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Civics (Political Science) - Past Years' Questions
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1. Which of the following attributes of Gandhian theory of Non- Violence are correct ? Select the correct answer from the codes given below-” 1. It is not passivity. 2. Its basic principle is truth. 3. It is the weapon of the weak. 4. It is a means of mass participation. Codes :
2. Which one of the following ideologies aims at the spiritualisation of Politics ?
3. Who among the following has maintained that the modern liberal democratic state has become an industrial state ?
4. Who among the following tried to establish co-relation between party system and electoral system ?
5. Who wrote the book -˜India Divided-™ ?
6. Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion Aand the other is labelled as Reason (R). In the context of these statements select the correct answer from the codes mentioned below-” Assertion A: According to Monists the sovereignty is supreme absolute and unlimited. Reason (R) : In every full-fledged or independent state there is an ultimate authority an authority from which there is no appeal. Codes :
7. One common point of agreement between Indian and U.S. Federalism is that-”
8. In Indian Federation the division of power in three lists has been derived from-”
9. When was Mahatma Gandhi President of the Indian National Congress ?
10. -œThe State in which all authority and powers are vested in a single centre whose will and agents are legally omnipotent over the whole area- is known as-”
11. Which of the following thinkers does not regard territory as an essential element of the State ?
12. -œThe State is the product and manifestation of the irreconcilability of class antagonism.- Who holds the above view ?
13. Identify the correct chronological sequence of the following political philosophers.
14. The form of oath of office for a Minister for the Union in India is enshrined in-”
15. -œLiberty is increased when sovereignty is put into the right hands.- Who has made this statement ?
16. Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion Aand the other is labelled as Reason (R). In the context of these statements select the correct answer from the codes mentioned below-” Assertion A: The -˜positive libralism-™ assigns certain functions to the state to perform. Reason (R) : It assigns state to promote the -˜social welfare-™ of the society as a whole. Codes :
17. The best exposition of Liberal concept of nature and functions of the state is found in the writings of-”
18. Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion Aand the other is labelled as Reason (R). In the context of these statements select the correct answer from the codes mentioned below-” Assertion A: Gandhi was against using the impure means. Reason (R) : According to him impure means do not help in achieving the ends. Codes :
19. Which of the following statements are correct ? Select the correct answer from the codes given below-” 1. Pressure groups are different from Political parties. 2. Political parties and Pressure groups do not differ. 3. Pressure groups do not contest elections. 4. Pressure groups do not try to capture political power directly. Codes :
20. The alternative to socialism in Gandhian Philosophy is-”
21. A Parliamentary Government cannot function without-”
22. Which of the following is not a feature of Unitary System of the Government ?
23. Commenting on the sudden suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922 who among the following remarked-” -œTo sound the order of retreat just when public enthusiasm was reaching the boiling point was nothing short of a national calamity- ?
24. Who has remarked that -œAll restraint qua restraints is an evil -¦ leaving people to themselves is always better than controlling them- ?
25. The word -˜Polis-™ relates to-”