political science MCQs – Page 68

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
1342. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a feature of Marxian democracy?
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A. It stands for popular control over the means of production and distribution

B. It should work through representative Parliaments

C. It lays emphasis on economic freedom

D. It shall work on the basis of decisions taken through consensus

1343. Plebiscite is a device of democracy used for:
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A. Enactment of laws

B. Ascertaining the views of people on a policy matter of public importance

C. Appointment of judges

D. Appointment of civil servants

1344. Aftaf-ul-Qudus was written by:________?
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A. Ghazali

B. Iqbal

C. Shah Wlliullah

D. Mawardi

1345. Western thinkers believe that the most potential threat to democracy is from:
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A. Guld socialists

B. None of the above

C. Communists

D. Capitalists

E. Utilitarian

1346. Institutions of local government are found:
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A. In democratic countries only

B. In almost all the countries of the world

C. In democratic countries with federal system of government only

D. In democratic countries with parliamentary system of government only

1347. Which one of the followings has been wrongly listed as an essential attribute of democracy?
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A. Freedom of speech

B. Equality before law

C. Equality of property

D. Freedom of religion

1348. Which one of the following is true about a local government?
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A. It can amend the constition

B. It is required to help central government in discharging its obligations

C. It perform functions of national importance

D. It can get representation in world bodies

E. It can dictate central government

1349. The concept of rule of law is popular in a country which has: __________?
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A. Dictatorship

B. Authoritarian System

C. Monarchy

D. Presidential System of Government

E. Democracy, both Parliamentary and Presidential
1350. Who of the following is associated with the democracy?
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A. Burham

B. Hobhouse

C. Lindsay

D. G.D.H. Cole

E. Barker

1351. With what question does the Meno begin?
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A. What is virute?

B. Can virtue be taught?

C. Is virtue a kind of knowledge?

D. Are there many virtues or one?

1352. Which one of the following is not true about liberty?
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A. It is a licence to do what one wants to do

B. Without restrictions it will be social meanance

C. It is not opposed to law

D. It can be maintained when people perform their duties

E. Rule of law is essential for its maintenance

1353. The Elitist theory holds that the power is always concentrated in the hands of: _________?
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A. Civil Servants

B. A small group of elites

C. Priestly class

D. Military class

1354. In democracy the final authority rests with: __________?
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A. People

B. Council of Ministers

C. Civil servants

D. Parliament

1355. Which of the following is not one of the essential conditions for safeguarding liberty?
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A. Right of expression

B. Presidential system of government

C. Separation of powers

D. Constant vigilance

E. Free Media

1357. Which one of the following is not true about liberal democracy? It means:
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A. Dential of fundamental rights

B. Free mass media

C. Representative government

D. Independence of Judiciary

E. Freedom of thought and expression

1358. Democracy is a system of government in which the final power rests with
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A. The people

B. The politicians

C. The mob

D. The civil servants

1360. Which one of the followings has been wrongly listed as contribution of Rousseau to the Liberal theory of democracy?
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A. Natural Equality

B. Consent of people as basis of state

C. General Welfare

D. Inalienable right of individual to determine their affairs