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Political Science - I

2021

MCQs

Question 1
NAM was formed in:
  • 1955
  • 1961
  • 1962
  • None of these
Explanation: NAM was established in 1961 to promote neutrality during the Cold War.
Question 2
The Art of War is written by:
  • Mao
  • Machiavelli
  • Lenin
  • None of these
Explanation: The Art of War was written by Sun Tzu on military strategy.
Question 3
Who was the author of Pirpur Report?
  • Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
  • Abdul Kalam Azad
  • Syed Amir Ali
  • Raja Syed Muhammad Mehdi
Explanation: Raja Syed Muhammad Mehdi authored the Pirpur Report highlighting Muslim grievances.
Question 4
Who suggested the title of 'The Quaid-i-Azam'?
  • Maulana Mazharuddin Shaheed in 1938
  • Syed Amir Ali in 1938 at Patna
  • Raja Syed Muhammad Mehdi in 1938 at Patna
  • None of these
Explanation: Maulana Mazharuddin Shaheed proposed the title in 1941 for Jinnah.
Question 5
The English Constitution is a:
  • Dead
  • Living
  • Rigid
  • None of these
Explanation: The English Constitution is flexible and evolves over time.
Question 6
The Stalin Constitution had created "a ____ in form but not in fact":
  • Cabinet
  • State
  • Government
  • Judiciary
Explanation: It created a judiciary that appeared independent but was controlled.
Question 7
The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam is written by:
  • Syed Amir Ali
  • Allama Iqbal
  • Hamid Ahmad
  • None of these
Explanation: Iqbal wrote this work to reinterpret Islamic philosophy for modern times.
Question 8
Author of the book Spirit of Islam is:
  • Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
  • Abdul Kalam Azad
  • Syed Amir Ali
  • None of these
Explanation: Syed Amir Ali authored The Spirit of Islam defending Islamic values.
Question 9
Who said "Law is the command of a determinate sovereign"?
  • John Austin
  • Laski
  • Bentham
  • None of these
Explanation: John Austin defined law as commands backed by sovereign authority.
Question 10
"Only the will of the sovereign can be the source of law." Who said it?
  • John Hobbes
  • Thomas Hobbes
  • Rousseau
  • None of these
Explanation: Hobbes argued sovereign will is the ultimate source of law.
Question 11
Fascism as a theory originated in:
  • Germany
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • None of these
Explanation: Fascism began in Italy under Mussolini.
Question 12
Simla delegation was led by:
  • Sir Agha Khan
  • Sir Sayyed
  • Maulana Shibli Nomani
  • None of these
Explanation: Sir Agha Khan led the Simla Delegation demanding Muslim rights.
Question 13
Iqtisad-fil-Itiqad was written by:
  • Al-Mawardi
  • Al-Ghazali
  • Al-Farabi
  • Allama Iqbal
Explanation: Al-Ghazali wrote this work on Islamic theology and moderation.
Question 14
Pakistan became Republic in:
  • 1947
  • 1949
  • 1956
  • None of these
Explanation: Pakistan became a republic in 1956 with its first constitution.
Question 15
The Electoral College in US comprises:
  • 535 Electors
  • 538 Electors
  • 541 Electors
  • None of these
Explanation: The Electoral College has 538 electors including Congress and DC.
Question 16
The word "Polis" means:
  • Civilized people
  • Form of government
  • A city state
  • None of these
Explanation: Polis refers to a Greek city-state political unit.
Question 17
Quaid-e-Azam joined Muslim League in the year:
  • 1913
  • 1914
  • 1917
  • None of these
Explanation: Jinnah joined Muslim League in 1913 and later led it.
Question 18
Muqaddimah was the great work of:
  • Ibn Khaldun
  • Al-Mawardi
  • Nizam-ul-Mulk
  • None of these
Explanation: Ibn Khaldun authored Muqaddimah on social and political theory.
Question 19
Jean Jacques Rousseau was born at:
  • London
  • Paris
  • Geneva
  • None of these
Explanation: Rousseau was born in Geneva in 1712)
Question 20
Who became the first Muslim President of Indian National Congress?
  • Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
  • Abdul Kalam Azad
  • Syed Amir Ali
  • Badruddin Tyabji
Explanation: Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim President of INC in 1887.