduced need for constructing new transmission towers
Direct generation of renewable energy

Select the correct answer using the code below.

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

Answer: B

Explanation: HTLS conductors increase transmission capacity with lower sag and can often be installed on existing towers. They do not generate electricity.

Q3. The Strait of Hormuz connects which of the following water bodies?

A. Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
B. Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
C. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
D. Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal

Answer: B

Explanation: The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, which opens into the Arabian Sea.

Q4. Why is the Strait of Hormuz considered strategically important?

A significant share of global crude oil passes through it.
It is a major route for LNG exports from the Gulf region.
It directly connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean.

Select the correct answer.

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

Answer: B

Explanation: Hormuz is the world’s most important oil chokepoint and a major LNG route. It does not connect the Mediterranean Sea.

Q5. Which of the following are likely consequences of a prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz?

Increase in crude oil prices
Rise in shipping insurance costs
Pressure on India’s Current Account Deficit
Decline in global fertilizer prices

Select the correct answer.

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

Answer: A

Explanation: Oil and LNG disruptions raise energy and fertilizer costs. Fertilizer prices are more likely to rise than decline.

Q6. With reference to inflation in India, consider the following statements:

Food inflation forms an important component of Consumer Price Index (CPI).
High food inflation reduces the real purchasing power of households.
The Reserve Bank of India targets only food inflation while formulating monetary policy.

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: RBI targets headline CPI inflation, not food inflation alone.

Q7. Which of the following government interventions are primarily intended to stabilize food prices?

Buffer stock operations
Price Stabilisation Fund
Procurement by NAFED
Public Distribution System

Select the correct answer.

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

Answer: C

Explanation: All four instruments contribute to stabilizing food prices and ensuring food security.

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding BRICS:

BRICS has a permanent secretariat.
The chairmanship of BRICS rotates among member countries.
The New Development Bank was established by BRICS countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: BRICS has no permanent secretariat. Its chair rotates annually. NDB is a BRICS institution.

Q9. The New Development Bank (NDB) primarily aims to:

A. Regulate global petroleum markets
B. Finance infrastructure and sustainable development projects
C. Supervise global financial markets
D. Provide military assistance to BRICS members

Answer: B

Explanation: NDB finances infrastructure and sustainable development projects in member and other emerging economies.

Q10. Which of the following best explains the concept of a “multipolar world order”?

A. One country dominates global politics.
B. Power is distributed among several major countries or groups.
C. Every country possesses equal military strength.
D. Only regional organizations determine global governance.

Answer: B

Explanation: Multipolarity refers to the distribution of global influence among multiple major powers rather than one or two dominant states.

Q11. Consider the following statements:

High food inflation may reduce household savings.
Persistent food inflation can weaken private consumption demand.
Food inflation always benefits all categories of farmers equally.

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: Food inflation hurts consumers and does not uniformly benefit farmers due to varying market access and input costs.

Q12. Which of the following correctly matches the institution with its primary function?

Institution	Function
1. NAFED	Procurement and market intervention
2. FCI	Buffer stock management
3. NSO	Compilation of Consumer Price Index

Select the correct answer.

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

Answer: D

Explanation: NAFED undertakes market intervention, FCI manages procurement and buffer stocks, and NSO compiles CPI.

Q13. Which of the following constitutional provisions is most closely associated with promoting international peace and respect for international law?

A. Article 38
B. Article 39(b)
C. Article 47
D. Article 51

Answer: D

Explanation: Article 51 (Directive Principles) directs the State to promote international peace, security, and respect for international law.

Q14. Consider the following pairs:

Maritime Chokepoint	Connects
1. Strait of Hormuz	Persian Gulf – Gulf of Oman
2. Bab-el-Mandeb	Red Sea – Gulf of Aden
3. Strait of Malacca	Bay of Bengal – Mediterranean Sea

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

Answer: B

Explanation: Pairs 1 and 2 are correct. The Strait of Malacca connects the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) with the South China Sea, not the Mediterranean.

Q15. Consider the following statements:

Strengthening transmission infrastructure is essential for integrating renewable energy into the power grid.
Reliable electricity infrastructure contributes to industrial growth and economic competitiveness.
Merely increasing electricity generation without improving transmission capacity is sufficient to ensure uninterrupted power supply.

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: Renewable integration requires a robust transmission network. Even if generation increases, weak transmission infrastructure can still cause outages and congestion.

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