Political Sociology Unit 4 and 5 Set 3

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This set of Political Sociology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Political Sociology Unit 4 and 5 Set 3

Q1 | Name the oldest political party of India.
  • Bahujan Samaj Party
  • Indian National Congress
  • The Communist Party
  • Bharatiya Janata Party
Answer: Indian National Congress
Q2 | Which type of group is formed on the basis of its members sharing some common attitudes and values?
  • Interest group
  • Anomic group
  • Attitude group
  • None of the above
Answer: Attitude group
Q3 | Which of the following is an example of the attitude group?
  • C.N.D
  • R.S.P.C.A
  • The Calcutta Beautification Society
  • All the above
Answer: All the above
Q4 | A pressure group is distinct from a political party in as much as it does not directly
  • Contest elections
  • Finance a candidate
  • Propagate a policy
  • Resort to mobilization of opinion
Answer: Contest elections
Q5 | (A): pressure groups involve themselves in politics and policy making process in India through direct and indirect means. (B): they aspire to come to power to achieve their goals.
  • Both A and B are individually true and B is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and B are individually true and B is not the correct explanation of A
  • A is true but B is false
  • A is false but B is true
Answer: A is true but B is false
Q6 | Which of the following is not a function of pressure groups?
  • Interest articulation
  • Political communication
  • Education
  • None of the above
Answer: None of the above
Q7 | What are the required conditions for recognition as a National Party?(i) If it secures 6% of valid votes polled in any four or more states at a general election to the Lok Sabha or to the Legislative assembly; and in addition, it wins four seats in the Lok Sabha from any state or states; or(ii) If it wins 2% of seats in the Lok Sabha at a general election; and these candidates are elected from three states; or(iii) If it is recognized as a state party in four states.(iv) If it secures 8% of the total valid votes polled in the state.
  • (i) and (iv)
  • (i), (ii) and (iii)
  • (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
  • (i), (iii), and (iv)
Answer: (i), (ii) and (iii)
Q8 | Which of the following is not a National Party?
  • Shiv Sena
  • Bahujan Samaj Party
  • Indian National Congress
  • Bharatiya Janata Party
Answer: Shiv Sena
Q9 | What is the symbol reserved for Communist Party of India (CPI)?
  • Ears of Corn and Sickle
  • Hammer, Sickle and Star
  • Ears of Sickle and Star
  • Ears of Hammer and Sickle
Answer: Ears of Corn and Sickle
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