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WorksheetsNTSE - Communism
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
What does the term “Juche” mean?
It is the governing philosophy of South Korea, and politically it means “interdependence”
It is the governing philosophy of North Korea, and politically it means “self-reliance
It is the governing philosophy of North Korea, and economically it means “interdependence”
It is the governing philosophy of South Korea, and economically it means “self-reliance
1. Which model of government did free India choose in 1947?
A- A semi-revolutionary socialist model
B-A communist model backed up by Gandhian ideas
C- Neither communism nor Capitalist
D-Russian socialist coupled with American capitalist
B, C and D
A,B,C and D
Both A and C
Only C
Which philosopher never picked up a gun, but was responsible for some of the biggest revolutions mankind has seen?
Adam Smith
Swami Vivekanand
Karl Marx
Vladimir I. Lenin
As per standard communist theory, what is socialism?
The transitional stage between capitalism and communism
The transitional stage between communism and superabundance
The final stage after communism
The final alternative of capitalism
Which century saw the most intense rivalry between the socialist world (Communist nations) and the Capitalist world (Western economies)?
19th century
18th century
20th century
present 21st century
Leninism added to Marxism the concept of
A. a vanguard party
B. securing of all political power
C.development of universal worker participation
Only B
Only C
A and C
A, B and C
A key idea in almost all Communist theories is
the worker ownership and control over modes of production, and worker’s poor control over modes of distribution of resources post the revolution
the state ownership of all modes of production, and private bodies to regulate the modes of distribution
the worker control over the modes of distribution
None of the above
The root of the word communism is
the Greek word ‘Community’ meaning ‘group of people’
the Latin word ‘Communis’ meaning ‘shared, belong to all’
the Sanskrit word ‘ commune’ meaning ‘caste based structure’
the Latin word ‘communities’ meaning ‘revolutionary groups’
a
b
c
d
It was observed that most Communist States which were formed , had governments that deviated from the ideal structure of communist ideology. What excuse was offered in such cases?
this is the final system, as what Communism preaches is impossible to practically achieve
this is a transitional socialist system, which will ultimately be replaced
this is a transitional socialist system, which will be replaced by capitalism ultimately as profit motive is important
None of these
‘Pure Communism’ or ‘Full Communism’ will ensure a
Classless, Casteless, stateless, Government less society where the society is ‘Of, by and for the working classes rather than being controlled by the rich class
Classless society that will be driven by individual needs rather greed
System of distribution of resources that takes into account the needs of the poor, and agriculture will be taken away from the rich classes
None of the above
…….was the author of……….
Vladimir Lenin, The Communist Manifesto
Joseph Stalin, Das Kapital
Karl Marx, The Communist Manifesto
Karl Marx, The Capitalist Manifesto
A-6, B-5, C-3, D-1, E-4, F-2
A-6, B-2, C-1, D-3, E-4, F-5
A-2, B-5, C-1, D-3, E-4, F-6
A-6, B-5, C-1, D-3, E-4, F-2
As per Karl Marx
A. The hunter-gatherer stage of mankind was primitive communism
B. Private property developed only after ‘surplus’ was created in human economies
C. Private property propels the masses to create a system of uniform distribution of resources
A and B
B and C
A and C
A, B and C
The ‘proletariat’ class refers to
a new class of 19th century urban factory workers who labored under often-hazardous conditions
a new class of 19th century farm workers who labored under often-hazardous conditions
a new class of 20th century urban factory workers who labored under often-hazardous conditions
a new class of 20th century farm workers who labored under often-hazardous conditions
The 1917 October Revolution in Russia was the first time any avowedly Communist Party (the Bolshevik Party) seized state power
True
False
Partly true, partly false
None of the above
The two opposing sides in the Russian revolt of 1917 were
the Bolsheviks and the Polsheviks
the Menseviks and the Polsheviks
the Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks
the Bolsheviks and the Tornsheviks
The leader of the Bolshevik Party was…..and he created the………
Vladimir Bolshevik, Cominder(1919)
Karl Marx, Comintern(1919)
I V Bolshevik, Comintern(1920)
Vladimir Lenin, Comintern(1919)
Fill in the blanks:
“ Workers of the world unite,……. …….. …….. …………”
You have nothing to lose but your chains
you can rule the world
the time has come
the Bolsheviks have come
Following the…….of……the……formed the………..,from the earlier…………….
Russian Civil War, 1922-1930, Bolsheviks, USSR, Russian Empire
Russian Civil War, 1918-1922, Bolsheviks, USSR, Russian Empire
Moscow declaration, 1918, Bolsheviks, USSR, Russian Federation
Russian Freedom struggle, 1910-1915, Mensheviks, USSR, Russian Empire
Stalin destroyed all internal opposition towards him, through a systematic program called……
The Great Purge of 1937-1938
The Great Renaissance of 1941-1942
The Great Bear of 1937-1938
None of the above
In…………, the…….led by…….established the………….
1952, Communist Party of China, Deng Xiaoping, People’s Democracy of China
1949, Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping, People’s Republic of China
1949, Communist Party of China, Mao Zedong, People’s Republic of China
1961, Chinese Communist Party, Mao Zedong, People’s Liberation Army of China
During the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, governments modeled on, and influenced by the Soviet model of communism took power in nations like
Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Poland, Hungary, India and Romania
Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Poland, Hungary and Romania
Bulgaria, East Germany, Poland, China, Hungary and Romania, France
None of the above
In the 1950-1953 Korean War
North Korea was successful in repelling the UN, US and South Korean forces, finally leading to an armistice and creation of a demilitarized zone
South Korea was successful in repelling the UN, US and North Korean forces , finally leading to an armistice and creation of a demilitarized zone
North Korea was successful in repelling the UN, US and South Korean forces, finally leading to total control over the entire Korean Peninsula
None of the above
The ‘dictatorship of the proletariat’ refers to
a total control over the means of production by the worker class, as a precursor to the move towards communism
a single party control over all means of production, as a final step towards capitalism
a control over the organs of the state machinery
None of the above
The so-called ‘ Cold War’ had the following characteristics
A. It spanned through 1940s to 1980s- a bitter space race and arms race between the Communist bloc and the Capitalist bloc ( West)
B. It was led by Lenin of USSR and kennedy of USA
C. It was primarily a race of nuclear weapons, ICBMs, and world supremacy
Only A
Only B
A and C
A, B and C
The last leader of erstwhile USSR was……..and his policies of…and…..led to a loosening of central control, ultimate collapse of the USSR
Leonid Brezhnev, Glasnost( Openness), Petroika(Restructuring)
Vladimir Lenin, Sayonara( gooddbye), Glasnost(Restructuring)
Mikhail Gorbachev, Glasnost( Openness), Petroika(Restructuring)
None of the above
In the modern 21st century, single party communist rule is found in
People’s Republic of China, Laos, Vietnam, and South Korea
People’s Republic of China, Cuba, Laos, Vietnam, and North Korea
People’s Republic of China,Cuba, Laos, North Korea and Poland
Cuba, Laos, Vietnam,Poland,Romania and North Korea
The communist parties in modern India
Participate in the democratic multi-party process, and hence are strictly speaking not communist ideologically
do not participate in the multi-party democratic process and hence are purely communist by ideology
are on the fringe only, controlling no state government at all
None of the above
Leon Trotsky
Was a prominent Russian statesman who played a crucial role in the formation of USSR
was a prominent Bolshevik leader later assassinated on Stalin’s instruction
Was an American statesman who worked against the spread of communist regimes
None of these
While Marxism provided the……., Leninism provided the……..
Practical foundation for creation of communist states, theoretical foundation for creation of communism
ammunition for communism, thought process for the same
theoretical foundation for pure communism, practical foundation for creation of communist states
None of these
When we look carefully, the original goal of Bolshevik communism ( creation of stateless society) was defeated when Stalin’s forceful Russian nationalism took root
Completely true
partially true
Completely false
Partly false
The term ‘Stalinism’ refers to
A. The political system of the Soviet Union and the countries within the Soviet Sphere of influence during the leadership of Joseph Stalin
B. The style of a government rather than an ideology
C. An interpretation of the Marxist-Leninist ideas, and a certain political regime claiming to apply those ideas in ways fitting the changing needs of Soviet society, as with the transition from “ socialism at snail’s pace” in the mid-twenties to the rapid industrialization of the Five-year plans
A and C
B and C
A , B and C
Only C
The term ‘Maoism’ refers to
A. Mao’s belief in the mobilization of the masses, particularly in large-scale political movements
B. The egalitarianism that was seen during Mao’s era as opposed to the free-market ideology of Deng Xiaoping
C. Strong personality cults and political sloganeering as “Maoist” practices
A and B
B and C
Only B
A , B and C
The Prachanda Path refers to
A. The ideological line of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal
B. An extension of Marxism, Leninism and Maosim, totally based on home-ground politics of Nepal
Both A and B
Only A
Only B
None of A and B
The only socialist country in the central-eastern Europe to remain free of Stalinist Russia’a influence, and not accepting the Warsaw pact membership was…..under the leadership of………
Poland, Marshal Josip Broz Tito
Yugoslavia, Marshal Josip Broz Tito
Romania, Prachanda
Czechoslovakia, Lenin
A key difference between the Fascism as observed in 1930s/1940s in Europe ( Germany, Italy etc) and Classical Communism is
A. The role of one party is assumed to be temporary; a passing phase in communism till full revolution is achieved
B. The Fascist brutally suppress all opposition, the media, and the judiciary also
C. Communism’s theoretical foundation is stronger as compared to that of Fascism
A and B
A, B and C
B and C
None of A, B and C
‘The Iron Curtain” was used to represent
the communist camp during the cold war period ( 1940s to 1980s)
the capitalist camp during the cold war period ( 1940s to 1980s)
the non-aligned movement’s camp during the cold war period ( 1940s to 1980s)
None of these
A-5, B-6, C-3, D-1, E-4, F-2
A-5, B-1, C-3, D-6, E-4, F-2
A-5, B-1, C-6, D-4, E-3, F-2
A-5, B-1, C-3, D-4, E-6, F-2
As far as the ideology of communism is concerned
there is one acceptable definition and theory of it
there are two acceptable definitions and theories of it
there are multiple definitions and associated theories for it
None of the above
