Passage

Governments may have to take steps which would otherwise be an infringement on the Fundamental Rights of individuals, such as acquiring a person’s land against his will or refusing permission for putting up a building, but the larger public interest for which these are done must be authorized by the people (Parliament). Discretionary powers to the administration can be done away with. It is becoming more and more difficult to keep this power within limits as the government has many tasks to perform. Where discretion has to be used, there must be rules and safeguards to prevent misuse of that power. Systems have to be devised which minimize, if not prevent, the abuse of discretionary power. Government work must be conducted within a framework of recognized rules and principles, and decisions should be similar and predictable.

QUESTION

CSAT

Easy

Comprehension

Prelims 2015

Which among the following is the most logical assumption that can be made from the above passage?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Statement A is incorrect. Because the passage emphasizes the need for safeguards and rules to limit discretionary power. The larger public interest must be authorized by the people (Parliament), and discretionary power should be minimized or regulated.

Statement B is correct. The passage mentions that where discretion is used, rules and safeguards must be in place to prevent misuse of power, and government work should be conducted within a framework of recognized rules and principles.

Statement C is incorrect. Because the passage does not suggest that wider discretionary power is a requirement for parliamentary democracy. Instead, it advocates for a system where discretionary powers are checked and regulated.

Statement D is incorrect. Because Statement 2 is a logical assumption derived from the passage.

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