APO Mini Quiz 5

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of administrative tribunals in India?

They are part of the regular court system.

They have specialized jurisdiction.

They follow strict procedural rules of the Civil Procedure Code.

They are presided over by judges of the High Court.

2. The term 'discretionary power' in administrative law refers to:

The power to make decisions without any guidelines

The power to act according to one's own judgment within legal limits

The power to enforce laws strictly

The power to delegate authority

3. Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to make ordinances?

Article 123

Article 124

Article 126

Article 128

4. In which case did the Supreme Court of India first recognize the concept of ‘right to information’ as a fundamental right?

Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

Raj Narain v. State of U.P.

Central Board of Secondary Education v. Aditya Bandopadhyay

Union of India v. Association for Democratic Reforms

5. The principle of 'audi alteram partem' means:

No one should be a judge in their own cause

Everyone has the right to be heard

Decisions must be reasonable

Laws must be applied equally

6. Which of the following is considered an essential requirement for the validity of delegated legislation?

It must be published in the Official Gazette.

It must be approved by the Parliament.

It must not exceed the parent Act.

It must be enacted by the state government.

7. The 'doctrine of separation of powers' is primarily aimed at:

Preventing conflict of interest

Ensuring that no one branch of government becomes too powerful

Allowing for efficient governance

Protecting the rights of citizens

8. Which of the following is NOT a ground for challenging administrative action?

Violation of natural justice

Lack of jurisdiction

Political motivation

Error of law

9. In administrative law, the term 'ex parte' refers to:

A decision made by a judge alone

A proceeding where one party is not present

A type of judicial review

A method of resolving disputes

10. Which of the following statements about the Right to Information Act, 2005 is true?

It applies only to central government bodies.

It allows citizens to request information from public authorities.

It has no provision for penalties for non-compliance.

It is a constitutional right.