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polity hard mcq

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 Performance Management System (PMS) for civil servants, introduced to replace the Annual Confidential Report (ACR), emphasizes ______ appraisal with continuous feedback and objective performance indicators.

  1. secretive
  2. 360-degree
  3. seniority-based
  4. political
polity hard true_false

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
polity medium mcq

Social audit, mandated under MGNREGA and promoted for other schemes, involves:

  1. External auditors appointed by CAG verifying financial records
  2. Gram Sabha or community members publicly verifying implementation records, expenditure, and beneficiary selection
  3. Parliamentary committees reviewing scheme performance
  4. Judicial inquiries into corruption allegations
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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
polity medium true_false

Outcome Budgeting, introduced in India in 2005, requires Ministries to link budget allocations to measurable outcomes and performance indicators, shifting focus from input-based to result-based accountability.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard mcq

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
polity easy fill_blank

The Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) is an online platform launched by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances to enable citizens to lodge grievances against ______.

  1. private companies
  2. any ministry/department/organization of Government of India
  3. foreign governments
  4. international organizations
polity hard true_false

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
polity medium mcq

The Citizen's Charter initiative in India, launched in 1997, aims to improve public service delivery by:

  1. Making all government services free of cost
  2. Setting standards of service quality, timeframes, and grievance redressal mechanisms
  3. Privatizing all public services
  4. Eliminating bureaucratic hierarchies
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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
polity medium true_false

Mission Karmayogi, launched in 2020, aims to transform civil service capacity building through a competency-based framework and digital learning platform (iGOT).

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard mcq

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
polity hard fill_blank

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
polity medium true_false

The principles of natural justice (audi alteram partem and nemo judex in causa sua) are implicitly required in all administrative decisions affecting rights, even if not explicitly stated in the governing statute.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium mcq

The doctrine of 'ultra vires' in administrative law means that administrative actions must:

  1. Be approved by Parliament before implementation
  2. Be within the legal authority granted by statute or Constitution
  3. Be reviewed by Supreme Court before execution
  4. Be published in Official Gazette
polity hard mcq

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
polity medium true_false

Strengthening constitutional culture in India requires not just legal provisions but also civic education to help citizens understand their rights, duties, and the functioning of democratic institutions.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard mcq

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