Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #459

Question 1

A particular state in India is grappling with a severe outbreak of a communicable disease, which also poses a significant threat of spreading to neighboring states. The state government, despite its efforts, finds its resources and legislative powers inadequate to contain the crisis effectively and seeks broader intervention. In this context, which of the following mechanisms could enable the Union Parliament to legislate on a subject typically falling under the State List to address this public health emergency?

Accepted Answer

B. The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority declaring it necessary in the national interest. — Article 249 allows Parliament to legislate on a State List subject if the Rajya Sabha declares, by a two-thirds majority, that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest. A severe communicable disease outbreak threatening multiple states clearly falls under 'national interest', making this mechanism appropriate for proactive Union intervention. While Article 252 (option C) allows Parliament to legislate if two or more states request it, Article 249 provides a more direct route for the Union to act when a situation has national implications. Article 352 (National Emergency) is a more

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A. The President declares a National Emergency under Article 352, empowering Parliament to legislate on any subject.

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C. Two or more state legislatures pass resolutions requesting Parliament to legislate on the matter.

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D. The Union government issues an executive directive under Article 256, compelling the state to implement central legislation.

Question 2

Cyclone prone coast:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

East — Bay of Bengal produces more cyclones.‌​‍

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West

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Neither

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Both

Question 3

The word 'literally' means:‌​‍

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In a literal (exact) sense — 'Literally' means actually/exactly, contrasted with figuratively.‌​‍

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Approximately

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Loosely

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Figuratively

Question 4

The 'Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award' is given for excellence in which field?

Accepted Answer

C. Music and dance — The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award is specifically awarded for excellence in music and dance. Option A refers to a different award (Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award), while options B and D are incorrect as the Akademi focuses on performing arts rather than theatre or visual arts.

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A. Literature and poetry

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B. Theatre and performing arts

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D. Visual arts and sculpture

Question 5

India's first Semi-High-Speed bullet train:‌​‍

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR — Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR (Shinkansen) — under construction.‌​‍

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Delhi-Meerut RRTS

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Vande Bharat

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Bangalore Metro

Question 6

The Battle of Colachel (1741) was fought between Travancore and:‌​‍

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Dutch — Marthanda Varma of Travancore defeated the Dutch at the Battle of Colachel in 1741, effectively ending Dutch colonial power in Kerala.‌​‍

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Portuguese

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British

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French

Question 7

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was founded in:‌​‍

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1961 (Belgrade summit) — NAM founded at Belgrade Summit (1961) by Tito, Jawaharlal Nehru, Nasser, Sukarno, Nkrumah. ‌​‍Bandung Conference (1955) precursor. 120 member states.

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1955 (Bandung — precursor)

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1945

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1971

Question 8

Fort St. Angelo:

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Kannur — Kannur — Portuguese fort.

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Kasaragod

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Kozhikode

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Kochi

Question 9

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS):‌​‍

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2024 — Announced August 2024. Government employees.‌​‍

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2025

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2023

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Not yet

Question 10

Kudumbashree mission was launched on 17 May 1998 by then PM:

Accepted Answer

Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Atal Bihari Vajpayee inaugurated Kudumbashree on 17 May 1998.

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P.V. Narasimha Rao

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Manmohan Singh

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H.D. Deve Gowda

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #459