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520+ An Introduction to Political Science Solved MCQs

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA political science) , Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BA Economics) , Bachelor of Arts in History (BA History) .

501.

India follows

A. direct democracy
B. participatory democracy
C. representative democracy
D. none of the above
Answer» C. representative democracy
502.

Which of the following is not a necessary condition for the success of democracy

A. social and economic equality
B. sound party system
C. freedom of press
D. state religion
Answer» D. state religion
503.

Verdict of the people sought on a proposed law or constitutional amendment is………

A. Recall
B. Referendum
C. plebiscite
D. Initiative
Answer» A. Recall
504.

Power of the people to propose legislation

A. Recall
B. Referendum
C. plebiscite
D. Initiative
Answer» D. Initiative
505.

In Unformulated Initiative , Initiative is ………

A. in the form of proper law
B. taken by the legislature
C. taken by the executive
D. in the form of a general demand
Answer» D. in the form of a general demand
506.

The word plebiscite is derived from the French word plebiscitum meaning………….

A. power of the people
B. will of the people
C. decree of the people
D. rule of the people
Answer» C. decree of the people
507.

Plebiscite is ………..

A. a law
B. a bill for consideration of people
C. a popular vote on matters of political importance
D. the law making power of the people
Answer» C. a popular vote on matters of political importance
508.

Power of the people to call back elected representatives before the expiry of their term

A. Recall
B. Referendum
C. plebiscite
D. Initiative
Answer» A. Recall
509.

People have the right to ‘recall’ in which country

A. china
B. UK
C. Italy
D. Switzerland
Answer» D. Switzerland
510.

An opinion to be considered as public opinion…………….

A. it must emanate from the people as a whole
B. it should not be a sectional interest
C. it should have the consent of the minority
D. All the above.
Answer» B. it should not be a sectional interest
511.

Which is an agent of public opinion

A. political party
B. press
C. educational institutions
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above
512.

Choose the correct one .

A. legislature is an agent of public opinion
B. government is not an agent of public opinion
C. Internet do not help in the creation of public opinion
D. Public opinion never change
Answer» A. legislature is an agent of public opinion
513.

Which is a method of minority representation

A. The Limited vote plan
B. The cumulative vote System
C. The Separate Electorate System
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
514.

Choose the tactic not generally associated with pressure groups

A. lobbying
B. strike
C. Generating favourable public opinion
D. use of muscle power
Answer» D. use of muscle power
515.

Primary reason for the formation of pressure group is ……………..

A. to capture power
B. self interest
C. to amass wealth
D. All the above
Answer» B. self interest
516.

Bi-party system exists in ……

A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Sri Lanka
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
517.

Which one of the following is true.

A. satyagrahi injures the opponent
B. a satyagrahi has be deeply religious
C. Satyagrahi appeals to the soul of the opponent
D. satyagrahi makes the opponents suffer
Answer» C. Satyagrahi appeals to the soul of the opponent
518.

Which is a democracy

A. China
B. Myanmar
C. Sri Lanka
D. All the above
Answer» C. Sri Lanka
519.

Which is not a direct democratic device

A. Initiative
B. Recall
C. Plebiscite
D. Refer
Answer» D. Refer
520.

Parliamentary system exist in ……..

A. USA
B. Brazil
C. china
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
521.

Leadership of the Prime Minister is a feature of ……

A. Presidential System
B. Government of USA
C. All Latin American Countries
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
522.

The President of India is…….

A. Directly elected by the people
B. elected by the Rajya Sabha
C. elected by the Lok Sabha
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
523.

Which is true. In single party system

A. only two parties exist in the system
B. Power alternates between the two parties
C. Coalitions governments are a permanent feature
D. none of the above
Answer» B. Power alternates between the two parties
524.

Democracy assures the people…………

A. political freedom
B. Economic liberty
C. Human rights
D. all the above
Answer» D. all the above

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