APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –17/07/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 17/07/2026)

Q1. With reference to the proposed Behali Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, consider the following statements:

It lies in Biswanath district along the Assam–Arunachal Pradesh border.
It serves as an ecological corridor connecting Kaziranga National Park with Nameri and Pakke Tiger Reserves.
It has already been notified as a National Park under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

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: Behali is proposed as a Wildlife Sanctuary, not a National Park. It is located in Biswanath district and acts as an important wildlife corridor.

Q2. Consider the following pairs:

Protected Area	State
1. Pakke Tiger Reserve	Arunachal Pradesh
2. Nameri Tiger Reserve	Assam
3. Deepor Beel Ramsar Site	Meghalaya

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

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 only

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 3 only

Answer: A

Explanation: Deepor Beel is located in Assam, not Meghalaya.

Q3. Hornbills are often called the “Farmers of the Forest” because they

A. control insect populations in forests.

B. disperse seeds over long distances, aiding forest regeneration.

C. build nests that enrich forest soil.

D. pollinate flowering trees.

Answer: B

Explanation: Hornbills are among the most effective long-distance seed dispersers and play a vital role in tropical forest regeneration.

Q4. With reference to urban flooding in India, consider the following statements:

Encroachment of wetlands increases flood risk.
Excessive concretisation reduces groundwater recharge.
Urban flooding is caused only by river overflow.

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: Urban flooding mainly results from poor drainage, wetland loss and impervious surfaces, not only river overflow.

Q5. Which one of the following best describes the “Sponge City” concept?

A. Construction of large dams to store urban runoff.

B. Urban planning that enables cities to absorb, store and reuse rainwater through nature-based infrastructure.

C. Diversion of floodwater into underground tunnels.

D. Use of desalination plants for urban water supply.

Answer: B

Explanation: Sponge Cities use wetlands, parks, permeable pavements and green infrastructure to manage stormwater naturally.

Q6. Deepor Beel, frequently mentioned in environmental conservation, is important because it is

A. India’s largest mangrove wetland.

B. Assam’s only Ramsar Site and an Important Bird Area.

C. a coral reef ecosystem.

D. India’s deepest freshwater lake.

Answer: B

Explanation: Deepor Beel is Assam’s only Ramsar Site and supports rich biodiversity.

Q7. Which of the following constitutional provisions directly enable democratic dialogue?

Freedom of Speech and Expression.
Right to Assemble Peacefully.
Right to Form Associations.

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

Answer: D

Explanation: Articles 19(1)(a), 19(1)(b) and 19(1)(c) collectively protect democratic participation.

Q8. Which of the following institutions primarily acts as the constitutional forum for executive accountability through devices such as Question Hour and Zero Hour?

A. Election Commission

B. Parliament

C. Finance Commission

D. Inter-State Council

Answer: B

Explanation: Parliament scrutinises the executive through various parliamentary devices.

Q9. With reference to the Right to Information Act, 2005, consider the following statements:

It promotes transparency and accountability in governance.
It is regarded as an important tool for participatory democracy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Explanation: RTI strengthens transparency, citizen participation and democratic accountability.

Q10. Which one of the following maritime chokepoints connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman?

A. Strait of Malacca

B. Bab el-Mandeb

C. Strait of Hormuz

D. Bosporus

Answer: C

Explanation: The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most important oil transit chokepoint.

Q11. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects

A. Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea.

B. Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

C. Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.

D. Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.

Answer: B

Explanation: Bab el-Mandeb links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.

Q12. Which of the following countries directly border the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran
Oman
Saudi Arabia

Select the correct answer using the code below.

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. 1 and 2 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Explanation: The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman; Saudi Arabia borders the Persian Gulf but not the strait.

Q13. Which one of the following is the most appropriate objective of India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR)?

A. Exporting crude oil during global shortages.

B. Meeting emergency crude oil requirements during supply disruptions.

C. Promoting private investment in refineries.

D. Stabilising international crude oil prices.

Answer: B

Explanation: SPR enhances India’s energy security during geopolitical or supply crises.

Q14. Consider the following statements regarding wildlife corridors:

They facilitate genetic exchange between wildlife populations.
They reduce habitat fragmentation.
They are legally recognised only inside National Parks.

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: Wildlife corridors improve connectivity and are not restricted to National Parks.

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

International Waterway	Connects
1. Suez Canal	Mediterranean Sea – Red Sea
2. Bab el-Mandeb Strait	Red Sea – Gulf of Aden
3. Strait of Hormuz	Arabian Sea – Bay of Bengal

Select the correct answer using the code below.

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Explanation: The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman (leading to the Arabian Sea), not the Arabian Sea with the Bay of Bengal.

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