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
1751. Which of the following is not one of the functions of the political party?
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A. To capture political power

B. To implement its policies

C. To create public opinion

D. To criticise government

E. To promote spiritualism and morality
1752. Which one of the following is not true about woman suffrage?
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A. Denial of woman suffrage is against the concept of political sovereignty

B. It is likely to reduced political conflicts in family life

C. Any denial is opposed to the concept of democracy

D. It helps in protecting the interests of weaker sections of society

1753. In which of the following countries opinion polls are extensively used to know the public opinion on current issues?
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A. All the above

B. India

C. U.S.A.

D. U.S.S.R.

1754. The electorate in modem times has virtually become an organ of the government, with which of the following writers the above statement is associated
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A. Laski

B. Bryce

C. Lenin

D. Garner
1755. Political parties contribute to the proper working of parliamentary government by:
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A. By maintaining peace in the country

B. Assisting poor candidates with financer to contest the election

C. By providing organised majority to back the Council of minsters

D. By educating the public about the variour problems facing the country
1756. Multi-Party system means:
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A. There is one dominant party which keeps the other political parties under its umbrella

B. Government is formed by all the political parties present in the country

C. That the country has more than two political parties which aim at capturing power

D. There are number of political parties but the government is formed by that single party which secures largest number of seats

1757. According to Fascists individuals liberty was possible:
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A. Only in a state where judiciary is independent

B. Only in a state with a written constitution

C. Only under a strong state

D. Only in a democratic state

1758. Which of the following is not an element of Marxism?
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A. The theory of surplus value

B. Historical materialism

C. Dialectical materialism

D. The view that the state is an ethical idea

E. The theory of class struggle

1759. Fascism attaches more importance to: ___________?
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A. Leader

B. Nation

C. Individual

D. Party

1760. Liberalism originated from word liberalis which belongs to language:
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A. Latin

B. English

C. German

D. Roman

E. French

1761. Bernstein had some ideas about proletariat rule. Which one of the following is not correct?
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A. It could solve only some of the problems

B. None of the above

C. It could solve existing problems

D. It could not solve existing problems
1762. Who of the following is not associated with the limiting of the functions of the state on economic basis?
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A. J.S. Mill

B. Marx

C. Bentham

D. Adam Smith

1763. Fabian Socialists derive their main authority from:
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A. England

B. Germany

C. Australia

D. France

E. Canada

1764. Fascism originated as: _______________?
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A. A programme of action

B. A philosophy

C. Both a philosophy and programme

D. None of the above things

1765. Political parties are undermocratic in so far as: ____________?
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A. They try to implement their programme once they come into power

B. They criticise the policies of the government

C. They try to contest elections and capture power

D. They do not permit their members to express their views independently
1766. Which one of the following is not true about Jean Jaures views?
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A. Class conflict was a reality

B. It the revolution workers will not be better of

C. The workers were not economically sinking

D. Even after proletariat revolution class conflict will continue

1767. Jean Jaures: _________________?
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A. Opposed Marxian philosophy

B. Tried to reconcile Marxian views with his own views

C. Favoured Marxian philosophy

D. Tried to twist Marxian philosophy to suit his own views

1768. According to Fascists: _________________?
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A. There is no difference between a leader and common man

B. Leaders have better talent than common man

C. Human equality is most desirable

D. There can be no human equality

1769. According to Karl Marx under the dictatorship of the proletariat means of production will be used for:
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A. Social good

B. The benefit of consumers

C. The welfare of the working labourers

D. The benefit of producers

1770. In the economic sphere Fascism stood for: ____________?
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A. State regulation of all economic activities

B. Regulation of industries by workers

C. Free trade and competition

D. None of the above

1771. The two major political parties of U.S.A. are ____________?
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A. Republican and Democratic

B. Republican and Communist

C. Independent and Democratic

D. Democratic and Socialist

1772. Marxian philosophy has been criticised because:
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A. His idea that state will wither away has not come true

B. His ideas that workers will unite has proved failure

C. For his views about capitalist system

D. For his philosophy that state will expand

1773. Which of the following is not true about Joads views about Democratic Socialism?
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A. They believe in Central State

B. They believe that state will work for collective welfare

C. They believe in non-bureaucratic state

D. They imagine state will protect the interests of the governed

1774. The Marxian Socialists believed that private property:
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A. Provides an incentive for hard work

B. Is an instrument of exploitation

C. Serves as an instrument of social good

D. Promotes better living

1775. According of Marx the society broadly consists of:
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A. Four classes

B. Two classes

C. Only one class

D. A number of classes arranged in hierarchical order

1776. Under the dictatorship of proletariat:
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A. None of the above

B. The means of production whall be used for social good

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

1777. According to State Socialists education Should be :_______________?
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A. given to the elite of the society

B. costly

C. given to those who can afford

D. given to those who have aptitude for this

E. left to the care of voluntary bodies

1778. 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 concentrates large

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

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

D. Capitalism reduces the purchasing capacity of workers by paying them lowest wages

1779. In the political sphere the Fascists stood for: ___________?
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A. Single party government

B. Bi-party system

C. Multi-party system

D. Partyless government

1780. In the beginning Fascists were: ___________?
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A. Tolerated by the Capitalists

B. Bitterly opposed by the capitalists

C. Assisted by the capitalists

D. None of the above

1781. State Socialists believe that industries:
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A. Should remain with individuals but be liberally financed

B. Only big industries should be under the care of the state

C. Should be left to the care of the private individuals

D. Only big industries be kept in the hands of individuals

E. Should be nationalised
1782. Political parties have been described as power behind the throne by:
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A. MacIver

B. Sabine

C. Burke

D. Herman Finel
1783. Unearned increments in values according to Fabians were due to:
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A. Shortage in transportation from one to the other place

B. Changing fashion

C. Ever increasing population

D. Non-availability of technical labour

E. Increased demands by the capitalists

1784. Which one of the following is not true about Bernsteins views about capitalist society?
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A. It does not allow full payment of wages to workers

B. It is based on exploitation

C. It has encouraged production of costly goods

D. It is antagonistic of state
1785. Which one of the following is not true about Marxian Socialists?
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A. They are opposed to capitalist system

B. Capitalism cannot introduce reforms

C. They lay stress on social good

D. They stress need for conflict in economic sphere

E. They want system of production to meet needs of community

1786. Which one of the following is not true about Sidney Webb?
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A. History demonstrated progress of democracy

B. Revolution was likely to being social upheavals

C. Changes could come only with the help of revolution

D. State was instrument of exploitation

E. Revolution was no solution to problems

1787. Which one of the following statements is in keeping with the programme of the Fascists?
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A. Capitalism is the best system which primates the good of all sections of society

B. Existence of a strong opposition is essential far a good government

C. A state is the embodiment of class conflict

D. A state must expand or period
1788. According to Marx value of the commodity would be fixed in accordance with:
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A. Machinery used for production

B. Capital in vested in it

C. The socially useful labour put in it

D. The extent of its dependence on the foreign market

E. The extent of its demand in the foreign market

1789. 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 determined by capital invested

C. Was decided by the labour involved

D. Was decided by the society
1790. State Socialists believe that changes in the present institution of state can be brought about effectively with the help of:
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A. Elites of society

B. Church

C. Spread of education propaganda

D. Revolution

1791. Fabian society was first started in: __________?
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A. France

B. Germany

C. Canada

D. U.K.

E. U.S.S.R

1792. Which one of the following is not true about liberalism?
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A. It has faith in constitutional Government

B. It has faith in the philosophy of live and let live

C. It has faith in world peace

D. It has no faith in pluralistic society

E. It has no faith in totalitariansim

1793. Which one of the following is not true about the objectives of Fabians?
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A. Karl Marx

B. They condemned violence

C. G.B. Shah

D. J.S. Mill

E. Brenstein

1794. According to Marxian theory revolutions come in the society because:
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A. Educated masses get dissatisfied

B. Continuous class struggle is going on

C. The religious people manipulate that

D. Foreign powers get interested in national affairs

E. The capitalists so desire

1795. According to Marx a revolution in the Capitalist society takes place:
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A. Due to growing antagonism between the haves and have-notes

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

C. Due to increasing importance of political elites

D. Due to foreign interference

1796. Marx held that ultimately the state will: _______________?
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A. Become omnipotent

B. Come under the control of the workers

C. Wither away

D. Come under the control of the Communist Party

1797. According to Marx the dictatorship to proletariat, which will follow the overthrow of capitalism will:
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A. Stamp out the counter revolutionaries and capitalists

B. Give complete freedom in the economic sphere

C. Conduct free and fair elections to elect its own rulers

D. Protect the capitalists from the wrath of the workers

1798. Karl Marx believed that social change can be brought about by: ___________?
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A. Evolutionary means only

B. Revolutionary means only

C. By spread of education only

D. With the help of both evolutionary and revolutionary methods

E. With the help of propaganda alone

1799. Fascism: ________________?
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A. Favoured adoption of direct democracy

B. Condemend democracy

C. Showed complete towards democracy

D. Showed admiration for democracy

1800. Which one of the following ideas was borrowed by Marx from Machiavelli?
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A. Theory of surplus value

B. Theory of class struggle

C. None of the above

D. Dictatorship of proletariat