Home /Higher EducationPh.D. Latest Information 2023-24Prepare Political Science for CUET (UG) with usNo Post Found Practice PYQs of NTA JNUEE 2020CoursePost-Graduation (PG)SubjectMA Political ScienceNumber of Questions100 To start the practice test, please click on the "Start" button below- 1 / 1001. Who enunciated International society theory as a combination of three schools of thought – Realism, Rationalism, and Revolutionism? a. Martin Wight b. Kenneth Waltz c. Hedley Bull d. Raymond AronJNU Entrance Exam (JNUEE) Old Question Papers with Answer Key | How to Download PDFs JNU Entrance Exam (JNUEE) Old Question Papers with Answer Key | How to Download PDFsJNU Entrance Exam (JNUEE) Old Question Papers with Answer Key | How to Download PDFsJNU Entrance Exam (JNUEE) Old Question Papers with Answer Key | How to Download PDFs2 / 1002. Who is National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India ? a. J.N. Dixit b. A.K. Dobhal c. Brajesh Mishra d. M.K. Naraynan A.K. Dobhal is correct answerA.K. Dobhal is the NSA of Prime Minister of India.3 / 1003. Aristotle’s theory of the origin of the state is basically : a. Divine Theory b. Force Theory c. Social contract theory d. Historical theory 4 / 1004. Match List - I with List - II and choose your answer from the Codes given below :List - IList - IIA. Morris JonesI. SanskritizationB. Rajni KothariII. One Party dominant systemC. M.N. SrinivasIII. Crisis of GovernabilityD. Atul KohliIV. Congress System a. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV b. A - II, B - III, C - I, D - IV c. A - IV, B - II, C - I, D - III d. A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III 5 / 1005. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? a. Bal Gangadhar Tilak - ‘The Deccan Education Society’ b. Bipin Chandra Pal - ‘Sri Krishna’ c. Subhas Chandra Bose - ‘Forward Block’ d. Raja Ram Mohan Roy - ‘Abhinav Bharat’ADVERTISEMENT BY GOOGLECONTINUE YOUR TEST 6 / 1006.Who founded Dravida Munitra Kazahgam? a. E.V. Ramaswamy b. M. Karunanidhi c. C.N. Annadurai d. M.G. Ramchandran 7 / 1007.Consider the following names of the Congress leaders :A. K. Kamraj and N. Sanjiva ReddyB. S.K. Patil and Atulya GhoshC. S. NijalingappaD. Guljari Lal Nanda and Chandra Bhanu GuptaWhich among the above leaders in the late sixties formed a ‘syndicate’ and played an important role in the election of the Prime Minister of India after the death of Nehru and Lal Bahadur Shastri? a. A and C b. A, B and C only c. A, B, C and D d. A only 8 / 1008.What is the correct sequence of Morton Kaplan’s models of systems analysis ?A. Balance of PowerB. Loose BipolarityC. Tight BipolarityD. Universal International SystemChoose the correct answer from the options given below a. D, C, B, A b. C, D, B, A c. D, B, C, A d. A, B, C, D 9 / 1009. Which of the following are parts of Morganthau’s realist principle ?A. Politics is rooted in a permanent and unchanging human nature.B. Self-interest is a basic fact of the human condition.C. Coercion is only part of foreign policy.D. National interest is defined in terms of power.Choose the correct answer from the options given below a. All are correct. b. A, B and D are correct. c. A, C and B are correct d. A, C and D are correct 10 / 10010. What is the prescribed Quorum for the meeting of the Lok Sabha ? a. 1/8 of the total number b. 1/6 of the total number c. 1/9 of the total number d. 1/10 of the total numberADVERTISEMENT BY GOOGLECONTINUE YOUR TEST 11 / 10011. Dadabhai Naoroji declared in the Calcutta session of the Congress in 1906 that his aimwas self government or Swaraj like that of the United Kingdom or colonies. This ideawas vehemently opposed by : a. Bal Gangadhar Tilak b. Bipin Chandra Pa c. Mahatma Gandhi d. Gopal Krishna Gokhale 12 / 10012. Consider the following statements about Historical Approach to the study ofPolitical Science : A. It focuses on a sequence of selected events within a particular phaseB. It is loaded with superficial resemblancesC. It believes in maintaining equitable systemD. It is speculative, ethical and metaphysicalOf these : a. Only A is correct b. A and B are correct c. Only D is correct d. C and D are correct 13 / 10013. When was the Inter-State council was set up in India ? a. 1952 b. 1968 c. 1990 d. 2004 14 / 10014. Match List - I with List - II and select your answer from the codes given below :List - I(Thinkers)List - II(Thought)A. HegelI. A person who is really free is one who is morally freeB. KantII. Working class would develop trade union consciousnessC. Mao Tse TungIII. State as embodiment of universal mindD. LeninIV. People’s Democratic Dictatorship a. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV b. A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III c. A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II d. A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II 15 / 10015. Which of the following is not an element of Liberalism ? a. Individualism b. Constitutionalism c. Pragmatism d. Freedom 16 / 10016. Match List - I with List - II and choose your answer from the codes given below :List - IList - IIA. Robert A. DahlI. ‘Plato Today’B. R.H.S. CrossmanII. ‘Philosophy of Rights’C. C.W. EbenstienIII. ‘A Preface to Democratic Theory’D. HegelIV. ‘Great Political Thinkers’ a. A - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III b. A - IV, B - III, C - I, D - II c. A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II d. A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I 17 / 10017. Consider the following statements :A. Duverger argues that simple plurality single ballot system leads to two party system.B. Duverger and Sartori argue that the second ballot system/proportional representationleads to multiparty system.C. Robert Michels has articulated ‘Iron law of Oligarchy’.D. The two main parties in UK and USA are Mass parties.Which of the statements mentioned above are correct ? a. A, B and C only b. B and C only c. B, C and D only d. A, B, C and D 18 / 10018. Who among the following is a feminist Critique ? a. Hayek b. Nozick c. Pateman d. Leo Strauss 19 / 10019. Match List - I with List - II and choose your answer from the codes given below :List - I(Statements)List - II(Thinkers)A. ‘Power creates pride’I. Michael FoucaultB. ‘Power is a certain kind of relationship’II. Mahatma GandhiC. ‘Power means soul force’III. HobbesD. ‘Power is omnipresent’IV. C.J. Freidrich a. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV b. A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I c. A - IV, B - III, C - I, D - II d. A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III 20 / 10020. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? a. W.H. Morris Jones - The government and politics of India b. Paul R. Brass - Democracy and Discontent c. Atul Kohli - Poverty and Plenty in New India d. Myron Weiner - Party Politics in India 21 / 10021. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :List - I(Dependency Theorists) List - II(Books)A. Samir Amin I. Dependency and DevelopmentB. A.G. FrankII. Accumulation on a world scaleC. F. Henrique CardosoIII. Capitalism and under development in Latin AmericaD. Paul Swezey IV. Monopoly Capital a. A - IV, B - I, C - III, D - II b. A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I c. A - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III d. A - II, B - III, C - I, D - IVADVERTISEMENT BY GOOGLECONTINUE YOUR TEST 22 / 10022. Consider the following statements regarding the parliamentary privileges.A. Member of Parliament cannot be arrested in criminal or civilian cases whileParliament is in session.B. No Member of Parliament shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect ofanything said or any vote given by him in the Parliament.C. Subject to the Constitutional provisions and the parliamentary rules/procedures thereis a freedom of speech in Parliament.D. Parliament has no power to punish any person for violating its privileges.Which of the statements mentioned above are correct ? a. A, B and C only b. B, C and D only c. A, B, C and D d. C and D only 23 / 10023. Consider the names of the following world leaders.A. Josip Broz TitoB. Julius NyerereC. Gamal Abdel Nasser and Ahmed SukarnoD. Kwane NkrumahWho among the above mentioned leaders did play any role in the foundation of the nonaligned movement ? a. A and B only b. B and C only c. A, B and C only d. A, B, C and D 24 / 10024. Who said, “Power in International Politics is like the weather. Everyone talks about it, but few understand it”? a. Hans J. Morganthau b. Henry Kissinger c. Joseph Nye d. Susan Strange 25 / 10025. Consider the following developments in contemporary India :A. Emergence of the state parties/regional partiesB. Growing politicization and mobilization on the basis of region, religion and casteC. Growing role of Corporate Money in the ElectionsD. Growing class and spatial divides across IndiaE. Federalization/De-centering of Indian polityWhich of the developments mentioned can be viewed as the concerns for the wellbeing of parliamentary democracy in India ? a. A, B, C and E only b. A, B, C and E only (B) B, C and D only ( c. A, B, C and D only d. A, B, C, D and E 26 / 10026. When was the first amendment in the Constitution of India made ? a. July 1950 b. December 1950 c. June 1951 d. July 1951 27 / 10027. Justice Punchhi committee is related to which of the following ? a. Union-State Relation b. District Administration c. District Administration d. Electoral Reform 28 / 10028. Scholars after feeling disillusioned with a purely causal theory of politics, prefer to accord some place to values, goals and norms in the study of politics are called : a. Empiricist b. Traditionalists c. Neo-empiricist d. Radicalist 29 / 10029. Who of the following is the only officer allowed to participate in the proceedings of Indian Parliament ? a. Comptroller and Auditor General b. Attorney General c. Cabinet Secretary d. Principal Secretary to the Prime Minster Office 30 / 10030. In reference to Presidential system which President of U.S.A. said, “For the folly of justone man may spell disaster for the whole nation.” ? a. Jimmy Carter b. Barrack Obama c. George W. Bush d. Woodrow Wilson 31 / 10031. Which was the last state which was reorganised on the basis of language ? a. Punjab b. Andhra Pradesh c. Maharashtra d. GujaratADVERTISEMENT BY GOOGLECONTINUE YOUR TEST 32 / 10032. It has been argued that India at the time of decolonization almost lacked all theingredients that make liberal democracy a success. Consider the following factors.A. Extreme Poverty and Low level of literacyB. Lack of Industrialization and absence of a sizable middle classC. Hierarchical social order ‘almost deliberately designed to resist the idea of political equality’D. Flared up cultural, linguistic and religious distinctionsE. Lack of a pluralist and accommodative cultureWhich of the factor(s) mentioned above were the concerns for the long-term success of Indian democracy? a. A, B and E only b. A, B and C only c. A, B, C and D only d. A, B, C, D and E 33 / 10033. Consider the existing explanations for states reorganization in recent decades in India.A. States are created by the central government to improve the quality of administrationB. States are created in recognition of distinct territorial identity groupsC. States are created according to the electoral interests of national political partiesD. States are created by the central government in recognition of better developmental record of ‘new’ statesWhich of the statements above are correct ? a. A, B and C only b. B and D only c. C and D only d. A, B, C and D 34 / 10034. Once approved by the Parliament for how long can the proclamations regarding financial emergency remain in operation ? a. 2 Months b. 3 Years c. Till the term of that Parliament d. Indefinitely 35 / 10035. “Action and relevance” and “better to be vague than non relevantly precise” refers to : a. System Analysis b. Post behaviouralism c. Post positivism d. Neo Liberalism 36 / 10036. Right to Education at elementary level has been a Fundamental Right under whichConstitutional Amendment ? a. 85th b. 86th c. 90th d. 83rd 37 / 10037. Which of the following mentioning the author and his book is not correctly matched ? a. Kautilya : Arthashastra b. Manu : Manusmriti c. Kalhan : Rajtarangini d. Banabhatt : Mudrarakshaa 38 / 10038. Consider the following statements related to India’s Constitution.A. The two articles explicating writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the HighCourts for the enforcement of fundamental rights are Articles 32 and 226.B. Writs are in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto andcertiorari.C. Article 226 is it broader in its scope as empowers high courts to issue directions, orwrits not simply for the protection of fundamental rights but also for any other purpose.D. Writs for the protection for fundamental rights cannot be issued to non-state bodies even if they are performing a public duty.Which of the statements mentioned above are correct ? a. C and D only b. A, B and C only c. A, C and D only d. A, B, C and D 39 / 10039. Which one of the following features of the Indian Constitution has not been borrowedfrom England? a. When were the rules regarding the Department related Parliamentary Standing Committees made in India ? b. Parliamentary System c. Fundamental Rights d. Single Citizenship 40 / 10040. When were the rules regarding the Department related Parliamentary Standing Committees made in India ? a. 1980 b. 1977 c. 1989 d. 2011 41 / 10041. The Right to Information Act in India emerged from a long grassroots movement in the State of : a. Tamil Nadu b. Rajasthan c. West Benga d. Maharashtra 42 / 10042. Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R.Assertion A :The Post-Cold War period is a multi-polar moment in a unipolar world.Reason R :America remains the world’s pre-eminent actor, but it is also stretched militarily, in debt financially, divided domestically and unpopular internationally.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options givenbelow a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. b. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. c. A is true, but R is false. d. A is false, but R is true. 43 / 10043. Who believed that democratic revolution and nationalist revolution were linked with each other and dependent on each other ? a. Mahatma Gandhi b. Stalin c. Mao Tse Tung ( d. Karl Marx 44 / 10044. Power is never the property of an individual; it belongs to a group and remains inexistence only so long as the groups keep together”. This view about power has been expressed by : a. Max Webber b. Hanna Arendt c. Bertrand Russel d. Lasswell 45 / 10045. Which of the following cases related to the appointment of the judges in the SupremeCourt and the High Courts ? a. First Judges Case, 1982 b. Second Judges Case, 1993 c. Third Judges Case, 1998 d. Fourth Judges Case, 2014 46 / 10046. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? a. S.M. Lipset - The Political Man b. Lasswell - Politics who gets what, when, how ? c. J. Schumpeter - Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy d. R.M. MacIver - Modern Constitution 47 / 10047. Which one of the countries was not a member of the Commission appointed by theSecurity Council to solve the Indo-Pak Kashmir dispute ? a. Argentina b. U.S.A. c. Columbia d. U.S.S.R. 48 / 10048. Who was the Chairman of the Administrative Reform Committee II ? a. Jagdish Bhagwati b. Pranab Mukherjee c. Veerappa Moily d. N.K. Singh 49 / 10049. Consider the following features of the ‘Congress System’ as articulated by Rajni Kothari to explain the party system in India during the first four general elections :A. Congress Party represented an ideological consensusB. Opposition parties acted as pressure groupsC. Congress gained electorally from the distribution of power and patronageD. Congress had a social coalitional support base in electoral termsWhich of the statements mentioned above are correct ? a. A and D only b. A, C and D only c. A, B and C only d. A, B, C and D 50 / 10050. Chronologically arrange the arms control and disarmament agreements in an ascending orderA. Strategic Offensive Reduction Treaty (SORT) - 2002B. Chemical Weapons Convention - 1993C. Open Skies Treaty - 1992D. Ottawa Landmine Convention – 1997Choose the correct answer from the options given below a. D, A, C, B b. A, D, B, C c. C, B, D, A d. B, C, A, DADVERTISEMENT BY GOOGLECONTINUE YOUR TEST 51 / 10051. 51. Match List - I with List - II and select your answer from the codes given below :List - I(Scholars)List - II(Ideas)A. David EastonI. Post ModernismB. C. Wright MillsII. Structuralism-FunctionalismC. Jean Francois LyotardIII. Power EliteD. PowellIV. BehaviouralismCodes : a. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV b. A - IV, B - III, C - I, D - II c. A - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV d. A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II 52 / 10052. 52. Who is credited to have formulated a principle of medieval Secularism? a. Hugro Grotious b. Marsilio of Padua c. St. Thomas Aquinas d. John of Salisbury 53 / 10053. 53. International society tradition is also known as the : a. Anglo-American School of International Relations. b. English School of International Relations. c. European School of International Relations. d. Alternative School of International Relations. 54 / 10054. The Article 124(3)(C) of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of a distinguished jurist by the President as a judge in the Supreme Court of India. Consider the names of the following former Chief Justices/Judges of the Supreme Court :A. Justice V.R. Krishna IyerB. Justice M. Patanjali SastriC. Justice P.N. BhagwatiD. Justice H.R. KhannaWho among the above mentioned judges were appointed as per the Article 124(3)(C) ? a. A only b. A and D only c. B, C and D only d. None of the above 55 / 10055. 55. Who among the following defines Behaviouralism as protest movement within Political Science? a. Robert A. Dahl b. Charles Merriam c. J.C. Charlesworth d. Heinz Eulau 56 / 10056. 56. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :List - I List - II(Thinkers) (Concepts)A. William Cohen I. New WarsB. Martin Shaw II. Revolution in Military AffairsC. Raymond Aron III. Degenerate WarsD. Mary Kaldor IV. Hyperbolic WarsChoose the correct answer from the options given below : a. A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I b. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV c. A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II d. A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III 57 / 10057. Arrange the following books in correct chronological order :A. Anarchy, State and ItopiaB. Four Essays of LibertyC. Clash of CivilizationD. IdeologyCodes : a. (A) A, B, C, D b. (B) A, C, B, D c. (C) D, C, A, B d. (D) B, D, A, C 58 / 10058. 59. Who said ‘History is the graveyard of elites’ ? a. (A) Mosca b. (B) Karl Manheim c. (C) Pareto d. (D) H.J. Laski 59 / 10059. Consider the following factors related to the economic transition from development planning model to the market-oriented economic growth model in 1991 :A. Oil Crisis due to gulf warB. Collapse of Soviet Union followed by the other East European countriesC. Political and social instability in the country leading to the flight of capitalD. Balance of Payment crisisWhich of the factors mentioned above have been considered as causing the economic transition in India? a. (A) A, B and D only b. (B) A, B and C only c. (C) A, B, C and D d. (D) B and D only 60 / 10060.60. Consider the following statements related to Jammu and Kashmir :A. The accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India happened on 26 October 1947.B. Jammu and Kashmir became a Union Territory on 31 October 2019.C. The final draft of Article 306-A with modification was inserted in the Indian Constitution as Article 370.D. The President issued Constitution (applicable to Jammu and Kashmir) Order of 1954 that superseded 1954 Constitution Order.Which of the statements mentioned above are correct? a. (A) A and B only b. (B) B and C only c. (C) A, B and C only d. (D) A, B, C and D 61 / 10061. 61. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?(State) (Political Party) a. (A) Bihar Lok Jan Shakti Party b. (B) West Bengal Revolutionary Socialist Party c. (C) Maharashtra Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party d. (D) Uttar Pradesh Samajwadi Party 62 / 10062. Consider the implications of new economic policy of reforms as implemented in India in 1991 :A. It has led to significant reduction in the level of poverty in IndiaB. It has led to India registering on an average six percent of growth in the last thirty years, making it one of the fastest growing economy in the worldC. It has led to accentuation of inter-state and intra-state disparitiesD. Manufacturing sector has been the fastest growing sector followed by the agricultural and service sectorWhich of the implications mentioned above is/are correct ? a. (A) A and B only b. (B) B and C only c. (C) A, B and C only d. (D) A, B, C and D 63 / 10063. 63. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Hijarat’ recommended by Gandhi Ji.A. Gandhi Ji recommended Hijarat as another form of SatyagrahB. It was recommended by Gandhi Ji for the people of ChamparanC. It means voluntary exile from the permanent place of residenceD. It implied the formation of Peace BrigadeOf these : a. (A) A and C are correct b. (B) Only B is correct c. (C) B and D are correct d. (D) All are correct 64 / 10064. 64. Which was the first state in India to be formed on the basis of language ? a. (A) Gujarat b. (B) Maharashtra c. (C) Andhra Pradesh d. (D) Tamilnadu 65 / 10065. Who among the following believes that the goal of the utilitarian state is Liberty ratherthan happiness? a. (A) David Hume b. (B) Rousseau c. (C) J.S. Mill d. (D) Hegel 66 / 10066. Which one of the following sets is not correctly matched related to a party and the year of its formation ? a. (A) Aam Aadmi Party : 2011 b. (B) Bharatiya Jana Sangh c. (C) Bharatiya Janata Party : 1980 d. (D) Bahujan Samaj Party : 1984 67 / 10067. The concept of social movement includes certain constitutive components. Consider the following statements :A. A group of people with a conflictual orientation towards an opponentB. A Collective Identity and a set of common beliefs and goalsC. Collective ActionsD. Similar ideological commitmentWhich of the statements mentioned above is are correct ? a. (A) B, C and D only b. (B) A, B and C only c. (C) A, C and D only d. (D) A, B, C and D 68 / 10068. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :List - I List - IIA. Morton Kaplan I. Perestroika and GlasnostB. Andre Gunder Frank II. Theory of RealismC. Hans J. Morgenthau III. Systems TheoryD. Mikhail Gorbachev IV. Dependency TheoryCodes : a. (A) A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I b. (B) A - IV, B - II, C - III, D - I c. (C) A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III d. (D) A - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV 69 / 10069. The Constitution of India mandates that under Articles 358 and 359 Fundamental Rights can be suspended during the Emergency if proclaimed by the President under Article 352. However the fundamental rights given under two Articles mentioned in the part III of the Constitution cannot be suspended. Mark the relevant articles among the following ones. a. (A) Articles 20 and 21 b. (B) Articles 25 and 29 c. (C) Articles 29 and 30 d. (D) None of the above 70 / 10070. Which one of the following statements is not correct ? a. (A) Westminster model is of looser separation of powers b. (B) American model is based on rigid separation of powers c. (C) The scope of Judicial review process has been expanded by the higher judiciary in India d. (D) Indian constitutional framework is not based on doctrine of checks and balances 71 / 10071. Who among the following has argued : “I do not want my house to be walled in on all sides and my windows to be stuffed. I want the cultures of all the lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible. But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any” ? a. (A) M.K. Gandhi b. (B) J.L. Nehru c. (C) M.N. Roy d. (D) B.R. Ambedkar 72 / 10072. Who is the Chairman of Lokpal institution in India ? a. (A) Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghosh b. (B) Justice P.K. Mohanty c. (C) Sri D.K. Jain d. (D) Justice Abhilasha Kumara 73 / 10073. Who among the following characterized the Directive Principles of State Policy as “pious aspirations” ? a. (A) Sir B.N. Rau b. (B) Sir Ivor Jennings c. (C) Granville Austin d. (D) K.C. Wheare 74 / 10074. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled asReason R.Assertion A :India is for nuclear disarmament at the global level and for a credible minimum deterrence at the regional level.Reason R :India’s nuclear policy has dual objectives.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below a. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. b. (B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. c. (C) A is true, but R is false. d. (D) A is false, but R is true. 75 / 10075. Consider the following statements :A. Globalization signifies a web of economic, cultural and political connectednessacross the world.B. Cosmopolitanism stands for certain values and principles that are applicable to allpeople.C. Washington Consensus refers to a neo-liberal framework embraced by key Washington based international institutions.D. Neoliberalism supports the idea of market individualism and active intervention of the state in social and economic affairs.Which of the statements mentioned above are correct ? a. (A) A and B only b. (B) B and C only c. (C) A, B and C only d. (D) A, B, C and D 76 / 10076. Ordinance issued by the President needs to be ratified by the Parliament as soon as it meets within : a. (A) Six weeks b. (B) Four weeks c. (C) One month d. (D) Two months 77 / 10077. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :List - I List - IIA. Samuel P. Huntington I. Retreat of the StateB. Joseph Nye II. World SystemsC. Susan Strange III. Clash of CivilizationsD. Immanuel Wallerstein IV. Soft PowerCodes : a. (A) A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II b. (B) A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I c. (C) A - IV, B - II, C - III, D - I d. (D) A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV 78 / 10078. Collegium System is related to : a. (A) Election Commission b. (B) Judiciary c. (C) Cabinet d. (D) Committee System in Parliament 79 / 10079. Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled asReason R.Assertion A :Liberty aims at development of individuals.Reason R :Freedom of thought and discussion is not the main theme of Liberty.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below a. (A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A b. (B) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A c. (C) A is true, but R is false d. (D) A is false, but R is true 80 / 10080. The below question has been dropped and full marks are awarded.Consider the following principles.A. Mutual Respect for other Nations’ territorial integrity and sovereigntyB. Non-aggressionC. Non-interference in internal affairsD. Equality and mutual benefitE. Peaceful coexistenceWhich of the principles mentioned above were part of the doctrine of Panchsheel-the five principles as propounded by India ?(A) A and B only(B) B and C only(C) A, B and C only(D) A, B, C and D 81 / 10081. Which one of the following is not a feature of Plato’s theory of Education ? a. (A) It produces a harmonious state b. (B) It is based upon the doctrine of equality of opportunity c. (C) Its purpose is to attain the Idea of good d. (D) It aimed at checking revolution in the state 82 / 10082. Consider the following statements underlining the purpose of a Constitution in ademocratic country like India.A. It sets up the institutional-legal design of democratic polity, establishing institutions and outlining the role of key political actorsB. It protects citizens’ rights and freedomC. It establishes unifying values, norms and goals that govern the politicsD. It provides protection against arbitrary action by the executive and legislatureE. It recognizes and creates an identity, articulating a vision of what it means to be acitizenWhich of the statements mentioned above are correct ? a. (A) A, B and E only b. (B) B, C and D only c. (C) A, B and C only d. (D) A, B, C, D and E 83 / 10083. Max Weber has referred to the ‘ideal types’ of authority. Consider the following.A. Traditional AuthorityB. Modern AuthorityC. Charismatic AuthorityD. Legal-Rational AuthorityWhich of the above types are mentioned by Max Weber in his writings ? a. (A) A and C only b. (B) A, C and D only c. (C) A, B and D only d. (D) A, B, C and D 84 / 10084. Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R.Assertion A :Although China has invested large capital in Pakistan projects exclusively in the Gwadar harbour yet Chinese reconsider their policies which has led to a reduction in the importance enjoyed by Pakistan.Reason R :Apart from available huge opportunity of selling Chinese goods in Indian market, thegrowing tentacles of Islamic fundamentalism in Xingjiang with the collaboration of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda have pushed China to reconsider its South Asian Policy.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options givenbelow a. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. b. (B) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A. c. (C) A is true, but R is false. d. (D) A is false, but R is true. 85 / 10085. Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R.Assertion A :The decisions of the Security Council are binding, and must only be passed by the majority of nine out of the 15 members, as well as each of the five permanent members.Reason R :These five permanent members have veto power over all Security Council decisions.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options givenbelow a. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. b. (B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. c. (C) A is true, but R is false. d. (D) A is false, but R is true. 86 / 10086. ‘Relative Autonomy’ Thesis to explain the class character of state is derived from the writings of Marx mentioned below :A. Civil War in FranceB. Class Struggle in FranceC. 18thBrumaire of Louis BonaparteD. Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844Which of the above mentioned works present the relative autonomy thesis referring to the balance of class forces ? a. (A) B and D only b. (B) A, B and D only c. (C) A, B, and C only d. (D) A, B, C and D 87 / 10087. Basic Structure Doctrine was established in the Supreme Court decision in : a. (A) Kesavanand Bharati Case b. (B) Golaknath Case c. (C) Shankari Prasad Case d. (D) Sajjan Singh Case 88 / 10088. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :List - I List - II(Reasons of failure) (States)A. Tribal conflict I. RwandaB. Endless violence for non-political purposes II. SomaliaC. Ethnic genocide III. CongoD. Transnational war IV. LiberiaCodes : a. (A) A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III b. (B) A - I, B - III, C - IV, D - II c. (C) A - IV, B - II, C - III, D - I d. (D) A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV 89 / 10089. The CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) was officially endorsed in October 2010 between : a. (A) India and Japan b. (B) India and China c. (C) India and Russia d. (D) India and South Korea 90 / 10090. Chronologically arrange the following milestones in the Women’s movement in the correct ascending orderA. Mexico City – UN ConferenceB. Copenhagen – UN ConferenceC. BeijingD. NairobiSelect the correct answer from the codes given below : a. (A) D, A, C, B b. (B) A, B, D, C c. (C) B, C, A, D d. (D) C, D, B, A 91 / 10091. What is the correct chronological order of the developments listed below ?A. Indo-Soviet Treaty of FriendshipB. India’s first Nuclear Explosion at PokhranC. Cuban Missile CrisesD. Adoption of structural adjustment programme of IndiaSelect the correct answer from the following codes : a. (A) B, D, C, A b. (B) C, A, B, D c. (C) D, B, A, C d. (D) A, D, C, B 92 / 10092. Secularism in India as practiced in India has been inspired by certain ideas. Considerthese :A. Respect and protection of all religionsB. Equal distance from all religionsC. No discrimination against any one on the basis of religionD. Symmetric political treatment of different religious communitiesWhich statement mentioned above is/are correct ? a. (A) A and B only b. (B) B and C only c. (C) A, C and D only d. (D) A, B, C and D 93 / 10093. Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled asReason R.Assertion A :WTO pleads that free trade brings prosperity for all and therefore should be promoted.Reason R :Integration of the countries with global economy through the system of trade helps them to export goods abroad as also import goods which they need.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below a. (A) A and R are true and R is a correct explanation of A. b. (B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. c. (C) A is true, but R is false. d. (D) A is false, but R is true. 94 / 10094. Which of the following committees did not relate to Panchayati Raj in india ? a. (A) P.K. Thungan Committee b. (B) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee c. (C) Dinesh Goswami Committee d. (D) Sadiq Ali Committee 95 / 10095. The policy of containment formulated by the U.S. aimed at : a. (A) Checking globally the influence of the Soviet Union. b. (B) Checking the nuclear proliferation of Iran. c. (C) Containing defiant North Korea. d. (D) Countering the expansionist policies of People’s Republic of China. 96 / 10096. Chronologically arrange the following treaties in the correct ascending order :A. The Charter of the UNB. The Treaty of WestphaliaC. Treaties of UtrechtD. Treaty of ParisSelect the correct answer from the codes given below : a. (A) D, A, B, C b. (B) C, D, A, B c. (C) B, C, D, A d. (D) A, B, C, D 97 / 10097. The view that ideology has come to an end was enunciated by : a. (A) Francis Fukuyama b. (B) Daniel Bell c. (C) Samuel P Huntington d. (D) Leo Strauss 98 / 10098. “Indira Doctrine” is considered an important aspect of India’s foreign policy for it defines. a. (A) The objectives of India’s foreign policy. b. (B) It equates India’s security with that of the region and the predominance of India. c. (C) India’s security is coterminous with the region and any interference of external powers is taken as a threat to India’s security. d. (D) Doctrine enunciated by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi which was for the neighbours. 99 / 10099. Consider the following set of political thinkers and their works :A. J.S. Mill : On LibertyB. Isaiah Berlin : Four Essays on FreedomC. T.H. Green : Lectures on the Principles of Political ObligationsD. John Locke : Considerations on Representative GovernmentWhich of the above are correctly matched ? a. (A) A and B only b. (B) A, C and D only c. (C) A, B and C only d. (D) A, B, C and D 100 / 100100. 100. Who defines ‘freedom as the private pursuit of the individual’ ? a. (A) Hayek b. (B) Hobbes c. (C) Hegel d. (D) Hobhouse Your score is 0% Restart quiz