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Political Science - II

2020

MCQs

Question 1
Objective Resolution was passed on?
  • 23 March 1940
  • 12 March 1949
  • 14 March 1949
  • None of these
Explanation: It was adopted on 12 March 1949 outlining Islamic principles for Pakistan.
Question 2
The briefest Constitution of the world is?
  • India
  • UK
  • USA
  • None of these
Explanation: The US Constitution is the shortest written constitution with only seven articles.
Question 3
The number of members of the Electoral College in the USA is?
  • 537
  • 538
  • 539
  • 224
Explanation: It includes 435 House, 100 Senate, and 3 from Washington DC.
Question 4
Which of the following countries has no party system?
  • Libya
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Japan
  • Russia
Explanation: Saudi Arabia does not allow political parties under its monarchy.
Question 5
Who among the following is regarded as the 'Father of Russian Revolution'?
  • Kerensky
  • Trotsky
  • Karl Marx
  • Lenin
Explanation: Lenin led the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917.
Question 6
Who was the President of the USA at the time of the creation of Pakistan?
  • Theodore Roosevelt
  • John Adams
  • Harry S. Truman
  • Woodrow Wilson
Explanation: Truman was US President in 1947 when Pakistan was created.
Question 7
How many countries are there in the world which have unwritten constitutions?
  • 3
  • 5
  • 7
  • None of these
Explanation: UK, New Zealand, and Israel are commonly cited examples.
Question 8
The Estrada Doctrine is concerned with?
  • Intervention
  • Custom
  • State Succession
  • Concerning the recognition
Explanation: It deals with recognition of governments without judging legitimacy.
Question 9
In what year did the Glorious Revolution occur?
  • 1608
  • 1688
  • 1655
  • 1680
Explanation: It occurred in 1688 establishing constitutional monarchy in England.
Question 10
When was the Constitution of India enforced?
  • August 15, 1947
  • January 26, 1950
  • November 26, 1949
  • None of these
Explanation: It came into force on 26 January 1950.
Question 11
The membership of the US Electoral College stands at?
  • 536
  • 538
  • 540
  • None of these
Explanation: It totals 538 electors including DC representation.
Question 12
Who was the President of the USA during World War II?
  • Theodore Roosevelt
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • James Buchanan
  • Woodrow Wilson
Explanation: Franklin D. Roosevelt led the US through most of WWII.
Question 13
Which of the following party systems is introduced in Italy?
  • No Party System
  • Single Party System
  • Double Party System
  • Multi Party System
Explanation: Italy has a multi-party system with coalition governments.
Question 14
The voting age in the USA is?
  • 18 years
  • 19 years
  • 21 years
  • None of these
Explanation: The 26th Amendment set the voting age at 18.
Question 15
'Balance of Power' in International Relations refers to?
  • Comparing the policies of European nations
  • Flexibility and stability of states
  • Policies of non-alliance
  • Matching the power of one state against the power of another
Explanation: It means balancing power among states to prevent dominance.
Question 16
What is the chief instrument of foreign policy?
  • Elections
  • Intelligence
  • Diplomacy
  • United Nations
Explanation: Diplomacy is the main tool for managing international relations.
Question 17
Imperialism refers to?
  • Rule by a monarchy
  • Influence by one nation over another
  • Mercantilism
  • Superiority of one race over another
Explanation: It involves domination of one country over another.
Question 18
Watergate Scandal came to light in?
  • 1973
  • 1972
  • 1975
  • None of these
Explanation: The scandal surfaced in 1972 leading to Nixon’s resignation.
Question 19
Who is known as the 'Iron Lady'?
  • Condoleezza Rice
  • Margaret Thatcher
  • Angela Merkel
  • None of these
Explanation: Margaret Thatcher earned this title for her strong leadership.
Question 20
The French system of government is?
  • Semi-Presidential
  • Parliamentary
  • Dictatorship
  • None of these
Explanation: France follows a semi-presidential system.