University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #466

Question 1

Consider the implications of a Proclamation of National Emergency (under Article 352) on the powers of the Indian Parliament. Which of the following statements is accurate?

Accepted Answer

C. Parliament can confer powers and impose duties upon the Union or its officers regarding any matter, even those in the State List, to ensure effective implementation of the emergency. — During a National Emergency, Article 353(b) empowers Parliament to confer powers and impose duties on the Union or its authorities regarding any matter, including those in the State List, to effectively implement the emergency. Options A, B, and D are incorrect: Parliament can legislate on State List subjects without state consent (Art. 250), the Lok Sabha's term can be extended by one year at a time (Art. 83(2)), and a resolution for continuing the emergency requires a special majority (Art. 352(6)).

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A. Parliament can make laws on subjects enumerated in the State List, but such laws require the prior consent of the concerned State Legislatures.

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B. The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended by Parliament for a maximum of two years at a time, provided the emergency is still in operation.

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D. A resolution for the continuation of a Proclamation of Emergency requires approval by a simple majority of the members present and voting in each House of Parliament.

Question 2

The Finance Commission is constituted every five years by the President of India under which Article of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 280 — The Finance Commission is constituted under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution.

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Article 263

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Article 275

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Article 282

Question 3

India's Khelo India Games 2024 host:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu — Tamil Nadu hosted Khelo India Youth Games 2024.‌​‍

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Madhya Pradesh

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Haryana

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Gujarat

Question 4

'The wind whispered through the trees' uses:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Personification — Attributing human action (whispering) to wind = personification.‌​‍

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Onomatopoeia

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Metaphor

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Simile

Question 5

Mangrove forests in India:

Accepted Answer

Sundarbans, Bhitarkanika, Pichavaram — Coastal mangroves.

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Himalayas

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Thar

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Nilgiris

Question 6

The Inter-State Council is an important institution designed to facilitate better coordination between the Union and the States. Considering its role and structure, which of the following statements about the Inter-State Council is accurate?

Accepted Answer

B. Its recommendations are generally advisory in nature, aiming to promote discussion and coordination on matters of common interest. — The Inter-State Council, established under Article 263 by the President, serves as an advisory body to investigate and discuss subjects of common interest between the Centre and States or among states. Its recommendations are not legally binding, but rather aim to facilitate coordination and resolution through consensus. Options A, C, and D misrepresent its constitutional nature, chairmanship, powers, or the binding nature of its recommendations.

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A. It is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament, primarily for resolving inter-state trade disputes.

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C. The Council is chaired by the Union Home Minister, and its decisions are legally binding on all participating states.

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D. It has the power to legislate on subjects in the Concurrent List if there is a deadlock between the Centre and States.

Question 7

Proper noun is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Specific name of person/place/thing, capitalised — E.g., Kerala, Ganga, Einstein. ‌​‍Common nouns: general class (river, country). Abstract: qualities (love, honesty).

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Pronoun

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Any name

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Common

Question 8

Synonym of ETHEREAL:

Accepted Answer

Delicate/heavenly — Extremely delicate.

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Solid

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Heavy

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Earthy

Question 9

Governor appointed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President — President on advice of Central Government.‌​‍

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CM

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State Legislature

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PM

Question 10

Who won the prestigious Man Booker International Prize for 2015?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Laszlo Krasznahorkai — Hungarian author Laszlo Krasznahorkai won the 2015 Man Booker International Prize.‌​‍

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Amitav Ghosh

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Hoda Barakat

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Mia Couto

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #466