Civics Polity

Political Systems and Governance

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This section provides practice questions on various political systems including democracies, authoritarian regimes, and oligarchies. Understanding political governance and theories is crucial for cracking civil services and state PSC examinations. Regular practice ensures a solid grasp of political concepts and frameworks.

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Political Systems and Governance Questions

Multiple choice civics expansion of democracy different forms of government government government and its forms

When we compare record of dictatorial regimes with democracies in poor countries, then we find them in ___________.

  1. Upper hand

  2. Outstanding performance

  3. Similar results

  4. Moderate performance.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
If we consider poor democracies and all dictatorships for the fifty years between 1950 and 2000, dictatorships have higher rate of economic growth. The inability of democracy to achieve higher economic development is a matter of worry. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not have the expected outcome, hence, incorrect. 
Multiple choice civics expansion of democracy different forms of government government government and its forms

Following is/are a feature of dictatorship __________________.

  1. Rule of one individual or party.

  2. No faith in religion.

  3. Faith in force and war.

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Features of Dictatorship:

1. One Party, One Leader and One Programme: Rule of one individual or party.
2. Absence of Individual Liberty 
3. National Glorification
4. The glorification of War: Faith in force and war.
5. Totalitarian State
6. Racialism: No faith in religion.

Multiple choice civics expansion of democracy different forms of government government government and its forms

Which of the following are the features of dictatorship?

  1. Monopoly of powers

  2. One party rule

  3. Belief in racial superiority

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A dictatorship is a type of authoritarianism, in which politicians regulate nearly every aspect of the public and private behaviour of citizens. They take necessary steps to keep their position strong. Features of dictatorship are: monopoly of powers, single ruling party and belief in racial supremacy. Good example of dictatorship is North Korea. 

Multiple choice civics expansion of democracy different forms of government government government and its forms

Which of the following statements is true?

A. In more and more countries rulers are elected by people.

B. There are no more dictators in the present world.

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the two statements are true
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Among the given statements, the true statement is, in present days, in many countries people elect their ruler which is a form of democratic and republic government. There are very few places which still follow monarchy and dictatorship.

Multiple choice political science india's relationship with other countries regional organisation india’s international relations foreign policy of india and india's relations with the neighbouring countries

In Sri Lanka, the democratically elected government adopted a series of ________________________.

  1. Reforms to establish Tamils power and to protect Buddhism.

  2. Majoritarian measures to establish Sinhala supremacy.

  3. Repressive measures to establish the supremacy of Indian Tamils

  4. Preferential policies to establish a strong democracy.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

After independence, the Sri Lankan government implemented a series of majoritarian measures, such as the Sinhala Only Act, to establish the supremacy of the Sinhala community.

Multiple choice political science our panchayat introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies panchayati raj community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

The case for local self-government rests on the premise that _____________.

  1. It makes for better administration

  2. It facilitates a non-partisan approach

  3. It is a training ground for democracy

  4. It reduces corruption
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

At the local level it is possible for people to directly participate in decision making. This helps to inculcate a habit of democratic participation. Local government is the best way to realise one important principle of democracy, namely local self-government.

Multiple choice power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

Consider the following two statements on power sharing and select the answer using the codes given below:
A. Power sharing is good for democracy.
B. It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
Which of these statements are true and false?

  1. A is true but B is false

  2. Both A and B are true

  3. Both A and B are false

  4. A is false but B is true
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Power-sharing in democracy describes a system of governance in which different segments of society are provided a share of power. Power-sharing is good for democracy. Power-sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflicts between social groups. Power-sharing makes people dependent and responsible.
 
Multiple choice power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

Power sharing is desirable because ___________.

  1. It creates many centres of power

  2. It increases conflict among different groups

  3. It avoids social conflict and violence

  4. It creates instability
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. Power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order as social conflict often leads to violence and political instability. Imposing the will of the majority community over others may look like an attractive option in the short run, but in the long run it undermines the unity of the nation. Tyranny of the majority is not only oppressive for the minority but it also brings ruin to the majority.

Multiple choice power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

Prudential reasons of power sharing are_______________.

  1. The stability of political order.

  2. To reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.

  3. A fair share to minority.

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Since social conflict often leads to violence and political instability, power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order. Imposing the will of majority community over others may look like an attractive option in the short run, but in the long run it undermines the unity of the nation.
Multiple choice power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

Which one of the following is a moral reason behind power-sharing? 

  1. Power-sharing reduces the possibility of conflict.

  2. Power-sharing can reduce violence and instability.

  3. Power-sharing is in the very spirit of democracy.

  4. Power-sharing ensures the stability of political order.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy. A democratic rule involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise, and who have to live with its effects. People have a right to be consulted on how they are to be governed. A legitimate government is one where citizens, through participation, acquire a stake in the system. 

Multiple choice power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

Consider the following two statements on power sharing and select the answer using the codes given below:
I. Power sharing is good for democracy.
II. It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
Which of these statements are true and false?

  1. I is true but II is false

  2. Both I and II are true

  3. Both I and II are false

  4. I is false but II is true
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Features of power-sharing are as follows:

1. Power sharing reduce the possibility of conflicts between social groups.
2. Power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order.
3. Power sharing is the spirit of democracy.
4. Power sharing is good for democracy.

Multiple choice power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

Different arguments are usually put forth in favour of and against power sharing. Identify those which are in favour of power sharing and select the answer using the codes given below. Power sharing:
I. reduces conflict among different communities.
II. decreases the possibility of arbitrariness.
III. delays decision-making process.
IV. accommodates diversities.
V. increases instability and divisiveness.
VI. promotes people's participation in government.
VII. undermines the unity of a country.

  1. I, II, IV, VI

  2. I, III, V, VI

  3. I, II, IV, VII

  4. II, III, IV, VII
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Arguments in favor of power sharing:

I) reduces conflict among different communities - power sharing ensures that every member of every community gets a voice in the affairs of the country. 
II) decreases possibility of arbitrariness - power sharing ensures that decisions are not taken in favor of a majority community by sacrificing or ignoring the needs of other communities. 
IV) accommodates diversities - power sharing brings about cultural richness to the country, for example, India.
VI) promotes people's participation in government - power sharing encourages participation of the common people in decision-making processes, for example, the Right to Information Act of 2005 in India which aims to make government functioning more transparent by eliciting participation of the people.

Multiple choice inferences from the text reading comprehension english

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

It is said that ideas are explosive and dangerous. To allow them unfettered freedom is, in fact, to invite disorder. But, to this position, there are at least two final answers. It is impossible to draw a line round dangerous ideas, and any attempt at their definition involves monstrous folly. If views, moreover, which imply disorder are able to disturb the foundations of the State; there is something supremely wrong with the governance of the State. For disorder is not a habit of mankind. We cling so eagerly to our accustomed ways that, as even Burke insisted; popular violence is always the outcome of a deep popular sense of wrong. 

What is the central point that the passage emphasizes?

  1. It is unnecessary to define dangerous ideas

  2. Dangerous ideas are born out of the enjoyment of freedom

  3. A well-governed State is unaffected by dangerous ideas

  4. Dangerous ideas originate from man's pre-occupation with politics.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Option C is the correct answer. The passage has tried to emphasize the nature of disorder that tumbles over a state. Whatever may give birth to dangerous ideas, however they may be formed,if they are able to shake the foundations of a state, the validity of the state's governance would be questionable. A well-governed state would be unaffected by any kind of dangerous ideas.The statements of options A,B and D are not supported by the text, and thus, are incorrect.

Multiple choice history the rise of nationalism in europe reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe national movements in europe historiography

What all factors could strengthen the autocratic monarchies of Europe?

  1. A modern army

  2. Efficient bureaucracy

  3. Abolition of feudalism and serfdom

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Autocratic monarchies were strengthened by modernizing their armies, improving bureaucratic efficiency, and reducing the power of feudal lords to centralize authority.