Administrative Law MCQs : This section focuses on the "Administrative Law". These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) should be practiced to improve the Administrative Law skills required for various interviews (campus interview, walk-in interview, company interview), placement, entrance exam and other competitive examinations.
Question 1
Administrative law is a law concerning the powers and procedures ofadministrative agencies including especially the law governing judicialreview of administrative action'. This definition is given by
A. ivor jennings
B. k c davis
C. h wr wade
D. cessare becarria.
Question 2
Which of the following is not the meaning of 'Rule of law' according to A VDicey
A. supremacy of law
B. equality before law
C. pre-dominance of legal spirit
D. wide discretionary powers
Question 3
Which one of the following is NOT the drawback concept of Rule of Law asgiven by A V Dicey
A. failure to distinguish between arbitrary power discretionary power
B. misunderstood the real nature of droit administratif
C. did not recognise the existence of administrative law in england
D. did not support supremacy of law.
Question 4
The functions of the executive can be classified as
A. delegated legislation
B. quasi judicial function
C. discretionary functions
D. all of the above
Question 5
Which of the following is true?
A. the legislative order has to be published
B. for quasi judicial decisions reasons may not be given
C. the duty to give reasons applies to legislative orders
D. the administrative powers cannot be sub delegated.
Question 6
Which of the following is not held to be a quasi- judicial function /
A. determination of citizenship
B. disciplinary proceedings against students
C. determination of disqualification of members of parliament
D. an order of preventive detention
Question 7
Delegatus non protest delgare' means
A. the delegate not protest against the authority
B. the delegate does not have potential for making laws
C. the delegate cannot further delegate
D. the delegate can further delegate
Question 8
The principle that by exercising the power of modification the delegatecannot 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
Question 9
Which of the functions may not be delegated
A. commencement
B. inclusion and exclusion
C. application of existing laws
D. essential legislative functions
Question 10
Which of the following is correct definition of ‘Audi alteram partem’?
A. listening to the appeal
B. right of fair hearing
C. right to know reasons of decision
D. all of the above
Question 11
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. r s d panchal, asst prof , dcll
Question 12
Which of the following is write definition of the phrase Nemo judex incausa 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
Question 13
Which of the following is not a control on delegated legislation
A. judicial
B. legislative
C. doctrine of ultra vires
D. doctrine of lifting of veil
Question 14
;Which of the following is not the ground of procedural ultra vires
A. non publication of rules
B. no consultation
C. sub delegation
D. none of the above
Question 15
Principles of natural justice are NOT applicable against which of thefollowing actions ?
A. administrative actions
B. rule making action
C. quasi judicial actions
D. judicial process
Question 16
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 inwhich 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
Question 17
Which of the following is NOT a type of bias
A. pecuniary bias
B. personal bias
C. judicial obstinacy
D. none of the above
Question 18
When personal hearing is given by one officer and order is passed byanother officer, which of the following principle/s of natural justice is/areviolated
A. rule against bias
B. right to hearing
C. reasoned decision
D. all of the above
Question 19
The Administrative tribunal have been recognised under which of thefollowing articles of the constitution
A. art136 and art 227
B. art 323 a and 323 b
C. all of the above
D. art 32
Question 20
Which of the following statements is true?
A. all courts are tribunals but all tribunals are not courts
B. tribunals are not bound by the decisions of supreme court
C. a tribunal is established by government
D. tribunals are not bound by principles of natural justice
Question 21
excess or abuse of discretion can be through which of the followinggrounds
A. living out relevant consideration
B. arbitrary action
C. exceeding jurisdiction
D. all of the above
Question 22
The case of Air India v Nergesh Meerza relating to termination of serviceon ground of first pregnancy is a classic example of ____
A. acting under dictation
B. unreasonableness
C. excess of jurisdiction
D. non observance of principles of natural justice
Question 23
the institution of ombudsman originated in 1809 at
A. france
B. sweden
C. germany
D. australia
Question 24
Administrative law is a law concerning the powers and procedures of administrative agencies including especially the law governing judicial review of administrative action'. This definition is given by
A. Ivor Jennings
B. K C Davis
C. H WR Wade
D. Cessare Becarria.
Question 25
Which of the following is FALSE statement?
A. the primary function of administrative law is to restrict the governmental powers
B. the administrative law seeks to protect private interest and rights from encroachment of State
C. Administrative law governs relation between Government and citizens
D. Administrative law is the law concerning organisation and functions of government at rest.
Question 26
Which of the following is not the meaning of 'Rule of law' according to A V Dicey
A. Supremacy of law
B. Equality before law
C. Pre-dominance of legal spirit
D. Wide discretionary powers
Question 27
A V Dicey criticized which legal system?
A. English legal system
B. French legal system
C. Australian legal system
D. American legal system
Question 28
Which one of the following is NOT the drawback concept of Rule of Law as given by A V Dicey
A. Failure to distinguish between arbitrary power discretionary power
B. Misunderstood the real nature of droit administratif
C. Did not recognise the existence of Administrative law in England
D. did not support supremacy of law.
Question 29
____________ is considered to be the doctrinal barrier for development ofAdministrative law in USA
A. Rule Of Law
B. Separation Of Powers
C. Doctrine Of Pleasure
D. Henry VIII clause
Question 30
The doctrine of Separation Of Power was systematically propounded by
A. Montesquieu in his book The Spirit of Laws
B. Plato in his book The Social Contract
C. Aristotle in his book The Spirit of Laws
D. Montesquieu in his book The Constitution.
Question 31
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
Question 32
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.
Question 33
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
Question 34
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
Question 35
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
Question 36
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
Question 37
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
Question 38
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
Question 39
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
Question 40
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
Question 41
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.
Question 42
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
Question 43
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
Question 44
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
Question 45
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
Question 46
The case of Air India v Nergesh Meerza relating to termination of service on ground of first pregnancy is a classic example of ____
A. Acting under dictation
B. Unreasonableness
C. Excess of jurisdiction
D. Non observance of principles of natural justice
Question 47
Which of the following is NOT an essential to issue writ of mandamus
A. Legal duty of authority
B. Refusal to do the duty
C. Legal right of the petitioner
D. It lies against private individual
Question 48
When the court finds that the order is suffering from error apparent on face of the record, which of the following writs can be issued?
A. Writ Of Habeas Corpus
B. Writ Of Mandamus
C. Writ Of Certiorari
D. Writ Of Quo Warranto
Question 49
The tortious liability of the government is recognised in the Indianconstitution by
A. Art 298
B. Art 294
C. Art 323
D. Art 299
Question 50
The tortious liability of the State was NOT recognised in which of the following cases?
A. State of Rajasthan vs Vidyawati
B. Kasturi Lal vs State of Uttar Pradesh
C. State of Gujarat vs Memon Mohammed Haji
D. Railway Board vs Chandrima Das
Question 51
The public corporation can be held liable under which of the following the liability/ies?
A. Liability in contracts
B. Liability in torts
C. Liability for crimes
D. All of the above
Question 52
Which of the following statements are false?1 The Public Corporation can be sued in the court of law2 Public Corporation is not 'State' under Art 123 The doctrine of ultra vires is applicable to public corporations4 Servants of the government company are civil servants under article 311 of the constitution?
A. 1, 4 are false
B. 2 and 4 are false
C. 2 and 3 are false.
D. None of the above
Question 53
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 inwhich 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
Question 54
The case of Air India v Nergesh Meerza relating to termination of serviceon ground of first pregnancy is a classic example of …….
A. acting under dictation
B. unreasonableness
C. excess of jurisdiction
D. non observance of principles of natural justice
Question 55
……………….. is considered to be the doctrinal barrier for development ofAdministrative law in USA
A. Rule Of Law
B. Separation Of Powers
C. Doctrine Of Pleasure
D. Henry VIII clause
Question 56
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.
Question 57
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
Question 58
The case of Air India v Nergesh Meerza relating to termination of service on ground of first pregnancy is a classic example of …….
A. Acting under dictation
B. Unreasonableness
C. Excess of jurisdiction
D. Non observance of principles of natural justice