APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –11/09/2026
For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily MCQs is vital. This blog covers most important Prelims questions from the Assam Tribune today (11-09-2026). These issues are key for both APSC Prelims syllabus, offering insights into the important topics of current affairs.
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APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions (Date: 11/09/2026)
Topic 1: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Visit to India for the BRICS Summit
Q1. With reference to BRICS, consider the following statements:
- BRICS was originally conceived as BRIC before South Africa joined the grouping.
- The acronym BRIC was coined by Goldman Sachs.
- Indonesia is among the countries that joined BRICS during its recent expansion.
- BRICS has a permanent secretariat headed by a Secretary-General.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: BRIC originally comprised Brazil, Russia, India and China; South Africa joined in 2010, creating BRICS. The term BRIC was coined by Goldman Sachs in 2001. Indonesia is among the expanded members. BRICS does not have a permanent secretariat or Secretary-General.
Q2. Consider the following pairs:
| Initiative/Institution | Association with BRICS |
| 1. New Development Bank | Infrastructure and sustainable development financing |
| 2. Contingent Reserve Arrangement | Balance-of-payments support |
| 3. BRICS Business Council | Government-to-government military alliance |
| 4. BRICS New Development Bank | Headquarters at Shanghai |
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
Answer: C
Explanation: Pairs 1, 2 and 4 are correct. The BRICS Business Council promotes business cooperation among member countries; it is not a military alliance.
Q3. With reference to the 2026 BRICS Summit, consider the following statements:
- India is chairing BRICS in 2026.
- The 2026 BRICS Summit is the fourth time India has held the BRICS Chairship.
- The theme of India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship includes resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
- BRICS membership is restricted to countries from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: India assumed the BRICS Chairship for the fourth time in 2026, after 2012, 2016 and 2021. The 2026 theme is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” The membership is geographically broader and includes Russia and other regions as well.
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding India’s engagement with BRICS:
- BRICS provides a platform for cooperation among emerging economies and developing countries.
- The New Development Bank is headquartered in Shanghai.
- The Contingent Reserve Arrangement was created primarily as a mechanism for financing infrastructure projects.
- BRICS cooperation encompasses political-security, economic-financial and cultural/people-to-people dimensions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: The Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) is designed to provide liquidity support in balance-of-payments pressures. Infrastructure and sustainable-development financing is associated with the New Development Bank (NDB). India describes BRICS cooperation through three broad pillars: political/security, economic/financial and cultural/people-to-people.
Topic 2:Supreme Court Notice on Safeguards for Minors on Social Media
Q5. With reference to the Supreme Court’s recent proceedings concerning minors and social media, consider the following statements:
- The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre on a PIL seeking safeguards for minors on digital platforms.
- The petition has raised concerns regarding online grooming, sextortion and digital trafficking.
- The Supreme Court has already imposed a blanket ban on social-media access by all persons below 18 years.
- Age-verification mechanisms have been raised as part of the regulatory concerns.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: The Court has issued notice and sought the government’s response; it has not imposed a blanket ban on minors using social media. The PIL highlights risks such as grooming, sexual exploitation, digital trafficking and sextortion and seeks stronger age-verification/safeguards.
Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023:
- Processing of personal data of a child requires verifiable parental consent, subject to the Act’s provisions.
- The Act provides safeguards concerning tracking and behavioural monitoring of children.
- The Act completely prohibits children from accessing all digital platforms.
- The Act forms part of India’s broader framework for protection of children in the digital environment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: The DPDP Act creates special obligations concerning children’s personal data, including verifiable parental consent and restrictions concerning tracking/behavioural monitoring and targeted advertising, subject to statutory provisions. It does not impose a blanket prohibition on children’s access to digital platforms.
Q7. Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, becomes relevant in the recent debate concerning minors and social-media platforms because it deals primarily with:
A. Capacity of persons to contract
B. Cybercrime investigation powers
C. Intermediary liability
D. Protection of personal data
Answer: A
Explanation: Section 11 deals with who is competent to contract. The recent PIL uses this legal principle to question the contractual relationship between minors and digital platforms. However, it should not be interpreted as meaning that the Supreme Court has already declared all social-media accounts operated by minors legally void.
Q8. With reference to protection of children in India’s digital ecosystem, consider the following pairs:
| Legal/Institutional Framework | Primary relevance |
| 1. POCSO Act | Protection of children from sexual offences |
| 2. IT Act, 2000 | Regulation of cyber/digital activities |
| 3. DPDP Act, 2023 | Protection of digital personal data |
| 4. IT Rules, 2021 | Due-diligence obligations for intermediaries |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4 only
Answer: C
Explanation: All four frameworks are relevant, though their legal purposes differ. POCSO focuses on child sexual offences; the IT framework regulates digital/intermediary obligations; and the DPDP Act addresses personal-data protection. The government has described these instruments collectively as part of the online-safety framework.
Topic2: Need for a Strong, Collaborative Innovation Ecosystem in the Northeast
Q9. The recently announced MC²+ innovation node at Guwahati is primarily intended to:
- Provide infrastructure and workspace for startups and entrepreneurs.
- Facilitate interaction among entrepreneurs, investors, experts and industry.
- Replace all government-funded incubation programmes in the Northeast.
- Help ventures move from ideation towards development, validation and scaling.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: The MC²+ Node at NRL Centre, Guwahati is designed as a collaborative innovation and startup facility, with workstations, cabins, investor/technical consultant facilities and networking opportunities. It is intended to strengthen—not replace—the wider startup ecosystem.
Q10. Consider the following statements regarding an innovation ecosystem:
- It involves interaction among institutions such as universities, industry, government and investors.
- Technology incubation can help convert research into commercially viable products.
- Availability of physical infrastructure alone is sufficient to create a successful innovation ecosystem.
- Access to mentorship, finance and markets can influence startup survival and scaling.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: Innovation ecosystems are network-based, involving knowledge, finance, infrastructure, mentorship, industry linkages and markets. Infrastructure is necessary but not sufficient. The MC²+ initiative itself emphasises professional support, technical expertise, investor access and industry connections.
Q11. Which one of the following best describes the Triple Helix model of innovation?
A. Collaboration among government, academia and industry
B. Collaboration among three levels of government
C. Integration of agriculture, industry and services
D. Integration of three different financial markets
Answer: A
Explanation: The Triple Helix model conceptualises innovation through interaction among university/academia, industry and government. In the Northeast, such collaboration can help connect local problems and research capabilities with commercialisation and public policy.
Q12. Consider the following statements regarding the Northeast’s innovation potential:
- Biodiversity can provide a foundation for biotechnology and bio-economy applications.
- Bamboo can support technology-driven value addition and entrepreneurship.
- Geographic remoteness automatically prevents the Northeast from participating in digital innovation.
- Universities and research institutions can act as anchors for regional innovation ecosystems.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: The Northeast has significant innovation potential in areas such as biodiversity, bamboo, agriculture, biotechnology and climate-resilient technologies. Digital connectivity and institutional networks can reduce the disadvantages associated with geographical remoteness.
Topic4: Assam Chai Bazaar to Hold First Sale on September 25
Q13. With reference to the Assam Chai Bazaar, consider the following statements:
- It is designed as a brokerless tea e-auction platform.
- It is promoted by tea producers.
- It intends to connect tea producers with buyers across India.
- It is restricted exclusively to CTC tea.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: Assam Chai Bazaar describes itself as a brokerless PAN-India tea e-auction platform promoted by tea producers. It covers CTC, Orthodox, Green and Specialty teas, so statement 4 is incorrect.
Q14. Consider the following statements regarding tea marketing in India:
- The Tea Board of India is a statutory body.
- The Tea Board functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- The Tea Act, 1953 provides the statutory basis for the Tea Board.
- Tea auctions in India are completely outside the regulatory framework of the Tea Board.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: The Tea Board of India is a statutory body under the Tea Act, 1953, functioning under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Tea marketing and auction-related activities are subject to the regulatory framework administered by the Tea Board.
Q15. Consider the following statements about different types of tea:
- CTC stands for Crush, Tear and Curl.
- Orthodox tea processing generally involves more traditional leaf-processing methods than CTC.
- Green tea undergoes complete oxidation during processing.
- Black tea is generally more oxidised than green tea.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: CTC = Crush, Tear and Curl. Orthodox processing generally retains more of the traditional rolling/leaf form. Green tea is produced with minimal oxidation, whereas black tea undergoes substantial oxidation. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
Q16. Which of the following is/are likely advantages of a digital, producer-oriented tea auction platform such as Assam Chai Bazaar?
- Greater price discovery through wider participation of buyers.
- Reduction in transaction costs associated with traditional intermediated marketing.
- Improved access of producers to geographically dispersed buyers.
- Elimination of all quality-related price differences among tea lots.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: Digital auctions can improve market access, transparency, price discovery and transaction efficiency. However, they do not eliminate quality-based price differentiation. Tea quality, grade, origin, processing and buyer preferences will continue to influence prices. Assam Chai Bazaar itself highlights digital cataloguing, AI-assisted sampling and PAN-India buyer access.
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