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Political Science - II

2025

MCQs

Question 1
In France, the system of government is?
  • Presidential
  • Parliamentary
  • Mixed
  • None of these
Explanation: France has a semi-presidential system combining presidential and parliamentary features.
Question 2
The Bill of Rights in the US Constitution primarily aims to?
  • Strengthen Federal Power
  • Protect Individual Liberties
  • Define State Responsibilities
  • None of these
Explanation: It protects fundamental freedoms like speech, religion, and press from government interference.
Question 3
What is the highest source of Legal Authority in the UK?
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Constitution
  • Parliament
  • None of these
Explanation: Parliamentary sovereignty makes Parliament the supreme legal authority in the UK.
Question 4
The French President is elected by?
  • Lower House
  • Popular Vote
  • Upper House
  • None of these
Explanation: The President is directly elected by citizens through a two-round voting system.
Question 5
What is the name of Germany’s Constitution?
  • The Grundgesetz
  • The Federal Charter
  • The German Compact
  • None of these
Explanation: The Grundgesetz (Basic Law) is Germany’s constitution adopted in 1949.
Question 6
The British Indian Association was formed by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in?
  • 1862
  • 1864
  • 1866
  • None of these
Explanation: It was founded in 1851 by Bengali elites, not by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Question 7
ECO was formed in?
  • 1965
  • 1985
  • 1975
  • None of these
Explanation: ECO was established in 1985 by Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey.
Question 8
Which principle underpins China’s political system as per its Constitution?
  • Rule of Law
  • Democratic Centralism
  • Separation of Power
  • None of these
Explanation: Democratic centralism ensures centralized control under Communist Party leadership.
Question 9
The Turkish political system transitioned from Parliamentary to Presidential under which constitutional amendment?
  • 2010
  • 2016
  • 2017
  • None of these
Explanation: The 2017 referendum shifted Turkey to a presidential system.
Question 10
Parliament of Iran is a?
  • Uni-Cameral
  • Bi-Cameral
  • Tri-Cameral
  • None of these
Explanation: Iran has a unicameral legislature called the Majlis.
Question 11
Which of the following is the primary goal of the European Union?
  • Cultural Integration
  • Political Neutrality
  • Economic and Political Integration
  • None of these
Explanation: The EU promotes economic and political unity among member states.
Question 12
The SAARC was established to?
  • Promote Defense Cooperation in South Asia
  • Foster Regional Economic Cooperation
  • Develop Cultural Ties with Europe
  • None of these
Explanation: SAARC aims to enhance regional cooperation and development in South Asia.
Question 13
The Constitution of 1956 was unique as?
  • It declared Pakistan a republic with a federal structure
  • It provided for a bicameral legislature for the first time
  • It granted special power to the Judiciary
  • None of these
Explanation: It declared Pakistan an Islamic Republic with a federal parliamentary system.
Question 14
The number of US Presidents removed from office?
  • 4
  • 6
  • 1
  • None of these
Explanation: No US President has been removed from office after impeachment.
Question 15
Which country was appointed the first chairman of the Decolonization Committee of the United Nations?
  • Japan
  • India
  • Sweden
  • None of these
Explanation: India led the committee advocating decolonization efforts globally.
Question 16
The National Security Council in Pakistan consists of ____ members?
  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
  • None of these
Explanation: Its membership varies and is not fixed to a specific number.
Question 17
Common Law is related to?
  • Civil Liberties
  • Franchise
  • Law of the Land
  • None of these
Explanation: Common law is based on judicial precedents forming the law of the land.
Question 18
For how many months is a Presidential ordinance enforced in Pakistan?
  • 6
  • 4
  • 8
  • None of these
Explanation: An ordinance remains valid for four months unless extended or passed by Parliament.
Question 19
The World Trade Organization (WTO) deals primarily with?
  • Conflict resolution between nations
  • Regulation of international trade
  • Protection of global environment
  • None of these
Explanation: WTO sets rules and resolves disputes related to global trade.
Question 20
The Maastricht Treaty led to the creation of?
  • European Union
  • SAARC
  • United Nations
  • None of these
Explanation: It established the European Union in 1993.