political science MCQs – Page 89

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
1761. Bernstein had some ideas about proletariat rule. Which one of the following is not correct?
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A. It could solve only some of the problems

B. None of the above

C. It could solve existing problems

D. It could not solve existing problems
1763. Fabian Socialists derive their main authority from:
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A. England

B. Germany

C. Australia

D. France

E. Canada

1764. Fascism originated as: _______________?
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A. A programme of action

B. A philosophy

C. Both a philosophy and programme

D. None of the above things

1765. Political parties are undermocratic in so far as: ____________?
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A. They try to implement their programme once they come into power

B. They criticise the policies of the government

C. They try to contest elections and capture power

D. They do not permit their members to express their views independently
1766. Which one of the following is not true about Jean Jaures views?
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A. Class conflict was a reality

B. It the revolution workers will not be better of

C. The workers were not economically sinking

D. Even after proletariat revolution class conflict will continue

1767. Jean Jaures: _________________?
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A. Opposed Marxian philosophy

B. Tried to reconcile Marxian views with his own views

C. Favoured Marxian philosophy

D. Tried to twist Marxian philosophy to suit his own views

1768. According to Fascists: _________________?
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A. There is no difference between a leader and common man

B. Leaders have better talent than common man

C. Human equality is most desirable

D. There can be no human equality

1769. According to Karl Marx under the dictatorship of the proletariat means of production will be used for:
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A. Social good

B. The benefit of consumers

C. The welfare of the working labourers

D. The benefit of producers

1770. In the economic sphere Fascism stood for: ____________?
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A. State regulation of all economic activities

B. Regulation of industries by workers

C. Free trade and competition

D. None of the above

1771. The two major political parties of U.S.A. are ____________?
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A. Republican and Democratic

B. Republican and Communist

C. Independent and Democratic

D. Democratic and Socialist

1772. Marxian philosophy has been criticised because:
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A. His idea that state will wither away has not come true

B. His ideas that workers will unite has proved failure

C. For his views about capitalist system

D. For his philosophy that state will expand

1773. Which of the following is not true about Joads views about Democratic Socialism?
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A. They believe in Central State

B. They believe that state will work for collective welfare

C. They believe in non-bureaucratic state

D. They imagine state will protect the interests of the governed

1774. The Marxian Socialists believed that private property:
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A. Provides an incentive for hard work

B. Is an instrument of exploitation

C. Serves as an instrument of social good

D. Promotes better living

1775. According of Marx the society broadly consists of:
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A. Four classes

B. Two classes

C. Only one class

D. A number of classes arranged in hierarchical order

1776. Under the dictatorship of proletariat:
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A. None of the above

B. The means of production whall be used for social good

C. There shall be least interference in the economic sphere by the state

D. The means of production and distribution shall be used for the benefit of working classes

1777. According to State Socialists education Should be :_______________?
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A. given to the elite of the society

B. costly

C. given to those who can afford

D. given to those who have aptitude for this

E. left to the care of voluntary bodies

1778. Marx has given numerous causes which will lead to the overthrow of capitalism. Some of the causes are given below. However one of the causes listed is not
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A. Capitalism concentrates large

B. Capitalism frees the workers from economic worries and thus makes it possible for them to wage a strong struggle against capitalism

C. Capitalism concentrates the capital in the hands of fewer persons and pushes the smaller capitalists in the rank of working classes

D. Capitalism reduces the purchasing capacity of workers by paying them lowest wages

1779. In the political sphere the Fascists stood for: ___________?
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A. Single party government

B. Bi-party system

C. Multi-party system

D. Partyless government

1780. In the beginning Fascists were: ___________?
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A. Tolerated by the Capitalists

B. Bitterly opposed by the capitalists

C. Assisted by the capitalists

D. None of the above