Political-Science Question and Answer

Political-Science Question and Answer
51. The Marxian theory of Surplus Value is largely derived from the theory of:
  • Adam Smith
  • Ricardo
  • Malthus
  • John Stuart Mill
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52. Which one of the following is not true of Fabianism?

  • It regards the transition from capitalism to socialism as a gradual and peaceful process through political agencies already at hand
  • It sees in the middle class a group that can be utilized in developing the technique of administration on behalf of the new social order
  • It is an important step in rousing the social conscience of the community in favour of the socialist ideal
  • It entirely retains the individual ownership of baise industries and system of production and distribution but seeks to control these for social good
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53. Which one of the following brands of socialism considers socialism as a refinement and logical conclusion of democracy:
  • Fabianism
  • Marxism
  • Syndicalism
  • Guild socialism
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54. Who among the following thinkers has attempted to apply structuralism to the study of Marxist socialism?
  • Gramsci
  • Horkheimer
  • Sartre
  • Althuseer
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55. Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): Scientific socialism explains history in terms of class struggle.

Reason (R): Class struggle in history takes place as a result of contradictions between the proletariat and the peasantry.

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 but R is not a correct explanation of A
  • A is true but R is false
  • A is false but R is true
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56. Which of the following are true of socialism?

1. Socialism aims at the elimination of capitalism

2. Socialism stands for the subordination of the interests of the society to the higher interests of the individuals

3. Socialism stands for justice, fair play and liberty. It aims at adding to the sum total of social welfare

4. Socialism stands for the elimination of competition where there is much economic waste
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
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57. Consider the following statements about the function of the State ascribed to the democratic socialists:
(1)-They favour collective control and a wide extension of ‘public activities’
(2)-They believe th individual freedom can be better secured
(3)They believe in state ownership of the means of production for the social welfare of the people
(4)-They believe in strong and prosperous state as end in itself

Which of the above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 2
  • None
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58. Who among the following stated the principle of fascism as a nationalist from of socialism?

  • Martin Heidegger
  • Georges Sorel
  • Alfredo Rocco
  • Rudolf Kjellen
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59. The official philosopher of national socialism was:
  • Rosenberg
  • Heidegger
  • Wagner
  • Haushofer
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60. Which one of the following features distinguishes Nazism from Communism?

  • Totalitarian state
  • Lack of individual freedom
  • Equality of all
  • Secret police
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