This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Overview > Basics > Political Science – Quiz 220 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Science Quiz 220 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation in A) January 1972. B) December 1971. C) March 1971. D) November 1971. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) December 1971. 2. According to the Mandal Commission Report which among the following is an Indicator to determine Social Backwardness of a Caste/Class? A) Caste/Classes where the student dropout rate in the age group of 5 to 15 years is atleast 25 per cent above the State average. B) Caste/Classes where the loan raised for consumption purposes is atleast 25 per cent above the State average. C) Caste/Classes in whose case the percentage of married women below 17years is 25 per cent above the State average in rural areas and 10 per cent above the State average in Urban areas. D) Caste/Classes among whom the proportion of matriculated is at least 25 per cent below the State average. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Caste/Classes in whose case the percentage of married women below 17years is 25 per cent above the State average in rural areas and 10 per cent above the State average in Urban areas. 3. People from lower income households have limited access to the courts because of what reason A) Expensive legal fees. B) Lots of paperwork. C) Time intensive. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 4. How are ordinary laws amended? A) 3/4th majority. B) Special majority + ratification by half of states. C) Simple majority. D) 2/3rd majority. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Simple majority. 5. What is the meaning of atrocities? A) Acts of kindness. B) Extremely cruel or brutal acts. C) Loving gestures. D) Peaceful actions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Extremely cruel or brutal acts. 6. What is a swing state? A) The manipulation of electoral district boundaries to give an unfair advantage. B) A state in which the outcome of an election is uncertain. C) A piece of paper or electronic device used to cast a vote. D) The set of principles, policies, and goals that a political party or candidate supports. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A state in which the outcome of an election is uncertain. 7. According to census of 2011, the poverty rate is A) 31.2%. B) 21.9%. C) 23.9%. D) 30.4%. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 21.9%. 8. When shimla agreement was signed? A) 1973. B) 1971. C) 1977. D) 1972. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1972. 9. What is gerrymandering? A) A designated location where voters go to cast their ballots. B) The set of principles, policies, and goals that a political party or candidate supports. C) A piece of paper or electronic device used to cast a vote. D) The manipulation of electoral district boundaries to give an unfair advantage. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The manipulation of electoral district boundaries to give an unfair advantage. 10. Who can be called as the Father of political science? A) Aristotle. B) Socrates. C) David Easton. D) Charles E merriam. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Aristotle. 11. The values of "liberty" , "equality" , and "fraternity" , are most commonly associated withthe (traditional) right wing of the political spectrum A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 12. To increase the reach of justice the Supreme Court devised ..... A) FIR. B) PIL. C) Both a and b. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) PIL. 13. One of the goals is to study the nature of humanity to further examine our roles within a society. A) Anthropology. B) Sociology. C) Political Science. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sociology. 14. ..... is a term that people belonging to so-called lower castes use to address themselves A) Tribals. B) Dalit. C) Freedom fighters. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dalit. 15. Choose an Option:Why should we not study political theory? A) We are all going to be citizens and will be entitled to vote. B) It doesn't expose us to systematic thinking on justice or equality. C) It is relevant for all people of the country. D) Freedom, Equality and secularism are not abstract ideas in our lives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It doesn't expose us to systematic thinking on justice or equality. 16. When USSR was disintegrated? A) 1991. B) 1992. C) 1993. D) 1994. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1991. 17. A recognise Party in the Lok Sabha should have a minimum of: A) 50 Members. B) 53 Members. C) 55Members. D) 57 Members. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 55Members. 18. It is the systematic study of society and social interaction. A) Anthropology. B) Sociology. C) Political Science. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sociology. 19. International court located in A) Geneva. B) Hague. C) Switzerland. D) Paris. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hague. 20. Exile means A) Immigrating to another country. B) Being kicked out of your country for political reasons. C) Voluntarily leaving your country. D) Being charged with a crime. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Being kicked out of your country for political reasons. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesOverview QuizzesPolitical Science Quiz 1Political Science Quiz 2Political Science Quiz 3Political Science Quiz 4Political Science Quiz 5Political Science Quiz 6Political Science Quiz 7Political Science Quiz 8Political Science Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books