APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –26/06/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 26/06/2026)

Q1. With reference to India’s energy security, consider the following statements:

Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) in India are maintained primarily to meet domestic shortages arising from sudden supply disruptions.
The Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL) functions under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
India currently imports less than half of its crude oil requirement.

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:

Statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2 is correct.
Statement 3 is incorrect. India imports around 85–88% of its crude oil requirement.

Q2. Which of the following would most likely improve India’s Current Account Balance?

Sustained decline in global crude oil prices.
Increase in crude oil imports without a corresponding rise in exports.
Diversification of energy sources towards renewables.

Select the correct answer using the code below.

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Explanation:

Lower oil prices reduce import expenditure, while renewable energy reduces import dependence. Increased imports worsen the Current Account Balance.

Q3. With reference to the Burma Campaign during World War II, consider the following statements:

The Japanese invasion of Burma triggered a large refugee movement into Assam.
The Stilwell (Ledo) Road originated from Assam.
The Battle of Kohima was fought before the Japanese invasion of Burma.

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:

The invasion occurred in 1942, whereas the Battle of Kohima took place in 1944.

Q4. Consider the following pairs:

Historical Feature	Associated with
1. The Hump	Air supply route over the Himalayas
2. Stilwell Road	Ledo (Assam) to China via Myanmar
3. Burma Road	Connected India directly with Tibet

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A. One only

B. Two only

C. Three

D. None

Answer: B

Explanation:

Pairs 1 and 2 are correct. Burma Road connected Myanmar to China, not India to Tibet.

Q5. With reference to Kamakhya Temple, consider the following statements:

It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.
The sanctum houses a naturally occurring rock fissure worshipped as the Goddess.
The temple is dedicated primarily to Lord Shiva.

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:

Kamakhya is a major Shakti shrine, not a Shaiva temple.

Q6. Ambubachi Mela is celebrated primarily because it symbolises:

A. Harvesting season in Assam

B. Annual menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya

C. Birth anniversary of Srimanta Sankardeva

D. Foundation of the Kamakhya Temple

Answer: B

Explanation:

Ambubachi celebrates the annual menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya and the fertility of nature.

Q7. With reference to Ambubachi Mela, consider the following statements:

The temple remains closed for three days.
Devotees receive Angodak and Angabastra after reopening.
Idol worship is the principal feature inside the sanctum.

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:

The sanctum contains a natural rock fissure, not an idol.

Q8. Which one of the following organisations coordinates the global observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking?

A. UNESCO

B. UNDP

C. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

D. World Health Organization

Answer: C

Explanation:

UNODC is the principal UN agency dealing with drugs, crime and related international cooperation.

Q9. With reference to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, consider the following statements:

It regulates narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
It provides legal provisions against illicit trafficking.
It is administered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

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:

The Act is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (through enforcement agencies such as the NCB), not the Ministry of Social Justice.

Q10. Which of the following countries constitute the Golden Triangle?

A. Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan

B. Myanmar, Laos and Thailand

C. India, Nepal and Bhutan

D. Myanmar, Bangladesh and India

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Golden Triangle is one of the world’s major illicit opium-producing regions.

Q11. Consider the following statements regarding Brent Crude:

It serves as one of the global benchmark crude oils.
It is extracted primarily from the North Sea.
India is a member of the organisation that determines Brent crude prices.

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:

Brent is a market benchmark; India is not part of any body that determines its price.

Q12. Which of the following correctly explains the concept of Energy Security?

A. Complete elimination of fossil fuels

B. Continuous availability of affordable and reliable energy supplies

C. Exclusive dependence on domestic energy production

D. Replacement of petroleum with nuclear energy

Answer: B

Explanation:

Energy security refers to ensuring uninterrupted, affordable and sustainable energy access.

Q13. Consider the following:

Increased use of renewable energy
Ethanol blending in petrol
Expansion of Strategic Petroleum Reserves

Which of the above contribute to strengthening India’s energy security?

A. 1 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Explanation:

All three measures reduce vulnerability to energy supply disruptions.

Q14. With reference to the historical significance of Assam during World War II, consider the following statements:

Assam became an important logistics base for Allied forces.
Guwahati hosted refugee camps for people fleeing Burma.
The refugee influx occurred after India’s Independence.

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:

The refugee movement occurred during World War II (1942), before Independence.

Q15. Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

Event/Concept	Associated Feature
A. Ambubachi Mela	Kamakhya Temple
B. International Day Against Drug Abuse	26 June
C. Stilwell Road	Began from Ledo in Assam
D. OPEC	United Nations specialised agency

Answer: D

Explanation:

OPEC is an intergovernmental organization of oil-exporting countries. It is not a United Nations specialised agency.

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