political science MCQs – Page 85

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
1681. The importance of the press has increased in recent years due to: __________?
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A. Invention of printing machines

B. Introduction of quick means of transportation

C. Spread of education

D. Manufacture of paper in large quantity
1682. Under the List System the list of the contesting candidates is prepared by:
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A. The voters

B. Each political party

C. Mutual consent of the political parties contesting elections

D. The Election Commissioner

1683. Womanhood franchise is opposed because:
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A. Women are not good citizens of state

B. Female education is not politically motivated

C. Women are a strong section in every society

D. It is against basic concept of democracy

1687. Under the Hare Scheme every voter enjoys:
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A. As many votes as there are seas to be filled

B. One vote less than the number of seats to be filled up

C. One effective role

D. Only two votes

1688. In a single party system membership:
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A. Can be easily obtained

B. Importance of legislature considerably increases

C. Is open to all

D. Is given to only few trusted and dependable workers
1689. Law and public opinion:
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A. Are generally opposed to each other

B. Generally conform to each other

C. Law creates the public opinion

D. There is no relationship between the two

1690. Which one of the following does not fall under the purview of freedom of speech and expression?
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A. Freedom of publish ones ideas

B. None of the above

C. Freedom of circulation ones ideas

D. Freedom of propagation of ideas

1691. Which one of the following agencies exercises maximum influence on the formulation of public opinion:
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A. Religious institution

B. Press and radio

C. Trade associations

D. Educational institutions

1692. Educational institutions help in the formulation of public opinion by:
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A. By inculcating moral qualities

B. By cultivating habit of independent thinking and formulating correct opinion

C. Imparting education

D. By paying attention to the physical and mental development of students

1693. The main political parties in England are: _________?
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A. Liberal Socialists and Radical Socialists

B. Liberal and Communist

C. Conservative and Labour

D. Democratic and Republic

1694. Equality before law is possible:
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A. In a country with written constitution

B. In a society with democratic set up

C. In a unitary form of Government

D. In a presidential form of Government

E. In a federal form of Government

1696. One of the chief merits of functional representation is:
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A. It ensures equitable representation to the various professions

B. It encourages people to think in terms of their class interests

C. It promotes national unity

D. It secures representation to various interests and makes the parliament a truly representative body
1697. Which of the following is not an element of political party?
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A. Acommon religion

B. Fedility to certain common principles

C. None of these

D. A common programme

E. An organised group of persons

1698. In bi-party system chances are that:
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A. Cabinet might become dictator

B. Majority party might feel submissive and adjusting

C. There may be wider choice of candidates

D. Vested interests will not get promoted