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Political Science - I

2026

MCQs

Question 1
Who is considered the father of modern Political Realism?
  • Karl Marx
  • Adam Smith
  • John Locke
  • None of these
Explanation: Niccolò Machiavelli is the founder of political realism, but not listed.
Question 2
______ is known as ‘The Second Teacher’ for preserving the works of Aristotle.
  • Al-Muwardi
  • Al-Farabi
  • Al-Tusi
  • None of these
Explanation: Al-Farabi is called the “Second Teacher” after Aristotle.
Question 3
Which of the following is a key feature of a Parliamentary System?
  • Fixed term for the executive
  • Direct election of the head of government
  • Fusion of powers between executive and legislature
  • None of these
Explanation: Parliamentary systems operate on fusion of executive and legislative powers.
Question 4
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in:
  • 1945
  • 1952
  • 1950
  • None of these
Explanation: It was adopted in 1948, which is not listed.
Question 5
The "Clash of Civilizations" thesis was proposed by:
  • Francis Fukuyama
  • Samuel Huntington
  • Noam Chomsky
  • None of these
Explanation: Samuel Huntington proposed this theory in 1993.
Question 6
The 18th Amendment in the Constitution of Pakistan is related to:
  • Presidential powers
  • Local Government
  • Islamic provisions
  • None of these
Explanation: It devolved powers to provinces and strengthened local governance.
Question 7
Which of the following best defines ‘Comparative Politics’?
  • The systematic comparison of different political systems
  • The study of political systems in isolation
  • The analysis of international treaties
  • None of these
Explanation: Comparative politics compares political systems systematically.
Question 8
The oldest approach to the study of Political Science is:
  • Historical approach
  • Legal approach
  • Philosophical approach
  • None of these
Explanation: Political philosophy is the earliest approach in political science.
Question 9
The most essential feature of Federal government is:
  • Division of Power
  • Separation of power
  • Single citizenship
  • None of these
Explanation: Federalism is based on division of powers between center and units.
Question 10
Westminster Model stands for a particular type of:
  • State
  • Constitution
  • Government
  • None of these
Explanation: It refers to a parliamentary system of government.
Question 11
Which one of the following governments operates on the principle of Collective Responsibility?
  • Parliamentary Government
  • Federal state
  • Presidential Government
  • None of these
Explanation: Collective responsibility is a core feature of parliamentary systems.
Question 12
The central point of Social Contract Theory is that the state is:
  • A man made institution
  • Sovereign
  • Absolute
  • None of these
Explanation: Social contract theory views the state as a human creation.
Question 13
Imperialism refers to:
  • Rule by a Priest
  • Influence by one nation over another
  • Mercantilism
  • None of these
Explanation: Imperialism is domination of one country over another.
Question 14
“Muqaddimah” was the great work of:
  • Al-Ghazali
  • Allama Iqbal
  • Al-Farabi
  • None of these
Explanation: It was written by Ibn Khaldun, not listed.
Question 15
Edmund Burke was the first and most important exponent against the French Revolution. He is considered the leader of:
  • Dictatorship
  • Monarchy
  • Clergy
  • Conservatism
Explanation: Burke is known as the founder of modern conservatism.
Question 16
According to Bentham, ‘greatest happiness of the greatest number’ is the measure of ______?
  • Right
  • Wrong
  • Both (A) & (B)
  • None of these
Explanation: Utilitarianism evaluates both right and wrong actions by this principle.
Question 17
According to ______, the purpose of a society is to pass its culture on to the next generation.
  • Montesquieu
  • Ibn-e-Khaldun
  • Shah Waliullah
  • None of these
Explanation: Ibn Khaldun emphasized cultural transmission in society.
Question 18
______ is considered as the alternative to the ‘Theory of Utilitarianism’.
  • Theory of Hegemony
  • Theory of Justice
  • Theory of Moral Rights
  • None of these
Explanation: Rawls’ Theory of Justice is a major alternative to utilitarianism.
Question 19
The most powerful institution in the parliamentary form of government is:
  • Legislature
  • Executive
  • Judiciary
  • None of these
Explanation: The executive dominates in parliamentary systems due to majority control.
Question 20
The local government enjoys ______ within the limits prescribed by statutes.
  • No autonomy
  • Quasi autonomy
  • Autonomy
  • None of these
Explanation: Local governments have limited (quasi) autonomy under state laws.