political science MCQs – Page 162

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
3221. In America, the residuary power are vested in ___________?
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A. The states

B. The districts

C. None of these

D. The central government

3222. As a liberal Bentham did not stand for one of the following, pick that up:
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A. He wanted the greatest happiness of the greatest number of people

B. He wanted status quo in educational system

C. He stood for legal reforms

D. He wanted changes in the electoral system

3223. Liberalism as a philosophy developed in: __________?
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A. Did not develop and remains vague

B. 18th century

C. 19th century

D. 20th century

3224. Which one of the following is not a valid criticism against liberal philosophy?
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A. It is basically philosophy of working classes

B. It is a fluid philosophy

C. Its thinkers have divergent views

D. It is essentially a capitalist philosopy

E. It wants changes through peaceful means which is not possible

3225. Which one was not a feature of 17th century liberalism?
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A. It laid stress on dignity of individual

B. It emphasised on rationality

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

D. It treated state as a necessary evil

E. It believed that freedom was absence of restraints

3226. Which one of the following is not true about liberalism?
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A. It has no faith in pluralistic society

B. It has faith in world peace

C. It has no faith in totalitariansim

D. It has faith in the philosophy of live and let live

E. It has faith in constitutional Government

3227. Modern liberalism has tried to struck a balance between the interests of: __________?
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A. Parliamentary and Presidential system

B. Capitalism and Totalitarianism

C. States of the world themselves

D. Individual and Society

E. Unitary and Federal System

3228. Who of the following is not an advocate of liberal philosophy?
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A. J.S. Mill

B. T.H. Green

C. Bentham

D. Karl Marx

E. Locke

3230. Negative aspect of liberalism developed during: ______________?
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A. 17th century

B. 16th century

C. 18th century

D. 20th century

E. 19th century

3234. Which one of the following is not true about liberalism:
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A. It favours separation of powers

B. It wants limited state activities

C. It is opposed to artificial pressures on freedom

D. It stands for free trade these days
3235. Which of the following is not true about Hallowells ideas about liberalism?
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A. Individual should be independent in political sphere

B. Law should be above administrative order

C. Individuals independence in social fields should be checked

D. Individual can revolt against state

3236. Which one of the following is incorrect about liberalism?
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A. It is champion of democracy

B. It advocates individual liberty

C. It upholds seculatism

D. It wants abolition of private property

E. It stands for equality among citizens

3238. Which one of the following is not main feature of liberalism?
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A. Man is means and state is an end in itself

B. Development of human personality is state aim

C. It is opposed to blind faith

D. State is artificial and not natural institution

3239. Which one of the following is not true about Hallowells ideas about liberalism?
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A. Natural rights were injoyed by the people

B. There is nothing like spiritual equality of individual

C. There should be freedom of individual will

D. State should be created to safeguard natural rights

E. Welfare of individual is paramount responsibility of state

3240. Positive liberalism became necessary because of the:
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A. Change in the approach of capitalists towards workers

B. Improved conditions of the workers

C. Liberal philosophy of free trade

D. Improved conditions of the workers