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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 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. | |
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