political science MCQs – Page 81

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
1601. One of the outstanding characteristics of one-party system is that:
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A. Members have to abide by iron discipline of the party

B. Elections are free

C. The people can easily influence the political decisions

D. Large number of people can be admitted as its members
1602. One great advantage of political party is that:
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A. It unites the nation

B. It does not offer opportunity to demagogues

C. It does not promote vested interests

D. Helps in getting the grievances of the people redressed
1603. Which one of the following two types of equalities was emphasized by Barker?
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A. Social and economic

B. Legal and political

C. Legal and social

D. Political and economic

1604. In the constitution of Pakistan freedom of press exists because:
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A. The government are highly educated

B. The people are highly educated

C. It is implied in the right of expression

D. Propagate violence

E. Managements of the press are keen to have that

1605. In a democratic government, the importance of public opinion is wry great. Democracy becomes real only when there is strong and effective public opinion. Which one of the following statements is relevant regarding the meaning of public opinion?
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A. Public opinion is the reasoned and conscious opinion of the dominant action of community based on the ideal of general welfare and common-good

B. Public opinion is the opinion of all the people of the society

C. Public opinion is opposed to common good

D. Public opinion is necessarily majority opinion

1606. 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
1607. Interest group means:
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A. A small group within a party which fights for the interests of members, of its own category

B. Any small group, which contests elections, with the sale objective of protecting Interestsof Its members

C. A group of people who with the help of money try to secure control overgovernment

D. A group of people with common objectives which tries to influence the
1609. The importance of pblic opinion for the successful working of democracy lies in the fact that:
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A. It shapes the policies of the government and exercises control over it

B. It ensures independence of judiciary

C. It works for the prosperity of the community

D. It protects the people

1610. Electorate means:
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A. The nominated members of parliament

B. The body of voters

C. The elected representatives of people

D. The candidates who actually contest the elections

1611. U.S.A. is known for: __________?
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A. No party system

B. Bi-party system

C. Single party system

D. Multi-party system

1612. Importance of free press all over the world has increased because:
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A. The Governments have now no means to restrict this freedom

B. The people are awakening everywhere

C. There is keen competition in the press industry

D. The Governments want to give it to the people

1613. Political parties are generally formed on the basis of: __________?
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A. Religious principles

B. Common interests

C. Caste

D. Economic and political principles
1614. One-party system means:
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A. None of the above things

B. There may be number of political parties but the government is formed by only one party viz., the party securing maximum of votes

C. There is one dominant party, while the other parties occupy an insignificant position

D. There is only one political party and no other political party is permitted to come into existence
1616. 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 cast his vote judiciously

C. He should be politically awakened

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

E. He should be educated

1617. A Multi-member constituency is better than single-member constituency because
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A. It provides greater freedom to the people in selecting their representatives

B. It ensures more stable ministries

C. It encourages the growth of a number of political parties

D. It is easy for the poor man to contest elections

1618. The function of associational pressure groups is to: __________?
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A. Communicate the demands

B. Regulate the demands

C. Aggregate the demands

D. Articulate the demands
1619. Which of the following is not true about cumulative method?
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A. Its aim is to promote national unity

B. It aims at protecting the educated classes

C. In this there are always multimember constituencies

D. It aims at protecting minorities
1620. Communal representation pre-supposes the existence of: _________?
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A. A Joint electorate

B. Separate electorates

C. Reservation of seats

D. There can be both joint as well as separate electorates