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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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

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

3351. Who expressed the opinion that he developed countries were never underdeveloped through they may have been underdeveloped?
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A. Marx

B. Lenin

C. A.C. Frank

D. None of the above

3352. If political leadership fails to emerge, there is likelihood of military taking over power in developing countries. Radical student groups or labour may try to raise revolution but they are not likely to compete with the military. Military intervention, rule and withdrawal from politics is clearly related to a societys level of political development. In the context of Political Development the assumption in the above passage is that:
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A. National integration results from military intervention

B. Military intervention is inevitable for development

C. Political leadership is not an effective instrument

D. Military is an agent of social change

3353. A short term development:
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A. Is development if there is increase in aggregate output

B. Constitutes development provided there is steep rise in the living standard

C. None of the above

D. Does not constitute development

3354. The classical economicts opposed government interference because:
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A. It appropriated a part of purposes

B. It encouraged overpopulation

C. It subsidized the poor

D. On account of all the above reasons

E. It keeps prices of food high by levying high tariffs

3355. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a feature of model of development offered by neo-classical thinkers?
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A. The process of development has harmonious and cumulative nature

B. Development is a gradual and continuous process

C. None of the above

D. They are quite optimistic about the possibilities of continued economic progress

3356. Jacob Vinar in his underdevellpment theory has laid stress on: __________?
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A. International trade

B. Per capita income

C. Growth rate

D. Rate of production

3357. Which one of the following group of writers looked upon economic development as a race betwwen capital and accumulation growth:
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A. Classical writers

B. All the above

C. Neo-classical writers

D. Marxists

3358. Malthus built his theory of development round:
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A. Capital

B. Rent

C. Population

D. Land

E. Value

3359. According to Schumpeter the entrepreneurs contribute to development by: ____________?
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A. Bringing about changes in the tastes of consumers

B. Providing the existing goods at the lowest price

C. All the above actions

D. Quickly catering to the tastes of the consumers

3360. In economic development Marx had laid maximum stress on: ___________?
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A. Technological advancement

B. Decentralisation of power

C. Trade unionism

D. Lower payment of wages

E. Capital formation

3361. According to the classical theory of development, the development of a country depends on: ___________?
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A. Technology and capital

B. Labour and technology

C. Labour, capital and technology

D. Land, labour and capital

3362. Marx has explained his theory or development with the help of: __________?
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A. Dialectical materialism

B. Proletariat revolution

C. Classless society

D. Theory of surplus value

E. Class struggle

3363. Schumpeter is associated with: _____________?
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A. Neo-classical theory of development

B. Theory of entrepreneur

C. Narxian theory of development

D. None of the above theories

3364. According to G. A. Almond political development should be linked with: __________?
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A. Political stability

B. Democracy

C. Level of absolute power

D. Political mobilisation

3365. In his theory about development Marx Schumpeter was influenced by: ___________?
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A. Karl Marx

B. Classists

C. Alvin Hansen

D. Neo-Classists

3366. Marxian theory of development was essential:
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A. A political theory

B. An economic theory

C. A blend of socio-economic and political factors

D. A socio-economic theory

3367. According to Lucian Pyes definition which one of the following is not linked with political development?
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A. Population

B. Equality

C. Capacity

D. Differentiation

3368. The entrepreneurs undertake new development activities :
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A. By investing their savings

B. By securing credit from the banks

C. By securing grants from the government

D. By roping in rich capitalists

3369. Which one of the following writers attributed the growth of social products to division of labour?
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A. Herbert Spencer

B. All the above

C. Karl Marx

D. Adam Smith

3370. According to Karl Max capitalism helped in: ___________?
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A. Encouraging underdevelopment

B. Removing underdevelopment

C. Maintaining status quo

D. Effected underdevelopment in no way

3371. Entrepreneur theory about development is associated with the name of: __________?
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A. G.A. Almond

B. T.S. Colesman

C. Edward A Shills

D. Schumpeter

E. Karl Marx

3372. According to Ricardo rent:
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A. Increased when high quality land was used

B. Increased when low quality land was used

C. When status quo was maintained about land

D. None of the above

3373. Population contributes development by ___________?
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A. Providing labour force

B. Neither of the above

C. Providing labour force as well as consuming products

D. Consuming the products

3374. Marxian theory depicts the development of human society on the basis of: _________?
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A. Historical materialism

B. Natural holding

C. Social engineering

D. Unfolding of natural law

3375. Which one of the following is not a valid criticism?
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A. It fails to appreciate the importance of political stability

B. This approach is too wide

C. This approach is too narrow

D. It fails to appreciate the importance of attitude of people in development processes

3376. Development means: ______________?
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A. The national income should keep pace with the increase in population

B. Increase in real per capita income over an extended period of time

C. Increase in national income from one year to another

D. Increase in real investment over a period of time

3377. Conventional constitution is one which:
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A. Is based on conventions

B. Is given by the head of the state

C. Is specifically enacted

D. Grows with the passage of time

3378. Cumulative constitution is one which:
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A. Is given by the sovereign to the people

B. Is the result of gradual evolution

C. Is enacted by a specific body

D. Is given by the dictator

3379. First Regulating Act was passed because:
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A. On the advice of the Prime Minister

B. None of These

C. British Parliament wanted to have some hand in the affairs of the Company

D. East India Company was to be given more freedom

3380. The name of Lord Morley is associated with the Act of: ________?
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A. 1935

B. 1919

C. 1892

D. 1909

3381. Who has said that constitution is the product of all those rules which affect the sovereignty of the state?
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A. Gettell

B. Lord Bryce

C. Woolsay

D. Rousseau

E. Professor Dicey

3382. Out of the following who has said that a constitution is the way in which citizens who are components of a state are arranged in relation to one another:
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A. Montesqueiu

B. Aristotle

C. Strate

D. Rousseau

E. Plato

3383. One of the important provisions of the Regulating Act was that:
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A. It permitted companys servants to have private trade

B. It created a Supreme Court in India

C. It reduced the status of the Governor of Bengal

D. It raised the status of Commander-in-Chief of armed forces in India

3384. Regulating Act, 1773 will be remembered in Indian history because:
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A. It started Parliamentary form of government

B. It provided for a legislative assembly

C. It made a beginning of written constitution in India

D. It gave Indians a sharr in the running of their administration.

3385. A law member was added to the Council of Governor-General by the Act of:
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A. 1853

B. 1861

C. 1853

D. 1813

E. 1833

3386. The First Regulating Act was passed in the year:
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A. 1733

B. 1753

C. 1773

D. 1713

3387. One of the serious defects of Regulating Act, 1773 was that it did not define the relationship of Supreme Court with:
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A. Provincial Governors

B. Board of Directors in England

C. Board of Control in England

D. British Parliament

E. Governor-General in India

3388. The Governor-General in India was given the powers to override the majority decision of his Council by:
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A. Regulating Act, 1773

B. Charter Act of 1793

C. Amending Act, 1781

D. Act of 1786

E. Pitts India Act, 1784

3389. Which of the following is not an element of Marxism?
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A. The theory of class struggle

B. Dialectical materialism

C. The view that the state is an ethical idea

D. The theory of surplus value

E. Historical materialism

3390. On which of the following grounds has Marxian not been rightly criticised?
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A. It sacrifices individual at the cost of society

B. He has given one sided interpretation of history

C. His theory of class struggle is untenable

D. He has given undue place to social forces in history

3391. Under the dictatorship of the proletariat according to Karl Marx:
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A. There will be all honour to mental labour

B. Mental labour will be preferred over manual labour

C. Manual labour will be preferred over mental labour

D. There will be no distinction between the mental and the manual labour

A. There should be nationalisation of all industries

B. Private sector should be strengthened

C. There should be nationalisation of small scale industries alone

D. Private sector should be allowed to continue as it is

E. There should be nationalisation of big industries alone

3393. While giving materialistic interpretation of History, Marx believed that:
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A. Historical events so move that some people become great

B. Course of history and greatness of the people have nothing to do with each other

C. Great men change the course of history

D. Course of history is static and as such question of change does not arise

3394. A capitalist adds to his wealth because:
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A. Machines installed by him produce more

B. There is difference between exchange value of what is produced and what is paid

C. Capitalist can win the cooperation of the workers

D. The workers wish so

3395. Karl Marx was born in: ___________?
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A. Germany

B. Rome

C. France

D. Russia

E. Itlay

3396. Who of the following believed in class struggle?
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A. Hegel

B. J.S. Mill

C. Karl Marx

D. T.H. Green

3397. According to Marx motive force of history is: _________?
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A. Great personalities

B. Forces of production

C. Great ideas

D. Gods will

E. None of these

3398. According to Karl Marx, main factor which has been inflouncing and continues to influence society is:
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A. Cultural factor

B. Social factor

C. Economic factor

D. Political factor

E. Religious factor

3399. Lenin contributed to Marxism by:
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A. The principle of democratic centralism

B. Theory of surplus value

C. Giving labour theory of value

D. Modifying theory of class struggle

E. None of these

3400. According to Marx value of the commodity would be fixed in accordance with:
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A. The extent of its dependence on the foreign market

B. The socially useful labour put in it

C. Capital in vested in it

D. The extent of its demand in the foreign market

E. Machinery used for production

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