All MCQs for Competitive Exams

21

What is the formal definition of a 'plebiscite' within a political context?

A

Survey made by independent agencies just before the elections are held

B

Votes of the entire electorate on a distinct issue

C

Votes of the party members for the presidential candidate

D

None of these

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22

How is territorial representation defined within an electoral system?

A

Representatives are elected based on land ownership

B

Local government institutions elect the representatives

C

Representatives are elected based on their occupation

D

Representatives are chosen based on their geographical location

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23

How do anarchists generally perceive the contemporary system of political representation?

A

Is a mockery

B

Is very sound

C

Should be replaced by functional representation

D

Needs great encouragement

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24

How is the term 'electorate' correctly defined in political science?

A

Method of election used to elect a representative

B

The body of persons elected

C

An area from where representative is to be elected

D

A voter who is required to elect his representative

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25

What is the primary objective of the Limited Vote Plan scheme?

A

Majority rule

B

Minority representation

C

Proportional representation

D

Free and fair elections

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26

What is a primary critique regarding the implementation of functional representation in a political system?

A

It will divide society in small economic groups

B

The producers will not get proper representation

C

It introduces all evils of territorial representation

D

The consumers will not get proper representation

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27

What is frequently cited as a potential drawback of universal adult franchise?

A

Women will participate in elections which will make politics dirty

B

It will develop anti-national feelings

C

Fight of vote can go to the ignorant

D

Choice of candidates becomes very limited

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28

Under what conditions is political justice considered to be effectively achieved for the citizenry?

A

Freedom to held private property

B

Freedom to have family lifeE. None of the above

C

Freedom to worship

D

Freedom to cast vote in the way they like

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29

Which of the following activities is generally excluded from the definition of political participation?

A

Both A and C

B

Electoral activities such as voting, campaigning individually or collectively

C

Citizen's attitudes, perceptions, or knowledge about politics

D

The activities of professionals such as government officials, party officials, or political candidates

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30

Which of the following statements best characterizes the liberal theory of political representation?

A

1, 2, 3 and 4

B

1, 2 and 4

C

1, 2 and 3

D

1 and 2

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