APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –18/06/2026

Q1. With reference to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, consider the following statements:

1. The CAG is appointed by the President of India.
2. The duties and powers of the CAG are prescribed under Article 149 of the Constitution.
3. The CAG audits only the accounts of the Union Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Q2. Consider the following:

1. Revenue Deficit
2. Fiscal Deficit
3. Primary Deficit

Which of the above directly includes borrowings as a component?

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

Q3. With reference to the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to ensure fiscal discipline.
2. It seeks reduction of fiscal deficit over time.
3. It constitutionally prohibits governments from borrowing beyond prescribed limits.

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

Q4. 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 species are Critically Endangered.

Q5. Diclofenac is frequently mentioned in the news because:

A. It is a pesticide affecting pollinators.
B. It is a veterinary drug responsible for vulture mortality.
C. It is a fertilizer contaminating groundwater.
D. It is a herbicide affecting grassland ecosystems.

Diclofenac causes kidney failure and visceral gout in vultures feeding on treated cattle carcasses.

Q6. Which one of the following drugs is considered a safe alternative to Diclofenac for livestock treatment?

A. DDT
B. Glyphosate
C. Meloxicam
D. Atrazine

Meloxicam is safe for vultures and recommended as a veterinary substitute.

Q7. With reference to “Vulture Safe Zones”, consider the following statements:

1. They aim to eliminate toxic veterinary drugs from a designated area.
2. They promote safe food availability for vultures.
3. They are established exclusively within National Parks.

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

They are not restricted to National Parks.

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR):

1. Its headquarters is located at Maligaon, Guwahati.
2. It serves all Northeastern states.
3. It acts as India’s major railway gateway to the Northeast.

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.

Q9. With reference to Hoolock Gibbon, consider the following statements:

1. It is India’s only ape.
2. It is an arboreal species.
3. It is classified as Endangered by the IUCN.

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

All statements are correct.

Q10. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims primarily at:

A. Electrification of railway lines.
B. Redevelopment of railway stations.
C. Development of dedicated freight corridors.
D. Construction of bullet train infrastructure.

The scheme focuses on modernization and redevelopment of railway stations.

Q11. Consider the following statements regarding the Assam Accord:

1. It was signed in 1985.
2. It accepted 24 March 1971 as the cut-off date for detection of illegal migrants.
3. Clause 6 relates to safeguards for Assamese people.

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 are key provisions of the Assam Accord.

Q12. The Foreigners Tribunals in India are:

A. Constitutional bodies.
B. Judicial bodies established under Article 32.
C. Quasi-judicial bodies for determining citizenship status.
D. Parliamentary committees.

Foreigners Tribunals determine whether a person is a foreigner under the law.

Q13. With reference to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, consider the following statements:

1. It applies to migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
2. Areas under the Sixth Schedule enjoy exemptions from its operation.
3. Areas covered under the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system are exempted.

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 provisions are correct.

Q14. Which of the following best explains the term “Internal Debt” of a State Government?

A. Loans taken only from foreign institutions.
B. Borrowings raised within the country.
C. Grants received from the Union Government.
D. Tax revenue collected by the State.

Internal debt includes market loans, State Development Loans and domestic borrowings.

Q15. Consider the following pairs:

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

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

Foreigners Tribunals determine citizenship/foreigner status.

BNHS plays a major role in wildlife conservation.

PM Gati Shakti integrates infrastructure planning.