political science MCQs – Page 174

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
3461. Malthus built his theory of development round:
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A. Capital

B. Rent

C. Population

D. Land

E. Value

3462. According to Schumpeter the entrepreneurs contribute to development by: ____________?
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A. Bringing about changes in the tastes of consumers

B. Providing the existing goods at the lowest price

C. All the above actions

D. Quickly catering to the tastes of the consumers

3463. In economic development Marx had laid maximum stress on: ___________?
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A. Technological advancement

B. Decentralisation of power

C. Trade unionism

D. Lower payment of wages

E. Capital formation

3464. According to the classical theory of development, the development of a country depends on: ___________?
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A. Technology and capital

B. Labour and technology

C. Labour, capital and technology

D. Land, labour and capital
3465. Marx has explained his theory or development with the help of: __________?
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A. Dialectical materialism

B. Proletariat revolution

C. Classless society

D. Theory of surplus value

E. Class struggle

3466. Schumpeter is associated with: _____________?
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A. Neo-classical theory of development

B. Theory of entrepreneur

C. Narxian theory of development

D. None of the above theories

3467. According to G. A. Almond political development should be linked with: __________?
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A. Political stability

B. Democracy

C. Level of absolute power

D. Political mobilisation

3469. Marxian theory of development was essential:
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A. A political theory

B. An economic theory

C. A blend of socio-economic and political factors

D. A socio-economic theory

3471. The entrepreneurs undertake new development activities :
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A. By investing their savings

B. By securing credit from the banks

C. By securing grants from the government

D. By roping in rich capitalists

3473. According to Karl Max capitalism helped in: ___________?
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A. Encouraging underdevelopment

B. Removing underdevelopment

C. Maintaining status quo

D. Effected underdevelopment in no way

3474. Entrepreneur theory about development is associated with the name of: __________?
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A. G.A. Almond

B. T.S. Colesman

C. Edward A Shills

D. Schumpeter

E. Karl Marx

3475. According to Ricardo rent:
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A. Increased when high quality land was used

B. Increased when low quality land was used

C. When status quo was maintained about land

D. None of the above

3476. Population contributes development by ___________?
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A. Providing labour force

B. Neither of the above

C. Providing labour force as well as consuming products

D. Consuming the products

3477. Marxian theory depicts the development of human society on the basis of: _________?
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A. Historical materialism

B. Natural holding

C. Social engineering

D. Unfolding of natural law

3478. Which one of the following is not a valid criticism?
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A. It fails to appreciate the importance of political stability

B. This approach is too wide

C. This approach is too narrow

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

3479. Development means: ______________?
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A. The national income should keep pace with the increase in population

B. Increase in real per capita income over an extended period of time

C. Increase in national income from one year to another

D. Increase in real investment over a period of time

3480. Conventional constitution is one which:
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A. Is based on conventions

B. Is given by the head of the state

C. Is specifically enacted

D. Grows with the passage of time