BHU Unit 3: Indian Political Thought - Political Science Coaching Centre

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BHU Unit 3: Indian Political Thought

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1. Who said that "Swaraj is my birth right"? (BHU MA 2014)

(1) G. K. Gokhale

(2) Dadabhai Nairoji

(3) B. G. Tilak

(4) Arbindo Ghosh

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2. Which one of the following is not correctly matched? (BHU MA 2014)

(1)

(2)

(3) and (4)

(4)

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3. Who is the founder of the Satya Sodhak Samaj? (BHU MA 2014)

(1) M. G. Ranade

(2) G. K. Gokhate

(3) B. R. Ambedkar

(4) Jyotirao Fule

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4. Which one of the following is not included in the Shadguna Neeti of Kautilya? (BHU MA 2014)

(1) Vigraha

(2) Shanti

(3) Samashraya

(4) Vyavahar

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5. Who in ancient India propounded the theory of rajadharm? (BHU MA 2014)

(1) Shukra

(2) Brhaspati

(3) Manu

(4) Narada

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6. Who said that under the circumstances prevailing in India, the Cabinet-Mission Plan (1946) was the best to maintain the unity of India? (BHU MA 2014)

(1) B. R. Ambedakar

(2) A. K. Azad

(3) Sachchidanand Sinha

(4) M. K. Gandhi

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7. Who was the first person to suggest to begin a Home Rule Movement at the Congress Session (1915)? (BHU MA 2014)

(1) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(2) M. M. Malviya

(3) Annie Besent

(4) M. K. Gandhi

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8. The main organizer of the Swadeshi Movement that developed in Bengal after its partition was: (BHU MA 2014)

(1) Rabindra Nath Tagore

(2) M. N. Rai

(3) S. N. Banerjee

(4) Arbindo Ghosh

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9. Who founded the Ramkrishna mission? (BHU MA 2014)

(1) Ram Mohan Roy

(2) Dayanand Sarswati

(3) Vivekanand

(4) Arvind Ghosh

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10. Who founded the first Vernacular Paper, named 'Sambad Kaumadi'? (BHU MA 2014)

(1) Ram Mohan Roy

(2) Devendra Nath Thakur

(3) Keshav Chandra Sena

(4) Dayanand Sarswati

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11. Who is the writer of the book entitled "Gandhi's Political Philosophy"? (BHU MA 2014)

(1) Raghvan Iyer

(2) Bhikhu Parekh

(3) Mahadeva Desai

(4) Ramchandra Guha

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12. J. L. Nehru is associated with: (BHU MA 2014)

(1) Idealism

(2) Marxism

(3) Utilitarianism

(4) Democratic socialism

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13. In his political idea Gandhi was nearer to: (BHU MA 2014)

(1) Collectivist

(2) Individualist

(3) Fascist

(4) Idealist

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14. Which one of the following advocated the idea of Partyless democracy? (BHU MA 2015)

(1) Jaya Prakash Narayan

(2) Rajendra Prasad

(3) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

(4) B. R. Ambedkar

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15. M. K. Gandhi supported: (BHU MA 2015)

(1) Caste System

(2) Class System

(3) Varna System

(4) Racial Discrimination

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16. M. K. Gandhi is considered as: (BHU MA 2015)

(1) Idealist

(2) Socialist

(3) Revolutionary

(4) Philosophical Anarchist

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17. J. L. Nehru supported which one of the following models of economy? (BHU MA 2015)

(1) Capitalist Economy

(2) Socialist Economy

(3) Mixed Economy

(4) Uncontrolled Economy

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18. Who wants to establish close relation between politics and morality? (BHU MA 2016)

(1) Mao

(2) Hegel

(3) Mussolini

(4) Gandhi

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19. Which one of the following is not a work of Jawaharlal Nehru? (BHU MA 2016)

(1) Discovery of India

(2) The Unity of India

(3) Glimpses of World History

(4) Socialism and the National Revolution

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20. Who believed in the divine origin of State? (BHU MA 2016)

(1) Manu

(2) Plato

(3) Aristotle

(4) Hegel

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21. Which of the following was the first Satyagrah initiated by Gandhi Ji? (BHU MA 2016)

(1) Champaran Satyagrah

(2) Non-cooperative Satyaghah

(3) Salt Satyagrah

(4) Individual Satyagrah

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22. Gandhi Ji was influenced by: (BHU MA 2016)

(1) Hegel

(2) Marx

(3) Bentham

(4) Tolstoy

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23. M. K. Gandhi was not associated with: (BHU MA 2016)

(1) Non-cooperation movement

(2) Civil disobedience movement

(3) Quit India movement

(4) Swadeshi movement

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24. In the philosophy of Kautilya a State having desire to win is called: (BHU MA 2017)

(1) Akranda

(2) Padishdgrah

(3) Vijigishu

(4) Madhyam

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25. Arrange following events related with Gandhiji in Chronological order? (BHU MA 2017)

(I) Publication of Hindi-Swaraj

(II) Chauri-Choura Incident

(III) Champaran Satyagrah

(IV) Establishment of Sabarmati Ashram

Code:

(1) I, II, III and IV

(2) IV, I, II and III

(3) I, III, IV and II

(4) I, IV, III and II

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26. As an alternative to the partition of India Gandhiji suggested to Lord Mountbatten that he: (BHU MA 2017)

(1) Postpond Granting of Independence

(2) Invite Jinnah to form the Government

(3) Invite Nehru and Jinnah to form the Government together

(4) Invite the Army to form the government for some time.

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27. Jawaharlal Nehru was closely associated with which ideology? (BHU MA 2018)

(1) Individualism

(2) Fascism

(3) Socialism

(4) Existentialism

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28. Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar? (BHU MA 2018)

(a) The Peasants and Workers Party

(b) All India Scheduled Castes Federation

(c) The Independent Labour Party

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(1) (a) and (b) only

(2) (b) and (c) only

(3) (a) and (c) only

(4) (a), (b) and (c)

Publications:

The Problem of the Rupee: Its Origin and Its Solution (1923) – A major work on India's monetary policy, which contributed to Ambedkar’s influence on the formation of the Reserve Bank of India.
Annihilation of Caste (1936)
The Untouchables: Who Were They and Why They Became Untouchables? (1948) – This work explores the origin of untouchability and the historical oppression of Dalits.
Buddha and His Dhamma (1957) – A book published posthumously, it outlines Ambedkar’s interpretation of Buddhism, emphasizing rationality, social justice, and equality.
Thoughts on Linguistic States (1955) – Ambedkar discusses the reorganization of Indian states based on language for administrative efficiency and cultural unity.
States and Minorities: What Are Their Rights and How to Secure Them in the Constitution of Free India (1947) – A proposal submitted to the Constituent Assembly for the protection of minorities in independent India.
Pakistan or the Partition of India (1940) – Ambedkar's analysis of the Muslim demand for a separate state, evaluating the implications of partition.

Organizations:

Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha (1924) – Established to promote the education, social welfare, and political rights of Dalits and other oppressed groups.
Independent Labour Party (ILP) (1936) – A political party aimed at representing the interests of workers, peasants, and the marginalized, focusing on labor rights and social justice.
Scheduled Castes Federation (1942) – A political organization aimed at advocating for the rights of Dalits, promoting their political representation, and working for the eradication of caste-based discrimination.
All India Scheduled Castes Federation (1942) – A national-level organization dedicated to the rights and welfare of the Scheduled Castes, promoting their political and social interests.
People's Education Society (1945) – Ambedkar founded this organization to promote education among marginalized communities, establishing institutions like Siddharth College in Mumbai.
Republican Party of India (1956) – Ambedkar intended to establish this party, though it was formally launched after his death, to represent the interests of the marginalized sections of society in politics.

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29. Arrange following events in the correct chronological sequence: (BHU MA 2018)

(A) March from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi beach

(B) The Lahore Congress

(C) Gandhi attends the Second Round Table Conference

(D) The Gandhi-Irwin Pact

(1) B, C, D, A

(2) A, C, D, B

(3) A, B, D, C

(4) B, A, D, C

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30. M. K. Gandhi is considered as: (BHU MA 2019)

1. Idealist

2. Socialist

3. Revolutionary

4. Philosophical Anarchist

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31. J. L. Nehru supported which one of the following models of economy? (BHU MA 2019)

1. Capitalist Economy

2. Socialist Economy

3. Mixed Economy

4. Uncontrolled Economy

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32. MANDAL theory is connected to: (BHU MA 2019)

1. Internal policies of state

2. External policies and security of state

3. Administration of state

4. District administration

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33. Which one is not included in Seven Organ (SAPTANG) theory of Manu? (BHU MA 2019)

1. Swami

2. Amatya

3. Janpad

4. Pur

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34. In which year the Champaran Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi? (BHU MA 2019)

1. 1917

2. 1922

3. 1918

4. 1930

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35. The Quit India Movement was started on: (BHU MA 2019)

1. April 1, 1942

2. May 16, 1942

3. August 8, 1942

4. August 15, 1942

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36. Who was the Chairman of Drafting Committee of Constitution of India? (BHU MA 2019)

1. K. M. Munshi

2. H. N. Kunjru

3. J. L. Nehru

4. B. R. Ambedkar

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37. Who has written National Anthem of India? (BHU MA 2019)

1. Rabindra Nath Tagore

2. Bankin Chand Chatterjee

3. Mahadevi Varma

4. Sarojini Naidu

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38. The book 'Discovery of India was authored by: (BHU MA 2019)

1. J. P. Narayan

2. J. L. Nehru

3. Mahatma Gandhi

4. M. N. Roy

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39. Gandhi exhorts his followers to practise truth and non-violence not only against the government but also in: (University of Hyderabad MA 2019)

A. Dealings with friends

B. Interprovincial matters

C. Dealings with enemies

D. All of the above

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40. Who has given the concept of New Humanism? (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

(A) Mahatma Gandhi

(B) M.N. Roy

(C) Jai Prakash Narayan

(D) B.R. Ambedkar

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