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Political History and Events

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Study political history through questions covering major political events, party conventions, alliances, and historical scandals. This material helps candidates preparing for civil services and polity examinations. Assess your knowledge of global political systems and historical campaigns with these practice questions.

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Political History and Events Questions

Multiple choice

What was the collection of Mao's sayings, which were published by Lin Biao?

  1. Little Red Book

  2. Little Green Book

  3. Little Blue Book

  4. Green Eggs and Ham
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Explanation

The Little Red Book, formally titled Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung, was a collection of statements from speeches and writings by Mao Zedong. Lin Biao was instrumental in its compilation and promotion during the Cultural Revolution.

Multiple choice

An example of Social Darwinism is

  1. using a superior military to colonize other countries

  2. giving tax cuts to the poor

  3. a club that talks about Darwin

  4. seizing the means of production and distributing money fairly
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Explanation

Social Darwinism is the theory that individuals, groups, and peoples are subject to the same Darwinian laws of natural selection as plants and animals. Historically, it was used to justify imperialism and the domination of 'weaker' nations by 'superior' ones.

Multiple choice political science india and the united nations the united nations (u.n.) united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

Which of the following parties represents the interests of Protestants in the Ireland?

  1. Nationalists

  2. Unionists

  3. Communists

  4. Conservatives
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the context of Northern Ireland, Unionists generally favor remaining part of the United Kingdom and are predominantly Protestant, while Nationalists generally favor a united Ireland and are predominantly Catholic.

Multiple choice history were the peace treaties of 1919-23 fair? peacemaking process and its impact need of peace treaty after world war-1 (1919-23) and important people first world war

When did Woodrow Wilson enter into Politics?

  1. In 1910

  2. In 1912

  3. In 1914

  4. In 1916
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Explanation

In 1910, Woodrow Wilson started his political career as the governor of New Jersey, where he fought machine politics and garnered national attention as a progressive reformer.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

The political party that has the majority is called the ____________. 

  1. Ruling party

  2. Opposition

  3. Independent

  4. None of these
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Explanation

In a democratic setup, ruling party is the party or coalition of the majority in the House which administers the affairs of the state. It controls the executive branch of the government. As of 2016, BJP is the country's largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

In $1987$, State Assembly Elections Chaudhari Devi Lal promised to ___________________.

  1. Construct road

  2. Improve transport facility

  3. Introduce mid-day meal in the school

  4. Waive off agricultural loans
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Explanation

 In the election campaign, Devi Lal said that if his party won the elections, the government would waive the loans of farmers and small businessmen. He promised that this would be the first action of his government.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

Until 2000 every election in Mexico was won by? 

  1. Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)

  2. People's Revolutionary Party

  3. Revolutionary Political Party

  4. Institutional Political Party
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Explanation

Since its independence in 1930, Mexico holds elections after every six years to elect its President. The country has never been under a military or dictator’s rule. But until 2000 every election was won by a party called PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party). Opposition parties did contest elections but never managed to win. The PRI was known to use many dirty tricks to win elections. All those who were employed in government offices had to attend its party meetings. Teachers of government schools used to force parents to vote for the PRI. The media largely ignored the activities of opposition political parties except to criticize them. Sometimes the polling booths were shifted from one place to another in the last minute, which made it difficult for people to cast their votes.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

The elections held in Mexico until 2000 were __________.

  1. Fair.

  2. Unfair.

  3. Democratic,

  4. Non-democratic.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Since its independence in 1930, Mexico holds elections after every six years to elect its President. The country has never been under a military or dictator’s rule. But until 2000 every election was won by a party called PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party). Opposition parties did contest elections but never managed to win. The PRI was known to use many dirty tricks to win elections. All those who were employed in government offices had to attend its party meetings. Teachers of government schools used to force parents to vote for the PRI. The media largely ignored the activities of opposition political parties except to criticise them. Sometimes the polling booths were shifted from one place to another in the last minute, which made it difficult for people to cast their votes.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

The election of the Vice-President is held  ____________.

  1. Directly

  2. Indirectly

  3. General elections

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Vice-President of India is the second highest constitutional office in the Indian Government after the President. Article 66 deals with the election of the Vice-President. He is elected indirectly by an electoral college consisting of all the elected members of both houses of the Parliament and holds office for a term of 5 years.

Multiple choice the great depression great depression between the two world wars - the russian revolution and the great depression the world between two wars history

Which aspect of the New Deal is featured in this political cartoon?  

  1. FDR's introduction of his "Second" New Deal.

  2. The re-election of FDR to an unprecedented third term in office.

  3. The 1934 mid-term congressional elections.

  4. The "Court packing" Bill.

  5. The Supreme Court's rulings overturning New Deal legislation.
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Multiple choice the great depression great depression between the two world wars - the russian revolution and the great depression the world between two wars history

A significant result of the 1936 presidential election was _____________.

  1. the Democrats lost control of the House but retained a majority in the Senate

  2. the South became solidly Democratic

  3. business leaders promised to support the new reforms of the Second New Deal

  4. African Americans became an essential part of the New Deal coalition

  5. Midwest farmers abandoned the Democratic Party because of Roosevelt's agricultural policy
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A significant result of the 1936 presidential election was African Americans became an essential part of the New Deal coalition.

Multiple choice

In the 2016 United States presidential election, which fashion item became a symbol of political division?

  1. Safety pin

  2. Make America Great Again hat

  3. Pussyhat

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The safety pin, Make America Great Again hat, and pussyhat all became symbols of political division during the 2016 United States presidential election. The safety pin was worn as a symbol of solidarity with marginalized groups, the Make America Great Again hat was worn by supporters of Donald Trump, and the pussyhat was worn by protesters against Trump's policies.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major political party in the United States?

  1. Democratic Party

  2. Republican Party

  3. Libertarian Party

  4. Green Party
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Party is a minor political party in the United States. It is not as well-known or as well-funded as the Democratic and Republican parties.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major political party in the United Kingdom?

  1. Conservative Party

  2. Labour Party

  3. Liberal Democrats

  4. Scottish National Party
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Scottish National Party is a minor political party in the United Kingdom. It is not as well-known or as well-funded as the Conservative, Labour, and Liberal Democrat parties.