political science MCQs – Page 117

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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

1. bureaucracy 2. electorate and representation 3. property 4. ibn e khaldun 5. rule of law muslim political thoughts 6. sovereignty of state 7. parliamentary and presidential systems 8. the rights 9. france constitution 10. liberty 11. pakistan constitution 12. india constitution 13. political parties and pressure group 14. usa federalism 15. international law 16. state of local govt 17. plato 18. usa constitution 19. liberalism 20. al ghazali 21. development theories and under development 22. constitutional development and national movement in subcontinent 23. marxian socialism 24. marxian theory of origin of state 25. u s s r constitution 26. nizam ul mulk tusi 27. the state 28. england constitution 29. nature theories and state function 30. constitution and constitutional government 31. allama iqbal 32. shah walliullah 33. public opinion 34. cabinet government 35. al mawardi muslim political thoughts 36. muslim political thoughts al farabi 37. justice 38. freedom of speech and press role 39. western political thoughts 40. origin of state 41. evolutionary socialism 42. fascism 43. democracy 44. aristotle 45. equality

2321. Which one of the following is not true about Limited vote Plan?
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A. In it voter is required to cast one vote less than the number of candidates to be elected

B. No voter can cast his vote in favour of one and the same candidate

C. In it the constituencies are always single member

D. Its aim is to give representation to minorities

2322. Under functional representation, representatives are elected on:
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A. Property basis

B. Income basis

C. Territorial basis

D. Functional basis

2323. Which of the following is true about the terms electorate?
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A. Method of election used to elect a representative

B. An area from where representative is to be elected

C. A voter who is required to elect his representative

D. The body of persons elected

2324. The chief defect of direct election is: ___________?
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A. Representatives are responsive to public opinion

B. It has no educative value

C. It promotes aversion towards public affairs

D. It is not in keeping with democratic principles

2325. The citizens who are allowed to participate in voting process are called: _________?
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A. None of These

B. Electorates

C. Candidates

D. Office Bearers

2326. Limited Vote Plan is a scheme of: __________?
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A. Free and fair elections

B. Majority rule

C. Proportional representation

D. Minority representation

2327. The Cunulative Volting Plan, which gives to each voter as many votes as there are seats to be filled up, requires the voter
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A. Give all votes to one candidate or list for which he divides them between two or more candidates according to his choice

B. To divide the votes amongst the candidates

C. To cast all his votes in favour of one

D. Not to cast all his votes in favour of anyone candidate

2328. Which one of the followings is the most important feature of elections?
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A. Peaceful change of government

B. Helping citizens maintain their rights

C. Removal of bottlenecks in the working of democracy

D. Elimination of multi-party system

2329. The system of direct election is disliked because:
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A. In it there are many chances of bribery

B. Prestige and dignity of voters comes down

C. It is opposed to the idean of populr sovereignty

D. It introduces the evils of party system

E. In it all do not get right to vote

2330. Who said that universal adult franchise is no really universal?
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A. Gettell

B. Laski

C. Gilchrist

D. Gamer

2331. Which one of the following countries was the first to grant franchise to all citizens at the age of 18 years
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A. Soviet Union

B. Britain

C. None of These

D. France

2332. Communal Representation means:
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A. Representation on the basis of ideology

B. Representation on the basis of religion

C. Representation on the basis of profession

D. Representation on the basis of cast

2333. The two prominent schemes of proportional representation are:
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A. Reservation of Seats and Direct Election

B. Hare Scheme and List System

C. Direct Election and Communal Representation

D. Universal Adult Franchise and Direct Elections

2334. A multi-member constituency is one from which:
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A. Prime Minister is got elected

B. More than one representative is to be elected

C. Some important personality is to be got elected

D. None of the above

E. At least five members are to be elected

2335. Women in England got franchise on equal terms with men in
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A. 1688

B. 1928

C. 1950

D. 1911

2336. Which one of the following is not an important qualification of an enlightened voter?
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A. He should be a property owner

B. He should not be swayed by consideration of caste and religion at the time of elections

C. He should be politically awakened

D. He should cast his vote judiciously

E. He should be educated

2337. Women suffrage means:
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A. Right to vote granted to graduate women

B. Right to vote granted to those women who have undergone political suffering

C. Right to vote granted to all adult married women

D. Right to vote granted to adult married women

2338. The system of direct election is liked because:
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A. It is not suited to small nations

B. In it there is indirect link between the elected and the voters

C. It ends rigours of party system

D. In it even the ignorant get right to vote

2339. When in the election process voters themselves elect their representatives the system is known as:
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A. Direct democracy

B. Adult franchise

C. Direct elections

D. Representative democracy:

2340. In the List System of voting, the voter indicates his:
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A. Choice for a political party

B. Preferential order among the candidates

C. Like or dislike for the ruling party

D. Choice for a candidate

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