This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Overview > Basics > Political Science – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Science Quiz 1 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which right was removed from the Fundamental Rights because of complications related to eliminating the Zamindari System? A) Right to Freedom of Religion. B) Right to property. C) Right against exploitation. D) Right to Equality. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Right to property. 2. The Bill of Rights protects ..... from ..... A) Government; the people. B) Minorities; discrimination. C) The people; government. D) Rights; Congress. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The people; government. 3. What is the number of Schedules in Constitution of India? A) 9. B) 7. C) 12. D) 8. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 12. 4. The "Law Day" is celebrated to indicate the: A) Indian Independence. B) Indian Constitution coming into force. C) Adoption of Human Rights Declaration. D) Adoption of the Indian Constitution. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Adoption of the Indian Constitution. 5. Totalitarianism as a concept means A) That every aspect of political, social, and economic life is controlled by the government. B) The condition of having no government and no laws. C) The ultimate political authority is vested in the people. D) A unified government. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) That every aspect of political, social, and economic life is controlled by the government. 6. In which country women don't have the right to vote? A) Estonia. B) Mexico. C) Saudi Arabia. D) Fiji. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Saudi Arabia. 7. Who wrote the Politics? A) Lock. B) Mill. C) Aristotle. D) Hobbes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Aristotle. 8. Marxism, Liberalism, or Socialism? There are many sources of inequality, like class, religion, gender, race, etc. A) Marxism. B) Liberalism. C) Socialism. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Socialism. 9. On which date State Reorganisation Act was put into practice? A) January 1, 1952. B) November 1, 1953. C) November 1, 1956. D) January 1, 1956. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) November 1, 1956. 10. When was Election Commission of India formed? A) 1947. B) 1950. C) 1952. D) 1962. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1950. 11. Legitimacy in government is A) The condition of having no government. B) Only applicable to democratic governments. C) Popular acceptance of the right and power of a government or other entity to exercise authority. D) Only needed in times of emergency. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Only needed in times of emergency. 12. Which state becomes first to provide adult franchise?/ Which state gave the right to vote without discrimination? A) Maharashtra. B) Haryana. C) Punjab. D) Manipur. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Manipur. 13. Assertion (A):Money bills originate only in the Lower House of Parliament.Reason (R):The Lower House of the Parliament is a popularly elected body.Codes: A) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A. C) A is false but R is true. D) A is true but R is false. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A. 14. Choose the correct meaning for the expression below: "The writing is on the wall." A) It's becoming clear that a particular outcome is likely. OR there are clear signs that a situation is going to become very difficult or unpleasant. B) Let's focus on the most important and practical aspects of the problem. C) It has both advantages and disadvantages. D) To argue a position you don't necessarily believe in, in order to stimulate discussion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It's becoming clear that a particular outcome is likely. OR there are clear signs that a situation is going to become very difficult or unpleasant. 15. By-Election is the election which is held A) When a legislature is dissolved before the expiry of its normal term. B) Indirectly. C) To fill up a vacancy in the legislature. D) Directly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To fill up a vacancy in the legislature. 16. Which thinker rejected free-trade theories of liberalism and argued that states must play a strong role in protecting and developing the national economy against foreign competitors? A) Friedrich List. B) Eduard Bernstein. C) Adam Smith. D) Karl Marx. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Friedrich List. 17. The power to strike down particular law passed by the Parliament is called ..... A) Judicial Review. B) Dispute Resolution. C) Enforcing Fundamental rights. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Judicial Review. 18. Where did the Panchayati State Scheme start? A) Nagaur. B) Bareilly. C) Hisar. D) Lucknow. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nagaur. 19. Sovereignty under the Constitution belongs to: A) The President along with Parliament. B) The People. C) The Parliament. D) The Supreme Court. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The People. 20. Please name a Chinese political thinker A) Shanghai. B) Ying blog. C) Confucius. D) Chan. E) Lee. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Confucius. 21. What term refers to a system where each branch of government can limit the power of the other two branches to keep them equal in power? A) Federalism. B) Bill of Rights. C) Checks and Balances. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Checks and Balances. 22. This party believes that the best government is a SMALL government that does not interfere in people's affairs ..... A) Republican. B) Democrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Republican. 23. Branch referred to as the "Administration." A) Executive. B) Legislative. C) Judicial. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Executive. 24. Law goes into effect after it is sent to a federal agency for rule-making. A) President signs a law. B) Veto. C) Law is passed w/o the President. D) Pocket Veto. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) President signs a law. 25. Which of the following is not a feature of Indian parliamentary system? A) Majority party power. B) Presence of Actual Executive and Nominal Executive. C) Appointment of Executive to the Legislature. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 26. Which of the following is an example of Congress checking the power of the president A) Conducting oversight of executive agencies. B) Issuing a joint resoultion. C) Proposing and amendment to the Constitution. D) Negotiatin treaties with foreign contries. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conducting oversight of executive agencies. 27. Branch given the power of Issuing Executive Orders A) Executive. B) Legislative. C) Judicial. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Executive. 28. What is the meaning of the phrase below:to set the stage A) To prepare for something or create the necessary conditions for it to happen. B) To take action without legal authority or permission. C) To shift responsibility or blame onto someone else. D) A limited period of time during which an opportunity exists. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To prepare for something or create the necessary conditions for it to happen. 29. Which form of government requires all citizens to take part in politics? A) Monarchy. B) Dictatorship. C) One-party government. D) Democracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Democracy. 30. Which federal institution oversees the implementation of Constitutional provisions and procedures? A) Legislature. B) Executive. C) Judiciary. D) Cabinet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Executive. 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