political science MCQs – Page 221

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
4401. Marxs principle of materialistic conception of history is based on the assumption that:
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A. The course of history is determined by the mode of production

B. The course of history is determined by the conscience of men

C. The course of history remains unchanged

D. The course of history is determined by the leaders of society

4402. As regards bureaucrats, State Socialists believe that:
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A. They should be given no powers

B. They should be given vast powers

C. Bureaucrats should be trained in a spirit that they serve as public servants

D. Bureaucracy is unavoidable

4403. Classical Liberals believed that:
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A. Men should be governed by law

B. Men should be governed by the system of administrative law

C. Men should be governed by men

D. There should be no rule of law

4404. Which of the following isnot true about Fabin Socialists?
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A. They agree with Marx that history of hitherto existing struggle is class struggle

B. Capitalism is not an evil

C. Working class is not a separate class from society

D. Democracy can help in solving present day many problems

4405. Communism believes in bringing about changes through:
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A. Revolutionary methods

B. Combination of peaceful and revolutionary methods according to the requirements of the situation

C. Peaceful and constitutional methods

D. Change of heart and mind

4406. Basic principles of Classical Liberalism are available in Liberalism by:
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A. Spinoza

B. Harvey

C. Gilbert Murray

D. Gallil

E. Hobhouse
4407. Dialectical Materialism of Marx means:
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A. History is the creation of spiritual forces

B. History is the creation of materialistic forces

C. History is created as result of clash of contrary material forces

D. History is the creation of religion and force events

4408. According to Marx:
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A. Spirit is more important than matter

B. Spirit and matter are equally important

C. None of the above

D. Matter is more important than spirit
4409. In England chief exponent of theory of State socialism was:
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A. Bentham

B. G.B. Shah

C. T.H. Green

D. Mill. J.S.

E. James Mill

4410. Under the dictatorship of proletariat:
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A. The means of production whall be used for social good

B. None of the above

C. There shall be least interference in the economic sphere by the state

D. The means of production and distribution shall be used for the benefit of working classes

4412. Classical Liberals believed in fiscal liberty for the:
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A. Rich

B. Land owners

C. Middle classes

D. Poor

4413. Marxian Socialism lays emphasis on:
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A. Legal equality

B. Social equality

C. Political equality

D. Economic equality
4414. The Fabians believed that changes in present system can come only:
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A. By introducing radical land reforms

B. By revolutionary means

C. Through parliamentary system

D. Reforming the present system of production

4415. The Fabians were of the view that the value of a commidity:
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A. Was decided by socially useful labour put in that

B. Was decided by the society

C. Was determined by capital invested

D. Was decided by the labour involved

4416. According to Marx during the dictatorship of proletariat:
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A. The states whall try to bring about reconciliation between the Capitalists and working classes

B. The state shall not exist

C. The state shall be used to safeguard interest of the capitalist

D. The state should be used to safeguard the interests of the working classes
4417. Which one of the following is not true about evolutionary socialism?
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A. It stands for democracy

B. It regards individual an end

C. It believes in stateless society</strong>

D. It stands for gradual transformation of society from capitalism to socialism

E. It stands for abolition of private property

4418. Point out which one of the following is not true about Jean Jaures?
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A. That the state should immediately be overthrown

B. General strike should be first step towards revolution

C. It was not correct that present state assisted the capitalists only

D. Revolution was justified in the absence of democracy

4419. According to Marx state is: ___________?
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A. A necessary evil

B. A divine institution

C. An instrument of exploitation

D. A positive good

4420. State socialists believe that the State should be:
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A. Given maximum functions

B. Given only compulsory functions

C. Given the responsibility of defending the people and removing hindrances

D. Assigned minimum functions