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3061Political ScienceMedium

On which of the following ground freedom of speech in a parliamentary democracy can reasonably be restricted?

AWhen the majority does not want driticism

BWhen foreign governments do not like criticism

CWhen people begin to vehemently criticise the government

DWhen the right endangers well established social norms

Correct answer

D. When the right endangers well established social norms

Explanation

The correct answer is When the right endangers well established social norms.

3062Political ScienceMedium

Which of the following is NOT part of the description of Meletus?

AHe’s not very smart

BHe has a sparse beard

CHe’s an unknown

DHe’s has a hooked nose

Correct answer

A. He’s not very smart

Explanation

The correct answer is He’s not very smart.

3063Political ScienceMedium

Which one of the following is true about Aristotle’s views about justice?

AIt was what philosopher king thought was just

BIt consisted in observing rules of equality

CIt should be available to the rich

DIt should be available both to the citizens and the slaves

EIt should promote religion

Correct answer

D. It should be available both to the citizens and the slaves

Explanation

The correct answer is It should be available both to the citizens and the slaves.

3064Political ScienceMedium

Which Constitutional Article defines disqualification for the members of Panchayat:

ANone of the above

BArticle 243L

CArticle 243G

DArticle 243F

Correct answer

D. Article 243F

Explanation

The correct answer is Article 243F.

3065Political ScienceMedium

The cabinet system got a golden opportunity to develop unhampered during the reigns of:

AGeorge I and II

BCharles I and II

CEdward V and VI

DQueen Victoria and Elizabeth

Correct answer

A. George I and II

Explanation

The correct answer is George I and II.

3066Political ScienceMedium

The highest legislature of the U.S.S.R is ________?

AThe Presidium

BThe Supreme Soviet

CThe Supreme Court

DThe Council of Ministers

Correct answer

B. The Supreme Soviet

Explanation

The correct answer is The Supreme Soviet.

3067Political ScienceMedium

In Western democracies Parliaments are based on: ________?

AParty system

BThe Citizens

CGroups of Citizens

DTrade Union System

Correct answer

A. Party system

Explanation

The correct answer is Party system.

3068Political ScienceMedium

Who said that state came into being for the sake of life and continues for the sake of good life?

ASpencer

BRousseau

CSpinoza

DPlato

EAristotle

Correct answer

C. Spinoza

Explanation

The correct answer is Spinoza.

3069Political ScienceMedium

In which capacity did Callisthenes serve under Alexander?

AHistorian

BRegent

CGeneral

DPhysician

Correct answer

A. Historian

Explanation

The correct answer is Historian.

3070Political ScienceMedium

Al Mawardi died at the age of:________?

A96 years

B70 years

C100 years

D86 years

Correct answer

B. 70 years

Explanation

The correct answer is 70 years.

On which of the following ground freedom of speech in a parliamentary democracy can reasonably be restricted?

AWhen the majority does not want driticism

BWhen foreign governments do not like criticism

CWhen people begin to vehemently criticise the government

DWhen the right endangers well established social norms

Correct answer

D. When the right endangers well established social norms

Explanation

The correct answer is When the right endangers well established social norms.

Which one of the following is true about Aristotle’s views about justice?

AIt was what philosopher king thought was just

BIt consisted in observing rules of equality

CIt should be available to the rich

DIt should be available both to the citizens and the slaves

EIt should promote religion

Correct answer

D. It should be available both to the citizens and the slaves

Explanation

The correct answer is It should be available both to the citizens and the slaves.