political science Mcqs
1. bureaucracy2. electorate and representation3. property4. ibn e khaldun5. rule of law muslim political thoughts6. sovereignty of state7. parliamentary and presidential systems8. the rights9. france constitution10. liberty11. pakistan constitution12. india constitution13. political parties and pressure group14. usa federalism15. international law16. state of local govt17. plato18. usa constitution19. liberalism20. al ghazali21. development theories and under development22. constitutional development and national movement in subcontinent23. marxian socialism24. marxian theory of origin of state25. u s s r constitution26. nizam ul mulk tusi27. the state28. england constitution29. nature theories and state function30. constitution and constitutional government31. allama iqbal32. shah walliullah33. public opinion34. cabinet government35. al mawardi muslim political thoughts36. muslim political thoughts al farabi37. justice38. freedom of speech and press role39. western political thoughts40. origin of state41. evolutionary socialism42. fascism43. democracy44. aristotle45. equality
1501. In order to determine the proper role of government in a society it is useful to distinguish between the part of a persons life which concerns only himself and that which concerns others according to: _________?
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A. J.S. Mill

B. Godwin

C. Bentham

D. Locke

1502. The President of the U.S.A. is: ___________?
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A. Real head of the state

B. Nominal head of the state

C. None of These

D. Has only very limited powers

1503. Who wrote Fatah al-Rehman?
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A. Allama Iqbal

B. Al-Ghazali

C. Al-Mawardi

D. Shah Walliullah
1504. Who said The success of democratic government depends upon the degree to which the public opinion is sound, well developed and effective in controlling the actions and policies of government
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A. MacIver

B. Gettell

C. Barker

D. Garner

1505. Who said, It is important that the assembly, which votes the taxes, either general or local, should be elected exclusively by those who pay something towards the taxes imposed.
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A. Laski

B. J.S.Mill

C. Adam Smith

D. Aristotle

1506. Political Parties are indispensable for the successful working of: ________?
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A. Democracy

B. Dictatorship

C. Both democracy and dictatorship

D. None of the above

1507. The two prominent schemes of proportional representation are:
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A. Direct Election and Communal Representation

B. Reservation of Seats and Direct Election

C. Hare Scheme and List System

D. Universal Adult Franchise and Direct Elections

1508. The system of direct election is disliked because:
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A. It is opposed to the idean of populr sovereignty

B. In it all do not get right to vote

C. Prestige and dignity of voters comes down

D. It introduces the evils of party system

E. In it there are many chances of bribery

1509. Which one of the following is not true about Limited vote Plan?
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A. In it the constituencies are always single member

B. Its aim is to give representation to minorities

C. No voter can cast his vote in favour of one and the same candidate

D. In it voter is required to cast one vote less than the number of candidates to be elected

1510. Minority representation means
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A. Representation to persons below the age of about hood, so that they may be able to protect the interests of the minors

B. Representation to the various minorities present in a state

C. Representation to propertied classes which form a minority of the total community

D. None of the above

1511. Which of the following is not covered under the freedom of press?
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A. Suppression of the views of the opposition

B. Publication of the views of the intelligentsia

C. Commenting on the views of political leadership

D. Expression of views of the opposition

E. Publication of letters to the editor

1512. Which one of the following countries is associated with the Spoils System?
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A. All the above

B. Britain

C. U.S.A

D. France

1513. Who said The success of democratic government depends upon the degree to which the public opinion is sound, well developed and effective in controlling the actions and policies of the government?
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A. H.J. Laski

B. Lord Bryce

C. Gettell

D. Ernest Barker

1514. Of a good press it is expected that:
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A. It should give the viewpoint of the government only

B. It should focus opposition viewpoint only

C. It should devote attention both to the government and opposition viewpoint

D. It should prefer government viewpoint over opposition

E. It should prefer opposition viewpoint over government

1515. Interest groups are found:
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A. Only in democratic countries

B. In all countries

C. In capitalist society

D. Only in totalitarian countries

1516. Which of the following is true about the terms electorate?
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A. Method of election used to elect a representative

B. A voter who is required to elect his representative

C. An area from where representative is to be elected

D. The body of persons elected

1517. One of the main defects of the single-member constituencies is:
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A. Every region gets adequate representation in the Parliament

B. Intimate relationship is not possible between the elector and representative

C. Intimate relations are possible between the electors and the representative

D. Peoples choice regarding representative is narrowed
1518. Which one of the following feature of pressure groups has been wrongly listed?
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A. The pressure groups try to promote the interests of its members

B. The pressure groups can be both temporary as well as permanent

C. The pressure groups generally do not have any poliitical alignment

D. None of the above

1519. The Quota under the Hare Scheme is determined by:
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A. The number of votes in fixed by law before the election is held

B. Dividing the total number of votes by two

C. The number of votes is decided by all the contesting candidates before the election

D. Dividing the total number of valid polled votes by the number of seats to be filled up plus one and by adding one to the quotient
1520. One of the important advantages of adult franchise is that:
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A. It brings stability in political system

B. It increases the value of the vote

C. It is keeping with democratic system

D. It develops among the people a sense of possession

1521. Which one of the following features of a political party has been wrongly listed?
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A. Once the political party comes to power it tries to promote national rather than sectarian interests

B. Members of political parties hold identical views on basic political, economic and other matters

C. Political party is a voluntary association

D. Political parties aim at capturing power through any method
1522. The main political parties in U.S.A. are:
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A. None of these

B. Conservative and Labour

C. Democratic and Liberal

D. Social Democrats and Liberal Democrats

1523. Freedom of speech is a feature of: ____________?
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A. Totalitarian Constitutions

B. Democratic as well as totalitarian constitutions

C. Democratic Constitutions

D. None of the above

1524. Which one of the following Constitutions does not grant right to freedom of speech?
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A. Swiss Constitution of 1874

B. USSR Constitution of 1936

C. Japanese Constitution of 1946

D. None of the above
1525. Press can help in the formation of public opinion if:
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A. It is highly critical of opposition policies

B. It is under party control

C. It is highly critical of government policies

D. It is under government control

E. It is impartial and free
1526. The right to freedom of speech and expression:
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A. None of the above

B. Includes freedom of press

C. Does not include freedom of press

D. Includes freedom of press only in certain respects

1527. In Pakistan the people have been given freedom of speech because:
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A. The government of the day will it

B. The opposition is strong and well organised

C. It is provided in the constitution as a fundamental right

D. The people are vigilant

1528. A multi-member constituency is one from which:
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A. Prime Minister is got elected

B. None of the above

C. More than one representative is to be elected

D. At least five members are to be elected

E. Some important personality is to be got elected

1529. One advantage of functional representation is that:
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A. National interests can be cared more than ever

B. It can help uniting all economic groups

C. All aspects of life can be covered in this system

D. Legislative work can be conducted by very competent persons
1530. Which one of the following is not true about the role of political parties in the formation of public opinion?
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A. These hold public meetings

B. These draw attention to national affairs

C. These highlight main political problems

D. These help in the selection of candidates

E. These spread political literature

1531. The political parties influence the public opinion by:
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A. By acquainting the people with important public questions

B. By keeping direct contact with the people

C. Propagating their own programme

D. By criticizing the government

1532. On which of the following grounds government in India cannot restrict freedom of speech?
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A. When stability of Government is in danger

B. When relations with foreign Government are likely to be spoiled

C. When security of state is in danger

D. When public order is likely to be disturbed

1533. Which one fo the following is not one of the methods used by pressure groups for achieving their objectives?
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A. They sponsor their favourite candidates at the time of elections

B. They avoid going near the centre of authority

C. They develop cantacts with legislators

D. They finance political parties

1534. Which one of the followings is the most important feature of elections?
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A. Helping citizens maintain their rights

B. Elimination of multi-party system

C. Peaceful change of government

D. Removal of bottlenecks in the working of democracy

1535. Of a government constantly ignores republic opinion:
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A. People would become indifferent towards government

B. The people shall cease to have any public opinion

C. It would greatly weaken the country and undermine the legitimacy of the government

D. People would revolt against the government
1536. Women of France got the right to vote:
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A. At the close of 2nd World War

B. At the close of 1st World War

C. At the beginning of 2nd World War

D. At the beginning of 1st World War

1537. The Soviet Constitution of 1936 did not grant freedom of speech to:
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A. Proletariat

B. Women

C. Enemies of socialism

D. All the above three categories of persons

1538. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as an agency of public opinion?
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A. Eeducational Institutions

B. The Press

C. Political Parties

D. None of the above
1539. Which one of the followings is suicidal to the growth of healthy public opinion?
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A. Cinema

B. Television

C. Tellow journalism

D. Radio

1540. Who said, Political liberty without exonomic equality is a myth?
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A. Cole

B. Marx

C. Laski

D. Green

1541. Education can help in the formation of public opinion when it:
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A. Ensures that all get free education

B. Imparts committed education

C. Helps in developing freethinking

D. Helps in developing sound physique

E. Helps in developing moral character

1542. Indirect election means:
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A. People can participate in election through proxy

B. People elect the intermediate electors who finally elect their representatives

C. The representatives are elected by the general body of people

D. People elect their representatives through postal ballots

1543. Pressure groups first of all originated in: _________?
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A. Switzerland

B. Britain

C. U.S.A.

D. U.S.S.R.

1544. Who of the following was a great supporter of plural voting?
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A. Bentham

B. J.S.Mill

C. Laski

D. Green

1545. Which one of the following statements is the best definition of the public opinion?
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A. The sum-total of the opinions of a majority

B. The aggregate of all identical personal opinions on a specific issue

C. The aggregate of personal opinions held by certain influential individuals

D. Politically significant views shared and voiced by relatively large segments in a political community

1546. Which one of the following is not true about pressure group?
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A. It has no political programme

B. It tries to use persuasive methods

C. It tries to have formal control over the government

D. It exerts pressure on executive

E. It does no aim at capturing power

1547. Gallup Poll is: _________________?
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A. A method of gauging public opinion on specific issues through sample questioning of individuals representing cross section of society

B. A term used for general elections in

C. An American term used for midterm elections

D. A method of propagating a set of public opinion

1548. Which one of the following is not a feature of pressure group?
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A. Its members can join any number of groups

B. Its membership is large

C. It tries to influence from outside

D. It actively joins political parties
1549. Joint Electorate is a system in which:
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A. There is no reservation of seats for of candidates may contest but only anyone

B. None of These

C. Seats are reserved for various condidate is returned unopposed interests

D. Elections are held simulaneously for the central and state legislatures

1550. The Cunulative Volting Plan, which gives to each voter as many votes as there are seats to be filled up, requires the voter
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A. Not to cast all his votes in favour of anyone candidate

B. Give all votes to one candidate or list for which he divides them between two or more candidates according to his choice

C. To cast all his votes in favour of one

D. To divide the votes amongst the candidates