political science MCQs – Page 27

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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

1. bureaucracy 2. electorate and representation 3. property 4. ibn e khaldun 5. rule of law muslim political thoughts 6. sovereignty of state 7. parliamentary and presidential systems 8. the rights 9. france constitution 10. liberty 11. pakistan constitution 12. india constitution 13. political parties and pressure group 14. usa federalism 15. international law 16. state of local govt 17. plato 18. usa constitution 19. liberalism 20. al ghazali 21. development theories and under development 22. constitutional development and national movement in subcontinent 23. marxian socialism 24. marxian theory of origin of state 25. u s s r constitution 26. nizam ul mulk tusi 27. the state 28. england constitution 29. nature theories and state function 30. constitution and constitutional government 31. allama iqbal 32. shah walliullah 33. public opinion 34. cabinet government 35. al mawardi muslim political thoughts 36. muslim political thoughts al farabi 37. justice 38. freedom of speech and press role 39. western political thoughts 40. origin of state 41. evolutionary socialism 42. fascism 43. democracy 44. aristotle 45. equality

521. Which of the following theory about the origin of the state is closest to Darwins theory of the survival of the fittest?
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A. Patriarchal theory

B. Matriarchal theory

C. Force theory

D. Theory of Divine Rights

E. Evolutionary theory

522. Who wrote the following terms of the social contract? I authorise and give up my right of governing myself to this man, or to this assembly of men, on this condition that thou give up thy right to him, and authorise all his actions in the like manner.
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A. Rousseau

B. Locke

C. Spinoza

D. Hobbes

523. The Matriarchal theory of the origin of state is associated with: __________?
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A. Herbert

B. Adam Smith

C. Sir Henry Maine

D. Jenks

524. Hobbes holds that under the contract which resulted in the creation of state:
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A. People surrendered all their rights to the sovereign unconditionally

B. Surrendered only their rights to property and religion

C. People surrendered their rights subject to certain conditions

D. People refused to surrender their rights

525. Locke concedes to sovereign:
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A. No authority at all

B. None of the above

C. Only limited authority

D. Absolute authority

526. The proletariat state according to Marxist thinkers is an instrument of: ________?
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A. Establishing cordial relations between various sections of society

B. Putting an end to all types of suppression

C. Suppression of majority by the minority

D. Suppression of minority by the majority

527. According to the Marxists:
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A. The states is a machine through which the ruling class imposes its will on the rest of the people

B. The state is mans natural destination

C. The state is an instrument for the promotion of the welfare of the people

D. The state is a necessary evil

528. One of the major factor which contributed to the decline of the Holy Roman Empire was ___________?
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A. Foreign aggression

B. Challenge of bourgeoisie class

C. Disappearance of the Pope

D. None of the above

529. The nation state came into existence after:___________?
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A. The decline of the imperial states of orient

B. The decline of the Roman Empire

C. The decline of the Colonial Empires

D. The decline of the Feudal state

530. According to Marx the state promotes:
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A. Good of the poor people

B. And defends the interests propertied classes

C. Conditions which are conducive to mans moral development

D. Common good

531. After the creation of state, according to Hobbes, people continued to enjoy:
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A. Only those rights which were specified in the contract

B. Those rights which they had retained at the time of the conclusion of the contract

C. Those rights which were granted to them by the sovereign

D. Certain natural rights

532. The objective of a Socialist state is to: __________?
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A. Do away with the institution of the state

B. Perpetuate existing class distinctions

C. Establish a stateless and classless society

D. Establish a just and equitable society

533. According to social contract theory the state: _________?
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A. Is created by God

B. Is created by contract

C. Is the result of human conquest

D. Is a growth

534. Which one of the following did not contribute in the consolidation of power of the kings in modern state during 16th and 17th centuries?
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A. Resentment against feudal system

B. Desire of the people to have strong monarchy

C. Resentment against church

D. Conflict between the church and the state

E. Desire for security by the people

535. In the light of the functions performed by a modern state it can be described as a: _________?
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A. None of the above

B. Socialist state aims at bringing about peaceful changes

C. Welfare state

D. Totalitarian state

536. In the past state used to perform:
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A. Maximum functions for human development

B. Optional functions

C. Welfare functions

D. Police functions

537. Which one of the following is not a contributory factor in the growth of the state, according to Historical theory?
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A. Economic factor

B. Religion

C. Kinship

D. Class consciousness

E. Political consciousness

538. Which one of the following is not written by Karl Marx?
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A. Poverty of Utopia

B. Communist Manifesto

C. German Ideology

D. Paris manuscripts

539. The Marixsts want to do away with capitalist state by:___________?
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A. Educating the people about the evils of the capitalist state

B. Constant discussion and persuasion

C. Violent revolution

D. Securing majority in elections

540. In the economic sphere the Socialists are in favour of: ________?
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A. Multi-nationals

B. Non-interference in the economic activities

C. Free competition

D. Regulation of means of production and distribution

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