Exp) Option d is the correct answer.

Statement a is correct. Arbitrariness denotes unreasonableness and is against all norms of law and justice. The officers have to carry out the law made by Parliament and should not exercise any more power. Any wide discretionary power or arbitrary power vested in the State violates Rule of Law. Any unreasonable or arbitrary action is considered to be illegal. Therefore, it can be nullified by a court of law

Statement b is correct. As per UN, rule of law is a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions and entities, public and private, including the State itself, are accountable to laws. These laws need to be in consistent with international human rights norms and standards. Liberty and civil rights are considered as the main feature of the rule of law.

Statement c is correct. One of the essences of rule of law is that the citizens should be able to enforce the rights that are recognised and the courts must be sufficiently empowered for that purpose. It is said that, to promote the supremacy of law, a system of strong, independent and impartial courts is mandatory. For this, the courts should have the power of judicial review.

Statement d is incorrect. Administrative Law deals not only with conferring of powers on the officers, but also focuses on controlling the powers of the government. It is Administrative Law that makes it possible for the Courts to strike down any arbitrary exercise of power by the Government. Thus, Indian Administrative Law has benefited from Rule of Law by way of establishing judicial review of administrative action to ensure that administration acts in accordance with law.