Political Science

Political Science

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is incorrect about CPI (M)?

• Supports socialism, secularism and democracy

• Opposes imperialism and communalism

• Wants to secure socio-economic justice in India

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

When and under whose leadership was Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) formed?

(a)

(c)

(d)

• 1982, Mayawati

• 1984, Kanshi Ram

• 1985, Mulayam Singh Yadav

• 1986, Bhajanlal

Multiple Choice

When was the BJP founded?

• 1960

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

Multiple Choice

Give the meaning of ‘Alliance’.

• Two parties together form the government.

• Leftist and Rightist together form the government.

• When state and national parties together form the government.

• When several parties in a multiparty system join for the purpose of contesting elections and winning power.

Multiple Choice

The basic outcome of democracy is

• Political, social and economic outcome

• Military outcome

• Restricted and limited welfare policies.

• Elimination of poverty

Multiple Choice

What do democracies ensure regarding decision making?

• Process of transparency

• Decisions taken by the head of the country

• Decision by the Council of Ministers

• Restricted popular participation in decision making

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about democracy?

• It always worries about minorities and public opinion.

• It improves the quality of decision making.

• Decision making is faster and quicker.

• It allows a room to correct mistakes.

Multiple Choice

Which among the following are examples of ‘Coming together federations’?

• India, Spain and Belgium

• India, USA and Spain

• USA, Switzerland and Australia

• Belgium and Sri Lanka

Multiple Choice

The Union List includes subjects such as:

• Education, forests, trade unions, marriages, adoption and succession.

• Police, trade, commerce, agriculture and irrigation.

• Residuary subjects like computer software.

• Defence, foreign affairs, banking, currency, communications.

Multiple Choice

The system of Panchayati Raj involves:

• Village, State and Union levels

• Village, District and State levels

• Village and State levels

• Village, Block and District levels

Multiple Choice

Here are three reactions to the language policy followed in India. Which of the following holds true in the case of India?

• The policy of accommodation has strengthened national unity.

• Language based states have divided us by making everyone conscious of their language.

• The language policy has only helped to consolidate the dominance of English over all other languages.

Multiple Select

Consider the following statements on the practice of federalism in India. Identify those which hold true for decentralisation after 1992.

• Local governments did not have any power or resources of their own.

• It became constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies.

• The state governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies.

• No seats are reserved in the elected bodies for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes.

Fill in the Blank

Political head of Municipal Corporation is called :

Fill in the Blank

The Union Government has the power to legislate on ………… subjects which do not fall in any of the three lists.

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following facilities is offered by the Election Commission to a recognised political party?

• Party name

• Election funds

• Election symbol

• Manifesto

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a ‘National Political Party’?

• (a) Samajwadi Party

• (b) Rashtriya Janata Dal

• (c) Rashtriya Lok Dal

• (d) Bahujan Samaj Party

Multiple Choice

Name the political party that emerged out of mass movement?

• (a) DMK

• (b) Janata Dal

• (c) Forward Bloc

• (d) Bahujan Samaj Party

Multiple Choice

How many parties are needed in any democratic system to compete in elections and provide a fair chance for the competing parties ; to come to power?

• Less than two

• At least two parties

• More than two parties

• At least three parties

Multiple Choice

What is a signed document submitted to an officer regarding her personal information?

• Affidavit

• Declaration

• Agreement

• Appeal

Multiple Choice

To measure democracies on the basis of expected outcomes, which of the following practices and institutions would one look for?

• Regular, free and fair elections

• Open public debate on major policies

• Citizens’ right to information about the government

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

In a democracy, a citizen has the right and means to examine the process of decision¬making. This is known as

• (a) Dictatorship

• (b) Transparency

• (c) Legitimacy

• (d) Equality

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following features is common to most of the democracies?

• They have formal Constitution

• They hold regular elections

• They have political parties

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

In a democracy, a citizen has the right and means to examine the process of decision¬making. This is known as

• (a) Dictatorship

• (b) Transparency

• (c) Legitimacy

• (d) Equality