WB SET
WB SET 2015 Paper II
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1. Who said "Plato's communism is a half- communism"? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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2. For Aristotle, who among the following, is a citizen? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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3. Who, among the following, separated politics from religion and ethics and treated religion and ethics as instrumental value? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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4. For Hobbes, which one, among the following, is true? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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5. Corporatism is the major focus in the political philosophy of (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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6. Who is the author of the book, "The Philosophy of J. S. Mill'? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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7. Who made the comment 'dictatorship of the proletariat' will become dictatorship on the proletariat? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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8. The assertion of autonomy of politics is enunciated by (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
What did Gramsci talk about the autonomy of politics
Gramsci's concept of the autonomy of politics refers to the idea that political dynamics and institutions possess a degree of independence or autonomy from purely economic determinants. While he acknowledged the fundamental influence of economic relations on society, Gramsci argued that politics is not solely determined by economic factors.
Instead, he emphasized the importance of understanding politics as a realm with its own dynamics, conflicts, and institutions that can shape societal developments. Gramsci believed that political struggles, ideologies, and institutions have the power to influence and even transform economic structures, social relations, and cultural norms. This perspective underscores the significance of political agency and organization in the pursuit of social change and the contestation of hegemonic power.
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9. The differentiation between antagonistic contradictions and non-antagonistic contradictions is made by (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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10. Who commented that unequal economic resources will mean unequal political resources? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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11. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
What is the concept of 'Hegemony' given by Gramsci
Hegemony, as conceptualized by Antonio Gramsci, refers to the dominance of a particular social group or class over others through the establishment and maintenance of its worldview, values, and norms as the common sense of society. This dominance is achieved not only through coercion but also through the active consent of the subordinate groups, which adopt the hegemonic ideology as their own. Hegemony operates through cultural, political, and ideological means, shaping the beliefs and behaviors of individuals and institutions to reinforce the status quo. Gramsci emphasized the importance of challenging hegemony through counter-hegemonic struggles to create social change and foster alternative visions of society.
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12. Who of the following tried to make democracy and elitism compatible? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
Joseph Schumpeter, an economist and political scientist, attempted to reconcile democracy with elitism. He argued that democracy could be understood as a system where leaders (elites) compete for the support of the masses through periodic elections. In his view, democracy was a method for selecting leaders rather than a mechanism for direct participation by the masses in decision-making. Schumpeter's concept is often referred to as "elite theory" or "competitive elitism," where he emphasized the role of political parties and competition among elites as essential features of democratic governance.
One of Joseph Schumpeter's most famous books is "Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy", first published in 1942. This influential work explores the dynamics of economic systems, the process of creative destruction within capitalism, and Schumpeter's analysis of democracy and its relationship with capitalism. It remains a seminal text in both economics and political science, offering insights into the nature of innovation, entrepreneurship, and the evolution of economic and political systems.
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13. Who claims negative liberty and not autonomy is the basic idea of freedom? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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14. The Mahad Satyagraha led by Ambedkar was for gaining (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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15. Which one of the following is not correct? Comparative Government approach was criticised by Almond & Powell for its (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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16. Riots and demonstrations are the examples of (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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17. Who, among the following, discussed 'Continuity and Discontinuity in Socialization'? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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18. The characteristics of 'equality, capacity and differentiation' of political development were described as "developmental syndrome" by whom? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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19. Group approach to politics was given by (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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20. The debate between structuralism and instrumentalism regarding the situation of advanced capitalist state took place between (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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21. Who said "Rule of Law means Equality before Law"? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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22. What according to Duverger; is not a character of a 'caucus' in a political party? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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23. Which of the following is not an attribute, according to Blondel, of the 'inner circle and the establishment' of British Politics? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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24. Who is described as 'Father of Indian Unrest' by Valentine chirol? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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25. When the Prime Minister of England Attlee finally announced the Transfer of Power to Indians? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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26. Choose the correct chronological order of the concepts incorporated in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution from the codes given below: (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
(i) Equality
(ii) Liberty
(iii) Fraternity
(iv) Justice
Codes:
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27. Which one of the following bodies is presided over by a non-member? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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28. Which one of the following is not a subject included in the concurrent list of the Constitution of India? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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29. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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30. In which case did the Supreme Court hold that 'basic structure' of the Constitution cannot be amended? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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31. Which of the following' (s) is incorrect about the Tana Bhagat movement in early 20th Century? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
1. In the Tana Bhagat movement chiefly the oraons participated.
2. The leadership of the movement however was in the hands of english-educated tribals.
3. It was a no-tax campaign against landlords.
4. It was a movement against British encroachment in forest areas.
Tana Bhagat movement:
- Location:
- Leadership:
- Reasons:
- Nature:
- Significance:
The movement was influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and his idea of non-violence.
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32. Which pair of States/Union Territories do not have a common High Court? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
1. Maharastra-Goa
2. Madhya Pradesh-Chattisgarh
3. Punjab-Haryana
4. West Bengal-Tripura
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33. Which one of the following was not identified by Robert Dahl as an issue in the science of public administration? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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34. Find out the correct code: (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
Assertion (A): The behavioural approach stresses upon the informal relationship among the members of an organization.
Reason (R): Behaviouralists employ integrated interdisciplinary approach.
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35. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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36. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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37. Give the answer from the codes below: (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
Assertion (A): Civil Service is responsible to the political executive.
Reason (R): Since civil service is governed by the principle of anonymity, the civil servant is protected by the political executive and is not accountable to the Parliament.
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38. Assertion (A): The secretariat and executive departments have separate identities. (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
Reason (R): Heads of executive departments have different designations.
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39. The coexistence of line and staff agencies in a public organization tends to violate the principles of (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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40. Which one of the following principles is not included in the concept of POSDCORB? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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41. The Study Team on Personnel Planning, Staffing of Public Sector Undertakings and Personnel Management constituted by the ARC submitted its Report in (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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42. Give the correct answer from the codes below: (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
Assertion (A): Classical realists analyse the behaviour of states mainly in terms of each other.
Reason (R): They largely and mostly neglect the international economic system.
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43. Assertion (A): Intervention in Afghanistan ended the period of Detente. (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
Reason (R): The period after Detente marked the beginning of New Cold War.
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44. UNCLOS stands for (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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45. The Non-Proliferation Treaty was signed in the year (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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46. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer: (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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47. The purpose of Uniting for Peace Resolution 1950 was (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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48. Which one is correct? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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49. Which one of the following statements is false about dependency theory in international relations? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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50. Which one of the following was not included in the formulation and declaration of Panch Sheel's five principles? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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