Interpretation of Statutes Questions and Answers Part-7

1. In which of the following cases free and fair election is recognized as basic structure of Indian Constitution?
a) Indira Gandhi V- Raj Narayan
b) Minerva Mills V- Union of India
c) Both (A) and (B) above
d) None of the above

Answer: a

2. Doctrine of Separation of Powers was systematically formulated by
a) Plato
b) Montesquieu
c) Dicey
d) Aristotle

Answer: b

3.‘Rule of Law’ means
a) Supremacy of Judiciary
b) Supremacy of Law
c) Equality before Law
d) Supremacy of Parliament

Answer: b

4. Which one of the following statement is true?
a) Delegated legislation cannot have retrospective effect-
b) Delegated legislation can have retrospective effect, if authorized by Act or Statute-
c) Delegated legislation can have retrospective effect, if not authorized by Act or Statute but have reasonable and rational justification__
d) None of the above-

Answer: b

5. Which of the following interpretations of the Constitution regarding the utility of Directives is/are found to be correct?
I. Even though the implementation of a Directive Principle may cause hardship to a few individuals, it should be upheld in the larger interests of the community.
II. In view of the absolute prohibition of consumption of liquor in Article 47, there cannot be any fundamental right to manufacture and sell intoxicating liquor.
a) I and II
b) Neither I nor II
c) Only I
d) Only II

Answer: a

6.The legislative process includes the process of implementing and enforcing the law once made.
a) True
b) False
c) BOTH
d) NONE OF THE ABOVE

Answer: b

7. Which of the following statements accurately capture Dicey's view on the limitations which exist on Parliament's law-making powers?.
a) Parliament's law-making powers are subject to external and internal political limits
b) Parliament's law-making powers are not subject to any limits.
c) Parliament's law-making powers are subject to legal limitations
d) Parliament's law-making powers are subject to legal and political limitations

Answer: b

8. who is the final answer to interpret the constitution
a) The President
b) The Parliament
c) The lok Sabha
d) The Supreme Court

Answer: d

9. The power of Supreme Court to decide the dispute between the centre and the states falls under its
a) Advisory Jurisdiction
b) Appellate Jurisdiction
c) Original Jurisdiction
d) Advisory and appellate Jurisdiction

Answer: c

10. When may judges apply the golden rule?
a) When the mischief rule can't be applied
b) In the same circumstances as the purposive approach
c) When applying the literal would be unfair
d) When applying the literal rule leads to an absurd or repugnant result

Answer: b