Which among the following are elements of Liberalism ?
I. Individual should have the right to develop his own personality
II. Man is a rational creature
III. Society should not be plural
IV. It believes in constitutionalism
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
A
I, II and III
B
II, III and IV
C
l, III and IV
D
I, II and IV
Question 2Single Answer
In which year did Pandita Ramabai open her Sharda Sadan (Home for Learning) ?
A
1889
B
1798
C
1898
D
1857
Question 3Single Answer
Given below are two statements .
Statement I Tagore and Gandhi met for the first time at Shantiniketan
Statement II Tagore and Gandhi met for the first time at Gurukul Kangri
In light of the above statements, choose the answer from the options given below
A
Both statement I and statement II are true
B
Both statement I and statement Il are false
C
Statement I is true, but statement II is false
D
Statement I is false, but statement II is true
Question 4Single Answer
Local Bodies Ombudsman may be established to hear complaints of corruption against local bodies .
This was the view of the
A
Ashok Mehta Committee
B
Balvant Rai Mehta Committee
C
LM Singhvi Committee
D
Second Administrative Reforms Commission
Question 5Single Answer
Who among the following envisaged that liberal democracy as a political apparatus would ensure the accountability of the Governors to the governed ?
A
John Stuart Mill
B
John Locke
C
Jeremy Bentham
D
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Question 6Single Answer
Which theory of Rights claims that Rights are inalienable and cannot be separated or taken away from the individual as they are inharent and prior to society and state ?
A
Theory of Natural Rights
B
Theory of Legal Rights
C
Theory of Contractual Rights
D
Theory of Social Welfare Rights
Question 7Single Answer
Who among the following coined the term Ecofeminism ?
A
Francoise d' Eaubonne
B
Okin
C
Kate Millett
D
Germaine Greer
Question 8Single Answer
Which of the following are correctly matched ?
I. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights-1966
II. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities-2000
III. Convention on the Rights of Child-1989
IV. Optional Protocol on Economic Social Rights-2006
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
A
III and IV
B
I and III
C
I and II
D
I and IV
Question 9Single Answer
Which of the following book is NOT written by Machiavelli ?
A
Art of War
B
The Discourses on Livy
C
Discourses on Inequality
D
The Prince
Question 10Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT written by Mary Wollstonecraft ?
A
A Vindication of the Rights of Men
B
A Vindication of the Rights of Women
C
Thoughts of the Education of Daughters
D
Discourses on Education
Question 11Single Answer
Political Science is primarily concerned with the study of?
A
Economy
B
Society only
C
State and Government
D
Culture
Question 12Single Answer
The term βPoliticsβ is derived from which Greek word?
A
Politico
B
Polity
C
Polis
D
Politika
Question 13Single Answer
Who is known as the Father of Political Science?
A
Plato
B
Hobbes
C
Machiavelli
D
Aristotle
Question 14Single Answer
Political Science deals with?
A
Only past events
B
Only economic issues
C
Only social customs
D
Power and governance
Question 15Single Answer
Which is not a scope of Political Science?
A
Study of Markets only
B
Study of Government
C
Study of State
D
Study of Political Institutions
Question 16Single Answer
Political Science is related to Sociology because both study?
A
Society
B
Markets
C
Trade
D
Geography
Question 17Single Answer
Political Science is closely related to Economics in terms of?
A
Distribution of power and resources
B
Production
C
Culture
D
Religion
Question 18Single Answer
Traditional approach emphasizes?
A
Scientific method
B
Surveys
C
Philosophical analysis
D
Data collection
Question 19Single Answer
Historical approach studies?
A
Past political systems
B
Future politics
C
Present politics
D
Only theories
Question 20Single Answer
Behaviouralism focuses on?
A
Institutions
B
Law
C
History
D
Individual behavior
Question 21Single Answer
Behaviouralism emerged strongly in?
A
20th century
B
19th century
C
18th century
D
21st century
Question 22Single Answer
Post-behaviouralism emphasizes?
A
Relevance and action
B
Value-neutrality
C
Pure science
D
Only theory
Question 23Single Answer
Marxist approach focuses on?
A
Culture
B
Religion
C
Class struggle
D
Language
Question 24Single Answer
According to Marxism, the state is an instrument of?
A
Class domination
B
Justice
C
Democracy
D
Equality
Question 25Single Answer
Rights are?
A
Claims recognized by society
B
Duties imposed
C
Laws only
D
Customs
Question 26Single Answer
Natural rights theory was supported by?
A
Marx
B
Mao
C
Lenin
D
Locke
Question 27Single Answer
Liberty means?
A
Freedom within law
B
Absolute freedom
C
No restrictions
D
Only political freedom
Question 28Single Answer
Negative liberty means?
A
Absence of restrictions
B
Freedom to act
C
Economic equality
D
Social justice
Question 29Single Answer
Positive liberty means?
A
Absence of law
B
No rights
C
Capacity to act
D
No equality
Question 30Single Answer
Equality means?
A
Same income
B
Same status only
C
Equal opportunities
D
Same rights only
Question 31Single Answer
Legal equality implies?
A
Equal wealth
B
Same job
C
Equality before law
D
Same status
Question 32Single Answer
Law is defined as?
A
Moral code
B
Religion
C
Social custom
D
Command of sovereign
Question 33Single Answer
Justice means?
A
Power
B
Rule
C
Authority
D
Fairness
Question 34Single Answer
Social justice focuses on?
A
Religion
B
Economy only
C
Law only
D
Equality
Question 35Single Answer
Democracy means rule by?
A
King
B
Elite
C
People
D
Army
Question 36Single Answer
Liberal democracy emphasizes?
A
Class struggle
B
Dictatorship
C
Freedom and rights
D
Military rule
Question 37Single Answer
Pluralist theory emphasizes?
A
Multiple groups
B
Single power center
C
Dictatorship
D
Religion
Question 38Single Answer
Elitist theory states power is held by?
A
People
B
Elite minority
C
Workers
D
Farmers
Question 39Single Answer
Marxian theory of democracy emphasizes?
A
Capitalism
B
Monarchy
C
Elite rule
D
Classless society
Question 40Single Answer
Feminism advocates?
A
Male dominance
B
Class struggle
C
Gender equality
D
Religion
Question 41Single Answer
Liberal feminism focuses on?
A
Class struggle
B
Revolution
C
Equal rights
D
Religion
Question 42Single Answer
Marxist feminism emphasizes?
A
Culture
B
Religion
C
Economic exploitation
D
Language
Question 43Single Answer
Radical feminism focuses on?
A
Economy only
B
Patriarchy
C
Religion
D
Law
Question 44Single Answer
State is defined as?
A
Political organization
B
Society only
C
Economy
D
Religion
Question 45Single Answer
Essential element of state is?
A
Religion
B
Language
C
Population
D
Culture
Question 46Single Answer
Territory is?
A
People
B
Law
C
Government
D
Area
Question 47Single Answer
Sovereignty means?
A
Supreme power
B
Authority
C
Law
D
Justice
Question 48Single Answer
Government is?
A
Territory
B
Agency of state
C
Population
D
Culture
Question 49Single Answer
Unitary government has?
A
Centralized power
B
Divided powers
C
Dual government
D
Local autonomy
Question 50Single Answer
Federal government has?
A
Single authority
B
Division of powers
C
No constitution
D
No states
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Concerned Subject (Political Science)
Question 51Single Answer
Parliamentary system has?
A
Fixed executive
B
President rule
C
Executive responsible to legislature
D
Military rule
Question 52Single Answer
Presidential system has?
A
Fusion of powers
B
Weak executive
C
Separation of powers
D
No executive
Question 53Single Answer
In a parliamentary system, the head of state is usually?
A
Prime Minister
B
President
C
Speaker
D
Monarch or President
Question 54Single Answer
In a presidential system, the executive is?
A
Responsible to legislature
B
Independent of legislature
C
Controlled by judiciary
D
Weak
Question 55Single Answer
Sovereignty is indivisible in?
A
Unitary state
B
Federal state
C
Confederation
D
League
Question 56Single Answer
The concept of popular sovereignty means?
A
Power lies with king
B
Power lies with army
C
Power lies with elite
D
Power lies with people
Question 57Single Answer
The concept of rule of law was given by?
A
Dicey
B
Marx
C
Lenin
D
Plato
Question 58Single Answer
Liberty and equality are?
A
Complementary
B
Opposed
C
Unrelated
D
Identical
Question 59Single Answer
Political equality implies?
A
Equal wealth
B
Equal jobs
C
Equal voting rights
D
Equal education
Question 60Single Answer
Economic equality means?
A
Equal income
B
No income
C
Fair distribution of wealth
D
Same jobs
Question 61Single Answer
Justice according to Aristotle is?
A
Equality
B
Freedom
C
Giving each his due
D
Law
Question 62Single Answer
Distributive justice relates to?
A
Punishment
B
Law enforcement
C
Distribution of resources
D
Governance
Question 63Single Answer
Corrective justice deals with?
A
Rectifying wrongs
B
Distribution
C
Equality
D
Freedom
Question 64Single Answer
Liberal theory of state emphasizes?
A
State control
B
Individual freedom
C
Class struggle
D
Religion
Question 65Single Answer
Marxist theory of state sees it as?
A
Neutral
B
Class instrument
C
Welfare body
D
Religious body
Question 66Single Answer
Welfare state aims at?
A
Profit
B
Military power
C
Social welfare
D
Religion
Question 67Single Answer
Which is not an element of state?
A
Religion
B
Territory
C
Sovereignty
D
Population
Question 68Single Answer
Government derives authority from?
A
Religion
B
Culture
C
State
D
Society
Question 69Single Answer
In federalism, powers are divided between?
A
Centre and states
B
People and courts
C
Judiciary and executive
D
Legislature and executive
Question 70Single Answer
A written constitution is essential for?
A
Unitary state
B
Federal state
C
Dictatorship
D
Monarchy
Question 71Single Answer
Bicameral legislature is common in?
A
Unitary states
B
Monarchy
C
Dictatorship
D
Federal states
Question 72Single Answer
Separation of powers is a feature of?
A
Parliamentary system
B
Monarchy
C
Presidential system
D
Dictatorship
Question 73Single Answer
Fusion of powers exists in?
A
Presidential system
B
Federal system
C
Parliamentary system
D
Unitary system
Question 74Single Answer
Political obligation means?
A
Right to rule
B
Duty to obey laws
C
Power of state
D
Freedom
Question 75Single Answer
Authority is?
A
Force
B
Power with legitimacy
C
Violence
D
Law
Question 76Single Answer
Legitimacy means?
A
Acceptance of authority
B
Power
C
Law
D
Justice
Question 77Single Answer
Power means?
A
Ability to influence
B
Authority
C
Law
D
Justice
Question 78Single Answer
Coercion refers to?
A
Force
B
Persuasion
C
Authority
D
Legitimacy
Question 79Single Answer
Influence differs from power because it is?
A
Persuasive
B
Forceful
C
Legal
D
Coercive
Question 80Single Answer
Sovereignty is?
A
Limited power
B
Legal rule
C
Supreme authority
D
Social norm
Question 81Single Answer
Foreign policy means?
A
Internal governance
B
External relations policy
C
Judicial system
D
Economic planning
Question 82Single Answer
Determinants of foreign policy include?
A
Geography
B
Economy
C
All of these
D
Leadership
Question 83Single Answer
National interest is the core of?
A
Foreign policy
B
Domestic policy
C
Judiciary
D
Legislature
Question 84Single Answer
National power includes?
A
Military strength
B
All of these
C
Diplomacy
D
Economic capability
Question 85Single Answer
Non-Alignment means?
A
Alliance with USA
B
No alignment with power blocs
C
Alliance with USSR
D
Military alliance
Question 86Single Answer
NAM was founded in?
A
1945
B
1955
C
1971
D
1961
Question 87Single Answer
India is a founding member of?
A
NATO
B
SEATO
C
NAM
D
Warsaw Pact
Question 88Single Answer
Panchsheel principles relate to?
A
Trade
B
Alliances
C
War
D
Peaceful coexistence
Question 89Single Answer
Panchsheel agreement was signed between India and?
A
China
B
USSR
C
USA
D
Pakistan
Question 90Single Answer
India-China war occurred in?
A
1947
B
1971
C
1962
D
1999
Question 91Single Answer
India-Pakistan conflict in Kargil occurred in?
A
1971
B
1965
C
1999
D
1948
Question 92Single Answer
Simla Agreement was signed in?
A
1965
B
1971
C
1980
D
1972
Question 93Single Answer
India shares longest border with?
A
Bangladesh
B
Pakistan
C
China
D
Nepal
Question 94Single Answer
India-Nepal relations are based on?
A
Treaty of 1947
B
Treaty of 1950
C
Treaty of 1962
D
Treaty of 1971
Question 95Single Answer
India-Bhutan relations are friendly due to?
A
Trade only
B
Treaty cooperation
C
Military conflict
D
Isolation
Question 96Single Answer
India-Sri Lanka issue involved?
A
Tamil issue
B
Kashmir
C
Border dispute
D
Trade conflict
Question 97Single Answer
India-Myanmar relations focus on?
A
War
B
Colonization
C
Isolation
D
Trade and security
Question 98Single Answer
Look East Policy was initiated in?
A
1991
B
2000
C
1980
D
1970
Question 99Single Answer
Look East Policy aims at?
A
Europe relations
B
ASEAN relations
C
Africa relations
D
America relations
Question 100Single Answer
India is part of Indian Ocean region which is important for?