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State PCS PYQPrelims 2020

UPPCS · Question 130

Which of the following gave legal basis to extraordinary powers exercised by the Government of India during Lockdown? 1. Mental Health Care Act, 2017 2. Disaster Management Act, 2005 3. Enemy Property Act, 1968 4. Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2, 3 and 4
  3. 2 and 4
  4. 1, 3 and 4
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Answer: (C) 2 and 4

Explanation

The COVID-19 lockdown powers came from the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (NDMA/MHA orders) and the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. So 2 and 4.