Which case is associated with the proposition that capitation fee cannot be delegated as an essential legislative function?

Option 1: Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka (1988) 2 SCC 351.

What topic does Article 143 primarily relate to?

The advisory jurisdiction of the President seeking Supreme Court opinions on questions of law.

What is the role of the Governor in relation to Ministers in a state?

Ministers advise the Governor; such advice is confidential.

Which organization is linked with protecting human rights in India?

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) under The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

Which article deals with the saving of directive principles?

Article 31C (as per OCR option list in Q2).

MPSC Assistant Legal Group B Non Gazetted 2023 Question Paper

Name: MPSC Assistant Legal Group B Non Gazetted 2023 Question Paper
Creator: Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Keywords: Article 342A, directive principles, Article 143, Governor advice, NHRC Act 1993, Nemo Judex in sua causa, capitation fee, Mohini Jain, Karnataka, Kishan Prakash Sharma

Maharashtra Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2023

Year 2023
Conducted By Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Questions 7
Languages English

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	Maharashtra Public Service Commission Assistant Legal Group B Non Gazetted Screening Test
Year	2023
Conducting Body	Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Paper	Assistant Legal Group B Non Gazetted
Subject	Administrative / Legal
Number of Questions	7
Question Type	Objective (MCQ)

This document contains the Maharashtra Public Service Commission’s 2023 question paper for the Assistant Legal Group B Non Gazetted Screening Test. Page 1 presents three constitutional-law MCQs focusing on backward classes, Article 31C, and presidential reference jurisdiction under Article 143. Page 2 extends to four additional questions addressing ministerial advice to the Governor, the National Human Rights Commission’s establishment under the Protection of Human Rights Act, Nemo Judex in sua causa, and a capitation fee-related constitutional question. The questions test understanding of constitutional provisions, governance practices, and legal-interpretation skills. The content is prepared for exam preparation and SEO purposes, with corrected OCR formatting and structured for both languages where relevant.

Major Topics Covered

Constitution of India
Articles 31C, 143
Directive Principles of State Policy
Fundamental Rights
Governor-Minister relationship
National Human Rights Commission
The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
Nemo Judex in sua causa
Capitation fee jurisprudence
Judicial review and advisory opinions

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Instructions

Article 233 A Question Number : 2 Question Id : 630680184496 Is Question Mandatory : No Calculator : None Response Time : N.A Think Time : N.A Minimum Instruction Time: 0 Correct Marks: 2 Wrong Marks: 0.5 Article 31 C of the Constitution of India provides for which of the following? Options:
Validation of certain Acts and Regulations.
Question Number : 3 Question Id : 630680184497 Is Question Mandatory : No Calculator : None Response Time : N.A Think Time : N.A Minimum Instruction Time: 0 Correct Marks: 2 Wrong Marks: 0.5 On which of the following grounds the President can seek opinion of Supreme court under Article 143 of the Constitution of India? Options:

Questions (page 2)

Q1. As defined under the Constitution of India, "socially and educationally backward classes" means such backward classes as are so deemed under for the purposes of the Central Government or the State or Union territory, as the case may be.

(a) Article 342 A
(b) Article 344 B
(c) Article 345 B

Q2. Article 31 C of the Constitution of India provides for which of the following?

(a) Saving of laws giving effect to certain fundamental rights
(b) Saving of laws giving effect to certain directive principles
(c) Saving of laws giving effect to certain fundamental duties
(d) Validation of certain Acts and Regulations

Q3. On which of the following grounds the President can seek opinion of Supreme court under Article 143 of the Constitution of India?

(a) Issues of law arisen
(b) Question of law & fact has arisen
(c) Public policy issue
(d) Question of public interest

Q4. The question whether any, and if so what, advice was tendered by Ministers to the Governor is protected by the Constitution of India by which of the following?

(a) Shall not be disclosed before any third party
(b) Shall not be inquired into in any court.
(c) Shall not be produced as evidence before court of law.
(d) Shall not be debated in parliament

Q5. National Human Rights Commission was established under which of the following?

(a) Universal declaration of Human Rights
(b) Protection Of Civil Rights Act, 1955
(c) Constitution of India
(d) The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993

Q6. Fill in the blank with correct word-Nemo Judex In _________ Sua.

(a) _1
(b) A priori
(c) A quo
(d) Causa
(e) Absque hoc

Q7. "Defining Capitation fee is an essential legislative function which cannot be delegated" was held in which of the following?

(a) Mohini Jain v. state of Karnataka (1988 )2 SCC 351
(b) State of Kerala v. Unni (2007) 2 SCC 365
(c) Delhi Laws Act AIR 1951 SC 332
(d) Kishan Prakash Sharma v. Union of India (2001) 5 SCC 212

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Frequently asked questions

Which Article defines socially and educationally backward classes in the Indian Constitution according to the OCR?

Option 1: Article 342 A (as per OCR options).

Under which article is the saving of laws that implement directive principles provided?

Option 2: Saving of laws giving effect to certain directive principles.

What grounds allow the President to seek the Supreme Court's opinion under Article 143?

Option 1: Issues of law arisen.

Which statement best describes the protection of ministerial advice tendered to the Governor?

Option 1: Shall not be disclosed before any third party.

National Human Rights Commission was established under which Act?

Option 4: The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

What is the correct completion for Nemo Judex In ____ Sua?

Option 3: Causa.

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