political science MCQs – Page 77

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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