Question 1
Which country's constitution is known for its flexibility?
Explanation:
The UK constitution is unwritten and easily amendable, making it flexible.
Question 2
Which country's system of government is based on the principle of separation of powers?
Explanation:
The USA strictly follows separation of powers among branches.
Question 3
Which country does not belong to the BRICS group?
Explanation:
BRICS includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—not Japan.
Question 4
What is the main objective of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
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Regulate international trade
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Protect intellectual property
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Promote free trade
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All of these
Explanation:
WTO covers trade regulation, IP protection, and promotes free trade.
Question 5
Quaid-e-Azam initially believed that Muslim interests could best be safeguarded through:
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Revolutionary struggle
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Mass civil disobedience
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Constitutional and legal methods
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Religious movements
Explanation:
Jinnah initially pursued constitutional politics for Muslim rights.
Question 6
Allama Iqbal differed from Sir Syed Ahmad Khan mainly in his emphasis on:
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Educational reform
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Social modernization
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Loyalty to the British
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Muslim political identity
Explanation:
Iqbal stressed Muslim political identity and separate nationhood.
Question 7
Who defined public opinion as the aggregate of the views men hold regarding matters affecting the community?
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J.S. Mill
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Roucek
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Lord Bryce
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Laski
Explanation:
Lord Bryce defined public opinion in this way.
Question 8
In 1917, the Russians signed an armistice with Germany. This treaty is known as:
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Treaty of Bialystok
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Treaty of Voroshilov
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German-Soviet Pact
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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Explanation:
Russia exited WWI through the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (1918).
Question 9
The main sources of International Law are mentioned in:
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Vienna Convention on Law of Treaties
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UN Charter
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Article 38 of the ICJ Statute
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CEDAW
Explanation:
Article 38 of ICJ Statute defines sources of international law.
Question 10
Which UN body monitors implementation of ICCPR?
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Human Rights Committee
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UNICEF
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UNESCO
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UN Human Rights Council
Explanation:
ICCPR implementation is monitored by the Human Rights Committee.
Question 11
Which country's parliament is known as the Bundestag?
Explanation:
Bundestag is the lower house of Germany’s parliament.
Question 12
Which country uses a proportional representation system for its national elections?
Explanation:
Germany uses a mixed-member proportional representation system.
Question 13
Which treaty led to the establishment of the European Union?
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Treaty of Versailles
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Treaty of Rome
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Maastricht Treaty
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Treaty of Lisbon
Explanation:
The Maastricht Treaty (1992) formally established the EU.
Question 14
What is the primary goal of the G-20?
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Protect intellectual property
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Regulate international trade
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Promote economic cooperation among member countries
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All of these
Explanation:
G-20 focuses mainly on global economic cooperation.
Question 15
Allama Iqbal’s political thought was most influenced by:
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Western liberalism
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Islamic philosophy
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Marxism
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Hindu revivalism
Explanation:
Iqbal’s ideas were deeply rooted in Islamic philosophy.
Question 16
The Government of India Act 1935 introduced:
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Complete provincial autonomy
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Responsible government at center
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Adult franchise
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Federal structure with princely states
Explanation:
It proposed a federal system including princely states (though not fully implemented).
Question 17
The hindrances in the way of formulation of sound public opinion are given below. Which one is not correct?
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Unscrupulous press
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Educational institutions
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Absence of civil liberties
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Superstition and conservatism
Explanation:
Educational institutions help, not hinder, public opinion formation.
Question 18
In March 1921, the uprising against the Bolshevik regime by sailors is known as:
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Kronstadt Rebellion
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Petrograd Revolt
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Boxer Rebellion
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March Rebellion
Explanation:
The Kronstadt Rebellion was led by Russian sailors in 1921.
Question 19
Gatekeepers in Easton’s model are:
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Political parties’ interest groups
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Judges only controlling demands
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Bureaucrats only
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Democratic
Explanation:
Gatekeepers filter demands in the political system, mainly parties and groups.
Question 20
Which of the following serves as the executive authority of the European Union?
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European Council
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European Parliament
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Council of the European Union
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European Commission
Explanation:
The European Commission acts as the EU’s executive body.