Oman Government MCQs PDF

MCQs on Language for Regulating the State 1. What is the Constitution of Oman called? o A) Basic Statute of the State o B) Royal Decree No. (101/1996) o C) Shura Law o D) Legislative Act Answer: A 2. Who is the Head of State i...

MCQs on Language for Regulating the State 1. What is the Constitution of Oman called? o A) Basic Statute of the State o B) Royal Decree No. (101/1996) o C) Shura Law o D) Legislative Act Answer: A 2. Who is the Head of State in Oman? o A) The Prime Minister o B) The Council of Ministers o C) His Majesty the Sultan o D) The Judiciary Answer: C 3. What is the basis for legislation in Oman? o A) Western Law o B) Islamic Sharia o C) Common Law o D) Civil Law Answer: B 4. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Council of Ministers? o A) Assisting the Sultan o B) Implementing state policies o C) Approving draft laws o D) Supervising the judiciary Answer: D 5. According to the Basic Statute of the State, how are citizens treated? o A) Unequally o B) With discrimination o C) Equally before the law  o D) Based on wealth Answer: C 6. What is a Royal Decree? o A) An informal announcement o B) A law issued by the Sultan o C) A recommendation by the Council o D) A type of statute Answer: B 7. The judiciary in Oman is described as: o A) Dependent on the government o B) An independent body o C) A council of ministers o D) A legislative group Answer: B 8. Which of the following freedoms is guaranteed by the Constitution? o A) Freedom of speech o B) Freedom of movement only o C) Freedom of assembly only o D) Freedom of expression only Answer: A 9. What does "Shura" refer to in the context of Oman's governance? o A) A type of law o B) A council for consultation o C) A judicial process o D) A military order Answer: B 10. What does the term "Rule of Law" imply? o A) Only the government makes rules o B) All individuals are subject to the law o C) Laws can be ignored by the powerful  o D) Laws only apply to citizens Answer: B 11. Who assists the Sultan in governing Oman? o A) The Judiciary o B) The Council of Ministers o C) The Parliament o D) The Citizens Answer: B 12. What is the role of the Supreme Council in the judiciary? o A) To create laws o B) To supervise the courts o C) To elect the Sultan o D) To advise the government Answer: B 13. When did His Majesty the Sultan ascend to the throne? o A) January 2010 o B) January 2015 o C) January 2020 o D) January 2005 Answer: C 14. What type of State is Oman described as? o A) A monarchy o B) A democracy o C) A republic o D) A dictatorship Answer: A 15. Which document guarantees the rights of citizens in Oman? o A) The Basic Statute of the State o B) The Royal Decree o C) The Shura Council report  o D) The Council of Ministers Act Answer: A 16. Which freedom is NOT mentioned in the Constitution? o A) Freedom of opinion o B) Freedom of the press o C) Freedom of religion o D) Freedom of correspondence Answer: C 17. What is the primary function of the Legislature? o A) To enforce laws o B) To create laws o C) To interpret laws o D) To advise the Sultan Answer: B 18. How are laws in Oman created and approved? o A) By the Sultan alone o B) By the Council of Oman and Shura Council o C) By the Judiciary o D) By the citizens Answer: B 19. What does the term "Equality" mean in the context of Oman's governance? o A) Everyone has the same wealth o B) Everyone has the same rights under the law o C) Only certain groups have rights o D) Wealth dictates rights Answer: B 20. What is the significance of Islamic Sharia in Oman? o A) It has no significance o B) It is the basis for legislation o C) It is only for personal matters  o D) It is optional Answer: B 21. What is the purpose of a Council in governance? o A) To rule without laws o B) To make decisions and advise on policies o C) To collect taxes o D) To enforce laws Answer: B