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
2301. 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. Elections are held simulaneously for the central and state legislatures

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

2302. Who of the following was a great supporter of plural voting?
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A. Bentham

B. Laski

C. J.S.Mill

D. Green

2303. Woman franchise is pleaded because:
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A. Feminine qualities will develop among women

B. As weaker section of society they need protection

C. Women can ably perform their duties

D. For women proper place is not the home but politics

2304. The Limited Vote Plan is defective in so far as it
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A. Provides representation to small minorities alone

B. Provides no representation to the minorities

C. Provides representation to large minorities only

D. Provides representation to the majorities alone

2305. The three important schemes representation of minorities are:
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A. Universal Adult Franchise, Secret Ballot and Functional Representation

B. None of These

C. Limited vote plan, Cumulative Vote Plan and Reservation of Seats

D. Proportional Representation, Territorial Representation and Communal Representation

2306. Under the List System there are:
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A. Nulti-member constituencies

B. Two member constituencies

C. None of the above

D. Single-member constituencies

2307. Under the Hare Scheme every voter enjoys:
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A. Only two votes

B. One effective role

C. As many votes as there are seas to be filled

D. One vote less than the number of seats to be filled up

2308. One serious disadvantage of proportional representation is:
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A. That small countries cannot follow it

B. That it reduces the grip of political parties

C. That it is too easy to be manipulated

D. That it widens gap between the majority and the minority
2309. A by-election is an election, which is held:
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A. When desired by the head of the state

B. Each year to fill vacant vacancies

C. Along with general elections

D. To fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of a Minister

E. To fill a vacancy after general elections are over
2310. A sinle-member constituency means:
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A. None of the above

B. A constituency from which a number of candidates may contest but only one member is elected

C. A constituency from which a candidate is returned unopposed

D. A constituency from which only one candidate contests the election

2311. Who of the following was opposed to the system of universal adult franchise on the plea that it was not really universal?
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A. Gilchrist

B. Garner

C. Laski

D. Marx

E. Rousseau

2312. Electorate means:
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A. The candidates who actually contest the elections

B. The elected representatives of people

C. The nominated members of parliament

D. The body of voters
2313. The system of adult franchise is keeping with the concept of:
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A. Popular sovereignty

B. Titular sovereignty

C. De-Jure sovereignty

D. Legal sovereignty

2314. The system of instructed representation has been much opposed by:
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A. Rousseau

B. Montesquieu

C. Spencer

D. Burke
2315. One of the chief merits of single member constituencies is: _______?
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A. People have a very limited choice in the selection of their representatives

B. Local interests are given precedence over national interests

C. Intimate relationship is possible between the electors and the representative

D. Minority may get over representation

2316. Which of the following is not true about cumulative method?
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A. Its aim is to promote national unity

B. In this there are always multimember constituencies

C. It aims at protecting the educated classes

D. It aims at protecting minorities
2317. Who said I regard it as wholly inadmissible that any person should participate in the suffrage without being able to read
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A. Bentham

B. Laski

C. Marx

D. J.S.Mill
2318. 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. Aristotle

B. Laski

C. Adam Smith

D. J.S.Mill
2319. One of the chief merits of second ballot system is:
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A. The political parties come to playa dominant role

B. Poor candidates are deterred from contesting the election

C. It gives satisfaction to people that they are being governed by a representative elected by absolute majority

D. There is no scope for corruption

2320. One of the important advantages of adult franchise is that:
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A. It develops among the people a sense of possession

B. It increases the value of the vote

C. It brings stability in political system

D. It is keeping with democratic system
2321. Which one of the following is not true about Limited vote Plan?
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A. In it voter is required to cast one vote less than the number of candidates to be elected

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

C. In it the constituencies are always single member

D. Its aim is to give representation to minorities

2322. Under functional representation, representatives are elected on:
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A. Property basis

B. Income basis

C. Territorial basis

D. Functional basis
2323. Which of the following is true about the terms electorate?
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A. Method of election used to elect a representative

B. An area from where representative is to be elected

C. A voter who is required to elect his representative

D. The body of persons elected

2324. The chief defect of direct election is: ___________?
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A. Representatives are responsive to public opinion

B. It has no educative value

C. It promotes aversion towards public affairs

D. It is not in keeping with democratic principles

2325. The citizens who are allowed to participate in voting process are called: _________?
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A. None of These

B. Electorates

C. Candidates

D. Office Bearers

2326. Limited Vote Plan is a scheme of: __________?
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A. Free and fair elections

B. Majority rule

C. Proportional representation

D. Minority representation
2327. 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. Give all votes to one candidate or list for which he divides them between two or more candidates according to his choice

B. To divide the votes amongst the candidates

C. To cast all his votes in favour of one

D. Not to cast all his votes in favour of anyone candidate

2328. Which one of the followings is the most important feature of elections?
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A. Peaceful change of government

B. Helping citizens maintain their rights

C. Removal of bottlenecks in the working of democracy

D. Elimination of multi-party system

2329. The system of direct election is disliked because:
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A. In it there are many chances of bribery

B. Prestige and dignity of voters comes down

C. It is opposed to the idean of populr sovereignty

D. It introduces the evils of party system

E. In it all do not get right to vote

2330. Who said that universal adult franchise is no really universal?
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A. Gettell

B. Laski

C. Gilchrist

D. Gamer

2331. Which one of the following countries was the first to grant franchise to all citizens at the age of 18 years
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A. Soviet Union

B. Britain

C. None of These

D. France

2332. Communal Representation means:
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A. Representation on the basis of ideology

B. Representation on the basis of religion

C. Representation on the basis of profession

D. Representation on the basis of cast

2333. The two prominent schemes of proportional representation are:
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A. Reservation of Seats and Direct Election

B. Hare Scheme and List System

C. Direct Election and Communal Representation

D. Universal Adult Franchise and Direct Elections

2334. A multi-member constituency is one from which:
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A. Prime Minister is got elected

B. More than one representative is to be elected

C. Some important personality is to be got elected

D. None of the above

E. At least five members are to be elected

2335. Women in England got franchise on equal terms with men in
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A. 1688

B. 1928

C. 1950

D. 1911

2336. Which one of the following is not an important qualification of an enlightened voter?
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A. He should be a property owner

B. He should not be swayed by consideration of caste and religion at the time of elections

C. He should be politically awakened

D. He should cast his vote judiciously

E. He should be educated

2337. Women suffrage means:
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A. Right to vote granted to graduate women

B. Right to vote granted to those women who have undergone political suffering

C. Right to vote granted to all adult married women

D. Right to vote granted to adult married women

2338. The system of direct election is liked because:
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A. It is not suited to small nations

B. In it there is indirect link between the elected and the voters

C. It ends rigours of party system

D. In it even the ignorant get right to vote

2339. When in the election process voters themselves elect their representatives the system is known as:
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A. Direct democracy

B. Adult franchise

C. Direct elections

D. Representative democracy:
2340. In the List System of voting, the voter indicates his:
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A. Choice for a political party

B. Preferential order among the candidates

C. Like or dislike for the ruling party

D. Choice for a candidate

2341. The Universal Adult Franchise is a indication of the principle of the:
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A. Legal sovereignty

B. National sovereignty

C. Popular sovereignty

D. Political sovereignty

2342. Which one of the following is not a valid criticism against compulsory voting?
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A. Voting cannot be a matter of compulsion

B. Vote cannot be national trust to be exercised by all compulsorily

C. It may result in the election of non-deserving persons

D. It will reduce the importance of vote

E. It aims at forcing disinterested people to vote

2343. One great advantage of proportional representation is that:
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A. It can easily be practised in big countries

B. It ends distinction between the majority and the minority

C. It is a simple system

D. Minorities get proper representation

2344. Second Ballot system, another method for minority representation, implies:
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A. Voting is held twice, and in the second voting the contest is held between the two candidates who secure maximum votes in the first voting

B. Voting is held as many times as necessary until a candidate is elected with an absolute majority of votes

C. Each voter has two votes

D. Voting is held at the most for three times

2345. Under the List System each voter :
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A. Can prepare his own list from amongst the candidates

B. Can pick up candidates from various lists

C. Can indicate candidates in the votes

D. Votes for the list as a whole
2346. Who has said that functional representation system is artificial as well as unreal?
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A. G.D.H.Cole

B. Gilchrist

C. Leacock

D. Bentham

2347. Minority representation means
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A. Representation to the various minorities present in a state

B. None of the above

C. Representation to persons below the age of about hood, so that they may be able to protect the interests of the minors

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

2348. Who of the following favoured the idean of two parliaments for dealing separately with political and economic affairs?
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A. Max Weber

B. Pareto

C. Henry Webbs

D. G.D.H.Cole

E. Michel. R

2349. One of the chief merits of functional representation is:
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A. It encourages people to think in terms of their class interests

B. It secures representation to various interests and makes the parliament a truly representative body

C. It promotes national unity

D. It ensures equitable representation to the various professions

2350. Joint electorate system means:
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A. Where only women are allowed to vote together

B. Where voters belonging to all categories, castes and religion vote together

C. Where men and women are allowed to vote together

D. Where people of all religions are allowed to vote together