APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –17/09/2026
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 (17-09-2026). 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: 17/09/2026)
Topic 1: Assam Cooling Action Plan (ACAP)
Q1. With reference to the Assam Cooling Action Plan (ACAP), consider the following statements:
- It was prepared by the Assam Climate Change Management Society with technical collaboration from WRI India.
- It covers Buildings, Cold Chain, Industry and Transport.
- It seeks to translate the objectives of the India Cooling Action Plan into a State-specific framework.
- It focuses exclusively on reducing electricity consumption from air conditioners.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
Answer: A
Explanation: ACAP covers four sectors and focuses on energy efficiency, refrigerant management and climate-friendly cooling technologies. It is not limited to air conditioners.
Q2. Consider the following pairs:
| Cooling-related concept | Description |
| 1. Kigali Amendment | Phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons |
| 2. Montreal Protocol | Protection of the ozone layer through control of ozone-depleting substances |
| 3. India Cooling Action Plan | Integrated national framework addressing cooling demand |
| 4. ACAP | State-specific implementation framework for Assam |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer: A
Explanation: All four are correctly matched. The Montreal Protocol primarily addresses ozone-depleting substances, while the Kigali Amendment deals with the phase-down of HFCs, which are potent greenhouse gases. ACAP localises the cooling agenda for Assam.
Q3. With reference to refrigerants, consider the following statements:
- Some hydrofluorocarbons have negligible ozone-depleting potential but high global warming potential.
- The Kigali Amendment seeks to phase down HFC consumption and production.
- Replacing ozone-depleting substances with high-GWP alternatives automatically eliminates the climate impact of refrigeration.
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
Explanation: HFCs generally have zero ODP but can have high GWP. The Kigali Amendment addresses this climate issue. Simply replacing an ozone-depleting refrigerant with a high-GWP refrigerant does not eliminate climate impacts.
Q4. According to the Assam Cooling Action Plan, which one of the following correctly represents the projected change in Assam’s cooling-related electricity demand by 2040?
A. 2,446 GWh to 5,522 GWh
B. 3,576 GWh to 8,445 GWh
C. 5,522 GWh to 8,445 GWh
D. 8,445 GWh to 3,576 GWh
Answer: B
Explanation: Assam’s cooling-related electricity demand is projected to increase from 3,576 GWh to 8,445 GWh by 2040, i.e. more than double. WRI India independently reports the same projection.
Topic 2: Nasha Mukt Assam / Drug-control Framework
Q5. With reference to the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), consider the following statements:
- It emphasises prevention and awareness along with treatment and rehabilitation.
- It adopts a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach.
- It is implemented only through law-enforcement agencies.
- Community participation is an important component of the campaign.
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: NMBA goes beyond enforcement. It combines awareness, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, aftercare and community participation. The Assam Tribune article similarly emphasises government, families, educational institutions, communities and citizens.
Q6. Consider the following pairs relating to India’s drug-control architecture:
| Institution/Mechanism | Function |
| 1. Narcotics Control Bureau | Coordination and enforcement related to narcotic drugs |
| 2. Anti-Narcotics Task Force | State-level anti-drug enforcement mechanism |
| 3. NDPS Act, 1985 | Legal framework concerning narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances |
| 4. Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan | Primarily a military operation against cross-border drug trafficking |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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 first three are correctly matched. NMBA is a social, preventive, rehabilitative and awareness-oriented campaign, not a military operation. Assam has also raised an ANTF and strengthened inter-State and border coordination.
Q7. The term “Golden Triangle”, frequently appearing in discussions on narcotics trafficking affecting Northeast India, refers to an area associated primarily with:
A. Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan
B. India, Nepal and Bhutan
C. Myanmar, Laos and Thailand
D. Myanmar, Bangladesh and India
Answer: C
Explanation: The Golden Triangle is the historically significant narcotics-producing region around the borders of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand. Assam’s geographic proximity to this region is relevant to discussions of drug trafficking routes. The Assam Tribune specifically identifies Assam’s proximity to the Golden Triangle as a vulnerability.
Q8. With reference to drug trafficking and internal security in Northeast India, consider the following statements:
- Assam’s international and inter-State connectivity can make it vulnerable to trafficking networks.
- Guwahati can function as a logistical hub for movement within the Northeast.
- Combating drug trafficking requires only supply-side enforcement.
- Rehabilitation and prevention address important demand-side dimensions of the problem.
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: Drug control requires both supply-side measures such as interception and prosecution and demand-side measures such as prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. The Assam article explicitly stresses both enforcement and prevention/rehabilitation.
Topic 3: SEMICON India 2026 & Semiconductor Ecosystem
Q9. With reference to semiconductors, consider the following statements:
- A semiconductor has electrical conductivity intermediate between a conductor and an insulator.
- Silicon is widely used in semiconductor manufacturing.
- Integrated circuits can contain billions of transistors.
- Semiconductor manufacturing is limited to the fabrication of wafers and does not include packaging or testing.
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: Semiconductor manufacturing involves a broader value chain including design, fabrication, assembly, packaging and testing. India’s semiconductor policy increasingly aims to develop this entire ecosystem.
Q10. With reference to the semiconductor ecosystem in India, consider the following pairs:
| Project/Initiative | Association |
| 1. Tata Electronics | Semiconductor unit in Assam |
| 2. Micron Technology | Semiconductor facility in Gujarat |
| 3. Design Linked Incentive | Support for semiconductor design |
| 4. India Semiconductor Mission | Development of semiconductor ecosystem |
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 3 only
Answer: A
Explanation: The newspaper reports Tata Electronics’ ₹27,000-crore Assam unit, Micron’s ₹22,516-crore Gujarat facility, DLI support and India’s broader semiconductor ecosystem-building programme.
Q11. The term OSAT, frequently encountered in India’s semiconductor policy, stands for:
A. Overseas Semiconductor Assembly and Technology
B. Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test
C. Optical Semiconductor Analysis and Testing
D. Organised Semiconductor Automation Technology
Answer: B
Explanation: OSAT = Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test. It represents the backend portion of the semiconductor value chain, involving assembly, packaging and testing rather than front-end wafer fabrication.
Q12. With reference to India’s semiconductor policy, consider the following statements:
- Semiconductor fabrication involves manufacturing integrated circuits on wafers.
- Packaging protects the chip and enables its integration with electronic systems.
- Semiconductor testing is undertaken to assess whether manufactured devices meet specified performance and quality requirements.
- OSAT refers to the extraction of semiconductor-grade silicon from ores.
Which of the statements given above 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: Statements 1–3 correctly describe different stages of the semiconductor value chain. OSAT does not refer to silicon extraction; it refers to outsourced assembly and testing.
Q13. Consider the following statements regarding India’s semiconductor ecosystem:
- The Semicon India Programme was approved with an outlay of ₹76,000 crore.
- Semicon 2.0 was approved in 2026 with a ₹1,27,500 crore outlay.
- India’s semiconductor strategy seeks to develop capabilities extending from chip design to fabrication, packaging, equipment, materials and talent.
- SEMICON India 2026 is restricted exclusively to domestic Indian companies.
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 government states that Semicon 1.0 had a ₹76,000-crore outlay, while Semicon 2.0 has a ₹1,27,500-crore outlay and six broad pillars. SEMICON India 2026 includes substantial international participation.
Q14. Why is the geographical concentration of semiconductor manufacturing considered a strategic vulnerability?
A. Semiconductors cannot be transported by air because of their chemical composition.
B. Concentration of critical manufacturing and equipment capabilities can expose global supply chains to geopolitical and economic disruptions.
C. Semiconductor chips lose their functionality when transported across national borders.
D. Semiconductor production requires only one type of raw material available in a single country.
Answer: B
Explanation: Semiconductor supply chains are highly specialised and geographically concentrated. Disruptions caused by pandemics, geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions or natural disasters can therefore have cascading effects across automobiles, telecommunications, electronics, defence and other sectors. SEMICON India 2026 is explicitly framed around building a resilient ecosystem.
Topic 4: Mara Organisation & India–Myanmar Border Trade
Q15. With reference to the India–Myanmar border, consider the following statements:
- Mizoram shares an international boundary with Myanmar.
- The India–Myanmar border has strategic significance for India’s Act East policy.
- Cross-border movement and trade along the frontier can have implications for both economic connectivity and internal security.
- Myanmar has no geographical connection with India’s Northeast.
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: Mizoram shares a border with Myanmar, and the India–Myanmar frontier is strategically important for Act East, connectivity, border management and security. The fourth statement is obviously incorrect.
Q16. Consider the following statements regarding India’s connectivity initiatives involving Myanmar:
- The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project is intended to provide connectivity involving India’s Northeast and Myanmar.
- The India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway is intended to improve land connectivity between India and Southeast Asia.
- Both projects have implications for India’s Act East policy.
- Both projects are exclusively railway projects.
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 Kaladan project combines multiple modes of transport, while the India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway is primarily a road-connectivity initiative. Both are associated with India’s connectivity and Act East objectives.
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