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MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test: Landmark Judgments in Administrative Law (20 Questions)

You can prepare effectively for CLAT PG Administrative Law with this dedicated MCQ Practice Test (available with solutions) on the important topic of "Test: Landmark Judgments in Administrative Law". These 20 questions have been designed by the experts with the latest curriculum of CLAT PG 2026, to help you master the concept.

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  • - Number of Questions: 20

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Test: Landmark Judgments in Administrative Law - Question 1
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Right to livelihood was included in Article 21 in:

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Life includes livelihood, shelter, and dignity.

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Article 21 after Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India requires that procedure must be:

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The Supreme Court expanded Article 21 and held that a law affecting liberty must be reasonable and non-arbitrary.

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Test: Landmark Judgments in Administrative Law - Question 3
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What was the defect in Ridge’s dismissal?

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Ridge was removed without being heard, violating audi alteram partem.

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Which principle connects Articles 14, 19, and 21?

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The Court held these three Articles together ensure protection against arbitrary state action.

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Which constitutional value was endangered by misuse of Article 356?

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Arbitrary dismissal of state governments weakens India’s federal structure.

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Colourable exercise of power means:

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Power must be used for the purpose it is given, not for hidden motives.

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In Tata Cellular case, courts mainly avoided interfering due to:

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Courts respect administrative discretion in complex economic decisions.

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In Ridge v. Baldwin, the dismissal was declared:

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Since natural justice was violated, the order was void ab initio.

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What test did the Court make compulsory in S.R. Bommai?

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The Court declared that majority must be tested on the floor of the Assembly.

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Which is NOT a ground of judicial review in tender matters?

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Personal financial disadvantage does not justify judicial interference unless law is breached.

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Which judgment equated arbitrariness with inequality under Article 14?

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The Court stated "arbitrariness and equality are sworn enemies."

Test: Landmark Judgments in Administrative Law - Question 12
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In Samsher Singh, who exercises real executive power?

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Elected government exercises executive authority; governors act on advice.

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Question: Wednesbury unreasonableness refers to decisions that are:

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Only extreme irrationality attracts judicial interference.

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In Mohinder Singh Gill, post-hoc justification was held to be:

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New reasons cannot be added later through affidavits.

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What is meant by “orders must speak for themselves”?

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The Court held that validity depends on the original reasons, not later explanations.

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Silence of statute regarding hearing implies:

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Unless specifically excluded, fairness must be followed.

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What does "real likelihood of bias" mean in administrative law?

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Courts do not require proof of actual bias; a reasonable apprehension that bias may exist is enough to invalidate the decision.

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In A.K. Kraipak v. Union of India (1969), what was struck down by the Supreme Court?

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The Court quashed the entire selection list because the presence of a candidate on the board vitiated the whole process due to bias.

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Which case held post-decisional hearing to be valid?

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Even in emergencies, a hearing must be provided afterwards.

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The Wednesbury principle originated from:

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It originated from a British case and was later adopted in Indian law.

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