APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –20/07/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 20/07/2026)

Q1. With reference to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), consider the following statements:

It is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Political parties are prohibited from receiving foreign contributions under the Act.
Every registered association receiving foreign contribution must receive such funds through a designated FCRA bank account.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: The FCRA is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Political parties are prohibited from receiving foreign contributions, and registered entities must receive foreign contributions through the designated FCRA bank account.

Q2. Which one of the following best describes the primary objective of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)?

A. To regulate acceptance and utilization of foreign contributions in the interest of sovereignty, integrity and public interest
B. To encourage foreign charitable donations without restriction
C. To regulate foreign direct investment in India
D. To regulate foreign exchange transactions

Answer: A

Explanation: FCRA regulates foreign contributions received by individuals and organizations to ensure transparency and safeguard national interests.

Q3. With reference to the Tea Board of India, consider the following statements:

It is a statutory body established under the Tea Act, 1953.
It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
It promotes tea production, exports and regulates tea auctions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation: All three statements are correct.

Q4. Which of the following conditions are generally favourable for tea cultivation?

High humidity
Well-drained acidic soil
Heavy frost during the growing season
Uniform rainfall

Select the correct answer using the code below.

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

Answer: B

Explanation: Tea requires humid climate, acidic well-drained soil and adequate rainfall. Frost is harmful.

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding tea auctions in India:

Tea auctions facilitate transparent price discovery.
Buyers compete through a competitive bidding process.
Tea auctions are conducted only through physical bidding.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: B

Explanation: India now uses web-based e-auction systems; therefore Statement 3 is incorrect.

Q6. With reference to the India–China relationship after 2020, consider the following statements:

The Galwan Valley clash led to suspension of several channels of bilateral engagement.
India imposed greater scrutiny on Chinese investments after the Galwan incident.
India completely stopped all trade with China after 2020.

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

Answer: B

Explanation: Trade continued despite political tensions; Statement 3 is incorrect.

Q7. Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are considered strategically important because they are widely used in

Electric vehicles
Wind turbines
Defence electronics
Semiconductor manufacturing

Select the correct answer using the code below.

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

Answer: D

Explanation: REEs are essential for clean energy technologies, electronics, defence systems and advanced manufacturing.

Q8. Which of the following correctly explains the objective of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme?

A. To subsidize agricultural exports
B. To promote domestic manufacturing and improve India’s global competitiveness
C. To increase foreign aid inflows
D. To regulate imports through tariff barriers

Answer: B

Explanation: The PLI Scheme incentivizes domestic manufacturing across strategic sectors.

Q9. With reference to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), consider the following statements:

India and China are members of the SCO.
The SCO primarily focuses on regional security and cooperation.
Afghanistan is a full member of the SCO.

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

Answer: B

Explanation: Afghanistan is not a full member of the SCO.

Q10. Chabahar Port, often seen in the news, is strategically important to India because it

A. connects India directly with Myanmar through sea routes
B. provides access to Afghanistan and Central Asia while bypassing Pakistan
C. serves as India’s naval base in the Persian Gulf
D. is jointly administered by India and Afghanistan

Answer: B

Explanation: Chabahar Port in Iran enables India to access Afghanistan and Central Asia without transiting Pakistan.

Q11. Consider the following statements regarding India’s engagement with Afghanistan:

Chabahar Port enhances India’s connectivity with Afghanistan.
Agriculture and trade have emerged as important areas of cooperation.
India shares a direct land border with Afghanistan.

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

Answer: B

Explanation: India currently has no operational direct land border with Afghanistan.

Q12. Which one of the following correctly explains the concept of “Strategic Autonomy” in India’s foreign policy?

A. Complete isolation from international affairs
B. Alignment with only one major power
C. Pursuing independent foreign policy decisions based on national interest
D. Avoiding all multilateral organizations

Answer: C

Explanation: Strategic autonomy refers to India’s ability to make independent foreign policy decisions.

Q13. With reference to India’s tea industry, consider the following pairs:

Research Institution	Location
1. Tocklai Tea Research Institute	Assam
2. UPASI Tea Research Foundation	Tamil Nadu

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

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Explanation: Tocklai is located in Jorhat, Assam, while UPASI Tea Research Foundation is in Tamil Nadu.

Q14. Which of the following are expected benefits of digital tea auction platforms?

Improved transparency
Better price discovery
Wider participation of buyers
Faster settlement of transactions

Select the correct answer using the code below.

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

Answer: D

Explanation: Digital auction platforms improve transparency, competition, efficiency and transaction speed.

Q15. Consider the following statements:

NGOs complement government efforts in education, healthcare and disaster management.
Accountability and transparency are important principles governing foreign contributions.
Effective regulation of foreign contributions and an enabling environment for genuine NGOs are mutually exclusive objectives.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: B

Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Good governance seeks to balance transparency, accountability and the legitimate functioning of genuine NGOs; therefore Statement 3 is incorrect.

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