Question 1
Fascism as a political theory originated in?
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France
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Germany
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Italy
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Russia
Explanation:
Fascism began in Italy under Mussolini emphasizing authoritarian nationalism.
Question 2
The Spirit of Laws was written by?
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John Locke
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J.S. Mill
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Montesquieu
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None of these
Explanation:
Montesquieu proposed separation of powers in this work.
Question 3
"Siyasat Nama" was written by?
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Edmund Burke
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Nizam-ul-Mulk
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Ibn-Khaldun
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Al-Ghazali
Explanation:
Nizam-ul-Mulk authored it as a guide on governance.
Question 4
Who wrote the book Jinnah of Pakistan?
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Bob Woodward
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Stanley Wolpert
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Khushwant Singh
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None of these
Explanation:
Stanley Wolpert wrote this biography of Quaid-e-Azam.
Question 5
The Statue of Liberty was given to the USA by?
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Britain
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France
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Canada
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None of these
Explanation:
France gifted it in 1886 as a symbol of friendship.
Question 6
Creating constituencies for the election of the members of the Congress is known as?
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Lobbying
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Gerrymandering
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Snap Elections
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None of these
Explanation:
Gerrymandering manipulates electoral boundaries for advantage.
Question 7
A Muslim philosopher, Abu Hamid Bin Muhammad, born in the year 1058 AD, is commonly known as?
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Al-Ghazali
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Ibn-e-Khaldun
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Al-Mawardi
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None of these
Explanation:
Al-Ghazali was a major Islamic theologian and philosopher.
Question 8
Machiavelli by birth was?
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Italian
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French
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German
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Spanish
Explanation:
Machiavelli was born in Florence, Italy.
Question 9
Who is known as the 'Iron Lady'?
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Condoleezza Rice
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Margaret Thatcher
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Indira Gandhi
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None of these
Explanation:
Margaret Thatcher earned this title for her strong leadership.
Question 10
Any British national is eligible to become a member of the House of Commons if he has attained the age of?
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18 years
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21 years
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25 years
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None of these
Explanation:
The minimum age is 18 years under current UK law.
Correction: The original answer was incorrect.
Question 11
"Justice is giving everyone his due" is said by?
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Rousseau
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Aristotle
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Hobbes
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Plato
Explanation:
Aristotle defined justice as giving each their due.
Question 12
Leviathan was written by?
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Hegel
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J.S. Mill
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Hobbes
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None of these
Explanation:
Hobbes wrote Leviathan advocating strong authority.
Question 13
Who wrote the book Pakistan, The Heart of Asia?
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Liaquat Ali Khan
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Quaid-e-Azam
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Zia-ul-Haq
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None of these
Explanation:
Liaquat Ali Khan authored this work on Pakistan’s vision.
Question 14
Ahya-ul-Ulum is the work of?
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Al-Farabi
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Al-Mawardi
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Al-Ghazali
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None of these
Explanation:
It is a major religious work by Al-Ghazali.
Question 15
How many articles are in the un-amended Constitution of 1973?
Explanation:
The original Constitution contained 280 articles.
Question 16
Who is the author of the famous book The Spirit of Islam?
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Muhammad Iqbal
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Justice Amir Ali
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Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
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None of these
Explanation:
Justice Ameer Ali wrote this influential work.
Question 17
Despotism means?
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Rule of individual based on law
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Rule of individual without law
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Democracy
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None of these
Explanation:
Despotism is absolute rule without legal limits.
Question 18
Referendum was conducted for approval of the 1982 Constitution of Turkey on?
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17 November 1982
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27 November 1982
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7 November 1982
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None of these
Explanation:
It was approved on 7 November 1982)
Question 19
Under which amendment was the Anti-Floor Crossing Bill passed by the Senate on June 30, 1997, and by the National Assembly on July 1, 1997?
Explanation:
The 14th Amendment introduced anti-defection provisions.
Question 20
In which year did the Muslim League demand constitutional reforms in India?
Explanation:
In 1929, Jinnah presented the Fourteen Points demanding reforms.