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1. Who among the following was the first Political thinker to recognise the distinctive quality of Politics as one of the basic human activities? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER II)
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2. Who among the following thinkers is credited with developing the concept of ‘distributive justice’ for the first time? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER III)
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3. Who among the following argued “Justice is the political good and this consists in what is of common advantage”? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)
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4. The two principles on which Aristotle based his classification of Governments (States) were (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER III)
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5. Who among the following first spoke of Supreme power of the State? (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER II)
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6. Who authored the book ‘Nichomachean Ethics’? (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)
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7. The ‘Lyceum’ of Aristotle is oftenly called as (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)
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8. Who said “State is prior to the individual”? (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)
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9. Which one of the following does not match? (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)
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10. Who stated that “Democracy is based on a false assumption of equality”? (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)
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11. The political philosophy of Aristotle is (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)
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12. Aristotle was born at (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)
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13. Aristotle was revived in the medieval times by: (GUJARAT SET JANUARY 2002)
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14. Who advocated that the 'State is the extension of the family'? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2002)
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15. Who said slavery is natural and necessary? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)
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16. Who linked the idea of distributive justice with proportionate equality to mean just rewards? (GUJARAT SET JULY 2004)
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17. Which of the following thinkers propounded the science of politics for the first time? (GUJARAT SET 2010)
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18. Aristotle thought slavery will end when: (GUJARAT SET 2013 PAPER III)
Aristotle, in his Politics, speculated that slavery might become unnecessary if tools could operate themselves, eliminating the need for human labor. He used the metaphor of the spinning wheel moving on its own to envision a future where technological advancements might make slavery obsolete. This reflects his view that slavery was a practical necessity in his time due to the lack of automated tools.
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19. For Aristotle, the best practicable state is the one which is: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER II)
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20. Aristotle's notion of citizenship accords a central place to: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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21. According to Aristotle, democracy is a corrupt version of: (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER II)
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22. Aristotle predicted slavery will be abolished when: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2017 PAPER III)
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23. In which work does Aristotle describe his subject matter as 'political science' and characterizes it as the most comprehensive because it aims for the highest human good? (GUJARAT SET 2023)
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24. "For instance, it is thought that justice is equality, and so it is, though not for everybody but only for those who are equals; and it is thought that inequality is just, for so indeed it is, though not for everybody, but for those who are unequal." Who said this? (GUJARAT SET 2023)
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25. According to Aristotle, the perverted form of Polity is: (KERALA SET JULY 2023)
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26. Who made the observation “qualities which deserve admiration in a prince may be different from those which deserve admiration in a private citizen” (KERALA SET JANUARY 2023)
The observation “qualities which deserve admiration in a prince may be different from those which deserve admiration in a private citizen” was made by Aristotle, and Niccolò Machiavelli later adopted and emphasized this idea, particularly in his work The Prince.
Here's a breakdown of how the idea originated and was developed: Aristotle's View: Aristotle held that the virtues required of a ruler (a prince) were distinct from the virtues needed by a private citizen.
Machiavelli's Adoption: Machiavelli, in turn, adopted this Aristotelian concept, separating the conventional understanding of virtue from the specific "virtues" he believed a ruler needed to effectively maintain the state and combat enemies.
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27. The doctrine of Proportional inequality was propounded by? (KERALA SET JANUARY 2023)
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28. Who among the following political thinkers said - 'Equal should be treated as equals and unequal should be treated as unequals'? (CUET PG 2024)
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29. Which among the following political thinkers argued that 'man is by nature a political animal'? (CUET PG 2024)
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30. Who among the following ancient Greek thinkers said that the state comes to be for the sake of life, and exists for the sake of the good life? (University of Hyderabad MA 2019)
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31. What was Aristotle's attitude towards slavery? (JNU MA 2019)
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32. Aristotle’s theory of the origin of the state is basically: (JNU MA 2020)
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33. Which one of the following themes would you not expect to find in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics? (JNU MA 2021)
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34. According to Aristotle, the state is the highest association because: (DU MA 2019)
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35. "Each of them by himself may not be of good quality, but when they all come together is possible that they may surpass collectively as a body, although not individually-the quality of the few best...and when they all meet together, the people may thus become something in the nature of a single person...". In these lines,:- (DU MA 2019)
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36. Zoon politikon refers to: (DU MA 2021)
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37. Which thinker made the following statement, "That the unequal should be given to equals, and the unlike to those who are like, is contrary to nature"? (DU MA 2021)
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38. Who among the following political philosophers viewed the State as a natural institution? (DU MA 2022)
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39. The author of 'Nicomachean Ethics' is (CUET PG 2022)
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40. In which of Aristotle's works, it is stated that the highest good for human beings is happiness, attained through moral and intellectual virtue? (CUET PG 2023)
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41. For Aristotle, eudaimonia is (CUET PG 2021)
According to Aristotle, eudaimonia is the highest human good, or a "life well lived", that humans should strive for. It's a Greek word that translates to "good spirit", and is commonly translated as "happiness" or "welfare". Aristotle defined eudaimonia as: Pursuing happiness within a whole life, Living in accordance with reason, and Cultivating virtues.
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42. Nicomachean Ethics was authored by (CUET PG 2021)
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43. The idea "The Golden Mean' is associated with (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)
The golden mean, or golden middle way, is an ethical principle that suggests finding the middle ground between two extremes, one of excess and the other of deficiency. It is associated with the works of ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle (384–322 BCE). In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle describes the golden mean as a principle of virtue that suggests that moral behavior is found in a moderate and balanced approach. For example, Aristotle believed that courage is a virtue, but if taken to excess would manifest as recklessness, and, in deficiency, cowardice.
The golden mean is also associated with moderation and balance. For example, in business communication, the idea of "satisficing" is similar to the golden mean, and it means doing a little of what everyone wants but with no one getting exactly what they want.
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44. Which of the following statements cannot be attributed to Aristotle? (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)
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45. Who made the following characterization: "A male is male in virtue of a particular ability and a female in virtue of a particular inability." (GUJARAT SET 2022)
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46. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) : (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)
(A) - According to Aristotle, politics is the master science.
(R) - It provides knowledge to the rulers to regulate public life.
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47. Which among the following was the main objective of Aristotle studying 158 constitutions? (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)
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48. The two Constitutions that are more prone to political disorder to Aristotle are? (SLET 17th March 2024)
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49. Aristotle's book of 'Politics' contains: (TELANGANA SET 2023)
A. Defence of the polis against the Sophist view that the polis exists through convention only.
B. A justification of slavery as part of a well-managed household, and therefore natural.
C. A discussion of the relationship between the acquisition of wealth and the management of a household (the original meaning of 'economics).
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50. Assertion (A): Aristotle's chief contribution to political science is to bring the subject matter of politics within the scope of the methods which he was already using to investigate other aspects of nature.
Reason (R): Aristotle the biologist looks at the developments in political life in much the same way that he looks at the developing life of other natural phenomena. (TELANGANA SET 2023)
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51. Who among the following said that injustice arises when equals are treated unequally, and also when unequals are treated equally."? (TELANGANA SET 2023)
Aristotle: This concept is part of his philosophy on justice, where he emphasized the importance of treating people in accordance with their relevant differences and similarities. Aristotle discussed these ideas in his work "Nicomachean Ethics," where he explored various forms of justice and fairness.
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52. Assertion (A): The informed gardener who makes the best of his own tools, his own seed and his own soil really has got the best out of nature.
Reason (R): Aristotle's chief contribution to political science is to bring the subject matter of politics within the scope of the methods which he was already using to investigate other aspects of nature. (TELANGANA SET 2022)
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53. 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 from the codes given below: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)
Assertion (a): Aristotle defends natural Inequality and then proposes a corresponding political equality between some humans.
Reason (r): Hobbes defends a view of the natural equality between all humans in the state of nature.
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54. Given below are two statements, one labelled Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER 3)
Assertion (A) : Aristotle is justifiably called the father of Political Science
Reason (R) : His distinction of the polis from the oikos was essentially disciplining
Codes:
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56. According to Aristotle, the best constitution should adopt the principle of: (NET December 2004)
In Aristotle's philosophy, the concept of the "mean" is central to his theory of ethics, particularly in his work Nicomachean Ethics. The idea of the "mean" is closely associated with his doctrine of the "Golden Mean," which refers to the desirable middle ground between two extremes: excess and deficiency.
Aristotle believed that virtue is a state of character that lies at a mean relative to us, determined by reason. He argued that moral virtues are not about extreme behaviors but about finding the right balance between too much and too little of a particular trait or action. For instance:
Aristotle emphasized that the "mean" is not the same for everyone, as it depends on the situation and the individual. The "right" action, emotion, or decision will vary based on circumstances, but it should always aim for balance guided by reason.
In summary, according to Aristotle, the "mean" is the virtuous middle point between extremes, where moral behavior is achieved by avoiding both excess and deficiency in our actions and feelings.
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57. According to Aristotle, the best polity is that which is based on the principle of: (NET December 2006)
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58. According to Aristotle, which of the following is the best form of government? (NET December 2006)
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59. Aristotle is called the 'father of Political Science' because of his idea of: (NET June 2008)
There is no clear historical record of a specific individual or scholar who first called Aristotle the "father of Political Science." This title has emerged over time due to Aristotle's significant contributions to political thought, particularly through his work Politics.
The designation likely developed as political science began to be recognized as a formal field of study, especially during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods, when scholars revisited ancient Greek philosophical works. Aristotle’s systematic approach to studying governance, citizenship, and political institutions set him apart as a pioneer in the field, eventually earning him this title.
Thus, rather than being attributed to a single person, Aristotle's status as the "father of Political Science" evolved through centuries of scholarly acknowledgment of his lasting influence on the discipline.
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60. Aristotle criticized popular rule on the ground that masses would resent the wealth of the few, and too easily, fall under the sway of the following: (NET DECEMBER 2023)
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61. Who, among the following philosophers, is famous for adopting the “golden mean”? (NET December 2009 Paper II)
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62. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2011 Paper II)
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63. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2012 Paper II)
Assertion (A): Aristotle is justifiably called the Father of Political Science.
Reason (R): His criticism of Plato's idealism justifies this claim.
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64. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2012 Paper II)
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65. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2012 Paper II)
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66. What constitutes the mean in Aristotle's social structure? (NET June 2013 Paper II)
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67. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below with reference to Aristotle and Plato: (NET December 2012 Paper III)
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68. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): (NET December 2014 Paper III)
Assertion (A): For Aristotle the authority of a constitutional ruler over his subjects is quite different from that of a master over his slaves.
Reason (R): Because the slave is inferior from birth and incapable of ruling himself.
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69. Which one of the following statements is not correct in regard to Aristotle's classification of governments? (NET December 2015 Paper II)
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70. Match the following: (NET December 2015 Paper II)
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71. Who of the following fled Athens for Calchis, 'in order that the Athenians might not commit a second crime against philosophy'? (NET June 2015 Paper II)
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72. Which of the following is not true of Aristotle's theory of state? (NET December 2015 Paper III)
(A) Organic conception of State.
(B) State as a magnified individual.
(C) Rights of the individual can exist only as a member of the state.
(D) There is no conflict between the end of the individual and end of the state.
Choose the correct answer:
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73. Who among the following said: "Aristotle's new general science of politics was not only empirical and descriptive, but even in some respects independent of any ethical purpose, since a statesman might need to be expert in governing even a bad state."? (NET July 2016 Paper III)
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74. Aristotle's classification of constitu- tions was based on the categories of: (NET November 2017 Paper II)
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75. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET January 2017 Paper III)
Assertion (A): No genuine understanding of Aristotle can endorse the opinion that his philosophical system was the opposite of Plato.
Reason (R): Aristotle's system is an attempt to Philosophize on idealism free from the defects of Plato's system.
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76. Which of the following is true of Aristotle's contribution to comparative method? (NET November 2017 Paper III)
(A) To study the then existing political systems
(B) To develop an empirical science of politics
(C) To arrive at the Ideal type
(D) To apply abstract ideas in practice Code:
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77. Which political thinker rejects Aristotle completely? (NET November 2017 Paper III)
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78. Who among the following said that in order of time state is latter than the family or the individual, but in order of nature, prior to them? (NET July 2018 Paper II)
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79. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): (NET December 2019 Paper II)
Assertion (A): Aristotle was the first thinker to adopt inductive method but it was accidental
Reason (R): In case of Machiavelli use of Inductive method was intentional
Choose the correct option:
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80. "Distributive Justice is mainly concerned with distribution of honours or wealth". Who said it? (NET December 2019 Paper II)
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81. According to Aristotle, which of the following statements are correct? (NET June 2020 Paper II)
(A) Polis should be large enough to guarantee self-sufficiency and small enough to ensure food government
(B) The Polis was natural and prior to the individual not chronologically but teleologically
(C) Polis is the highest and most comprehensive of Human Associations
(D) Polis is man writ large
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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82. According to Greek system of classification of regimes. The degenerative form of rule by many is known as (NET June 2020 Paper II)
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83. Aristotle's "ideal state is always Plato's second best". Who said this? (NET June 2020 Paper II)
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84. Which of the following thinkers did not believe in women equality? (NET June 2020 Paper II)
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85. In which of the following books of ‘Politics’ Aristotle justifies slavery: (NET 2022 Paper II October Shift I)
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86. Who said that State is prior to man? (BHU MA 2014)
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87. Who one of the following used the term 'politics' for political science? (BHU MA 2014)
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88. While Justifying the slavery Aristotle says: (NET 2022 Paper II October Shift I)
(A) “From the hour of birth some men are marked out for subjection and other’s for rule”
(B) That man of “Capacity, foresight, self-reliance and the life of virtue are intended by nature to work with their mind
(C) That they have the capacity to discharge intelligently their own duties only
(D) That they are machines without having any capacity of employ reason.
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89. According to Aristotle Citizens include: (BHU MA 2015)
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90. Aristotle's theory of justice is satisfied when: (BHU MA 2015)
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91. Who said 'State is individual writ large'? (BHU MA 2019)
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92. According to Aristotle Citizens include: (BHU MA 2019)
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93. Who is a supporter of Natural Inequality? (BHU MA 2019)
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94. According to Aristotle revolution means: (BHU MA 2019)
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95. Aristotle is notorious for defending (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2013)
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96. According to Aristotle, 'polity' is the rule of (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2013)
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97. According to Aristotle, when many well-off people rule for amassing wealth, the regime is a: (University of Hyderabad MA 2015)
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98. Justice, for Aristotle, was a: (JMI M.A. 2019)
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99. Both Plato and Aristotle regarded Polis as: (JMI M.A. 2021-2022)
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100. The state, according to which political philosopher, was the highest form of political union? (JMI M.A. 2021-2022)
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101. According to Aristotle, which one is the bad form of government? (PUMDET 2024)
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102. The thinker who defined justice as treating equals equally was (University of Hyderabad MA 2016)
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103. Who opined that an ideal constitution keeps the political elite in good moral shape and provides lasting political excellence? (NET March 2023 Shift II)
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104. Which one of the following is not Aristotle's work? (NET March 2023 Shift I)
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105. For Aristotle, who among the following, is a citizen? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)
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106. Aristotle’s Nichomachaen Ethics primarily explores (WEST BENGAL SET 2020)
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107. Comparison of states on the basis of ideal/ corrupt was advocated by (WEST BENGAL SET 2022)
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108. 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)
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109. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)
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110. Which one of the following statements has wrongly been attributed to Aristotle? (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)
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111. Democracy is not an ideal form of government because it associates all with government. – who believed in this statement? (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)
Aristotle, one of the greatest philosophers of ancient Greece, made significant contributions to a wide range of fields, including political theory, ethics, metaphysics, and natural sciences. Here are some important points about his thought:
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112. Who said the following statement 'In a democracy the poor have more power than the rich, because there are more of them and the will of the majority is supreme'? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)
Aristotle, one of the greatest philosophers in history, wrote extensively on a wide range of subjects, including metaphysics, ethics, politics, logic, and natural sciences. Here are some of his most notable works:
These works represent just a fraction of Aristotle's extensive writings, which have had a profound influence on Western thought for centuries.
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113. Who argued that, the concept of equality was limited to the class of citizens only? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)
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114. Which great political thinker commented that the state comes into being originating in the bare needs of the life of man and continuing in existence for the sake of good life? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)
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115. Which of the following described "man by nature is political animal, one who lived outside state or who did not need a state was either a beast or an angel"? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)
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116. Which of the following is/are correct statements made by Aristotle? (KERALA SET 2015 DECEMBER)
1. All knowledge, when separated from justice and virtue, is seen to be cunning and not wisdom
2. A state arises out of the needs of mankind; no one is self-sufficing, but all of us have many wants
3. Man is basically good and the functioning of the state is to develop his good faculty into a habit of good actions
4. To live alone one must be either an animal or God
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
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117. Which of the following pairs is not correct? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)
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118. Who described the state as “a partnership in all science, a partnership in all art, a partnership in every virtue and in all perfection”? (KERALA SET 2017 FEBRUARY)
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119. According to Aristotle, what is the best option to prevent revolution (KERALA SET 2018 JULY)
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120. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from codes given below. (KERALA SET 2018 JULY)
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121. Which among the following statements are true about ‘sophists’? (KERALA SET 2018 JULY)
1. They collected money for teaching
2. They taught ‘rhetoric’
3. They argued for public education
4. Taught man as ‘measure of everything’
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122. According to Aristotle what is the end product of democratic form of Government? (KERALA SET 2018 JULY)
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123. Which form of the state, according to Aristotle, came into being first and which last? Arrange in cyclical order. (KERALA SET 2018 FEBRUARY)
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124. What is the criterion applied in the best practicable state, according to Aristotle? (KERALA SET 2018 FEBRUARY)
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125. The doctrine of proportionate equality was propounded by: (KERALA SET 2018 FEBRUARY)
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126. Who is known as ‘Christianised Aristotle’? (KERALA SET 2018 FEBRUARY)
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127. “He who has the power to take part in the deliberative or judicial administration is said by us to be a citizen of that state” . Who made this statement? (KERALA SET 2018 FEBRUARY)
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128. The concept of ‘Distributive Justice’ was first given by: (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)
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129. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)
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130. Who among the following held the view that the ‘state comes into existence for the sake of life and it continues for the sake of good life”? (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)
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131. The name ‘Christianised Aristotle’ is associated with: (KERALA SET 2019 FEBRUARY)
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132. “But, if all communities aim at some good, the state or political community, which is the highest of all, and which embraces all the rest, aims at the good in a greater degree than any other, and at the highest good.”-Who made this comment? (KERALA SET 2019 FEBRUARY)
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133. According to Aristotle the worst form of Government is ----- (KERALA SET 2020 FEBRUARY)
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134. The Principle of distributive justice was first propounded by (KERALA SET 2021 JULY)
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135. "The Politics of Aristotle" was written by: (KERALA SET 2022 JULY)
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136. Assertion (A): Aristotle believed that emotions have intellectual dimensions.
Reason (R): Emotions are interconnected to judgement of particular situation.
In the context of above two statements, which among the following is correct? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)
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137. What according to Aristotle is the best option to prevent revolution? (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)
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138. Assertion (A): When Aristotle wrote "Politics" his aim was to ameliorate the then existing Constitutions?
Reason (R): Best Constitution was his ultimate goal.
In the context of the above two statements, which among the following is true? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)
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139. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)
Assertion (a): Plato is an ideal philosopher.
Reason (R): This is proved through Aristotle’s Philosophy.
In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?
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140. According to Aristotle, the rule by a few virtuous people is (University of Hyderabad MA 2020)
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141. Arrange the following philosophers in a chronological order from the earliest to the latest. Choose the correct option. (University of Hyderabad MA 2020)
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142. Who said, "Man is a political animal"? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)
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143. Who is considered as the father of Political Science? (PUBDET 2017)
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144. Aristotle departs from Plato's thought because of his (University of Hyderabad Ph.D 2022)
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145. Aristotle's Polity excludes the following from political participation: (University of Hyderabad M.Phil 2019)
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146. Identify the thinker who uses the term 'phronesis'. (University of Hyderabad MA 2018)
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147. According to Aristotle, when many well-off people rule for greater wealth accumulation, the regime is a: (University of Hyderabad MA 2019)
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148. According to Aristotle, polity means: (University of Hyderabad MA 2019)
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149. What constitutes the 'Golden Mean' in Aristotle's Social and Political Structure? (GUJARAT SET 2019 DEC)
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150. The base of citizenship is, as per Aristotle (RAJASTHAN SET 2012 PART 2)
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151. Who said 'Family is the First School of Social life'? (RAJASTHAN SET 2012 PART 1)
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152. According to Aristotle, the correct group of the bases of citizenship are: (RAJASTHAN SET 2013 PART 2)
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153. Who has identified State as a 'Community of Communities'? (RAJASTHAN SET 2013 PART 1)
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154. Consider the following statements regarding Aristotle. (RAJASTHAN SET 2020 PART 2)
(i) For Aristotle man is by nature a social and political animal.
(ii) To explain human nature, Aristotle used the term 'zoon politikon'
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155. Assertion (A): Aristotle insists that a Science of any subject matter must be teleological.
Reason (R): Teleology is ethical theory which considers certain moral duties as self evident and absolutely binding, irrespective of the consequences. (RAJASTHAN SET 2020 PART 2)
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156. Match the Following List. (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)
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157. Who is a supporter of Natural Inequality? (BHU MA 2015)
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158. Which of the following is Not correct in Aristotle's thought? (JMI M.A. 2023)
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159. Who is known as the father of political Science? (BSTET 2024)
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160. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER 3)
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161. Which one of the following ideas of Aristottle influenced Machiavelli? (WB SET 2017 Paper III)
The correct answer is: (B) State was the highest organisation of human beings.
Aristotle considered the polis (city-state) as the highest form of human organization, essential for achieving the good life. This idea influenced Machiavelli, who viewed the state as the central and ultimate authority that should be preserved and strengthened. However, unlike Aristotle, Machiavelli separated ethics from politics in many ways, focusing on the pragmatic exercise of power. While options (A) and (C) align with Machiavelli’s approach, they aren't direct influences from Aristotle. Therefore, (B) is the most accurate answer regarding Aristotle's influence on Machiavelli.
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162. Who among the following is considered to be the founder of comparative study of government? (NET December 2005)
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163. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2006)
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164. Who is the first modern political thinker who deliberately ignores Aristotle? (NET June 2012 Paper II)
Hobbes rejected Aristotle's idea that political institutions are natural to humans, and instead believed they were artificial.
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165. The first political philosopher to have proposed a classification of Constitutions was (WEST BENGAL SET DECEMBER 2023)
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166. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: (WB SET 2015 Paper III)
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167. Match the following: (WB SET 2017 Paper II)
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168. In Western political thought who is known as the founder of Constitutionalism? (BHU MA 2015)
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