📘 19 February 2026 – English Premium Current Affairs
Page 3 – MCQs (Prelims Focus)
Multiple Choice Questions
Q1. India’s Semiconductor Mission primarily aims to:
A) Increase agricultural exportsB) Achieve technological self-reliance
C) Promote tourism industry
D) Reduce fiscal deficit
Answer: B
Q2. Advanced semiconductor chips are crucial for which of the following sectors?
1. Defence systems2. Telecommunications
3. Artificial Intelligence
4. Fisheries
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer: B
Q3. The concept of “Technology Sovereignty” refers to:
A) Dependence on foreign importsB) Strategic autonomy in critical technologies
C) Privatization of public enterprises
D) Expansion of trade agreements
Answer: B
Q4. Which of the following is a major challenge in semiconductor manufacturing?
A) Low demandB) Minimal capital requirement
C) Rapid technological obsolescence
D) Simple production process
Answer: C
Q5. Semiconductor capability is increasingly linked with:
A) Cultural diplomacyB) National security
C) Agricultural subsidies
D) Tourism promotion
Answer: B
🎯 Prelims Tip:
Focus on linking technology with economy, defence, and strategic autonomy. UPSC often frames interdisciplinary questions.
Focus on linking technology with economy, defence, and strategic autonomy. UPSC often frames interdisciplinary questions.
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