MCQs on Vocabulary Words from the Editorial
1. What does the term 'Wilful Violation' mean in the context of the editorial?
A) A mistake made due to lack of knowledge
B) A deliberate act of breaking rules or failing a duty
C) An accidental oversight
D) A legally permitted exemption
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2. Which of the following is the closest synonym for 'Gubernatorial Discretion'?
A) Absolute rule
B) Judgment-based authority of a Governor
C) Fixed constitutional requirement
D) Irrelevant decision-making
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3. What does 'Scuttling Legislation' refer to?
A) Supporting the passage of laws
B) Deliberately obstructing or blocking laws
C) Amending bills before they become law
D) Encouraging quick approval of laws
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4. Which of the following best describes 'Constitutional Mandate'?
A) A guideline with no legal backing
B) A requirement explicitly stated in the Constitution
C) A policy decision taken by politicians
D) A suggestion by the Supreme Court
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5. What is the meaning of 'Judicial Scrutiny' in governance?
A) An informal review by politicians
B) A casual observation of legal matters
C) A detailed examination of actions by the judiciary to ensure legality
D) A temporary review with no legal consequences
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6. Which of the following is an antonym of 'Institutional Integrity'?
A) Ethical governance
B) Accountability
C) Corruption
D) Transparency
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7. What does 'Checks and Balances' mean in a democratic system?
A) A mechanism preventing the overreach of power
B) A financial auditing system
C) A law enforcement strategy
D) A form of electoral process
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8. Which of the following best defines 'Legislative Deadlock'?
A) An uninterrupted flow of decision-making
B) A situation where lawmaking is stalled due to disagreement or delay
C) An agreement between the judiciary and legislature
D) An emergency law enforcement strategy
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9. What is meant by 'Constitutional Crisis'?
A) A situation where government institutions function smoothly
B) A situation where constitutional provisions fail to resolve a legal or political issue
C) A temporary government policy
D) A routine legal matter with minimal consequences
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10. Which of the following is a synonym for 'Precedent-setting case'?
A) A new legal standard established for future reference
B) A random court ruling with no impact
C) A minor decision that has no consequences
D) A temporary legal ruling
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