political science MCQs – Page 98

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
1941. Fascists were the supporters of: ___________?
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A. Totalitarianism

B. Guild Socialism

C. Individualism

D. Anarchism

E. Syndicalism

1942. One of the major factors which contributed to rise of Fascism in Italy was: _________?
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A. Great gains made by Italy after World War

B. Love for democratic system of government

C. Growing power of Germany

D. Resentment against small gains made by Italy as a result of World War I
1943. Fascism as a philosophy developed:
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A. In the inter-was period (between World War I and World War II)

B. In the nineteenth century

C. In the post World War II period

D. In the pre-World War I period

1944. Which one of the following is not a valid criticism against liberal philosophy?
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A. It is basically philosophy of working classes

B. It is a fluid philosophy

C. Its thinkers have divergent views

D. It wants changes through peaceful means which is not possible

E. It is essentially a capitalist philosopy

1945. Point out which one of the following is not true about Jean Jaures?
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A. That the state should immediately be overthrown

B. General strike should be first step towards revolution

C. Revolution was justified in the absence of democracy

D. It was not correct that present state assisted the capitalists only

1946. The Fascists regarded:
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A. views on relationship between the individual and the nation

B. The individual as superior to nation

C. The nation as superior to the individual

D. The individual and nation as supreme within their allotted spheres

1947. Dialectical Materialism of Marx means:
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A. History is the creation of religion and force events

B. History is created as result of clash of contrary material forces

C. History is the creation of spiritual forces

D. History is the creation of materialistic forces

1948. Which one of the following statements has been wrongly attributed to Marx?
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A. The state uses force for the protection and promotion of the interests of the ruling class

B. State is the executive committee of the bourgeoisie

C. All the phenomena of human society have their irigin in material conditions of life

D. The state uses force for the protection and promotion of interests of the poor people
1949. According to State Socialists all changes in the existing order should be brought about:
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A. With the use of force

B. Violence should be used when necessary

C. By terrorism

D. By creating law and order problems

E. With the help of parliamentary institutions
1950. Which one of the following is not true about Sydney Webb?
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A. State was respobsible for exploitation of the poor

B. State was useful for bringing far reaching changes

C. State did not side with one class

D. State should be used for collective welfare

1951. Who said first, workers of the world unite:
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A. Kosygin

B. Khrushchev

C. Karl Marx

D. Stalin

E. Lenin

1952. In England chief exponent of theory of State socialism was:
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A. Bentham

B. Mill. J.S.

C. T.H. Green

D. James Mill

E. G.B. Shah
1954. Which one of the following is not an element of Fascism?
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A. None of the above

B. It believes in authoritarianism

C. It believes in supremacy of state

D. It believes in totalitarianism

E. It is against imperialism
1956. The term fascism is derived from the world facio which means: _____________?
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A. A bundle of rods

B. A bundle of brooms

C. None of the above

D. A bundle of sticks

1957. Classical Liberals means that hereditary advantages should be:
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A. Continued but in a limited manner

B. Continued

C. Continued but in a modified form

D. Brought to an end

1958. Point out which one of the following is incorrect about democratic socialism?
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A. Wealth should not be allowed to get concentrated in few hands

B. Production should eb community controlled

C. Inequalities in wealth should be reduced

D. Progressive taxation should be checked
1959. Which one of the following merits of political parties has been wrongly listed?
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A. Political parties impart political education to people

B. Political Parties check nepotism

C. Political parties are essential for the successful working of Cabinet system of government

D. Political parties eliminate nepotism and favouritism
1960. Fascism believed in leadership of: ____________?
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A. Middle classes

B. One man

C. Working classes

D. Political elites