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Match the legal term in Column I with its meaning in Column II. Column I: (P) Ultra vires; (Q) Bona fide; (R) Suo motu; (S) De facto Column II: (1) In good faith; (2) Beyond the powers; (3) On its own motion; (4) In fact, as it exists in reality

The correct matching is ultra vires with beyond the powers, bona fide with in good faith, suo motu with on its own motion, and de facto with in fact or as it exists in reality. This is the only fully accurate combination.

  1. AP-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4Correct
  2. BP-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4
  3. CP-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3
  4. DP-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4

Explanation

Ultra vires means beyond the powers of a person or body; bona fide means in good faith; suo motu means on its own motion; de facto means in fact or in reality. Only P-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4 pairs all four correctly. The other options swap suo motu and de facto or ultra vires and suo motu.

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