Political-Science Question and Answer
Political-Science Question and Answer
11. Which one of the following political philosophers is an advocate of positive liberty ?
- Isaiah Berlin
- Iris Marion Young
- John Stuart Mill
- T. H. Green
12. Consider the following statements—
In his theory of justice, John Rawls :
1. reconciles a liberal conception of political obligation with a redistributive conception of social justice.
2. affirms the utilitarian principle for determining what is goot and desirable.
3. uses the instrument of the social contract to ensure fairness.
4. maintains that the concern for redistribution trumps individuals liberty.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
In his theory of justice, John Rawls :
1. reconciles a liberal conception of political obligation with a redistributive conception of social justice.
2. affirms the utilitarian principle for determining what is goot and desirable.
3. uses the instrument of the social contract to ensure fairness.
4. maintains that the concern for redistribution trumps individuals liberty.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
- 3 only
- 1 and 2
- 1 and 3
- 2 and 4
13. The New Right rejects the principle of social justice because it—
1. violates liberty
2. is against merit
3. is not conducive to efficiency
4. does not respect different wants and needs
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Codes :
1. violates liberty
2. is against merit
3. is not conducive to efficiency
4. does not respect different wants and needs
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Codes :
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 3 and 4 only
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
14. According to Rawls, which of the following sets of social primary goods is likely to be pursued by all human beings ?
- Income and wealth, opportunities and powers, rights and liberties, and social bases of selfrespect
- Income and wealth, opportunities and powers, healths and intelligence, and social bases of self-respect
- Rights and liberties, income and wealth, health and intelligence, and social bases of selfrespect
- Income and wealth, health and imagination, opportunities and powers, and social bases of self-respect
15. Which one of the following theories is known as ‘Voices from periphery’?
- Modernization
- Class-struggle
- Dependency
- Imperialism
16. New Dependency emphasizes on:
- surplus extraction as the major cause of underdevelopment
- monopoly of trade complemented by a monopoly of land, mines and manpower in developing countries
- domination of capital by hegemonic centers
- investment by multinational corporations
17. 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:
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:
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
18. Who used to concept of ‘associated dependent development?
- Ernesto Laclau
- Alfred Stepar
- Dos Snatos
- Fernando Cardosa
19. Environment problems and issues received special attention of the Government of India from the:
- Third Five-Year Plan
- Fourth Five-Year Plan
- Sixth Five-Year Plan
- Ninth Five-Year Plan
20. 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:
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:
- 4, 2, 3, 1
- 4, 1, 2, 3
- 3, 1, 2, 4
- 2, 1, 4, 3