APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –16/06/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 16/06/2026)

🚢 NATIONAL WATERWAYS & CONNECTIVITY

Q1. With reference to Inland Water Transport (IWT) in India, consider the following statements:

Inland Waterways Authority of India was established under the National Waterways Act, 2016.
National Waterways can include rivers, canals and backwaters.
IWAI functions under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 ❌ Incorrect
- IWAI was established in 1986, not under the National Waterways Act, 2016.
Statement 2 ✅ Correct
Statement 3 ✅ Correct

Q2. Which of the following National Waterways is correctly matched?

Waterway	National Waterway
1. Brahmaputra	NW-2
2. Barak River	NW-16
3. West Coast Canal	NW-3

Select the correct answer:

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

Answer: D

Explanation:

All three are correctly matched.

Q3. Which of the following are advantages of inland waterways over road transport?

Lower carbon emissions
Lower fuel consumption per tonne-km
Lower logistics cost

Select the correct answer:

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

Answer: D

Explanation:

All are established benefits of water transport.

Q4. The Jalvahak Scheme, recently seen in news, primarily aims to:

A. Promote river tourism
B. Encourage cargo movement through inland waterways
C. Develop fishing harbours
D. Regulate shipping emissions

Answer: B

Explanation:

Jalvahak incentivizes modal shift of cargo from roads to inland waterways.

🍎 FOOD SAFETY & FOOD ADULTERATION

Q5. With reference to calcium carbide, consider the following statements:

It is legally permitted for fruit ripening under FSSAI guidelines.
It may contain arsenic and phosphorus impurities.
It produces acetylene gas during use.

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

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 ❌ Banned.
Statements 2 & 3 ✅ Correct.

Q6. Which one of the following is the safest approved ripening agent used under prescribed standards?

A. Calcium carbide
B. Ethylene
C. Formaldehyde
D. Sulphur dioxide

Answer: B

Explanation:

Ethylene is a naturally occurring plant hormone and approved ripening agent.

Q7. Consider the following:

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Codex Alimentarius Commission
World Health Organization

Which of the above are involved in food safety standard-setting?

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

Answer: D

Explanation:

Codex standards are jointly developed by WHO and FAO, while FSSAI sets standards in India.

Q8. Which of the following best describes HACCP?

A. Food subsidy mechanism
B. International food safety management system
C. Food fortification scheme
D. Pesticide control programme

Answer: B

Explanation:

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) identifies and controls food safety risks.

🚴 GIG ECONOMY & PLATFORM WORKERS

Q9. Under the Code on Social Security, 2020, which of the following categories are specifically recognized?

Gig workers
Platform workers
Agricultural labourers

Select the correct answer:

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

Answer: B

Explanation:

Gig workers and platform workers are explicitly recognized categories.

Q10. Which one of the following best distinguishes a platform worker from a gig worker?

A. Platform workers are government employees.
B. Platform workers are necessarily engaged through digital platforms.
C. Platform workers must work full-time.
D. Platform workers receive statutory pensions.

Answer: B

Explanation:

All platform workers are gig workers, but not all gig workers are platform workers.

Q11. e-Shram portal is intended primarily for:

A. Start-up registration
B. Registration of unorganized workers
C. Registration of MSMEs
D. Pension administration

Answer: B

Explanation:

It creates a national database of unorganized workers including gig workers.

👶 CHILD WITNESSES, POCSO & CHILD RIGHTS

Q12. Consider the following statements regarding the POCSO Act, 2012:

It is gender-neutral.
It applies only to girls below 18 years.
It provides for child-friendly procedures.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Answer: A

Explanation:

POCSO protects all children below 18 years irrespective of gender.

Q13. Which of the following are child-friendly features under POCSO?

In-camera trials
Identity protection
Recording evidence at the child’s residence when feasible

Select the correct answer:

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

Answer: D

Explanation:

All are important child-friendly safeguards.

Q14. Consider the following statements:

India has ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The principle of “Best Interests of the Child” is associated with the UNCRC.
NCPCR is a constitutional body.

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

Answer: A

Explanation:

Statements 1 & 2 ✅ Correct.
Statement 3 ❌ NCPCR is a statutory body.

Q15. Which one of the following statements best reflects the concept of “secondary victimization”?

A. Punishment imposed on repeat offenders.
B. Trauma suffered due to insensitive legal or institutional processes.
C. Compensation awarded to victims.
D. Victim participation in criminal trials.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Secondary victimization occurs when victims suffer additional psychological harm because of investigation, court procedures or institutional responses.

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