political science MCQs – Page 119

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
2361. Multi-member constituency means:
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A. Constituency from which a number of candidates contest but only two of them are finally elected

B. Constituency from which a number of candidates contest but only one of them is finally elected

C. Nixie of the above

D. When several members are elected from the same constituency
2362. A Multi-member constituency is better than single-member constituency because
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A. It encourages the growth of a number of political parties

B. It ensures more stable ministries

C. It is easy for the poor man to contest elections

D. It provides greater freedom to the people in selecting their representatives
2364. One of the main defects of the single-member constituencies is:
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A. Every region gets adequate representation in the Parliament

B. Peoples choice regarding representative is narrowed

C. Intimate relationship is not possible between the elector and representative

D. Intimate relations are possible between the electors and the representative

2365. Functional Representation means: _________?
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A. Representation on vocational basis

B. The representatives are free to function as they like

C. The functions of the representatives are well defined

D. Representation of government functionaries

2366. One of the arguments in favour of women suffrage is:
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A. Political alertness leads to better understanding between hunsand and wife

B. Women learn the art of government which proves helpful in the management of family affairs

C. Women require greater protection and safeguards

D. It destroys the feminie qualities

2367. Which one of the following is the main requirement of single transferable vote system?
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A. Single member constituency

B. Double member constituency

C. Womanhood suffrage

D. Multi-member constituency

E. Separate electorate

2369. Which one of the following is not the advantage of list system?
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A. It enhances the prestige of legislature

B. It it there is no loss of votes

C. In it political parties get satisfaction

D. It increases dissatisfaction of of minorities

E. It can result in the cooperation of minorities

2370. In Pakistan elections are organized by:
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A. The President of Pakistan

B. The Supereme Court of Pakistan

C. The Prime Minister of Pakistan

D. The Parliament

E. The Election Commission
2371. Territorial Representation means:
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A. Election of representatives who own land

B. Election of the representatives by various local government institutions

C. Election of the representatives on the basis of their profession

D. Election of representatives on the basis of an area or locality
2372. Suffrage means
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A. The right to vote

B. Right to vote granted to ad without discrimination

C. Enactment of bad laws which cause suffering to common people

D. Right to vote granted to people with property

2373. Constituency means:
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A. A law according to which the territory is divided into a sumber of units for the purpose of elections

B. None of the above things

C. The division of the country into electoral areas for the purpose of conducting the elections

D. The areas of the country as defined in the constitution

2375. A good voter can be one who:
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A. Is in possession of good wealth

B. Pays his taxes well in time

C. Is highly educated

D. Has a house to live

2376. One of the arguments advanced against Women Suffrage is:
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A. Their participation in the political life would lead to corruption

B. Women would lose many of their feminine qualities

C. Menfolk can represent the interests of women better

D. Women are ill-fitted to represent their own interests

2377. The Universal Adult feature of: _________?
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A. Democratic system

B. All systems

C. Totalitarian system

D. None of the above

2378. A system under which a representative is required to work under instructions from his electorates is known as:
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A. System of instructed representation

B. Public voting system

C. System of secret ballot

D. System of functional representation

E. Plural voting system

2379. Communal representation pre-supposes the existence of: _________?
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A. A Joint electorate

B. Separate electorates

C. Reservation of seats

D. There can be both joint as well as separate electorates

2380. Direct election means:
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A. The voters directly take part in the election of their representatives

B. People cannot authorise their

C. People assemble at one place and elect their representatives by voice

D. People can suggest the name of their representative on their own