political science MCQs – Page 218

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
4341. According of Marx the society broadly consists of:
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A. Four classes

B. A number of classes arranged in hierarchical order

C. Two classes

D. Only one class

4342. Marx has given numerous causes which will lead to the overthrow of capitalism. Some of the causes are given below. However one of the causes listed is not
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A. Capitalism reduces the purchasing capacity of workers by paying them lowest wages

B. Capitalism concentrates the capital in the hands of fewer persons and pushes the smaller capitalists in the rank of working classes

C. Capitalism frees the workers from economic worries and thus makes it possible for them to wage a strong struggle against capitalism

D. Capitalism concentrates large

4343. According to Marx a revolution in the Capitalist society takes place:
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A. Due to foreign interference

B. Because of dissatisfaction of the educated people with the system

C. Due to increasing importance of political elites

D. Due to growing antagonism between the haves and have-notes
4344. Fabian Socialists derive their main authority from:
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A. Germany

B. Canada

C. England

D. France

E. Australia

4345. Which one of the following is not true about democratic socialism?
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A. Free way of life to every one should be allowed

B. Civil rights should be guaranteed

C. No political rights should be allowed

D. Inequalities in wealth should be reduced

4346. Sidney Webb believed that:
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A. Revolution was only solution to many problems

B. Revolution created problems

C. Revolution was unavoidable

D. Revolution and change must go hand in hand

4347. Which one of the following is not true about Sidney Webb?
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A. Changes could come only with the help of revolution

B. Revolution was no solution to problems

C. Revolution was likely to being social upheavals

D. State was instrument of exploitation

E. History demonstrated progress of democracy

4348. According to Classical Liberals:
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A. No one should be sentenced without trial

B. No property should be confiscated without compensation

C. Any person could be put to death without trial

D. Application of law could not depend on the whims of law makers

4349. The Communist Manifesto describes the state as:
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A. An executive committee of the bourgeois

B. An executive committee of the workers

C. An executive committee of various sections of society

D. An executive committee of elites

4350. Point out which of the following does not apply to Democratic Socialists?
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A. Private property should be distributed among the poor

B. Private property should be placed under trusts

C. Private property should be encouraged

D. Private property should be abolished
4351. According to State Socialists all changes in the existing order should be brought about:
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A. By terrorism

B. Violence should be used when necessary

C. By creating law and order problems

D. With the help of parliamentary institutions

E. With the use of force

4352. Which one of the following is not true about Fabian Socialists?
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A. They believed in democratic system

B. They stood for secularism

C. They pleaded for spread of education

D. They championed the cause of all sections of society

E. They stood for revolutionary means
4353. According to Marx, history is the product of:
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A. Political forces

B. Religious forces

C. Combination of material, religious and political forces

D. Material forces
4354. According to Bernstein Marxian philosophy was: ____________?
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A. Most scientific

B. Not in keeping with modern needs

C. Very unscientific

D. Most suited to modern needs

4355. Modern Liberalism has been expounded by:
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A. Herbert Spencer

B. John Dewey

C. Bentham

D. C.E.M. Joad

4356. Which one of the following statements is correct about socialism?
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A. It favours establishment of private enterprises

B. I leads to concentratior of wealth

C. It gives more importance to individual

D. It wants to establish just and equitable society
4357. The Fabians believe that changes can come in the society:
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A. When whole present economic system will be dislocated

B. With violent revolution

C. With the help of parliamentary institutions

D. When capitalists will end

E. When new proletariat dominant society will come into being

4358. The Marxian Socialists believed that private property:
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A. Serves as an instrument of social good

B. Provides an incentive for hard work

C. Promotes better living

D. Is an instrument of exploitation
4359. According to Marx the class distinctions in the society are based on:
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A. Family status

B. Religion

C. Hostile interests

D. Social status

4360. The Marxists believe that capitalism of Hegel contributes to its own destruction:
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A. By bringing more people from lower classes in its own ranks

B. By large scale production and making the working classes economically

C. Nby not permitting the workers any

D. By paying lowest wages to workers and reducing their purchasing capacity