APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –24/06/2026

Q1. With reference to ‘Zero FIR’, consider the following statements:

1. A Zero FIR can be registered at any police station irrespective of territorial jurisdiction.
2. Zero FIR can only be registered for cybercrime cases.
3. After registration, the FIR may be transferred to the competent police station.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Q2. Consider the following:

1. Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
2. National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP)
3. Helpline 1930

Which of the above are specifically associated with combating cyber financial crimes in India?

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

All three form part of India’s cybercrime response ecosystem.

Q3. With reference to the Strait of Hormuz, consider the following statements:

1. It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
2. It lies between Iran and Oman.
3. It connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Statement 3 describes the Suez Canal, not the Strait of Hormuz.

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

A. It is the only route connecting the Arctic Ocean and Atlantic Ocean.
B. A significant share of global oil and LNG trade passes through it.
C. It is the deepest strait in the world.
D. It connects the Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints.

Q5. 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 pairs are correctly matched.

Q6. With reference to El Niño, consider the following statements:

1. It is associated with abnormal warming of sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
2. It generally strengthens the Indian summer monsoon.
3. It is a component of the ENSO cycle.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

El Niño usually weakens the Indian monsoon.

Q7. Which one of the following best describes the Walker Circulation?

A. Deep ocean circulation driven by salinity gradients
B. East-west atmospheric circulation over the tropical Pacific Ocean
C. Wind circulation around Antarctica
D. Seasonal reversal of winds over the Indian Ocean

Walker Circulation weakens during El Niño events.

Q8. Which of the following are likely consequences of a strong El Niño event in India?

1. Deficient monsoon rainfall
2. Increased probability of drought
3. Higher temperatures

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

All are common impacts associated with El Niño.

Q9. Consider the following organizations:

1. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
2. India Meteorological Department (IMD)
3. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Which of the above monitor and provide climate-related forecasts and assessments?

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

All three institutions are involved in weather and climate monitoring.

Q10. With reference to BHASHINI, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
2. It seeks to promote AI-enabled multilingual digital services.
3. It is implemented under the National Language Translation Mission.

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.

Q11. The term ‘Natural Language Processing (NLP)’ is most appropriately associated with:

A. Satellite communication systems
B. Processing and understanding human language by machines
C. Quantum computing architecture
D. Blockchain-based data storage

NLP is a branch of AI that enables machines to understand and generate human language.

Q12. Which of the following technologies are commonly used in language-based AI systems?

1. Machine Learning
2. Natural Language Processing
3. Speech Recognition

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

All three are core technologies used in modern language AI systems.

Q13. Consider the following statements regarding Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) in India:

1. They are maintained to enhance India’s energy security.
2. They can be used during supply disruptions.
3. They are maintained exclusively by private oil companies.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Strategic reserves are maintained under government arrangements, not exclusively by private companies.

Q14. Which of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are directly linked to the objectives of BHASHINI?

1. SDG 4 – Quality Education
2. SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
3. SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities

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

Language inclusion and digital accessibility contribute to all three SDGs.

Q15. 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 pairs are correctly matched and reflect recent governance and technology initiatives.