APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –18/05/2026
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 (18-05-2026). 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: 18/05/2026)
1. With reference to India–Netherlands relations, consider the following statements:
- Rotterdam is one of Europe’s largest ports.
- India and the Netherlands cooperated in the areas of semiconductors and green hydrogen.
- The Netherlands uses the US Dollar as its currency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because the Netherlands uses the Euro.
2. Green hydrogen is produced using:
A. Coal gasification only
B. Electrolysis powered by renewable energy
C. Crude oil refining
D. Nuclear fission reactions
✅ Answer: B. Electrolysis powered by renewable energy
Explanation:
Green hydrogen is generated using renewable energy sources such as solar and wind.
3. Critical minerals are strategically important mainly because they are used in:
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Renewable energy technologies
- Defence systems
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Critical minerals are essential for advanced technologies, EV batteries, semiconductors, and defence equipment.
4. The “Golden Triangle” is associated with:
A. Global diamond trade
B. Illegal wildlife trafficking
C. Opium and narcotics production
D. Maritime piracy routes
✅ Answer: C. Opium and narcotics production
Explanation:
The Golden Triangle includes Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand and is historically associated with narcotics production.
5. Which of the following Acts primarily deals with narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in India?
A. Prevention of Corruption Act
B. NDPS Act, 1985
C. National Security Act
D. Essential Commodities Act
✅ Answer: B. NDPS Act, 1985
Explanation:
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 regulates narcotics-related offences.
6. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is mainly responsible for:
A. Forest conservation
B. Drug law enforcement
C. Cybersecurity operations
D. Disaster management
✅ Answer: B. Drug law enforcement
Explanation:
NCB coordinates anti-narcotics operations and enforcement in India.
7. Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is caused by:
A. Bacterium
B. Fungus
C. Protozoa
D. Virus
✅ Answer: D. Virus
Explanation:
Ebola is a viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the Ebola virus.
8. Fruit bats are considered the likely natural reservoir of:
A. Nipah virus only
B. Ebola virus
C. Tuberculosis bacteria
D. Malaria parasite
✅ Answer: B. Ebola virus
Explanation:
Fruit bats are believed to be the natural reservoir hosts of Ebola virus.
9. Which organization declares a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” (PHEIC)?
A. World Bank
B. WHO
C. WTO
D. UNICEF
✅ Answer: B. WHO
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) declares PHEIC under International Health Regulations.
10. The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) is located in:
A. Geneva
B. New York
C. Paris
D. Vienna
✅ Answer: A. Geneva
Explanation:
WHO headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
11. International Solar Alliance (ISA) headquarters is located in:
A. Abu Dhabi
B. Gurugram
C. Nairobi
D. Paris
✅ Answer: B. Gurugram
Explanation:
ISA headquarters is located in Gurugram, Haryana, India.
12. National Solar Mission was launched under:
A. National Electric Mobility Mission
B. National Action Plan on Climate Change
C. Digital India Programme
D. Green India Mission
✅ Answer: B. National Action Plan on Climate Change
Explanation:
National Solar Mission is one of the missions under NAPCC.
13. Which of the following are renewable energy sources?
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Biomass energy
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
All listed sources are renewable energy sources.
14. Net-zero emissions refers to:
A. Complete elimination of industrial activity
B. Equal balance between greenhouse gas emissions and removal
C. Zero electricity generation from fossil fuels
D. Ban on carbon dioxide emissions
✅ Answer: B. Equal balance between greenhouse gas emissions and removal
Explanation:
Net-zero means balancing emitted greenhouse gases with their removal from the atmosphere.
15. Which of the following best explains “One Health Approach”?
A. Integration of military and civilian hospitals
B. Combined study of traditional and modern medicine
C. Integrated approach linking human, animal, and environmental health
D. Universal free healthcare system
✅ Answer: C. Integrated approach linking human, animal, and environmental health
Explanation:
The One Health approach recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health systems.
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