UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah chairs 10th Apex Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) in New Delhi, unveils ‘Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029)’

Q1. With reference to the institutional architecture of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD), consider the following statements. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. 1. NCORD is a four-tier coordination mechanism established by the Ministry of Home Affairs, operating from the Apex to the District level.
  2. 2. The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in each State/UT functions as the NCORD Secretariat for that State/UT.
  3. 3. The Joint Coordination Committee set up to monitor the investigation of significant seizures is chaired by the Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau.
  4. 4. The Apex-Level NCORD meetings are, by mandate, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 2 and 3
  • C. 3 and 4
  • D. 4 only

Q2. The four-tier Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) mechanism for coordinating Central and State drug law enforcement agencies is established and operationalised by which one of the following ministries?

  • A. Ministry of Home Affairs
  • B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
  • C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  • D. Ministry of Finance

Q3. With reference to the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029), consider the following statements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1. It is a three-year roadmap that simultaneously addresses supply-reduction, demand-reduction and harm-reduction.
  2. 2. It was released at the 9th Apex-Level NCORD meeting held in 2025.
  3. 3. It envisages a 'network-centric enforcement approach' and sets measurable targets and timelines for stakeholders.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. The Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029) lists priority challenges and measures for the next three years. Considering the following as stated objectives of the Document, which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. 1. Tackling the emerging challenge of synthetic drugs.
  2. 2. Countering darknet-enabled drug trafficking.
  3. 3. Expanding the reach of treatment and rehabilitation centres for drug users.
  4. 4. Decriminalising the personal consumption of all narcotic drugs.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 2 and 3
  • C. 1, 3 and 4
  • D. 4 only

Q5. With reference to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), consider the following statements. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. 1. The NCB was constituted under sub-section (3) of Section 4 of the NDPS Act, 1985.
  2. 2. The NCB functions as the nodal drug-enforcement agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  3. 3. The NCB's network of regional offices includes one located at Guwahati.
  4. 4. The NCB is the statutory agency responsible for running de-addiction centres under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 1 and 4
  • D. 3 only

Q6. The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) set up by the Government of India to monitor the investigation of important and significant drug seizures is headed by which one of the following?

  • A. Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau
  • B. Director General, National Investigation Agency
  • C. Union Home Secretary
  • D. Cabinet Secretary

Q7. With reference to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, consider the following statements. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. 1. It is the principal legislation governing narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in India.
  2. 2. Financing of illicit drug trafficking is punishable with rigorous imprisonment of at least ten years.
  3. 3. Offences under the Act are graded on the basis of 'small quantity' and 'commercial quantity'.
  4. 4. The Act decriminalises the possession of small quantities of drugs intended for personal use.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 and 4
  • C. 2 and 4
  • D. 3 only

Q8. The concept of 'essential narcotic drugs', introduced to ease the availability of opioids for medical and palliative care, was added to the NDPS Act by which one of the following?

  • A. The NDPS (Amendment) Act, 2014
  • B. The NDPS (Amendment) Act, 2021
  • C. The NDPS (Amendment) Act, 2001
  • D. The original NDPS Act, 1985

Q9. As per the Ministry of Home Affairs, what was the approximate value of narcotics seized across India in 2024 — a figure more than 55% higher than the previous year?

  • A. ₹16,100 crore
  • B. ₹25,330 crore
  • C. ₹6,000 crore
  • D. ₹1,17,284 crore

Q10. The following are presented as the United Nations drug control conventions to which India is a party. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. 1. Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961.
  2. 2. Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971.
  3. 3. Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988.
  4. 4. Convention for the Suppression of the Cannabis Trade, 1990.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 2 and 3
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 4 only

Q11. With reference to Centre-State coordination in drug law enforcement, consider the following statements. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. 1. The Anti-Narcotics Task Force in each State/UT serves as the State-level NCORD Secretariat.
  2. 2. The 10th Apex-Level NCORD meeting integrated 44 Central Ministries/Departments along with State/UT representatives.
  3. 3. The NCORD mechanism operates across four levels — Apex, Executive, State and District.
  4. 4. 'Police' and 'public order' are placed in the Union List, giving the Centre exclusive control over drug law enforcement.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 and 4
  • C. 2 and 4
  • D. 3 and 4

Q12. The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment was launched for implementation in how many identified districts of the country?

  • A. 272 districts
  • B. 372 districts
  • C. 472 districts
  • D. 572 districts