political science MCQs – Page 88

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
1741. Territorial Representation means:
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A. Election of the representatives by various local government institutions

B. Election of the representatives on the basis of their profession

C. Election of representatives on the basis of an area or locality

D. Election of representatives who own land

1742. Universal Adult Franchise is justified on the ground that:
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A. It leads to rule by ignorants

B. It gives power to the elected representatives of people

C. It makes the parliament very powerful

D. It gives practical shape to the principle of popular sovereignty
1743. Which one of the following kinds of equality is not compatible with the liberal notion of equality?
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A. Social equality

B. Economic equality

C. Legal equality

D. Political equality

1744. In our times a political party means:
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A. People who have different political viewpoints

B. People have common opinion

C. People who have united for achieving political ends

D. People who have joined because they have common opinion
1745. Which one of the following is not the advantage of list system?
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A. It increases dissatisfaction of of minorities

B. It can result in the cooperation of minorities

C. It it there is no loss of votes

D. It enhances the prestige of legislature

E. In it political parties get satisfaction

1746. Which one of the following is not a hindrance in the formation of public opinion?
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A. Controlled mass media

B. Disparities in wealth

C. Committed press

D. Single party political system

E. Widespread education
1747. In U.S.S.R. there is:
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A. Two party system

B. One party system

C. Multi-party system

D. Plural party system

1748. Which one of the following is not true about pressure group?
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A. Group tries to create bolly in its favour

B. Member of one pressure group cannot become that of the other

C. It acts from behind

D. Group does not contest elections

E. Its membership is narrower

1749. Mussolini during the heights of his glory liked:
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A. Bi-party system

B. Single arty system

C. No party system

D. Multi-party system

1750. Which one of the following is not a great hindrance in the formation of sound public opinion?
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A. Disparity in wealth

B. Right to leisure

C. Lethargy of the people

D. Illiteracy

1751. Which of the following is not one of the functions of the political party?
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A. To capture political power

B. To implement its policies

C. To create public opinion

D. To criticise government

E. To promote spiritualism and morality
1752. Which one of the following is not true about woman suffrage?
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A. Denial of woman suffrage is against the concept of political sovereignty

B. It is likely to reduced political conflicts in family life

C. Any denial is opposed to the concept of democracy

D. It helps in protecting the interests of weaker sections of society

1755. Political parties contribute to the proper working of parliamentary government by:
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A. By maintaining peace in the country

B. Assisting poor candidates with financer to contest the election

C. By providing organised majority to back the Council of minsters

D. By educating the public about the variour problems facing the country
1756. Multi-Party system means:
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A. There is one dominant party which keeps the other political parties under its umbrella

B. Government is formed by all the political parties present in the country

C. That the country has more than two political parties which aim at capturing power

D. There are number of political parties but the government is formed by that single party which secures largest number of seats

1757. According to Fascists individuals liberty was possible:
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A. Only in a state where judiciary is independent

B. Only in a state with a written constitution

C. Only under a strong state

D. Only in a democratic state

1758. Which of the following is not an element of Marxism?
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A. The theory of surplus value

B. Historical materialism

C. Dialectical materialism

D. The view that the state is an ethical idea

E. The theory of class struggle

1759. Fascism attaches more importance to: ___________?
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A. Leader

B. Nation

C. Individual

D. Party