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MP APO Prelims 2010 (Paper I) Question Paper with Answers

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  1. Question 1 · Paper I

    The gap between two sessions of the Lok Sabha is termed as:

    1. (A) Adjournment period
    2. (B) Suspension period
    3. (C) Dissolution period
    4. (D) Prorogation period

    Answer: (D) Prorogation period

  2. Question 2 · Paper I

    Who is competent to contract amongst the following?

    1. (A) a minor
    2. (B) a person of unsound mind
    3. (C) a person debarred by any law from entering into contract
    4. (D) a blind woman

    Answer: (D) a blind woman

  3. Question 3 · Paper I

    An agreement without consideration:

    1. (A) is illegal
    2. (B) is void ab initio
    3. (C) is voidable contract at the option of the promisor
    4. (D) barring certain circumstances is void

    Answer: (D) barring certain circumstances is void

  4. Question 4 · Paper I

    In which one of the following cases, the expression, "procedure established by law" used in Article 21, has been interpreted by the Supreme Court in terms of "right, just and fair procedure"?

    1. (A) Kharak Singh Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh
    2. (B) Maneka Gandhi Vs. Union of India
    3. (C) A.K. Gopalan Vs. State of Madras
    4. (D) Govind Vs. State of Madhya Pradesh

    Answer: (B) Maneka Gandhi Vs. Union of India

  5. Question 5 · Paper I

    Which one of the following features, we have not borrowed from the Constitution of United Kingdom?

    1. (A) Parliamentary type of Government
    2. (B) Supreme Court
    3. (C) Privileges of Members of the Parliament
    4. (D) Two Houses of the Parliament

    Answer: (B) Supreme Court

  6. Question 6 · Paper I

    On which one of the following dates, the Constitution of India was adopted and finalised by the Constituent Assembly?

    1. (A) 26th January, 1950
    2. (B) 26th November, 1949
    3. (C) 26th November, 1950
    4. (D) 26th January, 1949

    Answer: (B) 26th November, 1949

  7. Question 7 · Paper I

    Which one of the following statements is not correct? The Supreme Court of India may review its earlier decision:

    1. (A) If there is mistake or error apparent on the face of record
    2. (B) If the circumstances of a substantial and compelling character make it necessary to do so.
    3. (C) If it is satisfied of its error and its harmful effect on the general interest of the public.
    4. (D) If a new interpretation of a statutory provision is brought to its knowledge.

    Answer: (D) If a new interpretation of a statutory provision is brought to its knowledge.

  8. Question 8 · Paper I

    By misusing the powers given in the Constitution, the Indian President can become a dictator? Who had expressed this apprehension?

    1. (A) Dr. K.M. Munshi
    2. (B) Dr. A. Gledhill
    3. (C) Dr. Graham Williams
    4. (D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

    Answer: (B) Dr. A. Gledhill

  9. Question 9 · Paper I

    In which of the following circumstances, the acceptance will be treated valid?

    1. (A) When acceptance is sent by fax
    2. (B) When acceptance is sent by parrot
    3. (C) When acceptance is made by making the highest bid in case of auction
    4. (D) When acceptance letter is sent at wrong address

    Answer: (A) When acceptance is sent by fax

  10. Question 10 · Paper I

    Under which Article of the Constitution of India the Speaker is being elected and by whom?

    1. (A) Under Article 75 by the President of India
    2. (B) Under Article 93 by the members of the House of People
    3. (C) Under Article 178 by the members of Legislative Assemblies
    4. (D) Under Article 124 by the President of India

    Answer: (B) Under Article 93 by the members of the House of People