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Indian secularism, as reflected in the Preamble, means the State maintains 'principled distance' from all religions and can intervene to reform religious practices that violate fundamental rights.

  1. True
  2. False
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Courts can use the Preamble to strike down a constitutional amendment if it violates the basic structure, even if the amendment procedure under Article 368 was followed.

  1. True
  2. False
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The Preamble's ideal of 'Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation' is unique because it:

  1. Appears only in the Indian Constitution
  2. Links individual dignity with national unity as mutually reinforcing goals
  3. Is legally enforceable like Fundamental Rights
  4. Was added by the 42nd Amendment
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Which statement best captures the relationship between governance reforms and administrative law in Indian democracy?

  1. Administrative law only restricts governance; reforms only expand executive power
  2. Governance reforms aim to improve service delivery and accountability; administrative law provides the legal framework ensuring these reforms operate within constitutional bounds and protect citizens' rights
  3. Both are irrelevant to citizens' daily lives
  4. Administrative law applies only to Union Government, not States
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The Supreme Court has evolved the concept of 'continuing mandamus' to monitor implementation of its directions in public interest cases by keeping the writ petition ______ and issuing periodic directions to executive agencies.

  1. closed
  2. pending
  3. dismissed
  4. transferred
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The doctrine of 'Public Interest Immunity' (formerly Crown Privilege) allows the government to withhold disclosure of documents in legal proceedings when:

  1. The documents contain embarrassing information about officials
  2. Disclosure would harm national security, diplomatic relations, or other compelling public interests
  3. The documents are old and irrelevant
  4. The opposing party is a foreign entity
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Ouster clauses (statutory provisions attempting to exclude judicial review of administrative decisions) are generally:

  1. Always valid and binding on courts
  2. Subject to judicial scrutiny; courts can review if clause violates Constitution or basic structure
  3. Valid only if approved by Supreme Court beforehand
  4. Applicable only to economic policy decisions
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The doctrine of estoppel (preventing party from going back on representation) applies fully against the State in administrative law, meaning government cannot resile from promises made to citizens.

  1. True
  2. False
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While Wednesbury unreasonableness sets a high threshold for judicial intervention, the proportionality test allows courts to conduct a more ______ review of administrative actions affecting fundamental rights.

  1. deferential
  2. intensive
  3. procedural
  4. formalistic
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Delegated legislation (rules/regulations made by executive under authority of parent Act) is subject to judicial review on grounds of:

  1. Only procedural defects in making rules
  2. Ultra vires parent Act, violation of Constitution, or unreasonableness
  3. Only substantive policy disagreements
  4. Only if Parliament objects
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The 'Wednesbury unreasonableness' standard in judicial review allows courts to strike down administrative decisions that are so irrational that no reasonable authority could have arrived at them.

  1. True
  2. False
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The doctrine of 'legitimate expectation' in administrative law protects citizens when public authorities make ______ that citizens reasonably rely upon, even if not legally enforceable as contracts.

  1. promises or consistent practices
  2. financial commitments
  3. policy declarations
  4. legislative proposals
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The 'proportionality test' in judicial review of administrative action requires courts to examine whether:

  1. The administrative decision was popular among citizens
  2. The means adopted by administration are rationally connected to legitimate aim and not excessive
  3. The decision was approved by higher authorities
  4. The action was taken quickly to address urgency
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The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2005-2009) submitted 15 reports recommending reforms in areas like ethics in governance, right to information, and ______ for improving public service delivery.

  1. e-governance
  2. military restructuring
  3. judicial appointments
  4. electoral funding
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Which statement best captures the relationship between constitutional polity and current affairs in Indian democracy?

  1. Current affairs are irrelevant to constitutional interpretation
  2. Constitutional polity provides the stable framework within which current affairs are debated, decided, and adjudicated, ensuring continuity amid change
  3. Constitutional provisions are frequently suspended during political crises
  4. Current affairs always override constitutional norms in practice
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The interface between constitutional polity and current affairs in India is characterized by dynamic interaction among judicial interpretation, legislative amendment, executive action, and ______ engagement, shaping the evolution of constitutional governance.

  1. international
  2. civil society
  3. corporate
  4. military
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Following the Supreme Court's 2024 judgment striking down Electoral Bonds, which reform has been proposed to enhance transparency in political funding while protecting donor privacy for small contributions?

  1. Complete ban on corporate donations
  2. Threshold-based disclosure (e.g., disclose donations above ₹20,000)
  3. Anonymous donations through government-controlled fund
  4. No reforms needed; current system is adequate
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Effective implementation of rights-based legislations often requires convergence between multiple schemes; for example, improving child nutrition under NFSA requires coordination between Ministries of Women and Child Development, Health, Rural Development, and ______.

  1. Finance
  2. Agriculture
  3. Education
  4. All of the above
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Constitutional Morality serves as a check on majoritarian democracy by ensuring that laws supported by electoral majority must still comply with fundamental rights and constitutional values protecting minorities and individuals.

  1. True
  2. False
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Recent Supreme Court judgments show a trend of judicial restraint in policy matters (e.g., declining to legalize same-sex marriage in Supriyo case) while actively protecting fundamental rights through expansive interpretation.

  1. True
  2. False