McqMate
These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Sociology (CBCS) .
Chapters
| 51. |
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 | |
| 52. |
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 | |
| 53. |
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 | |
| 54. |
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 | |
| 55. |
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 | |
| 56. |
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 | |
| 57. |
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 | |
| 58. |
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 | |
| 59. |
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 | |
| 60. |
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 | |
| 61. |
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 | |
| 62. |
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 | |
| 63. |
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 | |
| 64. |
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 | |
| 65. |
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 | |
| 66. |
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 | |
| 67. |
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 | |
| 68. |
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. | |
| 69. |
The word ‘theo’ is theocracy means? |
| A. | Government |
| B. | Holy Book |
| C. | God |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 70. |
Sharia is a fundamental religious concept or law of which religion? |
| A. | Islam |
| B. | Judaism |
| C. | Christianity |
| D. | Buddhism |
| Answer» A. Islam | |
| 71. |
A: Theocracy is considerably different in style and characteristics than secular and democratic forms of government B: Theocratic forms of government usually have a state 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 | |
| 72. |
A: In theocracy, the succession of rule is through popular vote of citizens B: Laws and legal system in theocracy are faith based typically based on a religious text |
| 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» B. B is true but A is false | |
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