APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –17/06/2026

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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 17/06/2026)

Q1. With reference to semiconductor manufacturing, consider the following statements:

Semiconductor fabrication facilities require ultra-pure water for production processes.
Ground vibrations can adversely affect semiconductor manufacturing.
Semiconductor chips are manufactured exclusively from silicon.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Semiconductor facilities require ultra-pure water and vibration-free environments. Silicon is the most common semiconductor material, but germanium and gallium arsenide are also used.

Q2. Consider the following:

Assembly
Testing
Packaging
Wafer Fabrication

Which of the above activities are generally performed in an OSAT/ATMP facility?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) facilities perform assembly, testing and packaging. Wafer fabrication is done in semiconductor fabs.

Q3. With reference to the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), consider the following statements:

It is implemented under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
It seeks to promote domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
It focuses only on chip design and not manufacturing.

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

Answer:

(a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

ISM promotes semiconductor manufacturing, design, packaging and ecosystem development.

Q4. Consider the following states:

Assam
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Tripura
West Bengal

How many of the above share an international border with Bangladesh?

(a) Only three
(b) Only four
(c) All five
(d) Only two

Answer:

(c) All five

Explanation:

Bangladesh shares borders with Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and West Bengal.

Q5. With reference to the Border Security Force (BSF), consider the following statements:

It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
It was established after the 1965 India-Pakistan War.
It is responsible for guarding all maritime boundaries of India.

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) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

BSF was established in 1965 and functions under MHA. Maritime security is primarily handled by the Coast Guard and Navy.

Q6. BOLD-QIT, often seen in the news, is related to:

(a) Quantum computing technology
(b) Smart border management in riverine areas
(c) Semiconductor manufacturing
(d) Inland waterway navigation

Answer:

(b) Smart border management in riverine areas

Explanation:

BOLD-QIT (Border Electronically Dominated QRT Interception Technique) is used along difficult riverine stretches of the India-Bangladesh border.

Q7. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

National Park	Special Significance
(a) Kaziranga	One-Horned Rhinoceros
(b) Manas	Asiatic Lion
(c) Orang	Snow Leopard
(d) Nameri	Wild Ass

Answer:

(a) Kaziranga – One-Horned Rhinoceros

Explanation:

Kaziranga is globally famous for the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros.

Q8. Which of the following are correctly associated with Assam tourism?

Tea Tourism
River Cruise Tourism
Wildlife Tourism
Temple Tourism

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer:

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

All four forms of tourism are important and expanding sectors in Assam.

Q9. Consider the following statements regarding Kamakhya Temple:

It is situated on Nilachal Hill.
It is associated with the Ambubachi Mela.
It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.

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

Answer:

(a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Kamakhya Temple is located on Nilachal Hill and is famous for Ambubachi Mela. It is not one of the Char Dham sites.

Q10. Which of the following are potential economic benefits of tourism?

Employment generation
Foreign exchange earnings
Regional development
Promotion of MSMEs

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer:

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

Tourism has a strong multiplier effect and supports diverse sectors.

Q11. With reference to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, consider the following statements:

It encourages internationalisation of higher education.
It allows top foreign universities to establish campuses in India subject to regulations.
It discourages academic collaborations with foreign institutions.

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

Answer:

(a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

NEP 2020 promotes international collaborations and global academic engagement.

Q12. Consider the following organisations:

BIMSTEC
ASEAN
SAARC

Which of the above include Myanmar as a member?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(b) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Myanmar is a member of BIMSTEC and ASEAN, but not SAARC.

Q13. The Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot includes significant portions of:

(a) Western Rajasthan
(b) Northeast India
(c) Deccan Plateau
(d) Gangetic Plains

Answer:

(b) Northeast India

Explanation:

The Indo-Burma Hotspot covers large parts of Northeast India and neighbouring countries.

Q14. Consider the following statements:

Internationalisation of higher education is limited to attracting foreign students.
Research collaboration is a component of internationalisation.
Curriculum internationalisation incorporates global perspectives into teaching.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(a) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

Internationalisation is broader than student mobility and includes research, curriculum, governance and intercultural engagement.

Q15. Which of the following factors make Northeast India strategically important for India’s Act East Policy?

Connectivity with Southeast Asia
Rich biodiversity and ecological resources
Cultural linkages with neighbouring countries
International borders with multiple countries

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer:

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

Northeast India’s geography, biodiversity, cultural ties and international borders make it central to India’s Act East Policy and regional integration strategy.

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