Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
Group A
Group B
(a) Over feasance
(1) Abuse of authority
(b) Misfeasance
(2) Lack of juridiction
(c) Malfeasance
(3) Error of Law

Which of the following is the correct option? Code A B C

  1. 3 2 1

  2. 1 2 3

  3. 2 3 1

  4. 2 1 3
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct matching is: Over-feasance (acting without jurisdiction) → Lack of jurisdiction (2), Misfeasance (error of judgment in lawful action) → Error of Law (3), and Malfeasance (intentional wrongful act) → Abuse of authority (1). These are important legal concepts distinguishing different types of administrative misconduct.

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