180+ Political Sociology Solved MCQs

Chapters

Chapter: Unit 1
1.

‘Das Capital’ is written by –

A. Max Weber
B. Karl Marx
C. Lipset
D. Alexis de Tocqueville
Answer» B. Karl Marx
2.

Political Sociology is the study of the interrelation between

A. Society & Culture
B. Power & Politics
C. Politics & Society
D. Culture & Politics.
Answer» C. Politics & Society
3.

Which theory of Marx laid the foundation for the sociology of politics?

A. Economic determinism
B. Surplus Value
C. Alienation
D. Positivism
Answer» A. Economic determinism
4.

Political Sociology as a distinct subject emerged in the

A. 1920s
B. 1980s
C. 1990s
D. 1950s
Answer» D. 1950s
5.

According to Weber, in the modern western societies the bases of political authority is

A. rational-legal authority
B. traditional authority
C. charismatic authority
D. symbolic authority
Answer» A. rational-legal authority
6.

Political Sociology studies power, authority and legitimacy of state in relation to –

A. Social relation
B. Economic relation
C. Political relation
D. Physical relation
Answer» A. Social relation
7.

American Political Science Association was founded in

A. 1891
B. 1930
C. 1903
D. 1940
Answer» C. 1903
8.

Political Sociology tries to explore how various social forces work together to change

A. Social institutions
B. Political policies
C. Values
D. Social structures
Answer» B. Political policies
9.

Who among the following is regarded as the father of Political Sociology?

A. Max Weber
B. Auguste Comte
C. Herbert Spencer
D. Immanuel Kant
Answer» A. Max Weber
10.

Who brought into focus issues concerning the nature of political power and its relationship with social or economic organisation?

A. MacIver
B. Emile Durkheim
C. Talcott Parsons
D. Karl Marx
Answer» D. Karl Marx
11.

Political Sociology focuses attention of the relationship between

A. Party & Politics
B. State & Society
C. Culture & Values
D. Power & Politics
Answer» B. State & Society
12.

Political Sociology is ‘The study of political behaviour within a sociological perspective of framework’ is a definition given by

A. Robert E Dowse & John Hughes
B. Michael Rush & Phillip Althoff
C. R Bendix
D. Keith Faulks
Answer» A. Robert E Dowse & John Hughes
13.

Max Weber examined the entrepreneurial drives of individuals in capitalist economies in–

A. Economy and Society
B. Communist Manifesto
C. The Protestant Ethics and the Spirit of Capitalism
D. Das Capital
Answer» C. The Protestant Ethics and the Spirit of Capitalism
14.

Modes of Production create social groups called –

A. Serfs
B. Castes
C. Estate
D. Classes
Answer» D. Classes
15.

‘Democracy in America’ was written by

A. Alexis de Tocquiville
B. Auguste Comte
C. Pierre Bourdieu
D. C Wright Mills
Answer» A. Alexis de Tocquiville
16.

Which of the following is not Weber’s authority?

A. Traditional authority
B. Charismatic authority
C. Rational- legal authority
D. Political authority
Answer» D. Political authority
17.

The following Authority is based on loyalty to the sacred attribute, heroic force or commendable character

A. Rational-legal authority
B. Traditional authority
C. Charismatic authority
D. Political authority
Answer» C. Charismatic authority
18.

According to Marx, the history of all hitherto existing society is the history of

A. Class struggle
B. Revolution
C. Feudalism
D. Slavery
Answer» A. Class struggle
19.

The idea of political legitimacy is associated with

A. Karl Marx
B. Max Weber
C. Emile Durkheim
D. Davis and Moore
Answer» B. Max Weber
20.

Which of the following is not an example of ‘traditional authority’?

A. Feudalism
B. Rule by elders
C. Patriarchy
D. Magistrate
Answer» D. Magistrate
21.

Which of the following is not within the scope of Political Sociology?

A. Voting behaviour
B. Problem of Untouchability
C. Political decision making
D. Problem of bureaucracy
Answer» B. Problem of Untouchability
22.

The breakdown of traditional society and the emergence of modern society in Europe exposed for the first time the difference between

A. State & society
B. State & Nation
C. Society & Community
D. Norms & Values
Answer» A. State & society
23.

‘A contribution to the critique of Political Economy’ is by

A. Dahrendorf
B. Georg Simmel
C. Garfinkel
D. Karl Marx
Answer» D. Karl Marx
24.

‘An administrative body of appointed officials’-

A. Capitalist
B. Serfs
C. Bureaucracy
D. Feudal lords
Answer» C. Bureaucracy
25.

‘Communist Manifesto’ was written by –

A. Max Weber
B. Herbert Spencer
C. Karl Marx
D. George Ritzer
Answer» B. Herbert Spencer
26.

Which of the following is not an elements of Weberian model of bureaucracy?

A. Hierarchy
B. Nepotism
C. Rules
D. Written documents
Answer» D. Written documents
27.

Political Sociology was originally construed as –

A. Society and Politics
B. Power and Society
C. Power and Authority
D. Sociology of Politics.
Answer» A. Society and Politics
28.

Which of the following is true about proletariat?

A. Rule of the working class
B. Rule of Capitalist class
C. Government by the people
D. Rule of educated class
Answer» B. Rule of Capitalist class
29.

The modern and developed society advocates

A. Charismatic authority
B. Traditional authority
C. Rational-legal authority
D. Gerontocracy
Answer» C. Rational-legal authority
30.

According to Karl Marx, main cause responsible for the emergence of social class was-

A. Economy
B. Social
C. Religious
D. Politics
Answer» A. Economy
31.

‘The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism’ was written by

A. Karl Marx
B. Max Weber
C. Georg Simmel
D. Emile Durkheim
Answer» B. Max Weber
32.

The bourgeois are the

A. the working class
B. the labourers
C. the idealist
D. the capitalist
Answer» D. the capitalist
Chapter: Unit 2 and 3
33.

Who introduced the six fold classification of political system?

A. Socrates
B. Plato
C. Aristotle
D. Pythagoras
Answer» C. Aristotle
34.

Rule by a few is known as

A. Democracy
B. Monarchy
C. Oligarchy
D. Theocracy
Answer» C. Oligarchy
35.

Which of the following statement is false?

A. Democracy is opposed to the use of coercive methods.
B. Democracy believes in methods of persuasion and peace.
C. Democracy does not guarantee individuals freedom of speech.
D. Democracy stands in the spirit of tolerance.
Answer» C. Democracy does not guarantee individuals freedom of speech.
36.

Direct Democracy is also known as

A. Representative democracy
B. Complex democracy
C. Pure democracy
D. Compound democracy
Answer» A. Representative democracy
37.

Direct Democracy existed in the ancient cities of

A. Egypt
B. Greece
C. Rome
D. Mesopotamia
Answer» B. Greece
38.

Indirect democracy is not practiced in which of the following country.

A. Vatican City
B. United Kingdom
C. Canada
D. India
Answer» A. Vatican City
39.

Which of the following statement about ‘Representative Democracy’ is true?

A. It is also known as Simple Democracy
B. People exercise power directly
C. This kind of democracy can exist and function only in small states
D. The govt. is run by the representative who are elected by the people
Answer» D. The govt. is run by the representative who are elected by the people
40.

A: Democracy stands on the Spirit of tolerance and allows people to have diverse interest B: Sovereignty rest with the government in democracy

A. A is true but B is false
B. B is true but A is false
C. Both A and B are true
D. Both A and B are false
Answer» C. Both A and B are true
41.

Which of the following is not an essential feature of totalitarian system?

A. Militant Nationalism
B. One Party Rule
C. Distinction between state and Government
D. One Man Rule
Answer» C. Distinction between state and Government
42.

A: A dictator dictate terms as he pleases B: Dictatorship makes its sheer will the sole justification of its authority

A. A is true but B is false
B. B is true but A is false
C. Both A and B are true
D. Both A and B are false
Answer» C. Both A and B are true
43.

Which of the following countries follow totalitarian form of Government?

A. Eritrea
B. Russia
C. Burma
D. China
Answer» C. Burma
44.

Which of the following statement is true of an Totalitarian system of Government?

A. Existence of freedom of press
B. Free and fair election
C. Hostile to Internationalism
D. Leaders are directly elected by the people
Answer» C. Hostile to Internationalism
45.

A: Dictators are opposed to militant or aggressive nationalism B: Civil, Political and Economic liberty are championed by a dictator

A. A is true but B is false
B. B is true but A is false
C. Both A and B are true
D. Both A and B are false
Answer» D. Both A and B are false
46.

The word ‘demos’ in democracy means

A. State
B. Power
C. People
D. Government
Answer» C. People
47.

In what type of Government can recall referendum or impeachment be introduced?

A. Democracy
B. Totalitarian
C. Oligarchy
D. Monarchy
Answer» A. Democracy
48.

The Theocratic nation of The Islamic Republic of Iran was founded by

A. Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
B. Ali Hosseini Khamenei
C. RuhollahMusavi Khomeini
D. Hassan Rouhani
Answer» C. RuhollahMusavi Khomeini
49.

What was the treaty signed for the creation of Vatican City?

A. Vatican Treaty
B. Lateran Treaty
C. The Vatican-Rome Treaty
D. The Catholic Treaty
Answer» B. Lateran Treaty
50.

A: Theocracy denotes a political unit governed by a deity or official thought to be divinely gifted. B: The community established by Prophet Muhammad in Medina was a theocracy.

A. A is true but B is False
B. B is true but A is False
C. Both A and B are True
D. Both A and B are False
Answer» C. Both A and B are True
51.

Which of the following statement is true?

A. Theocratic forms of government have existed throughout history
B. The Kingdom of Cambodia is a theocracy
C. The United State of America was once a theocratic nation
D. Religion does not play any role in theocracy
Answer» A. Theocratic forms of government have existed throughout history
52.

Which of the following statement is false?

A. In many Theocratic nations leaders are members of the clergy
B. The leaders in Theocracy are regarded as divinely guided
C. A leader in Theocracy holds power for five years
D. The word Theocracy originated from a Greek word
Answer» C. A leader in Theocracy holds power for five years
53.

A: Laws, regulations and cultural norms in Theocracy are based on religion B: People with power in Theocracy first serve the citizens and then the God of the religion.

A. A is true but B is False
B. B is true but A is False
C. Both A and B are True
D. Both A and B are False
Answer» A. A is true but B is False
54.

Which of the following is governed by Theocratic rule?

A. Iran
B. Egypt
C. India
D. Iraq
Answer» A. Iran
55.

Which of the following statement is false?

A. A monarchy is a form of Government in which total sovereignty is vested in one person.
B. Monarchs usually both hold and achieve their position through the right of hereditary succession
C. There have been elective monarchs who were elected
D. Only a male can be considered a monarch.
Answer» D. Only a male can be considered a monarch.
56.

A: When a monarch is too young to take full control of their office a regent or groups of regents rule in their place B: A regent can hold its position for not more than three months

A. A is true but B is False
B. B is true but A is False
C. Both A and B are True
D. Both A and B are False.
Answer» A. A is true but B is False
57.

A: A constitutional monarch in a parliamentary democracy is a hereditary symbolic head of state. B: A Constitutional monarch performs representative and civil roles but does not exercise executive or policy making powers.

A. A is true but B is False
B. B is true but A is False
C. Both A and B are True
D. Both A and B are False
Answer» C. Both A and B are True
58.

Which of the following statement is true?

A. A Monarch holds the position until death, abdication or is overthrown.
B. Many Monarchs have invoked religious reasons as justification for their rule
C. Male Monarchs are often called Kings and Female Monarchs Queens
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
59.

Which of the following countries does not have an existing Monarchy?

A. The Netherlands
B. Spain
C. The United Kingdom
D. Italy
Answer» D. Italy
60.

A: Absolute Monarchs rule with total power B: The current Queen of the United Kingdom is an absolute monarch.

A. A is true but B is False
B. B is true but A is False
C. Both A and B are True
D. Both A and B are False
Answer» A. A is true but B is False
61.

How many nations constitute the Realm of the Commonwealth of nations?

A. 14
B. 15
C. 16
D. 17
Answer» A. 14
62.

A: Divine rights of the king was the claim that a King was given his position by some higher power B: The authority could include taxes, administration, justice and foreign policy

A. A is true but B is False
B. is true but A is False
C. Both A and B are True
D. Both A and B are False
Answer» C. Both A and B are True
63.

Which of the following Monarchs ruled as an absolute Monarch?

A. King Albert II of Belgium
B. King Louis XIV of France
C. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
D. King Juan Carlos I of Spain
Answer» B. King Louis XIV of France
64.

Which of the following is not an elective Monarch?

A. The King of Cambodia
B. The Pope
C. The Yang de-PertuanAgong of Malaysia
D. The Emperor of Japan
Answer» D. The Emperor of Japan
65.

A: Pareto states that people are always governed by elites except for a short period of time B: He rejects a linear progressive evolutionary interpretation of history and social change.

A. A is true but B is False
B. B is true but A is False
C. Both A and B are True
D. Both A and B are False
Answer» C. Both A and B are True
66.

Which of the following nations has a Monarch as head of state?

A. Canada
B. Australia
C. New Zealand
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
67.

Which of the following statement is false?

A. ‘La Circulation des elites en France’ by Kobalinska is a reference source for Vilfredo Pareto
B. Elites are those who occupy the top position in a class structure
C. Non-elites occupy the lower stratum of society
D. Elites are not subject to change
Answer» D. Elites are not subject to change
68.

A: New Elites rise and take old elite’s place B: ‘Elites’ or aristocrats do not last.

A. A is true but B is False
B. B is true but A is False
C. Both A and B are True
D. Both A and B are False
Answer» C. Both A and B are True
69.

Which of the following statement is true?

A. According to Pareto rising and declining of elites takes place at the same time.
B. In course of time, elites undergo a change where new elites takes place of old elites
C. New rising elites are often young and sometimes rise from the non-elite class
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
70.

A: Governing Elites are directly or indirectly concerned with administration. B: They play an important role and enjoy a prestigious place in society.

A. A is true but B is False
B. B is true but A is False
C. Both A and B are True
D. Both A and B are False
Answer» C. Both A and B are True
71.

A: The work and the role of elites are influenced by two factors B: One type of factor is called residue and the other derivations

A. A is true but B is False
B. B is true but A is False
C. Both A and B are True
D. Both A and B are False
Answer» C. Both A and B are True
72.

Which of the following statement is true?

A. The lions are conservative elites in whom the II class of residue predominates
B. The Lions gain and retain power through kindness
C. The use of force is forbidden by this group
D. They lack ideology of any sort.
Answer» A. The lions are conservative elites in whom the II class of residue predominates
73.

A: Movement of elites takes place in two ways B: Either through merit or through revolution can movement of elites take place

A. A is true but B is False
B. B is true but A is False
C. Both A and B are True
D. Both A and B are False
Answer» C. Both A and B are True
74.

A: A few individuals may join the elite from the non-elite group B: All elites at some point in time were non-elites.

A. A is true but B is False
B. B is true but A is False
C. Both A and B are True
D. Both A and B are False
Answer» A. A is true but B is False
75.

Which of the following is not a source of legitimate authority according to Max Weber?

A. Charismatic
B. Traditional
C. Legal rational
D. Economic Stability
Answer» D. Economic Stability
76.

A: Power is effective only if it is legitimate B: Power should be based on legitimacy otherwise it could prove ineffective

A. A is true but B is False
B. B is true but A is False
C. Both A and B are True
D. Both A and B are False
Answer» C. Both A and B are True
77.

Which of the following statement is true?

A. Authority is sometimes based on customs and traditions which are long established
B. People may obey authority due to the charismas possessed by the person in authority
C. Legal- rational authority is legal because it is supported by existing laws
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
78.

Which of the following is not a source of acquiring legitimacy?

A. Good governance
B. Democracy
C. Economic performance
D. Dictatorship
Answer» D. Dictatorship
79.

Which of the following statement is false?

A. Consent is an important characteristics of legitimacy
B. Legitimacy is a pre- requisite of power
C. Legitimacy is based on belief
D. Legitimacy does not get obedience from the people
Answer» D. Legitimacy does not get obedience from the people
80.

The Elitist theory holds that power is always concentrated in the hands of

A. Civil servants
B. a small group of elites
C. The working class
D. The military
Answer» B. a small group of elites
81.

In democracy the final authority rests with

A. The People
B. The President
C. Parliament
D. Council of ministers
Answer» A. The People
82.

A: Electoral democracy is an important method of acquiring legitimacy B: Electoral democracy is not transparent

A. A is true but B is false
B. B is true but A is false
C. Both A and B are true
D. Both A and B are false
Answer» A. A is true but B is false
83.

Which of the following statement is false?

A. Legitimacy is the acceptance of an authority
B. An authority viewed as legitimate often has the right to exercise power
C. Political legitimacy is considered a basic condition for governing
D. Legitimacy gives the person in power the right to wield power to any extent
Answer» D. Legitimacy gives the person in power the right to wield power to any extent
84.

A: Power is derived from various sources. B: The use of force is not an example of power.

A. A is true but B is False
B. B is true but A is False
C. Both A and B are True
D. Both A and B are False
Answer» A. A is true but B is False
85.

Which of the following statement is true?

A. Power exist in only certain type of societies
B. Power cannot be attained through a person’s economic state
C. Power is shared and bartered by numerous groups throughout society
D. Political power is the highest form of power
Answer» C. Power is shared and bartered by numerous groups throughout society
86.

A: Power can be seen as evil or unjust B: The exercise of power is accepted as endemic to humans as social beings

A. A is true but B is false
B. B is true but A is false
C. Both A and B are true
D. Both A and B are false
Answer» C. Both A and B are true
87.

Which sociologist sees Power as, ‘the ability to make a difference’, to change things from what they would otherwise have been?

A. Max Weber
B. Foucault
C. Anthony Giddens
D. Karl Marx
Answer» B. Foucault
88.

A: Power is not subject to change and is permanently fixed. B: Power is not conditional.

A. A is true but B is false
B. B is true but A is false
C. Both A and B are true
D. Both A and B are false
Answer» D. Both A and B are false
89.

A: Democracy is a rule by the majority but aims at the welfare of all. B: It provides for a change in government according to constitutional provisions

A. A is true but B is false
B. B is true but A is false
C. Both A and B are true
D. Both A and B are false
Answer» C. Both A and B are true
90.

A: In Representative democracy the people judge the representatives by their deeds. B: The people have direct control over the representatives even after election.

A. A is true but B is false
B. B is true but A is false
C. Both A and B are true
D. Both A and B are false
Answer» A. A is true but B is false
91.

A: Totalitarianism aims at welfare of the few in the name of all B: Totalitarianism believes in self-government at the local level

A. A is true but B is false
B. B is true but A is false
C. Both A and B are true
D. Both A and B are false
Answer» A. A is true but B is false
92.

A: In a democratic form of Government elections are held periodically and people can vote to power the party which they support. B: Government can be changed through constitutional methods peacefully.

A. A is true but B is false
B. B is true but A is false
C. Both A and B are true
D. Both A and B are false
Answer» C. Both A and B are true
93.

Which of the following statement is true?

A. Totalitarianism does not prescribe peaceful means of changing the government
B. Totalitarianism does not grant freedom and fundamental rights to the people
C. A Totalitarian government emphasizes on strengthening its military
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
94.

Which of the following is an agent of influence?

A. Business Groups
B. Associations
C. Voluntary Associations
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
95.

When did India became a sovereign democratic republic?

A. 26th January 1950
B. 15th August 1947
C. 24th January 1950
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
96.

A: Political influence is the ability of private individuals and groups to influence, condition, shape and control the authoritative decisions and actions of those who possess the formal-legal authority. B: Such individuals and groups exercise significant influence over particular policy and decision making.

A. A is true but B is false
B. B is true but A is false
C. Both A and B are true
D. Both A and B are false
Answer» C. Both A and B are true
97.

A: Legitimate political authority is the legitimate right of the government to govern, to adopt and enforce public policy decisions in the name of the community. B: Political authority exercised by the government may be legitimate or illegitimate

A. A is true but B is false
B. B is true but A is false
C. Both A and B are true
D. Both A and B are false
Answer» C. Both A and B are true
98.

Which of the following is a type of monarchy?

A. Constitutional Monarchy
B. Absolute Monarchy
C. Elective Monarchy
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
99.

A: Hereditary rule is a form of government in which all rulers come from the same family B: The crown is passed down only to the male members in the family

A. A is true but B is false
B. B is true but A is false
C. Both A and B are true
D. Both A and B are false
Answer» A. A is true but B is false
100.

Which of the following statement is true?

A. An elective monarchy is a monarchy ruled by a hereditary monarch.
B. The King of Spain is an elected Monarch
C. All Elective Monarchs rule for a period not exceeding five years
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
Tags
Question and answers in Political Sociology, Political Sociology multiple choice questions and answers, Political Sociology Important MCQs, Solved MCQs for Political Sociology, Political Sociology MCQs with answers PDF download