Laboratory Technical Assistant- Physical Education 2017 — Kerala PSC PYQ Practice with Answers

Correct answer (Option A):\nThe provision designating the President of India as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces is inspired by the constitutional framework of the United States of America. Under Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution, the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union is vested in the President, mirroring the American system where the President acts as the commander-in-chief.\n\nWhy others are wrong:\nOption B is incorrect because New Zealand follows a parliamentary system with the British monarch as the nominal head. Option C is incorrect as the Irish constitution influenced Directive Principles. Option D is incorrect because Japan's constitution focuses heavily on pacifism post-WWII.\n\nRemember:\nThe fundamental rights, judicial review, and the post of Vice-President were also borrowed from the American Constitution.

Correct answer (Option D):\nAccording to Article 316 of the Indian Constitution, the Chairman and other members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) are appointed by the President of India. They hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.\n\nWhy others are wrong:\nOption A is incorrect because the Chief Justice administers judicial oaths but lacks executive appointment power for statutory bodies. Option B is incorrect as the Prime Minister heads the cabinet which recommends names but does not appoint them. Option C is incorrect as the HRD minister administers educational departments.\n\nRemember:\nArticles 315 to 323 in Part XIV of the Constitution of India deal with the composition, appointment, and removal of UPSC members.

Correct answer (Option C):\nThe Environment (Protection) Act of India was enacted in May 1986 and came into force on 19th November 1986. This landmark legislation was passed in the wake of the tragic Bhopal Gas Tragedy under Article 253 of the Constitution to provide a comprehensive framework for environmental protection and improvement.\n\nWhy others are wrong:\nOption A is incorrect as 1982 does not match any primary environment framework enforcement. Option B is incorrect because 1984 was the year of the Bhopal disaster but preceding the act. Option D is incorrect as January 1987 is post-enforcement.\n\nRemember:\n19th November is also celebrated as the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, during whose legacy environmental laws gained traction.

Correct answer (Option B):\nThe headquarters of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) of India is situated in Mumbai. Founded to assist patients suffering from renal failure, it plays a vital role in raising awareness, organizing clinical support, and facilitating kidney transplants across the region.\n\nWhy others are wrong:\nOption A is incorrect because New Delhi houses organizations like ICMR but not the NKF India headquarters. Options C and D are incorrect as Kolkata and Madras (Chennai) have regional renal centers but do not house the primary national headquarters.\n\nRemember:\nNational Kidney Foundation of India actively coordinates public health awareness drives for renal care and post-transplant health management.

Correct answer (Option A):\nSir T. Madhava Rao, who served as the Diwan of Travancore, introduced the historic primary school education reforms including the village school policy (often referred to historically in records as the primary or local school scheme) around 1871 to spread foundational literacy among marginalized communities.\n\nWhy others are wrong:\nOption B is incorrect because T. Rama Rao served as Diwan much later from 1887 to 1892. Option C is incorrect as K. Krishnaswamy Rao was Diwan from 1898 to 1904. Option D is incorrect because Nanoo Pillai served from 1877 to 1880.\n\nRemember:\nSir T. Madhava Rao is regarded as one of the chief architects of modern Travancore due to his educational and administrative modernization schemes.