Gujarat SET 2011 - Political Science Coaching Centre

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GUJARAT SET YEAR WISE

Gujarat SET 2011

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1. Plato's philosopher-king was a follower of: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Communism of family and property

(B) Classless society

(C) Social equality

(D) None of the above

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2. In whose theory of social contract, the ruler is not a party to the contract? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Thomas Hobbes

(B) John Locke

(C) Rousseau

(D) None of the above

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3. According to classical theory development depends upon: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Labour and technology

(B) Land, labour and capital

(C) Technology and capital

(D) Entrepreneurs

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4. The utilitarian's believe that the utility of a law should be judged by (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Its effectiveness

(B) The degree to which it is based on customs and traditions

(C) The number of people it makes happy

(D) The process through which it is passed

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5. Which of Hegel's principles was used by Karl Marx in his ideology? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Materialism

(B) Dialectics

(C) Class war

(D) Revolution

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6. The policy of reservation of jobs in Government and seats in educational institutions is aimed at addressing the problem of: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Natural inequality

(B) Inequality of opportunity

(C) Inequality of wealth

(D) Inequality of rights

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7. Which of the following books is written by Rebert Nozick? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) A Theory of Justice

(B) Anarchy, State and Utopia

(C) Political Liberalism

(D) The Modern State

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8. Maoism differs from other mainstream schools of Marxism because of its emphasis on: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Revolution through agrarian class

(B) Partyless system

(C) Positive role of cultural factors in the process of revolution

(D) Democratic institutions

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9. Civil Society is a space that is separate from: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) State and market

(B) Market and culture

(C) State and religion

(D) Market and education

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10. Which of the following measures is consistent with the theory of multiculturalism? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Uniform Civil Code

(B) Opening of schools in the languages of immigrant communities

(C) Visa restrictions on new immigrants

(D) Cultural assimilation of ethnic communities

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11. The idea of rights of man was inspired by which of the following sources? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(1) American Constitution

(2) Russian Revolution

(3) French Revolution

(4) Chinese Revolution

(A) (1) and (4)

(B) (1) and (3)

(C) (3) and (4)

(D) (2) and (3)

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12. Which of the following is an example of failed federalism? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) US

(B) Canada

(C) Yugoslavia

(D) India

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13. (A) gives assertion and (R) gives reason: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) The Parliamentary system ensures better relations between executive and legislature.

(R) A coalitional form of Government makes the executive too dependent on the legislature.

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

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

(C) A) is correct and (R) is incorrect

(D) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct

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14. (A) gives assertion and (R) gives reason: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) The American Presidential system is costly.

(R) The American Presidential system is based on checks and balances.

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

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

(C) (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect

(D) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct

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15. Which of the following is not the function of Upper Chamber? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Represent tradition

(B) Electing Prime Minister

(C) Represent states in a federation

(D) Pass legislation

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16. Interest Group theory is propounded by: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) David Easton

(B) Karl Deutsch

(C) Arthur Bentley

(D) Kaplan

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17. Lucian W. Pye refers to which crisis in the way of political development? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Identity crisis

(B) Legitimacy crisis

(C) Integration crisis

(D) All of the above

What does lead the system to Political Development?

Ans: The international environment, the domestic society, the political elites within the political system itself. Situations in the international sphere like wars or aggressions bring conditions of change in the political system. Besides, events taking place within the system may also have the same effect.

Development results when the existing structure and culture of the political system are unable "to cope with the problem or challenge which confronts it without further structural differentiation and cultural secularisation." If so, the following challenges that may lead to political development:

David M. Wood outlined several challenges related to political development, which can be summarized as follows:

Problem of State-Building:
- Arises when domestic or international threats endanger the state’s survival.
- Events like wars, external aggression, or shifts in elite goals can create such threats.
- State-building involves creating structures and organizations to regulate society, extract resources, and build a central bureaucracy that fosters obedience and compliance.
Problem of Nation-Building:
- Involves shifting people's loyalty from local or tribal units to a larger central system.
- While state-building might succeed, nation-building can lag, posing risks to political stability.
Problem of Participation:
- Various groups in society push for a role in decision-making.
- This leads to the creation of political parties, factions, and groups, expanding demands for inclusion and influencing decisions.
Problem of Distribution:
- Concerns how national income and opportunities are shared.
- Ensures that distribution is fair and merit-based, without discrimination based on religion, caste, or other factors.
- Related to welfare policies aiming for the common good and equal opportunities for all.

Almond and Powell not only look towards the problems of political development from their structural-functional approach, they also hint at five major factors that must be considered in such an analysis. They are:

(i) Nature of the Problems Confronting a Political System

(ii) Resources of the System

(iii) Effect of Foreign Social Systems

(iv) Functioning Pattern of the System

(v) Response of the Political Elites

Lucian W. Pye has identified four major crises of the Political System

(i) Identity Crisis

(ii) Legitimacy Crisis

(iii) Penetration Crisis

(iv) Participation Crisis

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18. Which of the following is included in characteristics of political system? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Comprehensiveness

(B) Capacity

(C) Interdependence

(D) Existence of boundaries

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19. Which of the following is not an agency of political socialization? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Family

(B) Educational Institutions

(C) A social club

(D) Political parties

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20. 'Iron law of oligarchy' refers to: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Theory of civic culture

(B) Theory of development

(C) Political modernization

(D) Political elite

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21. The Congress Session in which the split between the moderates and the extremists took place in 1907 was held at: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Poona

(B) Benaras

(C) Surat

(D) Amritsar

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22. The philosophy of the Indian Constitution is best seen in the: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Objectives Resolution

(B) Preamble

(C) Fundamental Rights

(D) Directive Principles

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23. The bicameral legislature was provided at the center under the: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Indian Councils Act, 1892

(B) Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909

(C) Montague-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919

(D) Government of India Act, 1935

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24. Which one of the following is not a Fundamental Right? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Right to equality

(B) Right to freedom

(C) Right to property

(D) Right against exploitation

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25. Which of the following about the House of the People (Lok Sabha) is correct? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) It has to be dissolved after five years

(B) Life of the House can be extended indefinitely if national emergency is in operation

(C) It can be extended for not exceeding one year at a time

(D) It can be extended even after proclamation of emergency is over

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26. Fundamental duties were added to the Constitution by the: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) 39th Amendment

(B) 42nd Amendment

(C) 43nd Amendment

(D) 44th Amendment

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27. Indian system has been described as: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) a federal system

(B) a unitary system

(C) a confederation

(D) a federal system with a unitary bias

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28. Before 2019, which section of the society is nominated by the President to Lok Sabha? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Scheduled Castes

(B) Scheduled Tribes

(C) Other Backward Classes

(D) Anglo-Indian Community

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29. Which one of the following is not correct about the office of the Governor? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) The Governor is part and parcel of the Legislature

(B) The Governor nominates one- seventh members to the legislature

(C) The Governor has powers to summon the state legislature and address it

(D) The Governor can dissolve the state legislature

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30. The reason for improper implementation of the Directive Principles of State Policy has been: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Fear of judicial action

(B) Fear of opposition party

(C) Fear of agitation

(D) Non-availability of resources

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31. The principle of 'scalar chain' was introduced by: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Henri Fayol

(B) Max Weber

(C) Chester Barnard

(D) None of the above

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32. Hawthorne experiments are related to: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Classical theory

(B) Systems theory

(C) Human relations theory

(D) None of the above

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33. The book 'Administrative Behaviour' is written by: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) F. W. Riggs

(B) D. Waldo

(C) H. A. Simon

(D) R. A. Dahl

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34. Independent Regulatory Commissions are found in: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) U. K

(B) U. S. A

(C) France

(D) Russia

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35. Who said "Communication is the heart of Management"?(GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) L. D. White

(B) E. N. Gladden

(C) Pfiffner

(D) J. D. Millet

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36. Which one of the following is a non-financial incentive? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Pride and status

(B) Promotion

(C) Pension

(D) Health care

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37. The tenure of Estimates Committee is: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) one year

(B) two years

(C) three years

(D) four years

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38. A civil servant in India may exercise his political right by: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Joining any political party

(B) Contesting election

(C) Criticising the Government

(D) Casting his vote in election

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39. Permanent civil service in the U.K. originated from the report of: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Ridley Commission

(B) Northcote-Treveylan

(C) Fulton Committee

(D) None of the above

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40. "Upward Communication" takes the form of: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) orders

(B) directions

(C) requests and suggestions

(D) all of the above

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41. Which of the following is not true about Waltz's theory of international system: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) It gives highest importance to concept of human nature

(B) Lack of centralized power at International level

(C) Distribution of capabilities between states is an important determinant of international polity

(D) Domestic factors are not important in international polity

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42. Who said "War is the continuation of politics by other means" : (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Hans J. Morgenthau

(B) Von Krieg

(C) Karl Von Clausewitz

(D) Quincy Wright

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43. Which of the following is not an example of bilateral arms control treaty? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Intermediate Range Nuclear Freeze Treaty (INA)

(B) Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT)

(C) Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT)

(D) Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)

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44. Globalization signifies: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(1) Global civic activism

(2) Integrating national economy with global economy

(3) Nationalization of private industries

(4) Deterritorialization

(A) (1) and (4) are correct

(B) (2), (3) and (4) are correct

(C) (1), (2) and (4) are correct

(D) (1), (2) and (3) are correct

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45. The world in the period immediately following the end of cold war is described as: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Multipolar

(B) Unipolar

(C) Bipolar

(D) Non-polar

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46. International law as compared to the municipal law: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) has no institutionalized legislative sources

(B) has proper agents execution for

(C) has authority to enforce court decisions

(D) None of the above

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47. The Brettonwoods system refers to: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) The cold war alliance system

(B) The post second world war international economic system

(C) North-South dialogue

(D) Nuclear non-proliferation regime

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48. Which is the main organ responsible for international security in UN: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) General Assembly

(B) Security Council

(C) Economic and Social Council

(D) International Court of Justice

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49. The following conference is not associated with the growth of regionalism in Asia: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Delhi, 1947

(B) Colombo, 1954

(C) Bandung, 1955

(D) Belgrade, 1961

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50. Changes in West Asia, popularly called the 'Arab Spring', are a product of: (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) Islamic resurgence

(B) Failure of governance

(C) Military uprising

(D) Success of social networking

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