Political-Science MCQ Questions and Answers

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Q1
Which one of the following theories is known as ‘Voices from periphery’?
  • A Modernization
  • B Class-struggle
  • C Dependency
  • D Imperialism
Answer: Option C
Q2
New Dependency emphasizes on:
  • A surplus extraction as the major cause of underdevelopment
  • B monopoly of trade complemented by a monopoly of land, mines and manpower in developing countries
  • C domination of capital by hegemonic centers
  • D investment by multinational corporations
Answer: Option D
Q3
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) Assertion (A): Planning in advance for development Textiles and apparels are products in which developed countries have a comparative advantage. Reason (R): Textiles and apparels have been for long, a labour intensive industries. In the context of the above two statements. Which one of the following is correct? Codes:
  • A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • B Both A and R are true and 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: Option C
Q4
Who used to concept of ‘associated dependent development?
  • A Ernesto Laclau
  • B Alfred Stepar
  • C Dos Snatos
  • D Fernando Cardosa
Answer: Option D
Q5
Environment problems and issues received special attention of the Government of India from the:
  • A Third Five-Year Plan
  • B Fourth Five-Year Plan
  • C Sixth Five-Year Plan
  • D Ninth Five-Year Plan
Answer: Option C
Q6
Consider the following events: 1. Nationalization of Banks 2. Pokhran-I 3. Statehood to Goa 4. Passing of the Hindu Code Bill The correct chronological order of these events is:
  • A 4, 2, 3, 1
  • B 4, 1, 2, 3
  • C 3, 1, 2, 4
  • D 2, 1, 4, 3
Answer: Option B
Q7
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Regionalism in Indian politics reflects the cultural diversity of the country. Reason (R): The Political leaders which up the ethic identities. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct? Codes:
  • 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: Option B
Q8
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The challenge that the Indian state is facing today is how to achieve an equivalence between the state and the civil society within a democratic framework. Reason (R): Criminalization of politics, political corruption and communal violence stand in the way of creating a value based political culture. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct? Codes:
  • 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: Option A
Q9
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The parliamentary democratic system as adopted and operating in India is not capable of responding effectively to the challenge of economic equalities. Reason (R): The most explosive issues faced by India’s post-independence leadership have been the problems of caste oppressions and socioeconomic inequalities. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct? Codes:
  • 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: Option B
Q10
Communalism in Indian context means:
  • A serving the community in a benefiting manner
  • B using communal identity for political gains
  • C a group of people bound by ethic feelings
  • D creating friendly relations with the other communities
Answer: Option B
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