Political Science Quiz 210 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which of the following are not usually regarded as arguments in favour of a two-partysystem (choose one answer only)

Correct Answer: A) Effective representation for minority groups and interests.

2. Who started school for girls at Aligarh?

Correct Answer: C) Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hosain.

3. The directive principles of the state policy has been adopted from

Correct Answer: B) Irish constitution.

4. Patronage

Correct Answer: A) Executive.

5. Plato in his famous book ..... for the first time discussed the nature and functions of state and government.

Correct Answer: A) Republic.

6. National Emergency was not declared during which of these events:

Correct Answer: C) Indo-Pakistan war, 1999.

7. Elections in India for Parliament and State Legislatures are conducted by

Correct Answer: D) Election Commission of India.

8. Impeachment in the context of Indian Constitution signifies:

Correct Answer: C) Legislative determination of guilt.

9. A ..... is a voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.

Correct Answer: B) Social contract.

10. Choose the highest level court in a state.

Correct Answer: B) High Court.

11. India and USSR signed an agreement of 20 years for peace and cooperation in

Correct Answer: D) 1971.

12. Which article of the Indian Constitution states that "There shall be a Vice President of India?"

Correct Answer: C) 63.

13. Why is Article 3 71 J of the Constitution in Karnataka

Correct Answer: C) Special status for backward classes.

14. The top government lawyer in all cases before the Supreme Court where the government is a party is the

Correct Answer: C) Solicitor general.

15. Who chaired the constitution review commission?

Correct Answer: C) Venkatachaliah.

16. The bicameral body of the legislative branch is composed of two (3) houses.

Correct Answer: B) FALSE.

17. Cooperation and inter dependence are the key concepts of

Correct Answer: E) Liberalism.

18. The House of Representatives has a tenure of how many years?

Correct Answer: C) 2.

19. The currency European Union is-

Correct Answer: C) Euro.

20. A belief that the majority community should be able to rule over a country in which ever way it wants is-

Correct Answer: B) Majoritarianism.