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Political Culture

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1. Who among the following was the chief exponent of the concept of Political culture in the field of political science? (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(A) B. E. Brown

(B) Lucian Pye

(C) Robert Dahl

(D) Robert Sigel

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2. Gabrial Almond and Verba have identified three ideal types of political cultures. In regard to that which one of the following is not correct in given list? (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Participant Political Culture

(B) Parochial Political Culture

(C) Industrial Political Culture

(D) Subject Political Culture

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3. Consider the following statements about political culture. (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A) Political culture is the pattern of individual attitudes and orientations towards politics

(B) Political culture is shaped by the general historical experience of a country as also by the private and personal experiences of the individuals

(C) Political culture consists of the system of empirical beliefs, expressive symbols and values which define the situation in which political action takes place

(D) The type of culture in which all individuals are fully well aware of the structures and processes of political system is known as elite political culture

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4. Which among the following are the features of political culture in UK as argued by Almond and Sidney Verba? (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A) Heterogeneity, Discussion, Dissent

(B) Heterogeneity, Transparency, Dissent

(C) Deference, Consensus and Homogeneity

(D) Consensus, Homogeneity and Dissent

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5. Attitudes, beliefs and values that underpin the working of a political system are called: (GUJARAT SET 2008)

(A) Political Socialization

(B) Political Development

(C) Political Modernization

(D) Political Culture

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6. Which of the following aspects of political culture is most resistant to change? (GUJARAT SET 2013 PAPER II)

(A) Attitudes regarding ethnicity, religion and nationality

(B) Trust in those in power

(C) Legitimacy of basic political structures

(D) Attitudes regarding family structures

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7. Which of the following is not a type of political culture according to Almond? (CUET PG 2024)

1. Parochial political culture

2. Objective political culture

3. Participant political culture.

4. Subjective political culture.

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8. Identify the incorrect pair (DU MA 2019)

1. Political Development - Lucian W. Pye

2. Dependency theory - A. G. Frank

3. Civic Culture - Sydney Verba

4. Modernization theory - Amartya Sen

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9. Which of the following does not figure in Almond & Verba's classification of Political Cultures? (DU MA 2019)

1. Evaluative orientation

2. Cognitive orientation

3. Affective orientation

4. Empirical orientation

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10. Who wrote the book The Civic Culture? (DU MA 2021)

1. Karl Deutsch

2. Gabriel Almond and Sidney Verba

3. V.O. Key

4. Max Weber

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11. In Comparative Politics, the concept of civic culture is used for the study of; (JNU MA 2019)

(A) Popular culture

(B) Behavior of the members of Parliament

(C) Attitudes and participation in democracy

(D) Functioning of bureaucracy.

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12. Who is associated with the work The Civic Culture (1963)? (DU MA 2018)

1. Thomas Dye and Sydney Verba

2. David Easton and Gabriel Almond

3. Gabriel Almond and Thomas Dye

4. Gabriel Almond and Sydney Verba

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13. Which of the following is not a type of political culture ? (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

(A) Parochial Political Culture

(B) Subject Political Culture

(C) Participant Political Culture

(D) Observant Political Culture

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14. Out of the following statements, which are correct? (SLET 17th March 2024)

In Robert Dahl's analysis following are the salient elements of culture:

(a) Orientations to problem solving.

(b) Orientations to collective action.

(c) Orientations to the political system.

(d) Orientations to political disorder.

Which of the statements given above are/is false?

(A) (a) and (b)

(B) (a), (b) and (c)

(C) (b) and (d)

(D) Only (d)

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15. Assertion (A): Mass tendencies in individual-level beliefs differ from one population to another, providing meaningful descriptions of a population's political culture.

Reason (R): Mass beliefs are relevant in shaping the emergence, survival, and functioning of political systems. (TELANGANA SET 2022)

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

2. (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

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

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

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16. Political culture implies: (TELANGANA SET 2022)

1. A set of values within which the political system operates.

2. The pattern of orientations to political objects among the members of a nation.

Choose the correct code:

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. 1 and 2 Both

4. Neither 1 nor 2

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17. Consider the following statements given below: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(i) The 'Sleeping dog' theory is associated with the concept of democratic culture.

(ii) This theory was propounded by David Easton.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(A) both (i) and (ii)

(B) Only (i)

(C) Only (ii)

(D) Neither (i) nor (ii)

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18. What is 'Cultural Dualism'? (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER 3)

(A) The existence of two religious cultures

(B) Newly emerging nations have two languages

(C) A small elite is modernised while the vast majority remains in rigid ascriptive patterns of tradition

(D) Separation of the national from the secular

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19. The concept of 'civic culture' developed out of a survey of : (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER 3)

(A) Mexico, India, Pakistan, USA, U.K.

(B) USA, UK, Mexico, Germany, Italy

(C) USA, UK, Australia, Pakistan,India

(D) Australia, Canada, USA, UK, France

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20. Which one of the following is not included in the concept of political culture? (KERALA SET 2018 FEBRUARY)

A) Civic virtue and responsibility

B) Participatory and pluralistic democracy

C) Order through rational bureaucracy

D) The search for quality

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21. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). (KERALA SET 2019 FEBRUARY)

Assertion (A): Political culture is often seen as the foundation of all political activity, or at least as a factor determining the nature, characteristics and level of political activity

Reason (R): Differences in political culture amongst people develop due to the difference in education, political training, economic and social background.

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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22. Cognitive, Affective and Evaluation Orientations are three components of: (KERALA SET 2021 JULY)

A) Political Socialisation

B) Political Party

C) Political Culture

D) Political Modernisation

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23. Who among the following is pioneer of political culture studies? (KERALA SET 2022 JULY)

A) Foucault

B) David Easton

C) Robert D Putnam

D) Robert A Dahl

Robert D. Putnam is a prominent political scientist known for his influential work on political culture, particularly through the lens of social capital and its impact on democracy and governance. Here’s an overview of his contributions related to political culture:

1. Social Capital:

Definition: Putnam defines social capital as the networks, norms, and trust that facilitate coordination and cooperation among individuals within a society. High levels of social capital are associated with strong community ties, trust, and civic engagement.
Impact on Political Culture: Putnam argues that social capital is crucial for a healthy political culture. Societies with strong social capital tend to have higher levels of participation in civic and political activities, leading to better governance and more robust democratic institutions.

2. Key Works:

“Making Democracy Work” (1993): This book studied regional governments in Italy and found that northern regions, with higher levels of social capital (manifested in civic organizations and community engagement), had better governance and economic outcomes than the less civic-oriented south. This work highlighted how the presence of social capital contributes to effective political culture and institutional performance.
“Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community” (2000): In this book, Putnam explored the decline of social capital in the United States. He documented how Americans became less engaged in community activities, political processes, and organizations over the decades. This decline, he argued, weakened social cohesion and affected political culture negatively, making democracy less participatory and vibrant.

3. Themes and Findings:

Decline of Civic Engagement: Putnam noted that there was a shift away from participation in voluntary associations, leading to reduced trust and less effective political and social institutions.
Link to Political Trust and Efficacy: A political culture rich in social capital is more likely to exhibit higher levels of political trust and citizen efficacy. This means people believe their participation matters and trust that their government acts in their interest.
Role of Civic Associations: Organizations such as clubs, community groups, and volunteer associations play a role in fostering networks of reciprocity and civic-mindedness, essential for a thriving democratic political culture.

4. Contemporary Relevance:

Polarization and Fragmentation: Putnam’s ideas have been used to analyze contemporary political issues such as increasing political polarization and the fragmentation of communities. The decline in shared social experiences and civic engagement can weaken the foundations of a unified political culture.
Digital Age and Social Capital: Discussions inspired by Putnam’s work often explore whether online interactions can replace traditional forms of social capital and what impact digital communities have on political culture and civic participation.

In summary, Robert D. Putnam’s work emphasizes that social capital is a foundational component of a healthy political culture. It underscores how shared values, networks, and civic engagement contribute to stable, effective, and democratic governance.

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24. "Political culture is composed of attitudes, beliefs, emotions and values of society that relate to the political system and political issues". Who said this? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

(A) Lucian Pye

(B) A. R. Ball

(C) Robert Dahl

(D) David Easton

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25. Attitudes toward the political system and its various parts are often called (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

(A) Public opinion

(B) Collectivism

(C) Political culture

(D) Political character

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26. What term describes a set of attitudes and practices that shapes people’s political behaviour? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER III)

(A) Governing party

(B) Political party

(C) Social culture

(D) Political culture

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27. The political culture where individuals are aware of the outcomes of the government but do not participate in the processes that result in policy decisions is called (GUJARAT SET 2023)

(A) Subject Political Culture

(B) Parochial Political Culture

(C) Affective Political Culture

(D) Participant Political Culture

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28. The type of political culture in which people have little or no awareness of their political system: (KERALA SET JULY 2023)

A) Subject Political Culture

B) Parochial Political Culture

C) Civic Culture

D) Fragmented Political Culture

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29. Political Culture does not include (University of Hyderabad MA 2017)

A. Evaluative assessments about the political system

B. Negative and Positive feelings towards a political system

C. Decision making in local committees in a political union

D. Knowledge and skills about the operation of a political system

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30. Who defined political culture as “the sum of the fundamental values, sentiments and knowledge that give form and substance to political processes”? (JNU MA 2021)

1. Gabriel Almond

2. S.M. Lipset

3. Lucian Pye

4. Sidney Verba

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31. Who gave the concept of 'Political Culture'? (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

(A) Mecredse

(B) Martin Lipset

(C) Gabriel Almond

(D) Weber

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32. "The Nadars of Tamil Nadu: The political culture at a community in change' is a study of: (RAJASTHAN SET 2020 PART 2)

(1) Rajni Kothari

(2) Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph

(3) Louis Dumont

(4) Robert L. Hardgrave, JR.

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33. The concept of civic culture developed out of a survey of (NET December 2012 Paper II)

(a) Mexico, India, U.S.A. and U.K.

(b) U.S.A., U.K., Germany, Italy and Mexico.

(c) U.S.A., U.K., Australia, Pakistan and India.

(d) Australia, Canada, U.S.A., U.K. and France.

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34. Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). (NET March 2023 Shift I)

Assertion (A): Political culture is a set of beliefs and sentiments about politics as embodied in the verbal and non-verbal behaviour of the people.

Reason (R): The typological and morphological models of political culture denote that there can be as many political cultures as the dynamics of political development in political systems.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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

2. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)

3. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

4. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

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35. Which term describes a set of attitudes and practices that shape people's behaviour? (WEST BENGAL SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Political Party

(B) Political Socialization

(C) Social Culture

(D) Political Culture

(E) C & D Both

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36. What is the name of Lucian Pye's work on Political Culture? (WEST BENGAL SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Civic Culture

(B) Politics, Personality and Nation Building

(C) Democracy and Trust

(D) None of the above

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37. According to Almond and Verba 'Civic Culture' in democratic societies resulted from the mixture of (WEST BENGAL SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Parochial and Participant Political culture

(B) Subject and Participant political culture

(C) Subject and Parochial political culture

(D) Parochial, Subject and Participant political culture

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38. Who among the following defined Political Culture as composed of attitudes, beliefs, emotions and values of society that relate to the political system and political issues? (WEST BENGAL SET 2020)

(A) Lucian Pye

(B) Allan R. Ball

(C) Robert Dahl

(D) David Easton

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39. Robert Putnam’s work on ‘Social Capital’ associated with political culture is with reference to which country? (WEST BENGAL SET 2020)

(A) Germany

(B) Netherlands

(C) Italy

(D) England

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40. Robert Putnam's concept of social capital is associated with the following approach to the study of comparative politics: (WEST BENGAL SET DECEMBER 2023)

(A) Institutional

(B) Political Culture

(C) Political Economy

(D) New Institutionalism

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41. The concept of Civic Culture was developed out of a survey of: (WEST BENGAL SET DECEMBER 2023)

(A) Mexico, India, Pakistan, U.S.A. and U.K.

(B) U.S.A., U.K., Mexico, Germany and Italy

(C) U.S.A., U.K., Australia, Pakistan and India

(D) Australia, Canada, U.S.A., U.K. and France

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42. Which of the following is not considered as a dimension of political culture? (WEST BENGAL SET DECEMBER 2023)

(A) Cognitive

(B) Behaviorial

(C) Affective

(D) Evaluative

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43. Who classified political culture in three: Parochial, Subject, participatory? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2021 PAPER II)

(A) S. M. Lipset

(B) Gabriel Almond and Verba

(C) Robert McIver

(D) Edward Tylor

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44. Who said, “Political culture consists of empirical beliefs, expressive symbols and values which define the situation in which political action takes place”? (KERALA SET 2015 DECEMBER)

A) Sidney Verba

B) G. Almond

C) L. W. Pye

D) David Easton

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45. Which of the following types of Political Culture is marked by the absence of a sense of citizenship? (KERALA SET 2017 FEBRUARY)

A) Participant Political Culture

B) Subject Political Culture

C) Parochial Political Culture

D) Civic culture

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46. “Political culture consists of a system of empirical beliefs, expressive symbols and values which defines the situation in which political action takes place”- Whose definition is this? (KERALA SET 2017 FEBRUARY)

A) Talcott Parsons

B) Sydney Verba

C) Lucian Pye

D) Alan Ball

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47. Which of the following best describes the concept of Political culture? (University of Hyderabad MA 2018)

A. A set of attitudes and practices of the elites that shape political behaviour.

B. The social and economic interests of citizens that shape political behaviour.

C. A set of attitudes and practices held by a people that shape their political behaviour.

D. National Interest and how it shapes political behaviour.

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48. Which one of the following components is NOT essential in the political culture? (NET November 2021 Shift II)

1. Values

2. Beliefs

3. Emotional attitudes

4. Corruption

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49. Which of the following types of political culture is marked by the absence of a sense of citizenship? (Kerala SET July 2024)

A) Civic culture

B) Parochial political culture

C) Subject Political culture

D) Participant political culture

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50. Assertion (A): Political socialisation is the process of transmitting political culture, and in which political parties also act an agent.

Reason (R): All political parties strives to maintain a civic political culture

(Kerala SET July 2024)

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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51. Which among the following is NOT a type of orientation in a political culture in Robert Dahl's view? (NET December 2021 and June 2022 Shift II)

1. Orientation to problem solving

2. Orientation of public management

3. Orientation of political system

4. Orientation to collective action

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52. The concept of political culture involves three components of individual orientations: (NET December 2021 and June 2022 Shift II)

Cognitive orientations
Affective orientations and
Evaluative orientation.

1. Alan R. Ball

2. Lucian Pye and Sydney Verba

3. Almond and Powell

4. Rose and Dogan

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53. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): (NET December 2005)

Assertion (A): Democracy has not succeeded in most of the developing countries

Reason (R): participant political culture is lacking in developing countries

In the context of the two statements which one of the following is correct?

(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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54. Assertion (A): There is no society today which claim a single uniform political culture.

Reason (R): Patterns of cultural change from country to country.

(NET December 2007)

(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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55. Given below are the two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): (NET December 2008)

Assertion (A): Political socialisation is the process by which political cultures are maintained and changed.

Reason (R): Family, School, Peer groups, experiences during employment, mass media and direct contact with political system are the main agents of the process of socialisation

Code:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and 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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56. Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). (NET June 2008)

Assertion (A): A political system receives a more or less continuous support from society if the process of political socialization is homogeneous.

Reason (R): The individuals cooperate with each other and there is an atmosphere of trust in the political culture.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

(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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57. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET June 2010 Paper II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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58. The term ‘Mixed Political Culture’ was used in the Indian context by (NET June 2011 Paper II)

(A) Rajni Kothari

(B) Francis Frankel

(C) V. S. Sirsikar

(D) Morris Jones

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59. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Choose the correct answer from the codes: (NET December 2013 Paper III)

Assertion (A): Democratic values command widespread acceptance within liberal democracies as an ideal, but at the same time citizens have become more critical of the working of the core institutions of representative democracy.

Reason (R): The declining faith in government represents a deflation of the political culture, reducing the capacity of the political system to achieve shared goals.

Codes:

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

(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(c) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.

(d) (A) is correct, but (R) is false.

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60. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). (NET June 2014 Paper II)

Assertion (A): A federal arrangement aims at reconciling freedom with unity and diversity of political cultures and identities with effective collective action.

Reason (R): India opted for a pluralistic model of nation building.

Codes:

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

(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(c) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.

(d) (R) is correct, but (A) is not correct.

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61. Which of the following does not figure in Almond and Verba's classification of political cultures? (NET June 2014 Paper II)

(a) Cognitive orientation

(b) Affective orientation

(c) Evaluative orientation

(d) Empirical orientation

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62. What are the three types of political culture according to Almond and Verba's study 'Civic Culture"? (NET December 2015 Paper III)

(a) Parochial, subject, participant

(b) Citizen, communal, democratic

(c) Associative, adjudicative, paro- chial

(d) Feudal, semi-feudal, democratic

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63. The assertion that there is no direct connection between the shape of a political culture and the stability of governance is made by (NET January 2017 Paper II)

(a) Lijphart

(c) Kavanagh

(b) Wolin

(d) Blondel

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64. Which one of the following orientations is not a part of the basic types of political culture? (NET January 2017 Paper III)

(a) Cognitive orientations

(b) Affective orientations

(c) Evaluative orientations

(d) Individual orientations

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65. The first use of the concept of political culture was made by (NET January 2017 Paper III)

(a) Gabriel Almond

(b) G. Bingham Powell, Jr.

(c) Karl Deutseh

(d) Lucian Pye

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66. Which of the following principles are used to study the 'attitudes of people' i.e political culture in comparative politics? (NET 2023 JUNE Shift II)

A. Riker's strategic principle

B. Converse principle

C. Robinson's principle

D. Gallagher's least square index

E. Rae's factionalization index

Choose the most appropriate answer from the questions given below:

1. B and C only

2. C and E only

3. A and B only

4. B and D only

The principles mentioned, Converse's principle and Robinson's principle, relate to approaches used in studying attitudes and behaviors in the field of political science and sociology, particularly within the context of political culture and comparative politics:

1. Converse's Principle:

Background: Named after Philip E. Converse, a prominent political scientist known for his work on public opinion and the structure of political beliefs.
Key Concept: Converse's research, particularly his seminal 1964 work “The Nature of Belief Systems in Mass Publics,” argued that most people do not have a consistent ideological structure underpinning their political attitudes. Instead, public opinion is often fragmented and lacks the coherence seen in elites.
Application to Political Culture: When studying political culture, Converse’s insights help researchers understand that the attitudes and beliefs of the general public may not always align with those of political elites or fit neatly into ideological categories. This principle is important in comparative politics for examining how political beliefs vary across different societies.

2. Robinson's Principle:

Background: This principle is associated with the work of sociologist W.S. Robinson, known for highlighting the ecological fallacy in social science research.
Key Concept: Robinson's principle warns against making inferences about individual behavior based on aggregate data. This is crucial when studying attitudes and behaviors in political culture since aggregate-level data (e.g., country averages) may not accurately reflect individual-level attitudes.
Application to Political Culture: In comparative politics, this principle is used to remind researchers that conclusions about individual attitudes should not be drawn solely from group-level data. Researchers must consider both individual and collective data to avoid misinterpretations.

Summary:

Converse’s principle emphasizes the complexity and inconsistency in the political attitudes of the mass public, which is critical for understanding the depth and variation within a political culture.
Robinson’s principle cautions against ecological fallacies, ensuring that studies of political culture and attitudes consider the potential pitfalls of drawing conclusions about individuals from group-level data.

Both principles are useful tools in comparative politics for analyzing how political attitudes are formed and expressed in different political and cultural contexts.

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67. Political culture means: (BHU MA 2014)

(1) Culture of politics

(2) Politics of culture

(3) Political values, beliefs and attitudes

(4) Importance of culture in politics

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68. Who has given the concepts of Political Culture? (BHU MA 2018)

(1) Sidney Verba

(2) Almond and Powell

(3) David Easton

(4) Harold Lasswell

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69. Who wrote the book "Political Culture and Political Development"? (BSTET 2024)

1. Almond and Powell

2. Almond and Coleman

3. Lucian Pye

4. Huntington

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70. Who made the following statement? (WEST BENGAL SET 2022)

"Political Socialisation are those developmental processes by which political cultures are formed, maintained and changed."

(A) Karl Deutsch

(B) Laswell

(C) Almond

(D) Easton

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71. Who among the following has defined political development as “increased differentiation and specialization of political structure and increased secularisation of political culture”. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER III)

(A) Samuel P. Huntington

(B) David Easton

(C) Gabriel A. Almond and G.B. Powell

(D) Alfred Diamont

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72. The seeds of ‘Administrative Culture’ were sown in 1963 by (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) David Easton and Sidney Verba

(B) Gabriel Almond and Sidney Verba

(C) Morton Kaplan and Kenneth Waltz

(D) E. H. Carr and Sidney Verba

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73. Political socialisation is the process of induction into the political culture and the psychological dimension of the ________ system. (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Socio-economic

(B) Political

(C) Economic

(D) Social

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74. Gabriel Almond and Sidney Verba's book "The Civic Culture' is a cross country survey of: (GUJARAT SET JANUARY 2002)

(A) USSR, Japan, China, Switzerland and Austria

(B) West Germany, Poland, South Africa, Singapore and South Korea

(C) France, Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia and Canada

(D) USA, UK, West Germany, Italy and Mexico

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75. According to Almond and Verba, 'Civic Culture' in democratic societies resulted from the mixture of: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER II)

(A) Parochial and participant political culture

(B) Subject and participant political culture

(C) Subject and parochial political culture

(D) Parochial, subject and participant political culture

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76. Almond and Verba have listed three ideal types of political culture. Which one of the following has not been listed by them? (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER II)

(A) Parochial political culture

(B) Industrial political culture

(C) Subject political culture

(D) Participant political culture

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77. One of the following is a system of classification by which states, institutions, processes, political cultures etc. are divided into groups with common sets of attributes (University of Hyderabad Ph.D 2022)

A. Groupism

B. Typology

C. Collective Approach

D. Systematisation

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78. According to Almond and Verba, in the 'parochial political culture' (University of Hyderabad Ph.D 2023)

A. Citizens are given rights by the state which they are not keen to accept

B. Central government officials participate in citizens' activities

C. Citizens participate in governmental decisions enthusiastically

D. Citizens are only indistinctly aware of the existence of central government

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79. Which one of the following does not come under the categorisation of pure types of political culture by Almond and Verba? (JNU MA 2021)

1. Parochial

2. Derivative

3. Participant

4. Subject

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80. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) : (SLET 17th March 2024)

Assertion (A): A federal arrangement aims at reconciling freedom with unity and diversity of political cultures and identities with collective action.

Reason (R): India opted for a pluralistic model or nation-building.

Codes:

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

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

(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct

(D) (R) is correct, but (A) is not correct

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81. Which of the following is not a kind of political culture, as per Almond and Verba? (RAJASTHAN SET 2012 PART 1)

(1) Parochial culture

(2) Participant Political culture

(3) Subject - political culture

(4) Elite political culture

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82. According to Almond and Powell, in which Political Culture people have the knowledge of political happenings, but they are not aware of the role they can play in it? (RAJASTHAN SET 2013 PART 2)

(1) Civic - Political Culture

(2) Parochial Political Culture

(3) Subject Political Culture

(4) Participant Political Culture

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83. Which of the following is known as the process by which political cultures are maintained and changed? (RAJASTHAN SET 2020 PART 2)

(1) Political development

(2) Political participation

(3) Political socialization

(4) Political modernization

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84. Which of the following are related to Denial Elazar's concept of political culture: (RAJASTHAN SET 2020 PART 2)

(i) Post-materialistic

(ii) Moralistic

(iii) Individualistic

(iv) Traditionalistic

Choose a correct option:

(1) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(2) (ii), (i) and (iv)

(3) (iii), (iv) and (ii)

(4) (iv), (iii) and (i)

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85. Assertion (A) : The variation within the countries is often larger than the variation between the countries.

Reason (R): The political culture of nation states are not homogeneous, coherent, or compact. (RAJASTHAN SET 2020 PART 2)

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

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

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

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

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86. Which one of the following does not figure in Almond and Verba's classification of Political Culture? (WB SET 2015 Paper III)

(A) Cognitive Orientation

(B) Affective Orientation

(B) Evaluative Orientation

(D) Empirical Orientation

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87. Who among the following defines democracy as an ‘elective polyarchy'? (WB SET 2015 Paper III)

(A) Schumpeter

(B) Robert Dahl

(C) Sartori

(D) Macpherson

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88. 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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