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

Which of the following concept were known by educated middle class people ?

  1. Democracy

  2. Nationalism

  3. Literacy

  4. All of above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

With the help of education provided by European countries the middle class people came to know about general conditions of the European countries and the concepts like democracy, nationalism, etc.

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

Today we believe democracy is one of the best forms of governments. It is so surprising that Plato was against democracy. Why?

  1. He believed that it had to be replaced by the rule of the wisest.

  2. He believed that it had to be replaced by the rule of the poors.

  3. He believed that it had to be replaced by the rule of the priests.

  4. He believed that it had to be replaced by the rule of the soldiers.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The execution of Socrates, the wisest man in Greece, filled Plato with contempt for democracy and believed that it had to be replaced by the rule of the wisest. That's why Plato was against democracy.

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

When does social divisions become less threatening for a country?

  1. If the government is willing to share power with the minority community.

  2. If the majority community is given more powers

  3. If the government suppresses the powers of the minority community.

  4. If the power is divided between small political units.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Social divisions become less threatening when power is decentralized and shared across smaller units, as this prevents any single group from feeling dominated or excluded. This approach reduces the stakes of political competition and fosters local participation.

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

Mark the correct statement.

  1. Social divisions affect politics in democracy

  2. Social diversity is healthy and for democracy

  3. Social division lead to casteism and regionalism during elections

  4. Politics is the root cause of social division
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Social diversity is considered healthy for a democracy because it encourages a variety of perspectives, debates, and representation, which are essential for a vibrant and inclusive political system.

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

Which of the following are the problems of untouchability ?

  1. The Untouchables were kept out of education

  2. Denial of property rights

  3. Denial of Political participation rights

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

Untouchability is the ancient caste discrimination whereby the upper caste people considers lower castes people (Dalits) as polluted and they are not to be touched by swarnas(upper caste people), nor can they live in the same village as swarna, cannot drink water from same well and are also prohibited to enter temples or public places. It is the most inhumane practice deeply exercised in India. Untouchable suffers from various rights deprivation like social, economic, legal etc. 

They are forced to do all menial jobs, they are not given proper representation and kept deprived of educating their children. They are prohibited to read and touch religious texts. They cannot hold or own any property and cannot even sell their landed property. 
They were prohibited to hold any public post in public administration. Although the Constitution abolishes untouchability and their are legislation in this regard, still, unfortunately the practice is prevalent in India.

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

Consider the following statements regarding Plato's views on Democracy and select the correct option.

  1. In his work The Republic Plato had practically condemned Democracy.

  2. He had the idea that all were fit to rule.

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In his work, The Republic Plato had practically condemned Democracy. He had developed the idea that all were not fit to rule and that only the philosophers who had been specially trained for the purpose should rule. He said this because it was Athenian Democracy which condemned his teacher Socrates to death.

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

If a nation is unwilling to take up the internal social issue to the international forum, then this would be considered

  1. Democratic

  2. Anti-economic

  3. Diplomatic

  4. Undemocratic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In a democracy, internal social issues are expected to be resolved through domestic dialogue and constitutional processes. Refusing to address these issues or seeking to suppress them is considered undemocratic.

Multiple choice political science india and the world objectives and reasons for the establishment of the united nations reasons for the establishment of the united nations united nations organisation

The following statements are about democracy in the contemporary world.
(a) Democracy expanded throughout the $20$th century.
(b) Democracy did not spread evenly throughout the world.
(c) All the member states of the International Monetary Fund(IMF) are democracies.
(d) All the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are democracies

  1. (a) and (b)

  2. (a), (b) and (c)

  3. (a), (b) and (d)

  4. (b), (c) and (d)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Democracy is rule by the people. They have the power to choose their leader. However we say that, Democracy expanded throughout the twentieth century and democracy did not spread evenly throughout the world.

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

During the nineteenth century, why did conservative governments in Europe expand voting rights, establish public health-care systems, pay for social security pensions, and institute free public education systems?

  1. To avoid social and political unrest by appraising the middle and urban poor classes.

  2. To provide a better educated and happier industrial work force.

  3. To prevent further emigration from Europe to the Americas.

  4. To strengthen the loyalty of the people to the monarchies without real government reform.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Conservative governments in the 19th century implemented social reforms to appease the working class and prevent revolutionary uprisings, thereby maintaining political stability.

Multiple choice political science the electoral process election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

Democracy is a form of government in which the ___________ in who should hold power and how the power should be used.

  1. People have a say

  2. People have no say

  3. People are ignorant

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Democracy is a system in which the citizens elect their representatives who rule them. The ultimate power in a democracy lies with the people. Hence, it can be said that democracy is a form of government in which the people have a say in who should hold power and how the power should be used.

Multiple choice social studies from stone to metal progress in history prehistoric age indus valley civilization

The development of political states in early civilizations was PRIMARILY motivated by which of the following?

  1. The complexity of life in densely populated territories required some authority to regulate the community

  2. The upper class needed protection of their privileges

  3. Civilizations needed a strong centralized army to repel invaders

  4. Rulers needed to collect taxes to finance the military

  5. Large work forces were needed to work on public projects
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A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Cities concentrated political, religious, and social institutions that were previously spread across many smaller, separate communities, which contributed to the development of states.
  • The political structures that states provided were an important factor in the rise of civilizations because they made it possible to mobilize large amounts of resources and labour and also tied larger communities together by connecting them under a common political system.

Multiple choice history post independence constitution and the first general election first general elections india: events after 1960

The first election was the big test to democracy in India. Why?

  1. At the time of first election India was a iliterate and poor country.

  2. Only rich countries of North America and Europe who have nearly literate population had conducted elections.

  3. Both and b

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The first general election was the big test for democracy in India. Because at that time India was poor and illiterate along with election commission had given right to every adult Indian citizen to vote along with women's.This kind of practice had not yet performed in European countries at that time, which are rich and literate as comparison to India.

Multiple choice history modern age in europe: the renaissance renaissance renaissance europe in transition india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe

Which of these best describes the political ideology of absolutism?

  1. When legislatures grant monarchies full control over the creation of a country's constitution

  2. When politicians try to sway public opinion in their favor using propaganda

  3. When governments provide all individual rights and freedoms to their citizens

  4. When monarchies hold all power and aspects of media through press censorship

  5. When government control all aspects of media through press censorship
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A Correct answer
Multiple choice

What is the definition of civil disobedience?

  1. refusal to follow all laws

  2. violent political protest

  3. refusal to follow (unjust) laws-peaceful political protest

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Civil disobedience is the active, professed refusal of a citizen to obey certain laws, demands, or commands of a government, specifically those perceived as unjust, through peaceful means.

Multiple choice

What was the domino theory?

  1. If one country fell to democracy, many others would as well.

  2. If one country fell to communism, others would follow.

  3. If one country were a republic, others would be too.

  4. The theory that recreational activities would help in war.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The domino theory was a Cold War policy belief that if one nation in a region came under the influence of communism, then the surrounding countries would follow in a domino effect.