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| 1. |
Which one of the following pairs are not correctly matched ? |
| A. | Telangana Rastriya Samiti---------Chandra Shekhar Rao |
| B. | Peoples Democratic Party--------Mahbooba Mufti |
| C. | Bhartiya Janta Party---------Kalyan Singh |
| D. | Shirmomani Akali Dal-------- Navjot Singh Siddhu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Which one of the following states in India has instituted Ombudsman for Local Governments until 2013 ? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Karnataka | |
| 3. |
Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)- Assertion (A): Parliamentary form of government is the most acceptable system in the entire world today. Reason (R): In the parliamentary system , ministers get their democratic legitimacy from the legislature and are accountable to it ; |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true, but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
| 4. |
Which of the following is not related to electoral reforms in India ? |
| A. | Santhanam Committee |
| B. | Tarkunde Committee |
| C. | Indrajeet Gupta Committee |
| D. | Dinesh Goswami Committee |
| Answer» B. Tarkunde Committee | |
| 5. |
Who of the following gave the idea of a dominant caste ? |
| A. | Rajini Kothari |
| B. | Paul R.Brass |
| C. | M.N.Srinivas |
| D. | Lioyd I. Rudolph |
| Answer» D. Lioyd I. Rudolph | |
| 6. |
Which one among the following countries, according to Almond and Verba, came closest to their conception of civic culture ? |
| A. | U.S.A. |
| B. | West Germany |
| C. | Mexico |
| D. | Great Britain |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Which one is not the feature of the President form of government of U. S.A. ? |
| A. | Direct election of the President |
| B. | Fixed terms of officers for the president and legislature |
| C. | fusion of power between legislature and executive |
| D. | President serves as head of the state |
| Answer» D. President serves as head of the state | |
| 8. |
Efficiency Record method for determining the merit for promotion is practised in- |
| A. | The U.S.A. |
| B. | Switzerland |
| C. | The U.K. |
| D. | India |
| Answer» B. Switzerland | |
| 9. |
In which of the following countries the courts do not have the power of Judicial Review ?1. U.S.A. 2.U.K. 3.France 4. India |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Who among the following has argued that modernization could be associated with a highly differentiated political structure and the diffusion of political power and authority into all spheres of society ? |
| A. | Max Weber |
| B. | Talcott Parson |
| C. | S.N. Eisenstadt |
| D. | Walt W. Rostow |
| Answer» D. Walt W. Rostow | |
| 11. |
Who among the following saidFederalism is obsolescent, it is essentially negative in its effect. It is not suitable for positive action, it is financially expensive due to duplication of work? |
| A. | David Easton |
| B. | S.P.Huntington |
| C. | K.C.Wheare |
| D. | H.J.Laski |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Match List-I with list -II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I ( Schools of Modernization) A.. Structural School B. Normative School C. Technological School D. Psychological School List-II (Authors) 1. Daniel Lerner 2. G.A. Almond 3. Mahatma Gandhi 4. David Apter. |
| A. | A2B3C4D1 |
| B. | A2B1C3D4 |
| C. | A3B2C4D1 |
| D. | A1B3C2D4 |
| Answer» B. A2B1C3D4 | |
| 13. |
The Presidents and Vice Presidents of the following countries can not seek re-election for a third term. 1. The U.S.President 2. The French President 3. Indian President 4.Indian Vice-President : Select the correct answer from the codes given below:- |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 4 | |
| 14. |
Which one of the following is not a kind of power mentioned by Alvin Tofler in his book Power shift ? |
| A. | Violence |
| B. | Social structure |
| C. | Wealth |
| D. | Knowledge |
| Answer» C. Wealth | |
| 15. |
The process of socialization in traditional Society is- 1.Diffuse 2.particularistic 3. Ascriptive 4.instrumentionSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:- |
| A. | 2, 3, |
| B. | 2, 3, 4 |
| C. | 4, 3, 1 |
| D. | 1, 2, 4 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3, 4 | |
| 16. |
Aristotle devoted himself to a critical study of the ideal states projected by- |
| A. | Phaleas |
| B. | Hippodamus |
| C. | Plato |
| D. | All these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A) According to Lucian W. Pye political development is characterized by equality, capacity and differentiation. Reason (R): A state should attempt to strengthen these aspects. |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correction explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true |
| Answer» C. (A) is true but (R) is false | |
| 18. |
Identify the correct sequence in ascending order of Lenin's writing- 1. Left Wing Communism 2. The State and Revolution 3. The Proletarian Revolution and Renegade Kautsky 4. The War and the Second International. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:- |
| A. | 4, 2, 3, 1 |
| B. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| C. | 3, 4, 2, 1, |
| D. | 2, 3, 4, 1 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
| 19. |
Marx's theory of the state and revolution is taken from- |
| A. | German classical Philiosophy |
| B. | British Political economy |
| C. | French revolutionary tradition |
| D. | American war of Independence |
| Answer» D. American war of Independence | |
| 20. |
Which one of the following books is not written by Tilak ? |
| A. | The Orion |
| B. | Arctic Home in Vedas |
| C. | Gita Rahasya |
| D. | Life Divine |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Which one of the following is not included in the well known sayings of Mao? |
| A. | Weapons are an important factor in war but not the decisive one. |
| B. | Politics is war without bloodshed |
| C. | The party commands the gun and the gun must never be allowed to command the party. |
| D. | Let a hundred flowers blossom and a hundred schools of thought contend |
| Answer» C. The party commands the gun and the gun must never be allowed to command the party. | |
| 22. |
Plato developed his theory of the nature of the ultimate reality explaining the actual world in- |
| A. | The Republic |
| B. | The Politics |
| C. | The Laws |
| D. | The Timaeus |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R)- Assertion (A) : For Rawls the Right is prior to good. Reason (R) : The loss of freedom for some is made right by greater good shared by others.- |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the right explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the right explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true, but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is false |
| Answer» D. (A) is false, but (R) is false | |
| 24. |
Who is the propounder of labour theory of value ? |
| A. | Hobbes |
| B. | Locke |
| C. | Rousseau |
| D. | Bentham |
| Answer» C. Rousseau | |
| 25. |
Who is the author of the book 'The Philosophy of J.S.Mill ? |
| A. | M.Cowling |
| B. | J.Gray |
| C. | R.P.Anschutz |
| D. | J.W.Mueller |
| Answer» D. J.W.Mueller | |
| 26. |
Who descried political theory as the systematic thinking about the purpose of the government ? |
| A. | Leacock |
| B. | garner |
| C. | Plamentz |
| D. | Berlin |
| Answer» D. Berlin | |
| 27. |
Which one of the following is correct regarding the writing of Machiavelli ? |
| A. | Discourses |
| B. | The Golden Ass |
| C. | The Art of War |
| D. | All These |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
nce God is let in, there is an end to the sovereignty of manWho said this ? |
| A. | B.R.Ambedkar |
| B. | Vivekananda |
| C. | M.N.Roy |
| D. | J.Nehru |
| Answer» D. J.Nehru | |
| 29. |
Who is the author of Savitir ? |
| A. | M.N.Roy |
| B. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| C. | Aurobindo |
| D. | R.Tagore |
| Answer» D. R.Tagore | |
| 30. |
Match list-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below- List -I (thinker) (a) Beitz (b) Gauthier (c) Dworkin (d) Nozick LIST-II (Dominent Concept) 1. Justice as mutual advantage 2. Entitlement Theory of Justice 3.On Global Justice 4. On equality |
| A. | A1B2C3D4 |
| B. | A3B1C4D2 |
| C. | A2B3C1D4 |
| D. | A4B1C2D3 |
| Answer» C. A2B3C1D4 | |
| 31. |
Rajya Sabha can withhold Money Bil for a period of- |
| A. | 14 days |
| B. | 3 month |
| C. | 6 months |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. 3 month | |
| 32. |
Finance are distributed between the Center and the State on the recommendations of which of the following- |
| A. | Planning Commission |
| B. | Public Accounts Committee |
| C. | Finance Commission |
| D. | National Development Council |
| Answer» D. National Development Council | |
| 33. |
Under which Article of the Constitution the President of India has been empowered to promulgate ordinance ? |
| A. | Article 356 |
| B. | Article 360 |
| C. | Article 200 |
| D. | Article 123 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): MNREGA is providing employment to at least one member of eligible household for a minimum period of 100 days in a year.Reason (R) Right to employment is enumerated in Part III of the constitution. Select the correct answer from the code sgiven below: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| B. | Both (A) and(R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true |
| Answer» D. (A) is false, but (R) is true | |
| 35. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The system of proportional representation may solve the problem of minority representation to some extent Reason (R): The system of Proportional representation enables due representation to all types of groups based on ethnicity, gender, interests and ideologies. Choose the correct answer from the code given below: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R)is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true, but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R)is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
| 36. |
Who amongst the following administer the oath of office to the Governor ? |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of Supreme Court |
| C. | Chief Justice of High Court |
| D. | Outgoing Governor of the concerned State |
| Answer» D. Outgoing Governor of the concerned State | |
| 37. |
Which of the following cases propounded the concept of Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution ? |
| A. | Indra Sawhney case |
| B. | Shankari Prasad's case |
| C. | Rudal Shah's case |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the List: List-I (President) A. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad B. N.Sanjeeva Reddi C. Dr.Zakir Hussain D. V.V.Giri List-II (Term) 1.1969-1974 2.1974-1977 3.1977-1982 4.1967-1969 |
| A. | A3B2C1D4 |
| B. | A2B3C1D4 |
| C. | A2B3C4D1 |
| D. | A4B3C2D1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
The Parliament in India consist of - (i) President (ii) Rajya Sabha (iii) Lok Sabha (iv) Vice President.Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
| B. | (ii) and (iii) |
| C. | (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
| D. | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
| Answer» B. (ii) and (iii) | |
| 40. |
All the cases regarding interpretation of the Constitution can be brought to the Supreme Court under its: |
| A. | Original Jurisdiction |
| B. | Appellate Jurisdiction |
| C. | Advisory Jurisdiction |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Appellate Jurisdiction | |
| 41. |
What is the similarity between air and water ? |
| A. | Man can not live either in air or water |
| B. | Both flow |
| C. | Both are essential for life |
| D. | Both are freely available |
| Answer» D. Both are freely available | |
| 42. |
Find out the odd item: |
| A. | Cloth |
| B. | Cotton thread |
| C. | Silk thread |
| D. | Jute thread |
| Answer» B. Cotton thread | |
| 43. |
Find out the wrong sequence among the following pair of words: |
| A. | Taj Mahal--------Agra |
| B. | Red Fort-------Delhi |
| C. | Amritsar------Golden Temple |
| D. | India Gate-----New Delhi |
| Answer» D. India Gate-----New Delhi | |
| 44. |
Who amongst the following shall preside over the joint sitting of two Houses of Parliament ? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
A is the mother of B and C. If D is the husband of C, what is A to D ? |
| A. | Mother |
| B. | Sister |
| C. | Mother-in-law |
| D. | Aunt |
| Answer» D. Aunt | |
| 46. |
Which Article of the Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister ? |
| A. | Article 162 |
| B. | Article 164 |
| C. | Article 165 |
| D. | Article 167 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
Which one of the following is the proper order ? |
| A. | to listen, to think, to trust, to work |
| B. | to trust, to listen, to think, to work |
| C. | to think, to trust, to listen, to work |
| D. | to trust, to work, to think, to listen |
| Answer» B. to trust, to listen, to think, to work | |
| 48. |
Which one of the following is different from the rest ? |
| A. | Deer |
| B. | Jackal |
| C. | Zebra |
| D. | Horse |
| Answer» C. Zebra | |
| 49. |
Which one of the following words is an indicator of a personality quality ? |
| A. | Wealthy |
| B. | Influential |
| C. | Reputed |
| D. | Ficklesome |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
What will be the last figure in the following series -2, 5, 11, 20, 32------ |
| A. | 44 |
| B. | 35 |
| C. | 47 |
| D. | 39 |
| Answer» D. 39 | |