CMA Foundation MCQ – Primary and Subordinate LegislationSeptember 30, 2025 Maven Leave a Comment Welcome to the CMA Foundation MCQ – Primary and Subordinate Legislation Quiz! Name Email 1. Which authority is responsible for passing primary legislation in India? President of India Judiciary Parliament or State Legislatures Municipal Corporations None 2. Which of the following is NOT an example of primary legislation? Indian Penal Code Companies Act Goods and Services Tax Act RBI Regulations on Banking None 3. The key feature of primary legislation is that it provides: Rules for daily governance The broad framework of law Guidelines for Panchayats Administrative flexibility None 4. Subordinate legislation is also called: Supreme legislation Delegated legislation Residual legislation Parallel legislation None 5. The biggest advantage of subordinate legislation is: It cannot be challenged in court It ensures rigid law-making It provides flexibility and speed It replaces primary legislation None 6. Who can issue ordinances when the legislature is not in session? Parliament only President of India and Governor of a State Prime Minister and Chief Minister Supreme Court and High Courts None 7. Which of the following is an example of subordinate legislation? Indian Evidence Act RBI guidelines for banking operations Companies Act, 2013 Goods and Services Tax Act None 8. The Constitution of India was adopted in which year, giving legislative powers to Parliament and States? 1947 1948 1950 1952 None 9. By-laws for sanitation and public health are made by: State Legislatures Union Parliament Municipalities Supreme Court None 10. Law-making in India is categorized into: Union Law and State Law Primary Legislation and Subordinate Legislation Civil Law and Criminal Law Statutory Law and Non-Statutory Law None 11. To create an All India Service, the Rajya Sabha must pass a resolution with: Simple majority Half majority Two-thirds majority Unanimous decision None 12. Which event highlighted the importance of subordinate legislation in India? The Emergency of 1975 The Covid-19 pandemic The adoption of the Constitution The liberalization reforms of 1991 None 13. Subordinate legislation must always remain within the scope of: The Constitution and Parent Act The Judiciary and Police Parliament and Prime Minister The State Legislature only None 14. Part IX of the Constitution deals with: Fundamental Rights Panchayats Municipalities The Union Government None 15. If subordinate legislation goes beyond the scope of its parent Act, it becomes: Intra vires Ultra vires Constitutionally valid Legally binding None 16. Which Article empowers Parliament to create All India Services? Article 311 Article 312 Article 320 Article 368 None 17. Which of the following are examples of All India Services? IAS and IPS RBI and SEBI GST Council and NITI Aayog Municipal Councils and Panchayats None 18. Part IXA of the Constitution deals with: Municipalities Tribunals Judiciary State Legislatures None 19. Article 13(3)(a) of the Constitution defines “law” to include: Only Acts of Parliament Rules, regulations, bye-laws, customs, and usages Only rules framed by courts International treaties None 20. Why are Panchayats and Municipalities considered major sources of subordinate legislation? Because they are superior to State Legislatures Because they rarely update laws Because they frequently update local rules Because they are not governed by the Constitution None Time's upRelated Posts:CMA Foundation MCQ - Elements of a ContractCMA Foundation BL - Lesson1.1CMA Foundation BL - Lesson1.2CMA Foundation BL - Lesson1.3
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