political science MCQs – Page 113

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
2241. Which one of the following is a hindrance on the way or constitutional government in a developing society?
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A. Strong party system

B. Powerful leadership

C. Absence of political stability

D. Foreign economic aid

2242. The new-classical writers believed that economic development benefits:
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A. Only the capitalists

B. All the major income groups

C. Only the workers

D. None of the above

2243. In U.S.A. there is: _______________?
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A. Dictatorship of cabinet

B. Supremacy of Congress over the President

C. Presidential system of Government

D. Monarchy

E. Totalitarian system

2245. Marx in his writings: _______________?
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A. None of the above

B. Paid no attention to the issue of underdevelopment

C. Emphasized that capitalism was respobsible for underdevelopment

D. Paid great attention to the issue of underdevelopment

2247. Which one of the following is not a valid criticism?
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A. This approach is too wide

B. It fails to appreciate the importance of political stability

C. This approach is too narrow

D. It fails to appreciate the importance of attitude of people in development processes

2249. In economic development Marx had laid maximum stress on: ___________?
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A. Decentralisation of power

B. Technological advancement

C. Lower payment of wages

D. Trade unionism

E. Capital formation

2250. Hansen argued that as compared to the nineteenth century the development at present suffered from two limitations viz:
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A. Decline in purchasing capacity and growing unemployment

B. Growing population and prevailing unemployment

C. Technological changes and presence of large labour force

D. Shifting frontiers and growing population
2251. Which of the following is incorrect about presidential form of Government?
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A. In it there is separation of powers

B. The President is not responsible to the legislatuer

C. The cabinet is part of the legislature

D. In it the President is the real executive

2252. One of the chief defects of the Presidential system of government is: ____________?
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A. No continuous and consistent policy can be followed

B. It lacks the representative character

C. It leads to instibility of government

D. It leads to frequent conflicts between Legislature and executive
2253. Who expressed the view that the British Constitution does not exist?
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A. Hamilton

B. De Tocqueville

C. C.F. Strong

D. Herman Finer

2255. The head of the state under Presidential system enjoys:
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A. Dictatorial powers

B. No powers

C. Real powers

D. Nominal powers

2257. The head of the state under a parliamentary government:
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A. Is a hereditary person

B. May be elected, hereditary or nominated person

C. Is an elected representative

D. Is a nominated person

2258. In a Parliamentary form of Government cabinet meetings are presided over by: ______________?
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A. The President

B. Chairman of the Upper house

C. The Prime Minister

D. Speaker of the Lower House

E. None of the above