Top 150+ Solved Administrative Law MCQ Questions Answer
Q. Doctrine of separation of powers means
a. one organ of the government should not exercise the function of the other
b. one organ of the government should not control or interfere with the exercise of its functions by another organ
c. same persons should not form part of more than one of the three organs of the government
d. all of the above
Q. The delegated legislation means……………..Which of the following is false?
a. the exercise by subordinate agency of legislative power delegated to it
b. The subsidiary rules made by the subordinate authorities in persons of the power conferred
c. The power of Central Government to make rules and regulations authorised by the parent act
d. The amendment made to the Act to suit the changing conditions.
Q. The principle that by exercising the power of modification the delegate cannot change the legislative policy was developed in the case of
a. R v Burah
b. Delhi Laws Act 1912, Re AIR 1951 SC
c. Ram jawaya Kapur v State of Punjab 1955 SC
d. None of the above
Q. Which of the following functions are permissible delegations
a. Future Acts
b. Imposition of tax
c. Supplying of details
d. Ouster of jurisdiction of Court
Q. Which of the following is/are the requisite conditions for a contract made in the exercise of executive power of the centre?
a. The contract must be expressed to be made by the president
b. The contract is to be executed in such manner and by such person as the President may direct
c. The contract must be entered on behalf of the President
d. All of the above
Q. Which of the following is true when a government contract which does notconform to the provisions of Art 299 of the Constitution?
a. the contract is not enforceable in Court against the parties
b. the contract is voidable at the option of both the parties
c. the contract is void
d. none of the above
Q. Which of the following is write definition of the phrase Nemo judex in causa sua
a. no man is capable of rendering judgement on himself
b. no man shall be a judge in his own cause
c. no man can punish himself
d. proper justice can be done if the judge is related to the party
Q. Which of the following is NOT the ground for substantive ultra vires?
a. Where parent Act is unconstitutional
b. Where parent act delegates essential legislative functions
c. Where delegated legislation is arbitrary
d. where mandatory consultation process is not complied with
Q. Principles of natural justice are NOT applicable against which of the following actions ?
a. Administrative actions
b. Rule making action
c. Quasi judicial actions
d. Judicial process
Q. 'Principles of natural justice are applicable even when the statute is silent …….they do not supplant law of the land but supplement it'. this was held in which case?
a. A K Kraipak v Union of India
b. M C Mehta v Union of India
c. A K Gopalan v Union of India
d. None of the above
Q. Which of the following is NOT an essential component of the doctrine ofAudi alteram partem?
a. Right of notice
b. Oral hearing
c. Reasoned decision
d. Both A and B.
Q. When personal hearing is given by one officer and order is passed by another officer, which of the following principle/s of natural justice is/are violated
a. Rule against bias
b. Right to hearing
c. Reasoned decision
d. all of the above
Q. The Administrative tribunal have been recognised under which of the following articles of the constitution
a. Art136 and Art 227
b. Art 323 A and 323 B
c. all of the above
d. Art 32
Q. Acting under dictation, non-application of mind, imposing fetters on discretion, sub delegation are examples of which of the following
a. Excess or abuse of discretion
b. Failure to exercise discretion
c. Order based on mixed consideration
d. None of the above
Q. excess or abuse of discretion can be through which of the following grounds
a. Living out relevant consideration
b. Arbitrary action
c. Exceeding jurisdiction
d. All of the above