MCQs

Political Science MCQs with Explanations

Read every question, see the correct answer, and understand the explanation at your own pace. Study mode has no timer and no negative marking.

79%

3,240 of 4,125MCQs reviewed

Study Mode — explanations are always visiblePrefer a timed quiz? Start test

3241Political ScienceMedium

In the First Lok Sabha how many seats were:

A544

B521

C500

D499

Correct answer

D. 499

Explanation

The correct answer is 499.

3242Political ScienceMedium

The individualists held that: ________?

AThe king was the best judge of people’s interests

BThe state was the best judge of man’s interest functions of state

CThe individual was the best judge of his own interest

DThe Parliament was the best judge of individual’s Interests

Correct answer

C. The individual was the best judge of his own interest

Explanation

The correct answer is The individual was the best judge of his own interest.

3243Political ScienceMedium

Territorial integrity means:________?

AA state’s boundaries are secure & cannot be attacked

BA state can interfere in the internal affairs of another state

CNone of these

DNon-interference in the internal affairs of another state

Correct answer

A. A state’s boundaries are secure & cannot be attacked

Explanation

The correct answer is A state’s boundaries are secure & cannot be attacked.

3244Political ScienceMedium

According to the new constitution:

AJudges were to be elected for 12 years

BJudges were to be elected for ten years

CNone of them

DJudges were to be appointed for six years

Correct answer

D. Judges were to be appointed for six years

Explanation

The correct answer is Judges were to be appointed for six years.

3245Political ScienceMedium

One of the following is not correct about Presidential system of Government; pick that up:

AHead of the state enjoys real powers

BIt is based on the theory of separation of powers

CBabinet consists of nominees of the President

DIt is based on the principle of combination of powers

Correct answer

D. It is based on the principle of combination of powers

Explanation

The correct answer is It is based on the principle of combination of powers.

3246Political ScienceMedium

Who of the following has said, that ‘man was born free and today he is everywhere in chains?

AHegel

BT.H. Green

CRousseau

DMachiavelli

EHobbes

Correct answer

C. Rousseau

Explanation

The correct answer is Rousseau.

3247Political ScienceMedium

Which one of the following is not an important qualification of an enlightened voter?

AHe should cast his vote judiciously

BHe should not be swayed by consideration of caste and religion at the time of elections

CHe should be a property owner

DHe should be politically awakened

EHe should be educated

Correct answer

C. He should be a property owner

Explanation

The correct answer is He should be a property owner.

3248Political ScienceMedium

Which of the following is covered under national equality?

ARight to have equal status in international forums

BRight to participate in international conferences

CRight to declare war

DRight to declare peace

ERight to conclude treaties

Correct answer

A. Right to have equal status in international forums

Explanation

The correct answer is Right to have equal status in international forums.

3249Political ScienceMedium

A Presidential system, the executive has ________?

AHas powers but have been delegated

BIs only nominal head

CExercises all the powers to his satisfaction

DHas no effective power

Correct answer

C. Exercises all the powers to his satisfaction

Explanation

The correct answer is Exercises all the powers to his satisfaction.

3250Political ScienceMedium

The main objective of the Fascists in Italy was to transform Italy into: ________?

ANone of the above

BA laissez faire state

CA great power

DA socialist state

Correct answer

C. A great power

Explanation

The correct answer is A great power.

The individualists held that: ________?

AThe king was the best judge of people’s interests

BThe state was the best judge of man’s interest functions of state

CThe individual was the best judge of his own interest

DThe Parliament was the best judge of individual’s Interests

Correct answer

C. The individual was the best judge of his own interest

Explanation

The correct answer is The individual was the best judge of his own interest.

Territorial integrity means:________?

AA state’s boundaries are secure & cannot be attacked

BA state can interfere in the internal affairs of another state

CNone of these

DNon-interference in the internal affairs of another state

Correct answer

A. A state’s boundaries are secure & cannot be attacked

Explanation

The correct answer is A state’s boundaries are secure & cannot be attacked.

One of the following is not correct about Presidential system of Government; pick that up:

AHead of the state enjoys real powers

BIt is based on the theory of separation of powers

CBabinet consists of nominees of the President

DIt is based on the principle of combination of powers

Correct answer

D. It is based on the principle of combination of powers

Explanation

The correct answer is It is based on the principle of combination of powers.

Which one of the following is not an important qualification of an enlightened voter?

AHe should cast his vote judiciously

BHe should not be swayed by consideration of caste and religion at the time of elections

CHe should be a property owner

DHe should be politically awakened

EHe should be educated

Correct answer

C. He should be a property owner

Explanation

The correct answer is He should be a property owner.

Which of the following is covered under national equality?

ARight to have equal status in international forums

BRight to participate in international conferences

CRight to declare war

DRight to declare peace

ERight to conclude treaties

Correct answer

A. Right to have equal status in international forums

Explanation

The correct answer is Right to have equal status in international forums.