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Political Science - II

2017

MCQs

Question 1
Which famous book was written by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan?
  • The Republic
  • Loyal Muhammadans of India
  • The Clouds
  • None of these
Explanation: Sir Syed wrote Loyal Muhammadans of India to defend Muslims’ loyalty.
Question 2
Who signed Lucknow Pact as representative of Muslim League?
  • Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
  • Maulvi Faz-ul-haq
  • Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  • None of these
Explanation: Jinnah signed the 1916 Lucknow Pact representing Muslim League.
Question 3
The concept of Basic Democrats in Pakistan’s election was introduced by ____?
  • Ayub Khan
  • Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
  • Zia-ul-Haq
  • None of these
Explanation: Ayub Khan introduced Basic Democracies in 1959.
Question 4
Sharia law (as the supreme law of the land) was passed as the ___ amendment in the constitution of Pakistan?
  • 8th
  • 9th
  • 10th
  • None of these
Explanation: The 9th Amendment attempted to make Sharia supreme law.
Question 5
How many members are elected from center in Lok Sabha (the lower house of Indian Parliament)?
  • 10
  • 20
  • 30
  • None of these
Explanation: There are not exactly 20; Union Territories representation varies within total seats.
Question 6
What was the first job of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan?
  • Clerk in East India Company
  • Judge
  • Naib-Munshi at Agra
  • None of these
Explanation: He started his career as a clerk in East India Company.
Question 7
When did Quaid-e-Azam resign from Congress due to Gandhi’s non-cooperation movement?
  • 1919
  • 1920
  • 1921
  • None of these
Explanation: Jinnah resigned in 1920 opposing non-cooperation policy.
Question 8
The first regular session of All India Muslim League was held at Karachi on 29th and 30th December ____?
  • 1905
  • 1906
  • 1907
  • None of these
Explanation: The first regular session was held in 1907 at Karachi.
Question 9
The constitution committee, under Abdul Hafeez Pir Zada, presented the draft constitution on ____?
  • 2nd January 1973
  • 2nd February 1973
  • 2nd March 1973
  • None of these
Explanation: Draft Constitution was presented on 2 February 1973.
Question 10
What is the official name of China?
  • Nationalist Republic of China
  • People’s Republic of China
  • Communist Republic of China
  • None of these
Explanation: The official name is People’s Republic of China.
Question 11
Under ___ amendment in constitution of Pakistan, Anti-Floor crossing bill was passed?
  • 13th
  • 14th
  • 15th
  • None of these
Explanation: The 14th Amendment introduced anti-defection laws.
Question 12
When Turkey was declared as a Republic State?
  • 29th October, 1923
  • 3rd March, 1924
  • 4th August, 1924
  • None of these
Explanation: Turkey became a republic on 29 October 1923.
Question 13
What is the name of the upper house of Indian Parliament?
  • Lok Sabha
  • Rajya Sabha
  • Vidhan Parishad
  • None of these
Explanation: Rajya Sabha is the upper house.
Question 14
Who moved the Lahore Resolution of Pakistan?
  • Maulvi Faz-ul-Haq
  • Chaudhry Khaliq-ur-Zaman
  • Chaudhry Rehmat Ali
  • None of these
Explanation: A.K. Fazlul Haq moved the Lahore Resolution.
Question 15
What is the minimum age for any British national to become member of House of Commons?
  • 18 years
  • 21 years
  • 25 years
  • None of these
Explanation: The minimum age is now 18 years.
Question 16
Who elects the President of China?
  • The National People of Congress
  • Citizens of China
  • The State Council
  • None of these
Explanation: The National People’s Congress elects the President.
Question 17
When did British Empire accept the American autonomy?
  • 1779
  • 1783
  • 1786
  • None of these
Explanation: Britain recognized US independence in 1783.
Question 18
Lenin became the first head of government of Soviet Russia in ____?
  • 1914
  • 1915
  • 1917
  • None of these
Explanation: Lenin took power after the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution.
Question 19
How many minimum members are required for approval of any draft at House of Lords?
  • 30 Members
  • 40 Members
  • 50 Members
  • None of these
Explanation: The quorum requirement is 30 members.
Question 20
Britain has ____ system of government?
  • Federation
  • Unitary
  • Confederation
  • None of these
Explanation: The UK has a unitary system with centralized authority.