1. Who among the following said that political theory stands for an abstract model of the political order

T.P. Jenkin

R.A. Dahl

W.T. Bluhm

Weinstein


2. Which one of the following statements is not true

Classical political theory is qualitative.


Behavioural political theory is quantitative.


Post-behavioural political theory is both qualitative and quantitative.


Behavioural theory is not specially concerned with Anglo-American model.


3. Which one of the following statements is not true

Neo-liberalism refers to significant revival of interest in classical liberalism.


Neo-liberal ideas were taken up by the political parties of the New Right in Britain.


The revival of classical liberalism occurred as a reaction against the onset of a world recession in the 1970s.


T.H. Green accepted the classical liberal notion of liberty only.


4. Who among the following dismissed John Rawl's concept of social justice as a 'mirage'

Macpherson Friedrich Hayek


Isaiah Berlin Robert Nozick


5. Who among the following said that ideology should neither be thought of as liberating or oppressive, nor as true or false. It can be any these things

Andrew Heywood

John Rawls

Andrew Gamble

Bill Coxall


6. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below

List I(Year) List II (Event)
1917 Mao started his historic 'Long March'.

1918 Mao participated in the first Congress of the CCP.

1921 Mao became a Library Assistant in Peking University

1934 Mao met Liu Shao-Chi


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7. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
List I List II
(Philosopher) (Idea)

Machiavelli Revolt against Reason

Hobbes Moral Indifference

Locke Instinct of self-preservation

Rousseau Natural Right to Property


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8. Who among the following said "Most religious men I have met are politicians in disguise. however, who wear the guise of a politician in disguise, am at heart a religious man"

Bipin Chandra Pal

C.R. Das

M.K. Gandhi

M.A. Jinnah


9. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other labelled as
Reason Select the correct answer from the codes given below
Assertion Platonic theory of ideas is based upon the theory of knowledge.

Reason For him, knowledge is perception. Codes

Both and are true, and is the correct explanation of


Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of


is true, but is false.


is false, but is true.


10. Who among the following said "Aristotle's new general science of politics was not only empirical and descriptive, but even in some respects independent of any ethical purpose, since a statesman might need to be expert in governing even a bad state."

E. Barker G.H. Sabine


E.B. England G.C. Field


11. For Locke, which of the following statements is not true
The state must be a constitutional state.

Government must posses discretionary power.

It is a tolerant state.

(d)The right to property is not a natural right.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below

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12. For Rousseau, which of the following statements is not true

Two original instincts i.e. self-love and sympathy make up man's nature.

A thinking man is a depraved animal.

Family is the only natural society.

General will is not a group mind.
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13. For J.S. Mill, which of the following statements is not true
Pleasures differ in quality as well as in quantity.

Mill makes use of the non-utilitarian arguements.

The felicific calculus is absurd.

Pleasures can be objectively measured. Select the correct answer from the codes given below


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14. Arrange the following works of Amartya Sen in chronological order of his publications. Select the correct answer from the codes given below


Idea of Justice

Inequality Re-examined

Development as Freedom

Choice, Welfare and Measurement


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15. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other labelled as Reason Select the correct answer from the codes given below

Assertion There was great deal of similarity between the ideas of Mazzini and those
of Aurobindo.

Reason Both believed that faith in God was the basis of morality, that politics could not be separated from morality.

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Both and are true, and is the correct explanation of


Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of


is true, but is false.


is false, but is true.


16. Identify the correct sequence in which general systems theory has been adopted in social sciences
i. Psychology
ii. Sociology
iii. Anthropology
iv. Political Science Select the correct answer from the codes given below
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ii, iii and iv

iii, ii, i and iv

ii, iii, iv and i

iii, ii, and iv

17. The term 'legitimation crisis', in terms of erosion of confidence in public institutions resulting in coercive apparatus of states, was developed by

David Apter

S.P. Huntington

Edward Shills

Habermas


18. Which of the following is not true of a Constitution

It safequards the political institutions.


It is the source of all authority of the organs of the government.


It promotes trans-national security.


It incorporates fundamental laws.


19. Who among the following are European thinkers associated with the theory of political elites
Pareto

Mosca

Schumpeter

Lasswell
Select the correct answer from the codes given below

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20. Who among the following do not make any distinction between interest groups and pressure groups
Jean Blondel

Myron Weiner

Robert C. Bone

James Coleman
Select the correct answer from the codes given below

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only


21. Identify the basic contentions of Dependency theory. Select the correct answer from the code given below
Development of colonies is viewed as Whiteman's burden.

Third world nations provide natural resources and cheap labour.

Industrialization and market economy are conducive for development.

Advanced western nations perpetuate a state of dependency by various means.


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22. Which of the following is/are the common feature(s) between the Indian political system and the US political system
Residuary powers belong to the centre.

Residuary powers are with the states.

Presidents have the power of pocket veto.

(d)Upper houses have some nominated members.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below


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23. Which one of the following types of bureaucracy exhibits a bias towards party interests

Guardian bureaucracy

Caste bureaucracy

Patronage bureaucracy

Merit bureaucracy


24. In a single transferable vote system, each voter is required to

Indicate one preference more than the seats to be filled up.


Indicate one preference less than the total seats to be filled up.


Indicate as many preferences as there are candidates to be elected.


Indicate only a single preference.


25. Which of the following are true of presidential system of government
President is both Head of the State and Head of the Government.

It is based on separation of powers.

President's term of office is fixed.

(d)Secretaries are responsible to the president as well as to the Senate.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below


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26. Which of the following Houses has had the longest speeches by the members

House of Lords

Lok Sabha

US Senate

Swiss Council of States


27. Which of the following statements are correct about the Vice-Presidents of India and America
Both the Vice-Presidents are elected for a fixed term.

They are the presiding officers of the upper house.

They appoint the committees of the house.

(d)They have a casting vote in case of a tie.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below

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28. Which one of the following characteristics is not true of Anomic interest groups

They are spontaneous groups that are formed suddenly.


They are formed on the basis of prior organisation and planning.


Eruption of violent behaviour at times to ventilate the discontentment.


They are short lived and transitory as they cease to operate once the purpose is achieved.


29. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other labelled as Reason Select the correct answer from the codes given below

Assertion In the advanced liberal democracies of the western nations, military is
subordinate to the civilian authority.
Reason Military plays a key role in countries where democracy has not been institutionalized.
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Both and are correct, and is the correct explanation of


Both and are correct, but is not the correct explanation of


is correct, but is false.


is false, but is correct.


30.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below

List I (Writer) List II (Concept/Model)

Robert Mitchels Communication Model
James Burnham Power Elites
C.Wright Mills Managerial Revolution
Harold Lasswell Iron Law of oligarchy
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31. Which of the following statement/s about the Right to negative vote is/are correct Select the correct answer from the codes given below

I. The Election Commission of India wanted that 'None of the above' button on Electronic voting machine should be offered to voters.
II. The public interest litigation, in the Supreme Court for NOTA option was filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms.
III. Elections in a constituency will be held again if NOTA gets the highest votes.
IV. The candidate with highest number of votes will be declared elected even if she/he receives less than the NOTA votes.
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Only I and II are correct.

Only II and III are correct.

Only III and IV are correct.

Only I and IV are correct.


32. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other labelled as Reason Select the correct answer from the codes given below
Assertion Federalism is not dead in India.

Reason New regions are constantly demanding statehood.
Codes

Both and are true, and is the correct explanation of


Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of


is true, but is false.


is true, but is false.

33. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched

Laxmi Kant Pandey v/s Union of India Inter-country adoption of Indian babies.

S.P. Gupta v/s President of India and others enabling citizens to file public interest litigation for social cause.

Mohini Jain v/s State of Karnataka enjoyment of pollution-free water and air.

Olga Tellis vs/ Bombay Municipal Corporation right to livelihood.


34. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
List I List II
(Presidents of India) (Tenure)

(a)Varahgiri Venkatgiri July 1987 July 1992

(b)Dr. Zakir Hussain July 1977 July 1982

Venkatraman August 1969 -August 1974

Neelam Sanjiva Reddy May 1967 May 1969


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35. Which one of the following is the correct break-up of the composition of Lok Sabha Constituencies
Total General Scheduled Caste Scheduled Tribe Constituencies Constituencies Constituencies Constituencies

545 423 80 42


543 423 79 41


543 425 78 40


545 427 79 39


36. According to the Supreme Court of India, the foundation of 'composite culture', as mentioned in clause of Article 51 is

the diverse culture of India


the Sanskrit language and literature


the secular fabric of India


the values evolved during the freedom movement


37. Which of the following Fundamental Rights are granted only to citizens of India Select the correct answer from the code given below
I. Cultural and educational rights.
II. Equality before the law.
III. Right against exploitation.
IV. Protection from discrimination on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
Codes

I and II only

II and IV only

III and IV only

I and IV only


38. Which of the following statement/s about the Government of India Act, 1935 is/are not true Select the correct answer from the code given below

I. In six of the provinces, the legislature was bi-cameral.
II. The Governor-General had the power to make permanent acts but not ordinances.
III. The residuary powers of legislation were vested in the Central Legislature.
IV. Education as a subject was with Central Legislature.
V. Separate representation was provided only to the Muslim community.


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II, III and V

II, IV and V

II, III, IV and V
III, IV and V


39. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
List I List II
(Farmer's Organization) (State)

Shetkari Sangathana Gujarat

Bhartiya Kisan Sangh Maharashtra

(c) Samata Sangathan Rajasthan

Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan Orissa


West Bengal

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40. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below

I. Subject to legislation by Parliament, the power to declare any area as a 'Scheduled area' is given to the President.
II. The 5th Schedule of the Constitution deals with administration of 'Scheduled Areas' in Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura.
III. The Government of the states having 'Scheduled Areas' have to submit reports to the President regarding the administration of such 'Areas'.
IV. The executive power of the Union shall extend to giving directions to the respective
states regarding administration of the 'Scheduled Areas'.
Which of the above statements are correct

Codes

Only I and III

Only I and IV

Only I and II

Only II and III


41. Which one of the following is correctly matched about the outcome of the XVI Lok Sabha elections

National Democratic Alliance 336 seats and 35 percent vote share.


United Progressive Alliance 54 seats and 23 percent vote share.


Left Front 10 seats and 4.8 percent vote share.


Congress 44 seats and 17 percent vote share.

42. Match List I with List II and give the correct answer from the codes given below
List I List II
(Author) (Book)

R.M. Jenkins State Politics in India

Myron Weiner(ed) Language Religion and Politics in North India

Christophe Regional Reflections Comparing Politics Across Jafferlot India's States

Paul R. Brass India's Silent Revolution The rise of the Low Castes in North Indian Politics


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43. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Rajni Kothari Congress system

Yogendra Yadav Third Electoral System

Paul Brass Disintegration of Congress
organisation

James Manor Post-Congress polity


44. Who among the following wrote, "In the context of society today, the caste system and much that goes with it are wholly incompatible, reactionary, restrictive, and barriers to progress."

B.R. Ambedkar

Jawaharlal Nehru

M.K. Gandhi

R.M. Lohia


45. Consider the following statements about lower courts and identify the false statements from the codes given below

The Panchayat Courts have only civil jurisdiction.

The Munsiff Courts are lower in hierarchy to the court of Subordinate Judges.

The Sessions cases are the more serious civil cases in the Court of the District Judge.


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46. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
List I(Books) List II (Authors)
The Art of Judgment A Study of Policy Making Thomas R. Dye

Understanding Public Policy Herbert Simon

The New Science of Management Decision Sir Geoffrey Vickers

Personality and Organization Chris Argyris


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47. At present, Public Account Committee consists of 22 members

15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha.


14 from Lok Sabha and 8 from Rajya Sabha.


12 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha.


11 from Lok Sabha and 11 from Rajya Sabha.


48. A horizontal grouping of specialized activities is attained in an organization that is

Centralized

Integrated

Decentralized

Disintegrated


49. Which of the following statements about the Right to Information Act 2005 is/are correct

the Act came into force in October 2005.

It repealed the Official Secrets Act, 1923.

It has not repealed the Freedom of Information Act, 2002.

it is available to Indian citizens only.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below


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50. Which one of the following is not included as a cause for disciplinary action against public servants by L.D. White

Inefficiency

Long absence from duty

Immorality

Intoxication


51. The names associated with behavioural theory of organization are

Chester Barnard

J.L. Moreno

Thomas Carlyle

A.H. Maslow
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52. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other labelled as Reason Select the correct answer from the codes given below

Assertion Decision making is a process of selection and the aim is to select the best
alternative.

Reason Decision making involves rationality.
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Both and are true, and is the correct explanation of


Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of


is true, but is false.


is false, but is true.


53. Riggsian Agraria model is characterized by which of the following

Clan-based organization

Communalistic value

Impersonal human actions

Divine authority source
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

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54. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other labelled as Reason Select the correct answer from the codes given below

Assertion "The issue of decentralisation is more complex in concept and practice
than is generally acknowledged".
Reason 'The dual role approach to decentralisation is a kind of rehearsal of the area function dichotomy in a new setting.'
Codes

Both and are true, and is the correct explanation of


Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of


is true, but is false.


is false, but is true.


55. Which one of the following was not supported by Taylor in his Scientific Management theory

Efficiency evaluation experts

Concept of 'Economic Man'

Functional for emanship

Standardization of tools


56. Chester Barnard developed a concept in respect of acceptance of authority by a subordinate from his manager. Identify it.

Motivation matrix

Decision making authority

Zone of indiffernce

Zone of coercive authority


57. Summarising the defects of bureaucracy, W.A. Robson did not include

Excessive sense of self-importance.


Generalist dominated administrative system.


Indiffernce towards the feelings of individual citizens.


A failure to recognize the relations between the governors and the governed.

58. Max Weber and Fred W. Riggs have a commonality between them in the context of

They constructed ideal type models.


They studied administrative systems in their environmental settings.


They concentrated on the problems of change.


They used deductive approach.


59. Upward communication is basically unconventional, but can be improved by
Management to give evidence that it is really interested in the opinions of employees.

Superior should state his own position before he listens to subordinates.

Chief should act upon the ideas and problems reported to him.

Superior should ask his subordinates for reactions to his own ideas.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below


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60. How many ways to embezzlement of government money have been mentioned by Kautilya in his Arthasastra

75

40

50

30


61. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
List I (Secretary General of UN) List II (Tenure)

Kofi Annan January 1972 to December 1981

Boutros-Boutros Ghali January 1982 to December 1991

Javier Perez de Cuellar January 1997 to December 2006

Kurt Waldheim January 1992 to December 1996


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62. Which of the following rights is not included in the second generation human rights

Right to education


Right to health


Right to be free from torture and slavery


Right to housing


63. Which one of the following peace keeping operations of the United Nations is not an example of first generation peacekeeping operations

UN Transitional Authority in Cambodia


UN Truce Supervision Organization


UN Emergency Force


UN Disengagement Observer Force


64. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
List I List II
(Writer) (Idea)

Immanual Wallerstein Game theory

Von Newmann End of history

Morgenthau Realism

Francis Fukuyama Dependency theory


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65. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other labelled as Reason Select the correct answer from the codes given below

Assertion Non-alignment policy was more relevant during cold war period.

Reason Non-aligned countries are divided on ethnic and religious differences.

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Both and are true, and is the correct explanation of


Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of


is true, but is false.


is false, but is true.


66. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and the other labelled as Reason Select the correct answer from the codes given below
Assertion American foreign policy supported the democratic regimes.

Reason At times the military systems were also supported by America.
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Both and are true, and is the correct explanation of


Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of


is true, but is false.


is false, but is true.


67. Which of the following statements is are not true of dependency theory
Unequal relation between core and periphery.

Developmental process in the third world nations reinforces underdevelopment.

Industrialization leads to new forms of democratization and equity in global order.

Strengthening of neo-colonialism.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below


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68. "Uniting for Peace Resolution" is also called as

Truman plan

American plan

Achieson plan

Eisenhower plan


69. 'Balance of Power' is an important principle of

Liberal thought in international politics.


Marxist thought in international politics.


Traditional thought in international politics.


Realist thought in international politics.


70. According to Iris L Calude Jr. which of the following is not a device for the management of power

Arms control

Collective security

Balance of power

World Government


71. How many Asian countries are members of G 20

5

6

7

8


72. The modern state system with its territorial sovereignty came into existence first in Europe in the wake of the

Treaty of Versailles

Congress of Vienna

Treaty of Westphalia

Congress of Berlin

73. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Economic and Social Council of
U.N. Choose your answer from the codes given below

The Council has 54 members.
The Council generally hold several short sessions and many preparatory meetings, and panel discussions with the members of civil society throughout the year.
It also holds a three-week substantive session in July.
Voting in the Council is by simple majority, each member has one vote.
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74. According to Karen. A. Mingrt which of the following conditions is not essential to make first generation peacekeeping operations most effective

A clear and practical mandate or purpose for the operation.


U.S. forces must also be present in the peace-keeping operations.


Consent of the parties involved as to the mandate and composition of the force.


Strong financial and logistical support of the members of the UN Security Council.


75. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below

List I (Term) List II (Contents)

Preventive diplomacy It is like classical peace-keeping. It refers to the deployment of a UN force in the field with the consent of all parties.
Peace making It involves developing social, political and economic infrastructure to prevent further violence and consolidate peace.
Peace keeping It involves confidence-building measures, fact finding and preventive deployment of UN authorised forces.
Post-conflict peace building It is designed to bring hostile parties to agreement essentially through peaceful means.


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