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Jawaharlal Nehru University
JNU MA 2020
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1. Who enunciated International society theory as a combination of three schools of thought – Realism, Rationalism and Revolutionism? (JNU MA 2020)
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2. Who is National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India? (JNU MA 2020)
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3. Aristotle’s theory of the origin of the state is basically: (JNU MA 2020)
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4. Match List – I with List – II and choose your answer from the Codes given below: (JNU MA 2020)
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5. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (JNU MA 2020)
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6. Who founded Dravida Munitra Kazahgam? (JNU MA 2020)
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7. Consider the following names of the Congress leaders: (JNU MA 2020)
A. K. Kamraj and N. Sanjiva Reddy
B. S. K. Patil and Atulya Ghosh
C. S. Nijalingappa
D. Guljari Lal Nanda and Chandra Bhanu Gupta
Which among the above leaders in the late sixties formed a ‘syndicate’ and played an important role in the election of the Prime Minister of India after the death of Nehru and Lal Bahadur Shastri?
In Indian politics, the term "Syndicate" refers to a powerful group of senior Congress party leaders who dominated the Indian National Congress (INC) during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The Syndicate was composed of influential leaders such as K. Brahmananda Reddy, M. Bhaktavatsalam, K. Kamraj and N. Sanjiva Reddy, B. S. K. Patil, Atulya Ghosh C. S. Nijalingappa and others, who were key figures in the Congress party.
Role and Influence:
The Syndicate's era reflects the complex dynamics of factionalism and leadership struggles within Indian political parties, especially during times of major political and social change.
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8. What is the correct sequence of Morton Kaplan’s models of systems analysis? (JNU MA 2020)
A. Balance of Power
B. Loose Bipolarity
C. Tight Bipolarity
D. Universal International System
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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9. Which of the following are parts of Morganthau’s realist principle? (JNU MA 2020)
A. Politics is rooted in a permanent and unchanging human nature.
B. Self-interest is a basic fact of the human condition.
C. Coercion is only part of foreign policy.
D. National interest defined in terms of power.
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10. What is the prescribed Quorum for the meeting of the Lok Sabha? (JNU MA 2020)
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11. Dadabhai Naoroji declared in the Calcutta session of the Congress in 1906 that his aim was self-government or Swaraj like that of the United Kingdom or colonies. This idea was vehemently opposed by: (JNU MA 2020)
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12. Consider the following statements about Historical Approach to the study of Political Science: (JNU MA 2020)
A. It focuses on a sequence of selected events within a particular phase
B. It is loaded with superficial resemblances
C. It believes in maintaining equitable system
D. It is speculative, ethical and metaphysical
Of these:
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13. When was the Inter-State council was set up in India? (JNU MA 2020)
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14. Match List - I with List - II and select your answer from the codes given below: (JNU MA 2020)
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15. Which of the following is not an element of Liberalism? (JNU MA 2020)
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16. Match List - I with List - II and choose your answer from the codes given below: (JNU MA 2020)
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17. Consider the following statements: (JNU MA 2020)
A. Duverger argues that simple plurality single ballot system leads to two party system.
B. Duverger and Sartori argue that the second ballot system/proportional representation leads to multiparty system.
C. Robert Michels has articulated ‘Iron law of Oligarchy’.
D. The two main parties in UK and USA are Mass parties.
Which of the statements mentioned above are correct?
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18. Who among the following is a feminist Critique? (JNU MA 2020)
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19. Match List - I with List - II and choose your answer from the codes given below: (JNU MA 2020)
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20. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (JNU MA 2020)
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"Democracy and Discontent" is a phrase often used to encapsulate the tension and challenges inherent in democratic systems, particularly when they face criticism or dissatisfaction from various quarters within society. Here are some key points related to "Democracy and Discontent":
Overall, "Democracy and Discontent" reflects the ongoing debate and challenges faced by democratic systems worldwide, highlighting the need for continuous adaptation, reform, and engagement to address grievances and strengthen democratic legitimacy.
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21. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (JNU MA 2020)
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22. Consider the following statements regarding the parliamentary privileges. (JNU MA 2020)
A. Member of Parliament cannot be arrested in criminal or civilian cases while Parliament is in session.
B. No Member of Parliament shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given by him in the Parliament.
C. Subject to the Constitutional provisions and the parliamentary rules/procedures there is a freedom of speech in Parliament.
D. Parliament has no power to punish any person for violating its privileges.
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23. Consider the names of the following world leaders. (JNU MA 2020)
A. Josip Broz Tito
B. Julius Nyerere
C. Gamal Abdel Nasser and Ahmed Sukarno
D. Kwane Nkrumah
Who among the above mentioned leaders did play any role in the foundation of the nonaligned movement?
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24. Who said, “Power in International Politics is like the weather. Everyone talks about it, but few understand it”? (JNU MA 2020)
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25. Consider the following developments in contemporary India: (JNU MA 2020)
A. Emergence of the state parties/regional parties
B. Growing politicization and mobilization on the basis of region, religion and caste
C. Growing role of Corporate Money in the Elections
D. Growing class and spatial divides across India
E. Federalization/De-centering of Indian polity
Which of the developments mentioned can be viewed as the concerns for the wellbeing of parliamentary democracy in India?
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26. When was the first amendment in the Constitution of India made? (JNU MA 2020)
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27. Justice Punchhi committee is related to which of the following? (JNU MA 2020)
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28. Scholars after feeling disillusioned with a purely causal theory of politics, prefer to accord some place to values, goals and norms in the study of politics are called: (JNU MA 2020)
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29. Who of the following is the only officer allowed to participate in the proceedings of Indian Parliament? (JNU MA 2020)
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30. In reference to Presidential system which President of U.S.A. said, “For the folly of just one man may spell disaster for the whole nation.”? (JNU MA 2020)
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31. Which was the last state which was reorganised on the basis of language? (JNU MA 2020)
The chronology of states' bifurcation in India after 1956:
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32. It has been argued that India at the time of decolonization almost lacked all the ingredients that make liberal democracy a success. Consider the following factors. (JNU MA 2020)
A. Extreme Poverty and Low level of literacy
B. Lack of Industrialization and absence of a sizable middle class
C. Hierarchical social order ‘almost deliberately designed to resist the idea of political equality’
D. Flared up cultural, linguistic and religious distinctions
E. Ack of a pluralist and accommodative culture
Which of the factor(s) mentioned above were the concerns for the long-term success of Indian democracy?
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33. Consider the existing explanations for states reorganization in recent decades in India. (JNU MA 2020)
A. States are created by the central government to improve the quality of administration
B. States are created in recognition of distinct territorial identity groups
C. States are created according to the electoral interests of national political parties
D. States are created by the central government in recognition of better developmental record of ‘new’ states
Which of the statements above are correct?
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34. Once approved by the Parliament for how long can the proclamations regarding financial emergency remain in operation? (JNU MA 2020)
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35. “Action and relevance” and “better to be vague than non-relevantly precise” refers to: (JNU MA 2020)
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36. Right to Education at elementary level has been a Fundamental Right under which Constitutional Amendment? (JNU MA 2020)
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37. Which of the following mentioning the author and his book is not correctly matched? (JNU MA 2020)
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38. Consider the following statements related to India’s Constitution. (JNU MA 2020)
A. The two articles explicating writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Courts for the enforcement of fundamental rights are Articles 32 and 226.
B. Writs are in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari.
C. Article 226 is it broader in its scope as empowers high courts to issue directions, or writs not simply for the protection of fundamental rights but also for any other purpose.
D. Writs for the protection for fundamental rights cannot be issued to non-state bodies even if they are performing a public duty.
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39. Which one of the following features of the Indian Constitution has not been borrowed from England? (JNU MA 2020)
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40. When were the rules regarding the Department related Parliamentary Standing Committees made in India? (JNU MA 2020)
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41. The Right to Information Act in India emerged from a long grassroots movement in the State of: (JNU MA 2020)
The Right to Information (RTI) Act in India emerged from a grassroots movement that began in the rural areas of Rajasthan in the early 1990s. The Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS), a political organization headquartered in Rajasthan, is known for its demand for the RTI Act. In 1994, the MKSS began the first grassroots campaign for the introduction of RTI. In 1996, the National Campaign for People's RTI was formed and formulated the initial draft of the RTI law for the Government.
The RTI Act was passed in 2005, giving millions of Indians the power to ask important questions to the government. The first RTI application was filed in Pune police station on October 12, 2005 by Shahid Raza.
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42. Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R. (JNU MA 2020)
Assertion A: The Post-Cold War period is a multi-polar moment in a unipolar world.
Reason R: America remains the world’s pre-eminent actor, but it is also stretched militarily, in debt financially, divided domestically and unpopular internationally.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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43. Who believed that democratic revolution and nationalist revolution were linked with each other and dependent on each other? (JNU MA 2020)
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44. “Power is never the property of an individual; it belongs to a group and remains in existence only so long as the groups keep together”. This view about power has been expressed by: (JNU MA 2020)
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45. Which of the following cases related to the appointment of the judges in the Supreme Court and the High Courts? (JNU MA 2020)
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46. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (JNU MA 2020)
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47. Which one of the countries was not a member of the Commission appointed by the Security Council to solve the Indo-Pak Kashmir dispute? (JNU MA 2020)
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48. Who was the Chairman of the Administrative Reform Committee II? (JNU MA 2020)
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49. Consider the following features of the ‘Congress System’ as articulated by Rajni Kothari to explain the party system in India during the first four general elections: (JNU MA 2020)
A. Congress Party represented an ideological consensus
B. Opposition parties acted as pressure groups
C. Congress gained electorally from the distribution of power and patronage
D. Congress had a social coalitional support base in electoral terms
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50. Chronologically arrange the arms control and disarmament agreements in an ascending order. (JNU MA 2020)
A. Strategic Offensive Reduction Treaty (SORT) - 2002
B. Chemical Weapons Convention - 1993
C. Open Skies Treaty - 1992
D. Ottawa Landmine Convention – 1997
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51. Match List - I with List - II and select your answer from the codes given below: (JNU MA 2020)
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52. Who is credited to have formulated a principle of medieval Secularism? (JNU MA 2020)
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53. International society tradition is also known as the: (JNU MA 2020)
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54. The Article 124(3)(C) of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of a distinguished jurist by the President as a judge in the Supreme Court of India. Consider the names of the following former Chief Justices/Judges of the Supreme Court: (JNU MA 2020)
A. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer
B. Justice M. Patanjali Sastri
C. Justice P.N. Bhagwati
D. Justice H.R. Khanna
Who among the above mentioned judges were appointed as per the Article 124(3)(C)?
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55. Who among the following defines Behaviouralism as protest movement within Political Science? (JNU MA 2020)
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56. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (JNU MA 2020)
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57. Arrange the following books in correct chronological order: (JNU MA 2020)
A. Anarchy, State and Itopia
B. Four Essays of Liberty
C. Clash of Civilization
D. Ideology
Codes:
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58. Who said ‘History is the graveyard of elites’? (JNU MA 2020)
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59. Consider the following factors related to the economic transition from development planning model to the market oriented economic growth model in 1991: (JNU MA 2020)
A. Oil Crisis due to gulf war
B. Collapse of Soviet Union followed by the other East European countries
C. Political and social instability in the country leading to the flight of capital
D. Balance of Payment crisis
Which of the factors mentioned above have been considered as causing the economic transition in India?
The Gulf War, also known as Operation Desert Storm, was a conflict that took place in 1990–1991, primarily involving Iraq and a coalition of countries led by the United States. It was sparked by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990 under the leadership of Saddam Hussein.
The Gulf War is often seen as a landmark event in modern military history due to the use of advanced technology, air power, and coalition warfare strategies.
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60. Consider the following statements related to Jammu and Kashmir: (JNU MA 2020)
A. The accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India happened on 26 October 1947.
B. Jammu and Kashmir became a Union Territory on 31 October 2019.
C. The final draft of Article 306-A with modification was inserted in the Indian Constitution as Article 370.
D. The President issued Constitution (applicable to Jammu and Kashmir) Order of 1954 that superseded 1954 Constitution Order.
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61. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (JNU MA 2020)
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62. Consider the implications of new economic policy of reforms as implemented in India in 1991: (JNU MA 2020)
A. It has led to significant reduction in the level of poverty in India
B. It has led to India registering on an average six percent of growth in the last thirty years, making it one of the fastest growing economy in the world
C. It has led to accentuation of inter-state and intra-state disparities
D. Manufacturing sector has been the fastest growing sector followed by the agricultural and service sector
Which of the implications mentioned above is/are correct?
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63. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Hijarat’ recommended by Gandhi Ji. (JNU MA 2020)
A. Gandhi Ji recommended Hijarat as another form of Satyagrah
B. It was recommended by Gandhi Ji for the people of Champaran
C. It means voluntary exile from the permanent place of residence
D. It implied the formation of Peace Brigade
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64. Which was the first state in India to be formed on the basis of language? (JNU MA 2020)
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65. Who among the following believes that the goal of the utilitarian state is Liberty rather than happiness? (JNU MA 2020)
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66. Which one of the following sets is not correctly matched related to a party and the year of its formation? (JNU MA 2020)
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67. The concept of social movement includes certain constitutive components. Consider the following statements: (JNU MA 2020)
A. A group of people with a conflictual orientation towards an opponent
B. A Collective Identity and a set of common beliefs and goals
C. Collective Actions
D. Similar ideological commitment
Which among the statements mentioned above is are correct?
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68. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (JNU MA 2020)
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69. The Constitution of India mandates that under Articles 358 and 359 Fundamental Rights can be suspended during the Emergency if proclaimed by the President under Article 352. However the fundamental rights given under two Articles mentioned in the part III of the Constitution cannot be suspended. Mark the relevant articles among the following ones. (JNU MA 2020)
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70. Which one of the following statements is not correct? (JNU MA 2020)
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71. Who among the following has argued: “I do not want my house to be walled in on all sides and my windows to be stuffed. I want the cultures of all the lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible. But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any”? (JNU MA 2020)
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72. Who is the Chairman of Lokpal institution in India? (JNU MA 2020)
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73. Who among the following characterized the Directive Principles of State Policy as “pious aspirations”? (JNU MA 2020)
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74. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R. (JNU MA 2020)
Assertion A: India is for nuclear disarmament at the global level and for a credible minimum deterrence at the regional level.
Reason R: India’s nuclear policy has dual objectives.
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75. Consider the following statements: (JNU MA 2020)
A. Globalization signifies a web of economic, cultural and political connectedness across the world.
B. Cosmopolitanism stands for certain values and principles that are applicable to all people.
C. Washington Consensus refers to a neo-liberal framework embraced by key Washington based international institutions.
D. Neoliberalism supports the idea of market individualism and active intervention of the state in social and economic affairs.
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76. Ordinance issued by the President needs to be ratified by the Parliament as soon as it meets within: (JNU MA 2020)
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77. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (JNU MA 2020)
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78. Collegium System is related to: (JNU MA 2020)
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79. Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R. (JNU MA 2020)
Assertion A: Liberty aims at development of individuals.
Reason R: Freedom of thought and discussion is not the main theme of Liberty.
Assertion (A): Liberty aims at development of individuals.Explanation: The concept of liberty often includes the idea that individuals should have the freedom to pursue their own paths and develop their abilities and talents. This idea is deeply rooted in classical liberal thought, where individual freedom is seen as a crucial component of personal growth and self-actualization.
Reason (R): Freedom of thought and discussion is not the main theme of Liberty.Explanation: This statement seems to contradict the traditional liberal understanding of liberty. Classical liberal thinkers like John Stuart Mill, in his work "On Liberty," argue that freedom of thought and discussion is a fundamental aspect of liberty. Mill posits that the ability to think freely and discuss ideas openly is essential for personal development and the pursuit of truth.
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80. The below question has been dropped and full marks are awarded. Consider the following principles. (JNU MA 2020)
A. Mutual Respect for other Nations’ territorial integrity and sovereignty
B. Non-aggression
C. Non-interference in internal affairs
D. Equality and mutual benefit
E. Peaceful coexistence
Which of the principles mentioned above were part of the doctrine of Panchsheel-the five principles as propounded by India?
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81. Which one of the following is not a feature of Plato’s theory of Education? (JNU MA 2020)
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82. Consider the following statements underlining the purpose of a Constitution in a democratic country like India. (JNU MA 2020)
A. It sets up the institutional-legal design of democratic polity, establishing institutions and outlining the role of key political actors
B. It protects citizens’ rights and freedom
C. It establishes unifying values, norms and goals that govern the politics
D. It provides protection against arbitrary action by the executive and legislature
E. It recognizes and creates an identity, articulating a vision of what it means to be a citizen
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83. Max Weber has referred to the ‘ideal types’ of authority. Consider the following. (JNU MA 2020)
A. Traditional Authority
B. Modern Authority
C. Charismatic Authority
D. Legal-Rational Authority
Which of the above types are mentioned by Max Weber in his writings?
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84. Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R. (JNU MA 2020)
Assertion A: Although China has invested large capital in Pakistan projects exclusively in the Gwadar harbour yet Chinese reconsider their policies which has led to a reduction in the importance enjoyed by Pakistan.
Reason R: Apart from available huge opportunity of selling Chinese goods in Indian market, the growing tentacles of Islamic fundamentalism in Xingjiang with the collaboration of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda have pushed China to reconsider its South Asian Policy.
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85. Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R. (JNU MA 2020)
Assertion A: The decisions of the Security Council are binding, and must only be passed by the majority of nine out of the 15 members, as well as each of the five permanent members.
Reason R: These five permanent members have veto power over all Security Council decisions.
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86. ‘Relative Autonomy’ Thesis to explain the class character of state is derived from the writings of Marx mentioned below: (JNU MA 2020)
A. Civil War in France
B. Class Struggle in France
C. 18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte
D. Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844
Which of the above mentioned works present the relative autonomy thesis referring to the balance of class forces?
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87. Basic Structure Doctrine was established in the Supreme Court decision in: (JNU MA 2020)
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88. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (JNU MA 2020)
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89. The CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) was officially endorsed in October 2010 between: (JNU MA 2020)
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90. Chronologically arrange the following milestones in the Women’s movement in the correct ascending order. (JNU MA 2020)
A. Mexico City – UN Conference
B. Copenhagen – UN Conference
C. Beijing
D. Nairobi
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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91. What is the correct chronological order of the developments listed below? (JNU MA 2020)
A. Indo-Soviet Treaty of Friendship
B. India’s first Nuclear Explosion at Pokhran
C. Cuban Missile Crises
D. Adoption of structural adjustment programme of India
Select the correct answer from the following codes:
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92. Secularism in India as practiced in India has been inspired by certain ideas. Consider these: (JNU MA 2020)
A. Respect and protection of all religions
B. Equal distance from all religions
C. No discrimination against any one on the basis of religion
D. Symmetric political treatment of different religious communities
Which statement mentioned above is/are correct?
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93. Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R. (JNU MA 2020)
Assertion A: WTO pleads that free trade brings prosperity for all and therefore should be promoted.
Reason R: Integration of the countries with global economy through the system of trade helps them to export goods abroad as also import goods which they need.
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94. Which of the following committees did not relate to Panchayati Raj in india? (JNU MA 2020)
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95. The policy of containment formulated by the U.S. aimed at: (JNU MA 2020)
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96. Chronologically arrange the following treaties in the correct ascending order: (JNU MA 2020)
A. The Charter of the UN
B. The Treaty of Westphalia
C. Treaties of Utrecht
D. Treaty of Paris
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97. The view that ideology has come to an end was enunciated by: (JNU MA 2020)
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98. “Indira Doctrine” is considered an important aspect of India’s foreign policy for it defines. (JNU MA 2020)
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99. Consider the following set of political thinkers and their works: (JNU MA 2020)
A. J. S. Mill : On Liberty
B. Isaiah Berlin : Four Essays on Freedom
C. T. H. Green : Lectures on the Principles of Political Obligations
D. John Locke : Considerations on Representative Government
Which of the above are correctly matched?
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100. Who defines ‘freedom as the private pursuit of the individual’? (JNU MA 2020)
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