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Political Science - II

2019

MCQs

Question 1
The referendum was conducted for approval of 1982 constitution of Turkey on ____?
  • 7 Nov 1982
  • 4 August 1993
  • 15 May 1994
  • None of these
Explanation: The 1982 Constitution was approved by referendum on 7 November 1982.
Question 2
The first French Republic was proclaimed on ____?
  • 21 September 1790
  • 21 September 1792
  • 21 September 1794
  • None of these
Explanation: It was proclaimed on 21 September 1792 after abolition of monarchy.
Question 3
Last Emperor of China ruled the country till ____?
  • 1912
  • 1945
  • 1949
  • None of these
Explanation: Emperor Puyi abdicated in 1912 ending imperial rule.
Question 4
Who translated the Lahore Resolution from English to Urdu?
  • Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
  • A.K Faz ul Haq
  • Liaqut Ali Khan
  • None of these
Explanation: Maulana Zafar Ali Khan translated it for wider public understanding.
Question 5
The government of Dr Mussadiq was overthrown in ____?
  • 1952
  • 1953
  • 1954
  • None of these
Explanation: Mossadegh was overthrown in a coup in 1953.
Question 6
The Shah of Iran left the country for ever on morning of 16th January ____?
  • 1977
  • 1978
  • 1979
  • None of these
Explanation: The Shah fled Iran on 16 January 1979 during the revolution.
Question 7
Minimum age to become a member of Rajya Sabha in India is ____?
  • 25 years
  • 30 years
  • 35 years
  • None of these
Explanation: The minimum required age is 30 years.
Question 8
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah spent last days of his life at ____?
  • Quetta
  • Ziarat
  • Karachi
  • None of these
Explanation: He spent his final days at Ziarat in Balochistan.
Question 9
The British constitution is based on ____?
  • Checks and balances
  • Judicial experiences
  • Difference between the theory and practice
  • None of these
Explanation: It relies on conventions and evolving practices rather than theory.
Question 10
The Congress sits at a place in Washington DC is called ____?
  • Capital Hill
  • White House
  • 10 Downing Street
  • None of these
Explanation: US Congress meets at Capitol Hill.
Question 11
The title of the former emperor of Russia was ____?
  • King
  • Lord
  • Czar
  • None of these
Explanation: Russian emperors were known as Czars.
Question 12
The constitutional history of France begins the French Revolution of ____?
  • 1784
  • 1789
  • 1791
  • None of these
Explanation: The French Revolution began in 1789 shaping constitutional development.
Question 13
The American Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on ____?
  • 4 July, 1776
  • 4 July, 1778
  • 4 July, 1779
  • None of these
Explanation: It was adopted on 4 July 1776.
Question 14
According to the constitution of France the Executive head of government is ____?
  • President
  • Prime Minister
  • King
  • None of these
Explanation: The Prime Minister is the head of government, while the President is head of state.
Question 15
The first president of the fifth republic was ____?
  • Charles Barbes
  • A.C William
  • Charles de Gaulle
  • None of these
Explanation: Charles de Gaulle was the first President of the Fifth Republic.
Question 16
The Soviet Union was dissolved in ____?
  • 1989
  • 1991
  • 1992
  • None of these
Explanation: The USSR officially dissolved in 1991.
Question 17
The smallest administrative unit in the British local self government is the ____?
  • District
  • Parish
  • Borough
  • None of these
Explanation: Parish is the smallest unit of local governance.
Question 18
The authority of judicial review was exercised for the first time in ____?
  • 1803
  • 1805
  • 1808
  • None of these
Explanation: Judicial review was established in Marbury v. Madison (1803).
Question 19
The quorum for the House of Lords is ____?
  • 20
  • 30
  • 40
  • None of these
Explanation: The House of Lords requires 30 members for quorum.
Question 20
The Guillotine or closure by compartment is a term used in the law-making procedure in ____?
  • France
  • UK
  • USA
  • None of these
Explanation: The guillotine procedure is used in the UK Parliament to limit debate.