WB SET JANUARY 2023 - Political Science Coaching Centre

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WB SET

WB SET JANUARY 2023

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1. Who among the following regarded Buddhism as a moral and tolerant alternative to Marxism? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Ram Mohun Roy

(B) Swami Vivekananda

(C) B. R. Ambedkar

(D) M. N. Roy

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2. Ram Mohun Roy was the founder of which of the following? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Brahmo Samaj

(B) Arya Samaj

(C) Sant Samaj

(D) Visva Bharati

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3. 'Nationalism is a menace'. Who said it? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) M. K. Gandhi

(B) Romain Rolland

(C) Rabindranath Tagore

(D) None of the above

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4. Which landmark event in B. R. Ambedkar's life took place at the Yeola Conference in 1935? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Published Annihilation of Caste

(B) Launched Mahad Satyagraha

(C) Announced that the depressed classes would embrace another religion

(D) Started the Independent Labour Party

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5. Arrange the following in chronological order of appearance in terms of the code below: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

1. Vasishtha Dharmasutra

2. Apastambha Dharmasutra

3. Gautama Dharmasutra

4. Manusmriti

Codes:

(A) 1, 2, 3, 4

(B) 3, 2, 1, 4

(C) 4, 3, 2, 1

(D) 2, 3, 4, 1

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6. Find among the list the correct trio of country/ colonial state and year of independence. (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Ghana / Britain / 1980

(B) Tanganyika / Holland / 1948

(C) Guinea-Bissau / Portugal / 1974

(D) Zimbabwe / France / 1990

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7. "The last shall be first and the first last". is the famous phrase associated with: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Che Guevara

(B) Frantz Fanon

(C) Amilcar Cabral

(D) Kwama Nkrumah

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8. Which one of the following is not the core element identified with Realism in International Politics? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Statism

(B) Power

(C) Prudence

(D) Economic Interdependence

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9. The term "Third World' was coined by (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Jawaharlal Nehru

(B) Alfred Sawvy

(C) Paul Kennedy

(D) Abraham Lincoln

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10. Who among the following is a proponent of Contingent Realism? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Kenneth Waltz

(B) Charles Glaser

(C) John Mearsheimer

(D) Barry Buzan

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11. Which of the following was not a member of the Axis Powers during the Second World War? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Germany

(B) Japan

(C) Italy

(D) Soviet Union

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12. Game theory in International Relations assumes the following: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Rational choice behaviour from actions

(B) Impulsive choice behaviour from actions

(C) Culturally conditioned response from actions

(D) None of the above

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13. Who proposed the 'Fourteen Point' programme for the formation of League of Nations? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) David G. Williamson

(B) Franklin D. Roosevelt

(C) Sam Kutesa

(D) Woodrow Wilson

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14. The branch of Political Science which is focussed on the interactions among state is called (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Political Psychology

(B) Peace and Conflict Studies

(C) Foreign Policy Analysis

(D) International Relations

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15. Which approach to international relations vehemently objects to the notions of 'anthropocentrism' and 'industrialism'? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Postmodernism

(B) Green Political Theory

(C) Feminism

(D) Marxism

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16. The author of the book Bananas, Beaches and Bases is (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Martha Finnemore

(B) Andrew Linklater

(C) Stephen Glaser

(D) Cynthia Enloe

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17. "Theory is always for someone and for some purpose"- this comment is attributed to (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Stephen M. Walt

(B) Steve Smith

(C) Robert Cox

(D) Richard Ashley

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18. India is not a member of which of the following export control regimes? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Missile Technology Control Regime

(B) Australia Group

(C) Wassenaar Arrangement

(D) Nuclear Suppliers Group

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19. The book Blood Telegram deals with the genocide in (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Myanmar

(B) Cambodia

(C) Vietnam

(D) Bangladesh

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20. When did India join the security forum of ASEAN, the ARF? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) 1994

(B) 1996

(D) 2014

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21. Who moved the objectives resolution in the Constituent Assembly? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) B. R. Ambedkar

(B) Jawaharlal Nehru

(C) Sardar Ballavbhai Patel

(D) Rajendra Prasad

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22. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other, Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the code below: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

Assertion (A): G. W. F. Hegel symbolised the highest achievement of German Idealism in political thought.

Reason (R): Hegel disliked the abstract cosmopolitan idea and believed in the rationality of existing institutions.

Code:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.

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23. Which one of the following is not a good form of government for Aristotle? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Monarchy

(B) Aristocracy

(C) Democracy

(D) None of the above

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24. Indicate the correct pair from the following: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Civic Republicanism: Hobbes

(B) Passive Citizenship: T. H. Marshall

(C) Differentiated Citizenship: I. M. Young

(D) Universal Citizenship: Rome

Iris Marion Young, a prominent political theorist, introduced the concept of "differentiated citizenship" in her influential works on social justice, democracy, and multiculturalism. Differentiated citizenship challenges traditional notions of universal citizenship by advocating for the recognition and accommodation of group differences within democratic societies.

Key Points of Differentiated Citizenship

Recognition of Group Differences: Young argues that individuals are situated within social groups that influence their identities and experiences. These groups can include race, gender, ethnicity, class, and other social categories. Differentiated citizenship calls for recognizing these differences and understanding how they affect people's access to rights and opportunities.
Group Representation: Young advocates for mechanisms that ensure the representation of marginalized and disadvantaged groups in political processes. She believes that democratic institutions should be designed to give voice to diverse groups, allowing them to articulate their specific needs and interests.
Critique of Universalism: Traditional notions of universal citizenship often assume that all citizens have the same needs and interests, leading to policies that may ignore or even perpetuate inequalities. Young critiques this universalism, arguing that it can obscure the particular challenges faced by different groups and fail to address systemic injustices.
Inclusive Democracy: Young emphasizes the importance of an inclusive democracy that actively seeks to involve marginalized groups in decision-making. This inclusion is not just about formal equality but about creating conditions where diverse voices can genuinely influence outcomes.
Social Justice and Redistribution: Differentiated citizenship is connected to broader concerns of social justice. Young argues for policies that address structural inequalities and ensure fair distribution of resources and opportunities among different social groups.

Implications for Policy and Practice

Young's concept of differentiated citizenship has significant implications for policy and practice:

Affirmative Action: Policies that promote affirmative action in education, employment, and political representation are examples of efforts to implement differentiated citizenship. These policies aim to correct historical injustices and ensure that marginalized groups have equitable access to opportunities.
Multiculturalism: Differentiated citizenship supports multicultural policies that recognize and celebrate cultural diversity within a society. This can include language rights, cultural preservation initiatives, and inclusive public services.
Participatory Governance: Encouraging participatory governance models that involve community organizations and interest groups in policy-making processes is another way to operationalize differentiated citizenship.

Conclusion

Iris Marion Young's concept of differentiated citizenship highlights the importance of acknowledging and addressing group differences in democratic societies. By advocating for the recognition of diverse identities and the inclusion of marginalized voices, Young's theory seeks to create a more equitable and just society where all individuals can fully participate as citizens.

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25. Arrange the following in order of their appearance in terms of the code below: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

1. Saptanga Theory

2. Manusmriti

3. Arya Mahila Samaj

4. Saptakranti

Code:

(A) 2, 1, 3, 4

(B) 1, 2, 3, 4

(C) 4, 3, 2, 1

(D) 2, 1, 4, 3

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26. The policy of protective discrimination seeks to promote (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) formal equality

(B) substantive equality

(C) inequality

(D) meritocracy

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27. Which of the following sentences is incorrect? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Kanshi Ram formed the Dalit Shoshit Samaj Sangarsh Samiti with the purpose of contesting elections.

(B) The word Bahujan as an ideological category comprised only the Scheduled Castes.

(C) 'Dalit Panthers' was inspired by the works of 'Black Panthers' in the U.S.A.

(D) E. V. Ramaswamy Naicker was popularly known as 'Periyar'.

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28. Which one of the following sentences is incorrect regarding the state politics of West Bengal? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Atul Kohli refers to the period, 1967-1977 as the 'decade of chaos'.

(B) Operation Barga and revamping of the Panchayats were the key reasons for the dominance of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).

(C) The All India Trinamool Congress was formed in 1998.

(D) The first split in the Communist Party took place in India in 1969.

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29. The first Indian State that introduced law on RTI was (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Tamil Nadu

(B) Uttar Pradesh

(C) Maharashtra

(D) Gujarat

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30. Who among the following holds his office at the pleasure of the President of India? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission

(B) Attorney General of India

(C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

(D) Comptroller and Auditor General of India

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31. The discretionary powers of the Governor in Indian states is limited to which of the following functions? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(i) The appointment of the Chief Minister

(ii) The dismissal of the Ministry

(iii) The dissolution of the Legislative Assembly

(iv) Assent to Bills

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(B) (iii) and (iv)

(C) (i), (iii) and (iv)

(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)

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32. Who described Indian Politics as 'Politics of Scarcity'? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Myron Weiner

(B) Paul R. Brass

(C) Atul Kohli

(D) W. H. Morris Jones

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33. Which of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Right to adequate means of livelihood

(B) Protection of language, script or culture of minorities

(C) The state shall endeavour to raise the level of nutrition and standard of living and to improve public health

(D) To develop cottage industries

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34. Who among the following first initiated the study of state politics in India? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Iqbal Narain

(B) Paul Brass

(C) Stanley Kochanek

(D) Myron Weiner

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35. Which of the following members of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India said that the Governor of a State nominated by the President of India will be the agent of the Union Government? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) T. T. Krishnamachari

(B) B. R. Ambedkar

(C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

(D) Rajendra Prasad

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36. The Kyoto Protocol of 1997 adopted the programme for (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) ending global poverty.

(B) the democratization of UN system.

(C) broadening participation within IMF and World Bank.

(D) reducing greenhouse emissions.

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37. Who among the following drew distinction between internationalised economy and globalised economy? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Immanuel Wallerstein

(B) Paul Hirst

(C) Charles R. Beitz

(D) None of the above

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38. Which one of the following is not a dispute between India and Pakistan? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Siachen dispute

(B) Sir Creek dispute

(C) Cross Border terrorism

(D) Pangong Tso dispute

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39. The First Amendment of the Constitution of India made several changes to the provisions regarding (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Fundamental Duties

(B) Creation of new States

(C) Fundamental Rights

(D) National Emergency

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40. Who has coined the term 'Congress System' to explain the party system in the first years of Indian Independence? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Atul Kohli

(B) Myron Weiner

(C) Paul Brass

(D) Rajni Kothari

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41. A new All India Service can be created by (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) An Amendment of the Constitution

(B) A Resolution under Article 312 of the Constitution

(C) An executive order

(D) A statute

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42. Which of the following pertains to the 61st Constitutional Amendment? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Ninth Schedule

(B) Anti-defection

(C) Amendment of Article 368

(D) Lowering of voting age

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43. Who among the following was not a member of Constituent Assembly of India? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Sir Firoz Khan Nur

(B) Sir Zafarullah Khan

(C) Dr. Jay Shankar

(D) Jai Prakash Narayan

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44. Periyer was associated with which of the following organizations? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

1. Congress Party

2. Justice Party

3. Dravida Kazhagam

4. Hindu Mahasabha

Choose the right answer:

(A) 2, 3 and 4

(B) 1, 2 and 4

(C) 1, 3 and 4

(D) 1, 2 and 3

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45. Who appoints the Inter-State Council? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) The President of India

(B) The Union Cabinet

(D) The Union Home Minister

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46. Who started the publication of Kesari? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Balgangadhar Tilak

(B) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

(C) M. K. Gandhi

(D) Bhagat Singh

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47. Who is the author of Nation Building in India? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Rajni Kothari

(B) Sudipta Kaviraj

(C) Jayaprakash Narayan

(D) T. K. Oommen

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48. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

Assertion (A): Central Information Commission is an independent constitutional body.

Reason (R): It is constituted under the provisions of Right to Information Act, (2005).

Code:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.

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49. In the two lists given below, List-I provides organisation and List-II provides names of political leaders. Match the two lists and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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50. When did West Bengal emerge as a separate Indian state? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) 15 August, 1947

(B) 15 August, 1948

(C) 26 January, 1949

(D) 26 January, 1950

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51. Which one of the following institutions is responsible for Social Audit? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Gram Sabha

(B) Village Panchayat

(C) Intermediate Panchayat (Panchayat Samiti)

(D) District Panchayat (Zilla Parishad)

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52. The phrase 'developmental bureaucracy' was "coined by whom? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Joseph la Palambora

(B) Fred W. Riggs

(C) William Siffin

(D) Edward Weidner

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53. The process of transferring funds from one budget head to another of the same department where there is a need for more expenditure is called (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Transfer

(B) Re-allocation

(C) Re-appropriation

(D) Sectoral allocation

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54. Which of the following is concerned with the substantive functions of the government? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Staff agency

(B) Line agency

(C) Auxiliary agency

(D) Staff and auxiliary agencies

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55. The theory of 'Prismatic Society' in Public Administration is based on which of the following? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Study of Public Services in developed and developing countries

(B) Institutional comparison of Public Administration in developed countries

(C) Structural-Functional Analysis of Public Administration in developing countries

(D) Historical Studies C of Public Administration in different countries

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56. The Institution of Lokayukta was created for the first time in (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Punjab

(B) Bihar

(C) Orissa

(D) Maharashtra

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57. According to Almond and Verba, the individuals in a parochial culture have the following: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Low cognitive orientation about the political system, its leaders and operation

(B) Low affective orientation about the system, its leaders and operation

(C) Low evaluative orientation about the system, its leaders and operation

(D) All of the above

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58. Structural functionalism is primarily (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) a measurement for comparison.

(B) an ideology of development.

(C) a framework of investigation.

(D) a method of governance.

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59. Who among the following, coined the term under-development? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Antonio Gramsci

(B) Rosa Luxemberg

(C) Immanuel Wallerstein

(D) Kenneth Waltz

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60. Who is the author of the book The Presidential Republic? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Jean Blondel

(B) Walter Bagehot

(C) E. H. Carr

(D) Dorothy Pickles

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61. Which one of the following books was authored by David Easton? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) A Systems Analysis of Political Life

(B) The Politics of the Developing Areas

(C) Modern Political Analysis

(D) The Nerves of Government

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62. Which one of the following is not a demerit of Proportional Representation? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) A complex system

(B) Leads to bi-party system

(C) Leads to coalition government

(D) Leads to cabinet instability

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63. Gabriel Almond replaced the notion of 'institution' with the following: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) System

(B) Structure

(C) Functions

(D) None of the above

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64. The nature of Comparative Politics till the 1940s, was (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Analytical

(B) Scientific

(C) Normative

(D) Descriptive

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65. Dependency theory drew its inspiration from the experience of countries from (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Latin America

(B) Europe

(C) Asia

(D) Africa

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66. Which of the following are Executive Powers of President? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

1. Every executive action done by the Indian Government has to be in his name.

2. He appoints and compensates the Attorney General of India.

3. He appoints administrators of Union Territories.

4. He has the authority to declare any region a scheduled area and has administrative authority over scheduled and tribal territories.

Choose the correct statement (s) from codes given below:

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 1, 3 and 4

(C) 2, 3 and 4

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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67. National Mission for Green India is merged with which of the following? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Swacha Bharat Abhiyan

(B) National River Conservation Scheme

(C) National Afforestation Programme

(D) MGNREGA-Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

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68. Who among the following is known as the father of 'local self-government' in India? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Gandhi

(B) Ambedkar

(C) Ripon

(D) Wellesley.

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69. Which statements are true regarding the functions of UPSC? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

1. It is consulted for principles to be followed during promotions and appointments.

2. Advising the Government on any matter referred to the commission by the President of India.

3. An individual ministry or department can reject advices tendered by UPSC.

4. If the Government fails to consult UPSC in regards to personnel management, then the aggrieved public servant can go to Supreme Court.

Choose the right answer using the code below:

(A) 1 and 3

(B) 1, 2 and 4

(C) 2, 3 and 4

(D) 1 and 2

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70. In Panchayati Raj Institutions, women have been given 1/3rd of the seats reservation vide (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) 73rd Constitutional Amendment

(B) 74th Constitutional Amendment

(C) 42nd Constitutional Amendment

(D) 64th Constitutional Amendment

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71. Who founded the 'Mexican Socialist Worker's Party' which was later named as 'Mexican Communist Party'? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Jaya Prakash Narayan

(B) B. R. Ambedkar

(C) M. N. Roy

(D) V. I. Lenin

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72. Which one of the following federal systems was identified as a model by K. C. Whare for judging other federal systems? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Australian federal system

(B) US federal system

(C) Swiss federal system

(D) Canadian federal system

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73. 'Unequal exchange' is the formulation by which of the following? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Samir Amin

(B) Amartya Sen

(C) Paul Sweezy

(D) Andre Gunder Frank

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74. Who has developed the most well known version of World-Systems analysis? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Immanual Wallerstein

(B) Paul A. Baran

(C) Andre Gunder Frank

(D) Gabriel Almond

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75. With reference to Pierre Bourdieu's concept of forms of capital, which notion is incorrect? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Cultural capital can be understood as embodied, objectified and institutionalised capital.

(B) Economic capital refers to monetary resources having exchange values.

(C) Academic credential is a form of social capital.

(D) Symbolic capital is any form of capital recognised by the concerned particular scheme of social relations.

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76. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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77. Plato describes the working of the human mind by (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) The allegory of the cave

(B) The metaphor of the divided line

(C) The doctrine of forms

(D) All of the above

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78. Who among the following wrote: "Laws are the rules of just and unjust; nothing being reputed unjust that is not contrary to some law"? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Bentham

(B) Hegel

(C) Hobbes

(D) Rousseau

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79. With reference to Karl Marx's position on the role of ideology, in a capitalist society, which assertion is incorrect? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Ideology inverts the reality.

(B) Ideology projects the appearance.

(C) Ideology presents the unity of essence and appearance.

(D) Ideology perpetuates false consciousness.

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80. Match the following Lists and identify the correct one from the code below: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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81. Match the following Lists and identify the correct match from code below: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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82. Indicate the correct pair from the following: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Pluralist theories understand power as primarily economically determined

(B) Autonomous self without Ethical Bifurcation : Catherine Mackinnon

(C) Complementarity of Justice and Care : Carole Gilligan

(D) Good Community needs no concept of Justice: Carole Pateman

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83. Who among the following can be dubbed as domestic constructivist scholar? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Alexander Wendt

(B) Peter J Katzenstein

(C) Jurgen Habermas

(D) Both (A) and (B)

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84. Who among the following is not a communitarian critic of Rawls? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Robert Nozick

(B) Michael Sandel

(C) Michael Walzer

(D) Charles Taylor

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85. Which one of the following concepts discussed by John Rawls tells us to rank alternatives by their worst possible outcome? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Lexical priority

(B) Maximax Rule

(C) Maximin Rule

(D) Rule of fair equality of opportunity

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86. Identify the incorrect pair: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Realism - Human Progress

(B) Liberalism - Democratisation

(C) Constructivism - Ideational Factors

(D) Marxism - Underdevelopment

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87. Which one of the following statements is incorrect? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Pluralist theories understand power as primarily economically determined.

(B) Pluralist theories understand power as hierarchically and vertically arranged.

(C) Pluralist theories understand power as non-hierarchically and competitively arranged.

(D) All of the above

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88. Who among the following considered ideology as a hegemonic project of articulating subject positions towards a common political project? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Foucault

(B) Laclau and Mouffe

(C) Gramsci

(D) Althusser

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89. Which of the following statements misrepresents Neo-liberalism? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Neo-liberalism has been articulated through privatization.

(B) Neo-liberalism has been articulated through fiscal austerity.

(C) Neo-liberalism has not percolated to the local scale.

(D) Neo-liberalism has been articulated through export-oriented production.

90 / 100

90. "Primitive or primary accumulation of capital" refers to (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) making capital a means for ending accumulation.

(B) delinking producers from means of production.

(C) destroying means of production.

(D) prioritizing accumulation over investment of capital.

91 / 100

91. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

92 / 100

92. John Rawls 'theory of justice' combines (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) people's democracy, market economy, and the redistributive welfare scheme.

(B) liberal democracy, command economy and distributive justice.

(C) liberal or associational socialist democracy, market economy and the redistributive welfare scheme.

(D) None of the above

93 / 100

93. Who wrote: "Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign."? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) John Stuart Mill

(B) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

(C) Jeremy Bentham

(D) Charles Taylor

94 / 100

94. Who said this: “ . . . equality is of two kinds, numerical and proportional; by the first I mean sameness or equality in number or size; by the second, equality of ratios.”? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Plato

(B) Aristotle

(C) John Stuart Mill

(D) Karl Marx

95 / 100

95. For Hobbes, 'felicity' means (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Pleasure

(B) A continued success in obtaining those things which a man from time to time desires

(C) Empathy

(D) None of the above

96 / 100

96. "The 'natural' man will be one in whom strong conscience and steadfast reason have successfully harmonized self-love and sympathy." Who advocated this? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Hobbes

(B) Locke

(C) Rousseau

(D) Bentham

97 / 100

97. Which of the following book has not been authored by Karl Marx? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) German Ideology

(B) Critique of the Gotha Programme

(C) Paris Manuscripts

(D) Science of logic

98 / 100

98. Which of the following is a feature of Socialist State? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(1) Individualism

(2) Collectivization of agriculture

(3) Movement of products and exchanges determined by the market

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 2

(C) 2 only

(D) 2 and 3

99 / 100

99. The view that there is a close relationship between justice and equality is attributed to whom? (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Multiculturalists

(B) Liberals

(C) Socialists

(D) Conservatives

100 / 100

100. Radical Feminism is associated with (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Mary Wollstonecraft

(B) Carole Pateman

(C) Kate Millet

(D) None of the above

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