Question 1
Objective Resolution was passed on?
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23 March 1940
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12 March 1949
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14 March 1949
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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?
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India
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UK
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USA
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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?
Explanation:
It includes 435 House, 100 Senate, and 3 from Washington DC.
Question 4
Which of the following countries has no party system?
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Libya
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Saudi Arabia
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Japan
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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'?
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Kerensky
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Trotsky
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Karl Marx
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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?
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Theodore Roosevelt
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John Adams
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Harry S. Truman
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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?
Explanation:
UK, New Zealand, and Israel are commonly cited examples.
Question 8
The Estrada Doctrine is concerned with?
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Intervention
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Custom
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State Succession
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Concerning the recognition
Explanation:
It deals with recognition of governments without judging legitimacy.
Question 9
In what year did the Glorious Revolution occur?
Explanation:
It occurred in 1688 establishing constitutional monarchy in England.
Question 10
When was the Constitution of India enforced?
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August 15, 1947
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January 26, 1950
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November 26, 1949
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None of these
Explanation:
It came into force on 26 January 1950.
Question 11
The membership of the US Electoral College stands at?
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536
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538
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540
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None of these
Explanation:
It totals 538 electors including DC representation.
Question 12
Who was the President of the USA during World War II?
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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James Buchanan
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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?
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No Party System
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Single Party System
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Double Party System
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Multi Party System
Explanation:
Italy has a multi-party system with coalition governments.
Question 14
The voting age in the USA is?
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18 years
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19 years
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21 years
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None of these
Explanation:
The 26th Amendment set the voting age at 18.
Question 15
'Balance of Power' in International Relations refers to?
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Comparing the policies of European nations
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Flexibility and stability of states
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Policies of non-alliance
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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?
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Elections
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Intelligence
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Diplomacy
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United Nations
Explanation:
Diplomacy is the main tool for managing international relations.
Question 17
Imperialism refers to?
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Rule by a monarchy
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Influence by one nation over another
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Mercantilism
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Superiority of one race over another
Explanation:
It involves domination of one country over another.
Question 18
Watergate Scandal came to light in?
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1973
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1972
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1975
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None of these
Explanation:
The scandal surfaced in 1972 leading to Nixon’s resignation.
Question 19
Who is known as the 'Iron Lady'?
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Condoleezza Rice
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Margaret Thatcher
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Angela Merkel
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None of these
Explanation:
Margaret Thatcher earned this title for her strong leadership.
Question 20
The French system of government is?
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Semi-Presidential
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Parliamentary
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Dictatorship
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None of these
Explanation:
France follows a semi-presidential system.