APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –18/09/2026
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 (18-09-2026). 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: 18/09/2026)
Topic 1: Demolition of Houses on Private Farmland — Gauhati High Court
Q1. With reference to the recent Gauhati High Court case concerning demolition of houses on private agricultural land in Goalpara, consider the following statements:
- The Court questioned whether there was an imminent danger warranting demolition of houses on private land.
- The Court prima facie indicated possible misuse of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
- The case involved the exercise of powers under the Disaster Management Act without any involvement of revenue authorities.
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. 1 and 2 only
Explanation: The Gauhati High Court questioned whether there was an imminent danger justifying the demolition and prima facie observed possible misuse of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Revenue authorities, including the Circle Officer, were involved; hence statement 3 is incorrect.
Q2. With reference to the principles of Natural Justice, consider the following statements:
- Audi alteram partem means that a person should be given an opportunity to be heard.
- Nemo judex in causa sua embodies the rule against bias.
- Principles of natural justice are expressly codified in a single provision of the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation: The first two are classic principles of natural justice. They are not contained in a single constitutional provision, although their application is closely connected with constitutional guarantees such as Articles 14 and 21.
Q3. With reference to the Disaster Management Act, 2005, consider the following statements:
- It provides a statutory framework for disaster management in India.
- The District Disaster Management Authority has powers and functions under the Act.
- The Act can be invoked by administrative authorities without satisfying the statutory conditions attached to the exercise of the relevant power.
Which of the statements given above is/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: The Act creates a legal and institutional framework for disaster management, including district-level authorities. However, statutory powers must be exercised within the conditions and purposes prescribed by law. The recent Goalpara case precisely raises this issue.
Q4. Consider the following constitutional provisions:
- Article 14 — Equality before law and equal protection of laws
- Article 21 — Protection of life and personal liberty
- Article 226 — Power of High Courts to issue writs
- Article 32 — Power of District Courts to review administrative action
Which of the above are correctly matched?
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. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs. Article 32 provides a constitutional remedy through the Supreme Court, not District Courts. The Goalpara case is particularly relevant to judicial review under Article 226.
Topic 2: Semicon 2.0 — 200 Chip-Design Startups/Companies
Q5. With reference to Semicon 2.0, consider the following statements:
- It has a total budget outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore.
- It seeks to build a complete semiconductor ecosystem rather than focusing only on fabrication.
- Chip design, machines and materials, fabs, advanced packaging, R&D and talent development constitute its six pillars.
- It is restricted exclusively to government-owned semiconductor companies.
Which of the statements given above is/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. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Semicon 2.0 has an outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore and six pillars covering the semiconductor value chain. It is not restricted to government-owned companies.
Q6. Consider the following pairs:
| Semiconductor term | Description |
| 1. Fab | Semiconductor fabrication facility |
| 2. OSAT | Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test |
| 3. ATMP | Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging |
| 4. EDA | Electronic Design Automation |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 2 and 4 only
Answer: A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation: All four are correctly matched. EDA tools are used extensively in semiconductor design. Under India’s semiconductor programme, access to industry-standard EDA tools has been expanded to universities and design entities.
Q7. With reference to Semicon 2.0, consider the following statements:
- The first pillar relates to chip design.
- The programme seeks to expand advanced packaging capabilities.
- Research and development is one of its pillars.
- Talent development is excluded because semiconductor design is expected to be fully automated.
Which of the statements given above is/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. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Talent development is explicitly the sixth pillar. The Government has also targeted training one lakh technicians/industry-ready professionals under Semicon 2.0.
Q8. Consider the following statements regarding India’s semiconductor ecosystem:
- A fabless company can design semiconductor chips without owning a semiconductor fabrication plant.
- Semiconductor packaging is a stage that follows fabrication and is important for integrating chips into usable electronic systems.
- Semiconductor capability has applications in sectors such as AI, telecommunications, defence and electric mobility.
- Development of semiconductor capability concerns only economic policy and has no strategic-security dimension.
Which of the statements given above is/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. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Semiconductor capability has both economic and strategic significance, including defence, telecommunications, AI and electric mobility. Hence statement 4 is incorrect.
Topic 3: India–Bhutan Relations
Q9. With reference to India–Bhutan relations, consider the following statements:
- India and Bhutan established diplomatic relations in 1968.
- The original Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between India and Bhutan was signed in 1949.
- The treaty framework was revised in 2007.
- Bhutan is not a landlocked country.
Which of the statements given above is/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. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Diplomatic relations were established in 1968. The original treaty dates to 1949 and was revised in 2007. Bhutan is a landlocked Himalayan country.
Q10. The recent India–Bhutan engagement included which of the following?
- Launch of Phase-II of international UPI for Bhutanese citizens visiting India
- Handover of Made-in-India electric vehicles
- Foundation stone for the 500-kW Lunana Hydropower Project
- Inauguration of a 65-bed Mother and Child Hospital in Mongar
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer: B. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation: All four formed part of the recent India–Bhutan engagement during EAM S. Jaishankar’s visit. The visit covered development partnership, energy, trade, connectivity and people-to-people ties.
Q11. Consider the following pairs related to India–Bhutan cooperation:
- Kokrajhar–Gelephu — Proposed cross-border railway link
- Jogighopa — Inland-waterway connectivity in Assam
- India-Bhutan SAT — Space cooperation
- UPI — Digital-payment connectivity
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer: A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation: All four represent important dimensions of India’s growing connectivity and development partnership with Bhutan. The Assam angle is particularly important for APSC because of Jogighopa and the proposed Kokrajhar–Gelephu rail connectivity.
Q12. With reference to India–Bhutan energy cooperation, consider the following statements:
- Hydropower has traditionally been a major pillar of India–Bhutan economic cooperation.
- The recent bilateral engagement also included the foundation stone for the Lunana Hydropower Project.
- India–Bhutan cooperation is limited to fossil-fuel-based energy.
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. 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Hydropower is a major pillar of bilateral cooperation, and the 500-kW Lunana Hydropower Project was part of the recent visit. The relationship is strongly associated with renewable hydropower rather than being limited to fossil fuels.
Topic 4: UPI / Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) and Keeping UPI Free
Q13. With reference to the recent UPI-MDR framework, consider the following statements:
- Person-to-Person (P2P) UPI transactions remain free irrespective of transaction amount.
- Specified Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions above ₹2,000 attract an MDR of 0.4%.
- For transactions of ₹75,000 and above, the MDR is capped at ₹300 per transaction.
- MDR is a tax collected by NPCI on behalf of the Union Government.
Which of the statements given above is/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. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: P2P transactions remain free. Specified P2M transactions above ₹2,000 attract 0.4% MDR, with a ₹300 cap for transactions of ₹75,000 and above. MDR is not a tax collected by the Government or NPCI.
Q14. Consider the following statements regarding Merchant Discount Rate (MDR):
- MDR is associated with merchant-payment transactions.
- MDR is distributed among participants in the payment ecosystem.
- The customer necessarily has to pay the MDR separately whenever a merchant transaction attracts MDR.
- MDR can support the operation and expansion of payment infrastructure.
Which of the statements given above is/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. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: MDR is a merchant-payment ecosystem charge distributed among participants such as banks, payment service providers and application providers. The customer is not required to pay MDR separately under the current framework.
Q15. With reference to UPI transactions, consider the following statements:
- P2P refers to Person-to-Person transactions.
- P2M refers to Person-to-Merchant transactions.
- Approximately 96% of P2M transactions are expected to remain unaffected by the new MDR framework.
- All P2M transactions above ₹2,000 are subject to an identical MDR irrespective of the category of transaction.
Which of the statements given above is/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. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: P2P and P2M are correctly defined. The Government estimates about 96% of P2M transactions will remain unaffected. MDR is differentiated for certain categories; for example, specified essential/thin-margin sectors have a flat ₹5 MDR and capital-market transactions have a 0.02% rate, subject to conditions.
Q16. Consider the following statements regarding India’s digital-payment ecosystem:
- UPI is operated by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
- The Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 provides a statutory framework for payment systems in India.
- Section 269SU of the Income-tax Act is associated with prescribed electronic modes of payment.
- UPI is a closed proprietary payment network available only to a single private company.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: UPI is operated by NPCI, and the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 provides the statutory framework for payment systems. Section 269SU concerns prescribed electronic modes. UPI is an interoperable payment infrastructure, not a single-company proprietary network.
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