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This section includes 166 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Sociology (CBCS) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
What is an Affidavit ? |
| A. | Over-regulation of political parties |
| B. | Decision making body of the party |
| C. | Details of a contesting candidate |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 52. |
The term party derives from Latin verb partire , which means |
| A. | To divide |
| B. | To gather |
| C. | To mingle |
| D. | To come together |
| Answer» B. To gather | |
| 53. |
A: Political influence is the ability of private individuals and groups to influence, condition, shape and control the authoritative decisions and actions of those who possess the formal-legal authority. B: Such individuals and groups exercise significant influence over particular policy and decision making. |
| A. | A is true but B is false |
| B. | B is true but A is false |
| C. | Both A and B are true |
| D. | Both A and B are false |
| Answer» D. Both A and B are false | |
| 54. |
A: Theocracy is considerably different in style and characteristics than secular and democratic forms of government B: Theocratic forms of government usually have a state religion. |
| A. | A is true but B is false |
| B. | B is true but A is false |
| C. | Both A and B are true |
| D. | Both A and B are false |
| Answer» B. B is true but A is false | |
| 55. |
A: The dominant model of Political participation is Civic Voluntarism by Verba which is based on the socio-economic model of participation. B: According to this proponents, people who are better educated and more affluent belonging to not below the middle class are likely to be participants. |
| A. | Both A and B are true and B is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and B are true and B is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true, but B is false |
| D. | A is false, but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and B are true and B is not the correct explanation of A | |
| 56. |
Political participation classified in terms of its purpose are of two types. They are: |
| A. | Active and passive |
| B. | Instrumental and expressive |
| C. | Active and instrumental |
| D. | Active and expressive |
| Answer» C. Active and instrumental | |
| 57. |
Which of the following is not a characteristic of political participation? |
| A. | Political participation is just mere interest in politics |
| B. | It is something voluntary |
| C. | Political participation concerns activities in governments and politics |
| D. | Participation is directly related to the quality of democracy |
| Answer» B. It is something voluntary | |
| 58. |
A: Theocracy denotes a political unit governed by a deity or official thought to be divinely gifted. B: The community established by Prophet Muhammad in Medina was a theocracy. |
| A. | A is true but B is False |
| B. | B is true but A is False |
| C. | Both A and B are True |
| D. | Both A and B are False |
| Answer» D. Both A and B are False | |
| 59. |
Which of the following is not a source of legitimate authority according to Max Weber? |
| A. | Charismatic |
| B. | Traditional |
| C. | Legal rational |
| D. | Economic Stability |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60. |
A: Power is effective only if it is legitimate B: Power should be based on legitimacy otherwise it could prove ineffective |
| A. | A is true but B is False |
| B. | B is true but A is False |
| C. | Both A and B are True |
| D. | Both A and B are False |
| Answer» D. Both A and B are False | |
| 61. |
A: Divine rights of the king was the claim that a King was given his position by some higher power B: The authority could include taxes, administration, justice and foreign policy |
| A. | A is true but B is False |
| B. | is true but A is False |
| C. | Both A and B are True |
| D. | Both A and B are False |
| Answer» D. Both A and B are False | |
| 62. |
What type of parties seeks to accommodate as many groups as possible in order to win an electoral majority? |
| A. | Pragmatic |
| B. | Ideological |
| C. | Instrumental |
| D. | Expressive |
| Answer» B. Ideological | |
| 63. |
Which of the following is not a source of acquiring legitimacy? |
| A. | Good governance |
| B. | Democracy |
| C. | Economic performance |
| D. | Dictatorship |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64. |
Indirect democracy is not practiced in which of the following country. |
| A. | Vatican City |
| B. | United Kingdom |
| C. | Canada |
| D. | India |
| Answer» B. United Kingdom | |
| 65. |
A: A constitutional monarch in a parliamentary democracy is a hereditary symbolic head of state. B: A Constitutional monarch performs representative and civil roles but does not exercise executive or policy making powers. |
| A. | A is true but B is False |
| B. | B is true but A is False |
| C. | Both A and B are True |
| D. | Both A and B are False |
| Answer» D. Both A and B are False | |
| 66. |
A: In Representative democracy the people judge the representatives by their deeds. B: The people have direct control over the representatives even after election. |
| A. | A is true but B is false |
| B. | B is true but A is false |
| C. | Both A and B are true |
| D. | Both A and B are false |
| Answer» B. B is true but A is false | |
| 67. |
Which of the following statement is true of an Totalitarian system of Government? |
| A. | Existence of freedom of press |
| B. | Free and fair election |
| C. | Hostile to Internationalism |
| D. | Leaders are directly elected by the people |
| Answer» D. Leaders are directly elected by the people | |
| 68. |
A: In a democratic form of Government elections are held periodically and people can vote to power the party which they support. B: Government can be changed through constitutional methods peacefully. |
| A. | A is true but B is false |
| B. | B is true but A is false |
| C. | Both A and B are true |
| D. | Both A and B are false |
| Answer» D. Both A and B are false | |
| 69. |
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism was written by |
| A. | Karl Marx |
| B. | Max Weber |
| C. | Georg Simmel |
| D. | Emile Durkheim |
| Answer» C. Georg Simmel | |
| 70. |
A: Democracy is a rule by the majority but aims at the welfare of all. B: It provides for a change in government according to constitutional provisions |
| A. | A is true but B is false |
| B. | B is true but A is false |
| C. | Both A and B are true |
| D. | Both A and B are false |
| Answer» D. Both A and B are false | |
| 71. |
Which theory propagates that civic participation will increase only when people feel that the costs of involvement are low while the benefits accrued are higher? |
| A. | Marxist Theory |
| B. | Functionalist Theory |
| C. | Rational Choice Theory |
| D. | Functionalist Theory |
| Answer» D. Functionalist Theory | |
| 72. |
Which school denounced the idea of state as a monolithic entity, on the contrary viewed political power as fragmented and wisely dispersed? |
| A. | Corporatist school |
| B. | The New Right School |
| C. | Marxist School |
| D. | Pluralist School |
| Answer» E. | |
| 73. |
In what type of Government can recall referendum or impeachment be introduced? |
| A. | Democracy |
| B. | Totalitarian |
| C. | Oligarchy |
| D. | Monarchy |
| Answer» B. Totalitarian | |
| 74. |
Which of the following is not a National Party? |
| A. | Shiv Sena |
| B. | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| C. | Indian National Congress |
| D. | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Answer» B. Bahujan Samaj Party | |
| 75. |
An understanding of group theory relies on illustrations rendered by three schools. They are: |
| A. | Pluralist School, Corporatist School and the New Right School |
| B. | Pluralist School, Functionalist School and Marxist School |
| C. | Pluralist School, Functionalist School and the New Right School |
| D. | Pluralist School, Marxist School and the New Right School |
| Answer» B. Pluralist School, Functionalist School and Marxist School | |
| 76. |
A pressure group is : |
| A. | A group formed to protect the interests of members of a group by contesting elections |
| B. | A group of people who tries to capture power with the help of money |
| C. | A group of people with common objectives, which tries to promote the interest of its members by influencing the government policies |
| D. | A military group, which comes to the assistance of the state when the police force is unable to maintain law and order |
| Answer» D. A military group, which comes to the assistance of the state when the police force is unable to maintain law and order | |
| 77. |
Who was the first to use the term Pressure Group in his book? |
| A. | Earl Latham |
| B. | David Truman |
| C. | Peter Odegard |
| D. | Theodore J Lowi |
| Answer» D. Theodore J Lowi | |
| 78. |
Which of the following is not an example of associational interest group? |
| A. | Trade unions |
| B. | Ethnic association |
| C. | Businessman |
| D. | Skill groups |
| Answer» E. | |
| 79. |
Which of the following is not an example of anomic interest group? |
| A. | Dal Khalsa |
| B. | Naxalite Groups |
| C. | Tamil Sangh |
| D. | Nava Nirman Samithi of Gujarat |
| Answer» D. Nava Nirman Samithi of Gujarat | |
| 80. |
According to Woodward and Roper, the political activities are |
| A. | Voting at the polls |
| B. | Supporting possible pressure group |
| C. | Personally communicating directly with legislators |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 81. |
Direct Democracy existed in the ancient cities of |
| A. | Egypt |
| B. | Greece |
| C. | Rome |
| D. | Mesopotamia |
| Answer» C. Rome | |
| 82. |
In democracy the final authority rests with |
| A. | The People |
| B. | The President |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Council of ministers |
| Answer» B. The President | |
| 83. |
Political assassination, terrorism and vandalism is an example of |
| A. | Conventional participation |
| B. | Unconventional participation |
| C. | Illegal participation |
| D. | Political participation |
| Answer» D. Political participation | |
| 84. |
Which of the following is an example of the attitude group? |
| A. | C.N.D |
| B. | R.S.P.C.A |
| C. | The Calcutta Beautification Society |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 85. |
Which of the following is a type of monarchy? |
| A. | Constitutional Monarchy |
| B. | Absolute Monarchy |
| C. | Elective Monarchy |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 86. |
What are the required conditions for recognition as a National Party?(i) If it secures 6% of valid votes polled in any four or more states at a general election to the Lok Sabha or to the Legislative assembly; and in addition, it wins four seats in the Lok Sabha from any state or states; or(ii) If it wins 2% of seats in the Lok Sabha at a general election; and these candidates are elected from three states; or(iii) If it is recognized as a state party in four states.(iv) If it secures 8% of the total valid votes polled in the state. |
| A. | (i) and (iv) |
| B. | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
| C. | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
| D. | (i), (iii), and (iv) |
| Answer» C. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) | |
| 87. |
In which country did the pressure group originated? |
| A. | England |
| B. | U.S.A. |
| C. | France |
| D. | U.S.S.R. |
| Answer» C. France | |
| 88. |
What type of activities refers to holding of party offices, dealing with party funds, attending meetings and also campaigning? |
| A. | Gladiatorial activities |
| B. | Transitional activities |
| C. | Spectator activities |
| D. | Apathetic activities |
| Answer» B. Transitional activities | |
| 89. |
The word demos in democracy means |
| A. | State |
| B. | Power |
| C. | People |
| D. | Government |
| Answer» D. Government | |
| 90. |
What is the symbol reserved for Communist Party of India (CPI)? |
| A. | Ears of Corn and Sickle |
| B. | Hammer, Sickle and Star |
| C. | Ears of Sickle and Star |
| D. | Ears of Hammer and Sickle |
| Answer» B. Hammer, Sickle and Star | |
| 91. |
According to Karl Marx, main cause responsible for the emergence of social class was- |
| A. | Economy |
| B. | Social |
| C. | Religious |
| D. | Politics |
| Answer» B. Social | |
| 92. |
Which of the following does not belong to Lester Milbrath division of political activity? |
| A. | Gladiatorial |
| B. | Transitional |
| C. | Spectator |
| D. | Rational |
| Answer» E. | |
| 93. |
Direct Democracy is also known as |
| A. | Representative democracy |
| B. | Complex democracy |
| C. | Pure democracy |
| D. | Compound democracy |
| Answer» B. Complex democracy | |
| 94. |
PPA is known as |
| A. | Political Participation Approach |
| B. | Political Process Approach |
| C. | Political Party Approach |
| D. | Party people Approach |
| Answer» C. Political Party Approach | |
| 95. |
What type of activities refers to attending a political meeting or a rally, making momentary contributions or contracting a public officer? |
| A. | Gladiatorial activities |
| B. | Transitional activities |
| C. | Spectator activities |
| D. | Apathetic activities |
| Answer» C. Spectator activities | |
| 96. |
Sharia is a fundamental religious concept or law of which religion? |
| A. | Islam |
| B. | Judaism |
| C. | Christianity |
| D. | Buddhism |
| Answer» B. Judaism | |
| 97. |
A: Power can be seen as evil or unjust B: The exercise of power is accepted as endemic to humans as social beings |
| A. | A is true but B is false |
| B. | B is true but A is false |
| C. | Both A and B are true |
| D. | Both A and B are false |
| Answer» D. Both A and B are false | |
| 98. |
A: Power is derived from various sources. B: The use of force is not an example of power. |
| A. | A is true but B is False |
| B. | B is true but A is False |
| C. | Both A and B are True |
| D. | Both A and B are False |
| Answer» B. B is true but A is False | |
| 99. |
Which of the following countries does not have an existing Monarchy? |
| A. | The Netherlands |
| B. | Spain |
| C. | The United Kingdom |
| D. | Italy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 100. |
The Theocratic nation of The Islamic Republic of Iran was founded by |
| A. | Mohammed Reza Pahlavi |
| B. | Ali Hosseini Khamenei |
| C. | RuhollahMusavi Khomeini |
| D. | Hassan Rouhani |
| Answer» D. Hassan Rouhani | |