political science MCQs – Page 100

Practise multiple-choice questions from political science for competitive examinations and subject revision. Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.

political science Mcqs
1981. Which one was not a feature of 17th century liberalism?
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A. It treated state as a necessary evil

B. It emphasised on rationality

C. It laid stress on dignity of individual

D. It cared least for capitalists and maximum for the welfare of common man

E. It believed that freedom was absence of restraints

1982. About underdevelopment it has been said that capitalism:
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A. Is always opposed to it

B. It seldom opposed to it

C. Helps maintaining status quo

D. At times it helps in development but at times not
1983. According to Marx motive force of history is: _________?
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A. None of these

B. Forces of production

C. Great personalities

D. Great ideas

E. Gods will

1984. One of the chief merits of multi-party system:
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A. Change in government is very convenient

B. It leads to formation of stable governments

C. People have wider choice in the selection of their representatives

D. It is convenient for the voters to clect their representatives

1985. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a merit of socialism?
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A. It ensures real democracy

B. It tried to promote the welfare of the entire community

C. None of the above

D. It ensures liberty as well as equality

1986. Fascism believes in bringing changes through:
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A. Constitutional and peaceful methods

B. Fascism is opposed to all changes

C. Violent methods

D. Persuasion and propaganda

1987. Fascism was: ________________?
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A. Silent about right to private property

B. In favour of absolute right to private property

C. Opposed to private property

D. In favour of right to property subject to the condition that it does not came into clash with the national interests
1988. Fascism made its appearance in: ___________?
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A. Italy

B. Germany

C. U.S.S.R.

D. U.S.A.

1989. The chief defect of the multi-party system is:
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A. The opposition cannot freely criticise the policies of the government

B. It leads to frequent constitutional crisis

C. It leads to cabinet dictatorship

D. People have very limited choice in the selection of their representatives

1990. Voraus Setznugen de-Socialismus was written by: ___________?
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A. Robert Owen

B. Syden Webb

C. MacIver

D. Edward Bernstein
1991. A liberal party believes in:
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A. Conserving the old institutions

B. Retaining the present institutions

C. Making reforms in the existing institutions

D. Retaining the present institutions by new and radical institutions

1992. According to Classical Liberals:
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A. No one should be sentenced without trial

B. No property should be confiscated without compensation

C. Application of law could not depend on the whims of law makers

D. Any person could be put to death without trial
1994. Marxs principle of materialistic conception of history is based on the assumption that:
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A. The course of history is determined by the mode of production

B. The course of history is determined by the leaders of society

C. The course of history remains unchanged

D. The course of history is determined by the conscience of men

1995. The Democratic Socialists favour:
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A. Social, economic and political democracy

B. Only political democracy

C. Only economic democracy

D. Only social democracy

1997. Which one of the following is incorrect about liberalism?
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A. It stands for equality among citizens

B. It is champion of democracy

C. It upholds seculatism

D. It advocates individual liberty

E. It wants abolition of private property
1998. In their philosophy the Fabians have laid maximum stress on:
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A. Political elite

B. Bureaucracy

C. Middle classes

D. Working classes

2000. In which of the following way communists and Fascists have similar views?
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A. Both aim at abolition of capitalism

B. Both aim at abolition of state

C. Both agree on theory of class struggle

D. Both have faith in totalitarianism