APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –09/09/2026
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 (09-09-2026). 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: 09/09/2026)
Topic 1: India Joins US-led Initiative for Secure 6G Networks
Q1. With reference to the sixth generation (6G) of mobile communication, consider the following statements:
- The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has associated 6G with the IMT-2030 framework.
- Integrated sensing and communication is among the identified usage scenarios of 6G.
- 6G is intended only to provide higher internet speeds than 5G.
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
Explanation:
6G is associated with IMT-2030. Its potential applications include immersive communication, ubiquitous connectivity, AI and communication, and integrated sensing and communication. It is much broader than simply increasing internet speed.
Q2. India’s “Bharat 6G Vision” seeks to position India as:
A. A passive consumer of 6G technologies developed by other countries
B. A frontline contributor in the design, development and deployment of 6G by 2030
C. The exclusive global regulator of 6G standards
D. The sole manufacturer of all 6G semiconductor components
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Bharat 6G Vision, released in March 2023, aims to make India a frontline contributor to 6G design, development and deployment by 2030. It also stresses affordability, sustainability and ubiquity.
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding 6G technology:
- Artificial Intelligence is expected to become more closely integrated with communication networks in 6G.
- Integrated sensing and communication can allow communication infrastructure to perform sensing-related functions.
- 6G development has no relevance to national security because telecommunications are primarily civilian infrastructure.
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
Explanation:
6G has important national-security implications involving trusted networks, cybersecurity, supply chains, data security and technological sovereignty. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
Q4. Consider the following pairs:
| Initiative/Institution | Association |
| 1. Bharat 6G Alliance | Collaboration among industry, academia and research stakeholders |
| 2. ITU | Development of international telecommunications standards/frameworks |
| 3. Bharat 6G Vision | Target of making India a frontline contributor to 6G by 2030 |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
All three are correctly matched. The Bharat 6G Alliance was created to bring together stakeholders from industry, academia and research, while the ITU plays a key role in global telecommunications standardisation.
Topic 2: Agentic AI, Enterprise AI Investment & AI Governance in India
Q5. With reference to “Agentic AI”, consider the following statements:
- It can plan and execute multi-step tasks with a relatively high degree of autonomy.
- It can use external tools or data sources while carrying out a task.
- Unlike generative AI, it cannot evaluate the outcome of its actions and modify its subsequent actions.
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
Explanation:
A key feature of agentic AI is its ability to plan, act, use tools, evaluate results and potentially adjust its actions. Statement 3 incorrectly presents agentic AI as incapable of feedback-based action.
Q6. Recent discussions on AI governance in India have highlighted which of the following as major governance concerns?
- Data privacy
- Algorithmic bias
- Transparency and accountability
- Human oversight
- Cybersecurity
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
C. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer: D
Explanation:
AI governance is not limited to privacy. It covers fairness, transparency, accountability, human oversight, cybersecurity, safety and responsible use. The recent Indian AI governance framework also reflects this broader approach.
Q7. Consider the following statements regarding Generative AI and Agentic AI:
- Generative AI primarily focuses on generating content such as text, images, audio or code.
- Agentic AI can use AI-generated outputs as part of a larger decision-making or task-execution process.
- Every Generative AI system is necessarily an agentic AI system.
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
Explanation:
Generative AI and agentic AI overlap but are not synonymous. An agentic system may use a generative model, but every generative AI system does not autonomously plan and execute tasks.
Q8. The rapid growth of enterprise AI adoption creates a governance challenge primarily because:
A. AI can operate only without access to organisational data
B. AI adoption can grow faster than organisations’ ability to establish appropriate governance, security and accountability mechanisms
C. AI eliminates the need for human decision-making in all sectors
D. AI systems cannot be integrated with legacy IT systems
Answer: B
Explanation:
The current-affairs issue highlighted a governance gap: AI investment and deployment are expanding rapidly, while many organisations still lack mature governance frameworks. This creates risks related to privacy, security, accountability, misinformation and compliance.
Topic 3: Potato Value Chain, Irrigation, Agarwood & PM-KUSUM in Assam
Q9. Consider the following components of the potato value chain:
- Production
- Cold storage
- Processing
- Market linkage
- Transport
Which of the above are important components of an integrated agricultural value chain?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 5 only
C. 2, 4 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer: D
Explanation:
An agricultural value chain extends beyond cultivation. It includes inputs → production → harvesting → storage → processing → transport → marketing → consumer. The Assam potato initiative reported in the newspaper specifically focuses on productivity, cold storage, processing and market linkages.
Q10. With reference to PM-KUSUM, consider the following statements:
- It promotes the use of solar energy in agriculture.
- It includes provision for standalone solar agricultural pumps.
- It includes solarisation of grid-connected agricultural pumps.
- It is exclusively a scheme for installation of rooftop solar panels on residential buildings.
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
Explanation:
PM-KUSUM is an important agricultural-energy scheme. Its components include decentralised renewable energy plants, standalone solar pumps and solarisation of grid-connected agricultural pumps/feeders. It is not a residential rooftop-solar scheme.
Q11. Consider the following statements regarding solar-powered irrigation:
- It can reduce farmers’ dependence on diesel for irrigation.
- It can reduce irrigation costs under suitable conditions.
- Unregulated use of solar pumps may encourage excessive groundwater extraction.
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: D
Explanation:
Solar irrigation can reduce energy costs and diesel dependence. However, when electricity has no marginal fuel cost, farmers may have greater incentive to pump groundwater. Hence solarisation should be combined with groundwater management and water-efficient irrigation.
Q12. With reference to agarwood (sanchi) cultivation in Assam, consider the following statements:
- Agarwood is associated with the tree Aquilaria malaccensis.
- Agarwood has economic value because of its fragrant resinous wood.
- Sustainable plantation and regulation are important because excessive extraction can threaten natural populations.
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: D
Explanation:
A. malaccensis is the principal agarwood-producing species associated with the region. Agarwood has high commercial value, particularly in perfumery and traditional uses. Therefore, cultivation and sustainable management are important.
Topic 4: Northeast Security: NIA, Foreign Nationals, Myanmar-based EAGs & UAPA
Q13. With reference to the recent NIA investigation involving foreign nationals and Myanmar-based ethnic armed groups, consider the following statements:
- The accused included a US national and Ukrainian nationals.
- The investigation involved alleged links with ethnic armed groups in Myanmar.
- The NIA’s chargesheet invoked UAPA charges against all the accused.
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
Explanation:
The newspaper reported one US national and six Ukrainian nationals. The investigation involved alleged links with ethnic armed groups and movement through Myanmar. However, the chargesheet did not invoke UAPA at that stage, while further investigation under UAPA remained open.
Q14. With reference to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, consider the following statements:
- Section 15 deals with terrorist acts.
- Section 17 deals with raising funds for terrorist acts.
- Section 18 deals with conspiracy, attempt, abetment or related acts concerning terrorist activities.
- UAPA is included in the Schedule to the NIA Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
Explanation:
All four statements are correct. Section 18 is particularly relevant to the current affair because the accused had initially been booked under this provision. The NIA maintains the UAPA and its rules as part of its statutory framework.
Q15. Consider the following statements regarding the India–Myanmar border:
- Arunachal Pradesh shares an international border with Myanmar.
- Nagaland shares an international border with Myanmar.
- Manipur shares an international border with Myanmar.
- Mizoram shares an international border with Myanmar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
Explanation:
All four states — Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram — share an international boundary with Myanmar. This makes the India–Myanmar frontier particularly important for Northeast security.
Q16. With reference to the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar, consider the following statements:
- It was linked to the traditional social and ethnic connections of communities living on both sides of the border.
- The Union Government announced in 2024 its decision to scrap the FMR citing internal security and demographic concerns.
- The FMR was primarily intended to facilitate movement of foreign tourists across the entire Northeast without immigration restrictions.
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
Explanation:
The FMR reflected the special social and ethnic links along the India–Myanmar border. In February 2024, the MHA announced its decision to scrap it, citing internal security and demographic concerns. It was not a general tourist-movement arrangement.
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