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This set of Political Sociology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Political Sociology Unit 4 and 5 Set 2
Q1 | Which of the following is not a method used by the pressure group for achieving its objectives?
- It finances political parties
- It organizes demonstrations
- It clearly aligns with a political party
- It tries to influence policy makers
Q2 | Which of the following is not a feature of pressure group?
- It tries to influence from outside
- Its membership is large
- It actively joins political parties
- Its member can join any number of groups
Q3 | Which one of the following was the first country-wide pressure group of the organized Indian working class?
- All India Trade union Congress
- Indian National Trade union Congress
- United Trade Union Congress
- Hind Mazdoor Sabha
Q4 | Who describes the pressure groups as the Third House of the Legislature?
- Bryce
- H.M. Finer
- G
- H.Code
Q5 | In which of the following countries the pressure groups are not permitted to function?
- Britain
- Switzerland
- U.S.S.R.
- None of the above
Q6 | Which type of parties cling to the old socio-economic and political institutions?
- Reactionary parties
- Conservative parties
- Liberal parties
- Radical parties
Q7 | Which type of parties aim at reforming the existing institutions?
- Reactionary parties
- Conservative parties
- Liberal parties
- Radical parties
Q8 | Which type of parties aim at establishing a new a new order by overthrowing theexisting institutions?
- Reactionary parties
- Conservative parties
- Liberal parties
- Radical parties
Q9 | Which among the following follows one party system?
- USA
- USSR
- Britain
- France
Q10 | Which among the following follows two-party system?
- Britain
- France
- Italy
- Switzerland
Q11 | Which among the following follows multi-party system?
- Britain
- USA
- Switzerland
- East European countries
Q12 | When were the first general elections held?
- 1942
- 1952
- 1962
- 1966
Q13 | What system of government does India have?
- One party system
- Two party system
- Multi-party system
- All the above
Q14 | How many parties are registered with the Election Commission of India?
- 750 parties
- Less than750 parties
- More than 750 parties
- None of the above
Q15 | Who described political parties as ‘power behind the throne’?
- MacIver
- Lord Bryce
- Karl Marx
- Herman Finer
Q16 | Which of the following is associated with the Spoils System?
- Britain
- France
- USA
- All the above
Q17 | In which of the following countries two party systems first of all originated?
- Greece
- Britain
- USA
- U.S.S.R
Q18 | The means of the two major political parties in Britain are:
- Labour and Conservative
- Labour and Liberal
- Conservative and Socialists
- Conservative and Liberals
Q19 | The two major political parties of U.S.A. are
- Independent and Democratic
- Republican and Democratic
- Democratic and Socialist
- Republican and Communist
Q20 | How many seats have been secured by the MNF in the legislative assembly electionheld in 2018?
- 24
- 24
- 26
- 27
Q21 | Which of the following is the characteristic of a political party?
- Group of people organized for betterment of their locality.
- Group of people sharing similar religious views.
- Group of people having common principles and views on public matters.
- Group of people attending an election meeting.
Q22 | Which of the following is not an element of political party?
- A common religion
- An organized group of persons
- A common programme
- Fidelity to certain common principles
Q23 | What is an ‘Affidavit’?
- Over-regulation of political parties
- Decision making body of the party
- Details of a contesting candidate
- None of the above
Q24 | Which type of group is formed on the basis of its members sharing some common attitudes and values?
- Interest group
- Attitude group
- Value group
- Skill group
Q25 | The term party derives from Latin verb ‘partire’, which means
- To divide
- To gather
- To mingle
- To come together