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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
4001. Which one of the following is true about Aristotles views about justice?
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A. It should promote religion

B. It should be available to the rich

C. It was what philosopher king thought was just

D. It should be available both to the citizens and the slaves

E. It consisted in observing rules of equality

4002. Political justice is obtainable when the people have:
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A. Freedom to worship

B. Freedom to cast vote in the way they like

C. Freedom to have family life

D. None of the above

E. Freedom to held private property

4003. Maximum stress about economic aspect of justice has been laid by:____________?
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A. Fascists

B. Individualists

C. Utilitarian

D. Nazis

E. Socialists
4004. The modern state tries to ensure justice to its citizens through:
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A. Management institutions

B. Maintenance of system of law courts

C. Regulation of the economy of the country

D. All the above

4005. St. Augustine believed that justice could be possible only when:_____________?
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A. Religion and state complemented each other

B. State intervened in religion when called upon to do so

C. State did not interfere in religion

D. State actively interfered in religion

4006. Which one of the following does not fail within the dimensions of social justice?
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A. Adjustment of societys interests to ensure individual happiness

B. Emphasis on elimination of the social evils prevailing in the society

C. Emphasis on the need of concerted action to Improve the lot of the weaker sections of society

D. Emphasis on elimination of all kinds of discrimination and privileges

4008. Which theory of justice is based on the principle kill the sin and not the sinner?
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A. Reformative Theory

B. None of the above

C. Deterrent Theory of Justice

D. Retributive theory of justice

4009. It the primitive societies justice was based on:____________?
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A. Perfect equality

B. Money which one paid to the judges

C. Impartiality of judiciary

D. Tit for tat

E. Rule of law

4011. According to the Mandan thinkers:
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A. Justice under capitalist system is possible only if the workers are given due share in the management of industries

B. There can be no justice under the capitalist system

C. Justice under Capitalist system is possible only if key industries are nationalised

D. Justice has no relation with the system of production

4013. Political justice is ensured by:__________?
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A. All the there

B. Political parties

C. Courts

D. Constitution

4016. Aristotle speaks of two types of justice one, particular justice and the other:
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A. Political justice

B. General justice

C. Social Justice

D. Distributive justice

4017. The principles of liberty, equity and fraternity were let loose by:_____________?
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A. The Russian Revolution of October, 1917

B. The French Revolution of 1789

C. The American War of Independence

D. The Glorious Revolution of 1688

4018. The chances of getting justice are available in: ______________?
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A. Democratic system of Government

B. Parliamentary form of Government only

C. Presidential form of government only

D. In monarchies only

E. Aristocracies only

4019. Fair and free participation in elections is associated with:
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A. Legal justice

B. Economic justice

C. Political justice

D. Social justice

E. None of the above

4020. Justice means that:
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A. There can be discrimination on just grounds

B. There cannot be any discrimination

C. Discrimination can be made in accordance with majority view

D. Discrimination can be made according to the wishes of King

4021. Which one of the following is not true about Marxian concept of justice?
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A. The poor will get justice when present state is demolished

B. The poor had no chances to get justice

C. The state ensured justice to the rich

D. The judicial system protected the rich

E. The poor could possibly get justice in capitalist state
4022. In our modern times it is believed that justice is: _____________?
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A. Closely linked with liberty

B. Opposed to equality

C. Opposed to liberty

D. Anti-thesis of equality and liberty

4023. Constitution is an instrument of:____________?
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A. Political Justice

B. Legal Justice

C. Economic Justice

D. Social Justice

4024. The Retributive Theory of Justice is rooted in:____________?
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A. The principle of hate the sin and not the sinner

B. The principle of revenge

C. The principle that punishment should aim at reforming the criminals

D. The principle of deterrent punishment to criminals

4026. Which one of the following features of Legal Justice has been wrongly listed?
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A. There can be no justice without law

B. Legal justice demands equal rights for all members with discrimination

C. There must be courts or other semi-judicial bodies to impart justice

D. Legal justice has no relationship with punishment
4027. Platos concept of justice was based on: ____________?
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A. Economic considerations

B. Ethical and philosophical considerations

C. Political considerations

D. Religious considerations

E. Social considerations

4028. Which one of the following attributes of justice has been wrongly listed?
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A. Impartiality in the tretment of various persons

B. It does not permit discrimination under any circumstances

C. It is related to dealings among human beings

D. It emphasises the importance of personal dignity

4029. The denial of right to a particular section of society in the law-making and making process is a violation of the principle of:____________?
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A. Political Justice

B. Legal justice has no relationship with punishment

C. Natural Justice

D. All the above

4030. The concept of justice is applicable only to:_____________?
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A. Dealings with living as well as non-living beings

B. Dealings with human beings

C. None of the above

D. Dealings with all living beings

4031. Which one of the following Constitutions does not grant right to freedom of speech?
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A. Swiss Constitution of 1874

B. Japanese Constitution of 1946

C. None of the above

D. USSR Constitution of 1936

4032. On which of the following grounds government in India cannot restrict freedom of speech?
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A. When public order is likely to be disturbed

B. When relations with foreign Government are likely to be spoiled

C. When security of state is in danger

D. When stability of Government is in danger
4033. Which one of the following is true about freedom of speech in Pakistan?
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A. It has been provided in the constitution

B. It has been given to the people by the President

C. For it the people had to put in hard struggle

D. None of the above

E. It has been forcibly obtained by the opposition

4034. Which one of the following function is not performed by the press?
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A. It acquaints the people with the various problems facing the country

B. It provides ready-made opinion to the people

C. It helps the government in preparation of electoral lists

D. It helps the government in knowing public mind

4035. Which of the following is no a reasonable restriction on the freedom of speech?
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A. It should not defame the nation

B. It should not criticise the government bluntly

C. It should not disturb peace

D. It should not instigate communal feelings

4036. Of a good free press it is expected that it should:
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A. Focus attention on failures of the government

B. Draw attention only on the achievements of the government

C. None of the above

D. Give fair picture of national progress

E. Lay more stress on national rather than international events

4037. In the constitution of Pakistan freedom of press exists because:
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A. Propagate violence

B. The people are highly educated

C. It is implied in the right of expression

D. The government are highly educated

E. Managements of the press are keen to have that

4038. In a parliamentary democracy good press is expected to:
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A. Be motivated by profit motives

B. Cash on sensational news

C. Build healthy public opinion

D. Seek directions of the ruling party

4039. A free press is one which:
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A. Propagate violence

B. Sides with educated

C. Gives an impartial account of events

D. Sides with the elites

E. Spreads communal hatred

4040. Which one of the followings does not fall under the freedom of press?
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A. Right to print public news and views

B. Freedom not to publish any news, article, correspondence or other matter

C. Right to gather news

D. None of the above
4041. Freedom of speech and free press are: ___________?
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A. Complementary of each other

B. Contradictory to each other

C. Partly complementary to each other

D. Both complementary as well as contradictory to each other

4042. Freedom of speech is a feature of: ____________?
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A. Democratic as well as totalitarian constitutions

B. Democratic Constitutions

C. None of the above

D. Totalitarian Constitutions

4043. The right to freedom of speech and expression:
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A. Includes freedom of press only in certain respects

B. None of the above

C. Includes freedom of press

D. Does not include freedom of press

4044. Importance of free press all over the world has increased because:
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A. There is keen competition in the press industry

B. The people are awakening everywhere

C. The Governments want to give it to the people

D. The Governments have now no means to restrict this freedom

4045. It is usually believed about freedom of speech that:
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A. There should be absolute freedom

B. It should be left to the decision of the executive head

C. There should be no restriction on it

D. There should be some reasonable restrictions on it
4046. Which one of the following does not fall under the purview of freedom of speech and expression?
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A. Freedom of propagation of ideas

B. None of the above

C. Freedom of circulation ones ideas

D. Freedom of publish ones ideas

4047. Freedom of press includes:
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A. Right to print and publish news and views

B. To comment on public affairs and criticize public men and measures

C. All the above

D. To distribute or circulate the printed matters

4048. Which of the following is not linked closely with the freedom of speech?
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A. Right to hold meetings

B. Right to hold property

C. Free press

D. Right to express views

E. Right to criticise the government

4049. Which one of the following is essential for freedom of speech?
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A. Enlightened public opinion

B. Rich peasantry

C. None of the above

D. Powerful government

E. Single party system

4050. Freedom of speech is usually available in: ___________?
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A. Totalitarian states

B. Fascist states

C. Dictatorships

D. Liberal democracies