Rights and Liabilities of the Government – UPSC Prelims Quiz
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When the State Can Be Sued: Government's Legal Rights, Liabilities, and Immunity Framework•hard•8 questions•~14 min
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Question 01
medium
Under Article 300, who are the correct legal entities capable of suing or being sued in India?
Question 02
hard
For a government contract under Article 299 to be valid, which of the following conditions must be met?
1. It must be expressed to be made by the President or Governor.
2. It must be executed on behalf of the President or Governor.
3. It must be signed by the President or Governor personally.
Question 03
medium
The P & O Steam Navigation Company case (1861) established which principle regarding governmental liability for torts?
Question 04
hard
In the N. Nagendra Rao case (1994), the Supreme Court's position on State tortious liability was:
Question 05
medium
What happens if a government officer enters into a contract without fulfilling the conditions specified under Article 299?
Question 06
medium
Which of the following correctly describes the immunity of the President regarding personal acts during their term of office?
Question 07
hard
Which of the following correctly states the position of ministers regarding official acts in India?
Question 08
hard
Under the 44th Amendment Act (1978), the constitutional obligation to pay compensation for compulsory acquisition of property was retained in which of the following cases?
1. Acquisition of property belonging to a minority educational institution
2. Acquisition of agricultural land within statutory ceiling limits held under personal cultivation
3. Acquisition for national security purposes
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