GUJARAT SET YEAR WISE
Gujarat SET 2014 Paper III
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1. As an intellectual enterprise with a long history, political theory has not been: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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2. Which philosophical current was implicated in the decline of Political Theory? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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3. Which one of these is widely regarded as a foundational text of liberalism? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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4. Marx and Engels saw the executive of the modern state as: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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5. Which of these thinkers did not advocate the end of the ideology thesis? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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6. The ideological current that has crucially challenged anthropocentrism is: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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7. Which concept did Gandhi formulate to convey his vision of social welfare? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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8. According to Lenin, the highest stage of capitalism was: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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9. According to Plato, gender relations among the Guardian class should be based on: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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10. Aristotle's notion of citizenship accords a central place to: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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11. In his writings pertaining to war, Machiavelli condemned the use of: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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12. John Locke's theory of natural rights stems from his understanding of (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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13. John Stuart Mill did not oppose: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
John Stuart Mill's stance on British imperialism is nuanced. Despite being associated with liberal thought, he, like his contemporaries, held ethnocentric views, seeing Western societies as culturally superior. Mill believed in a civilizing mission, arguing that imperialism could bring progress to less advanced societies. His paternalistic approach and utilitarian principles influenced his acceptance of British rule, but he also expressed concerns about potential abuses. Overall, Mill's position was complex, acknowledging both the potential benefits and pitfalls of imperialism.
It's essential to note that Mill was not a blind supporter of imperialism, and he did express concerns about the potential for abuse and tyranny in colonial administration. In his essay "A Few Words on Non-Intervention," Mill argued against the absolute right of intervention by a more advanced society in the affairs of less advanced societies. He also supported representative government and autonomy for colonies as they progressed.
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14. Marx's early writings are focused on a critique of: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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15. To which ideology did M. N. Roy subscribed before he espoused Radical Humanism? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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16. Interest aggregation results in (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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17. Which of the following statements regarding the status of ministers (secretaries) of the US President is wrong? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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18. Which of the following is the most important agent of political socialization? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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19. Which of the following is not required for independence of judges? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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20. In which of the following federations have states seceded from the Union in the 20th century? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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21. Article 3 of the Indian Constitution gives certain powers to the Central Government. In that context, which of the following is not true? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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22. Which of the following is not true about 'dependency theory'? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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23. In the opinion of Pareto, only one type of government existed. Which among the following types of government was he referring to? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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24. Which of the following statements about 'Authority' is incorrect? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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25. When is 'political legitimacy' not threatened? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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26. The expression Third World' was used during.......... (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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27. In spite of coalition governments, the economic reforms have made progress in India. Which of the following factors is not a reason for the same? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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28. Which of the following does not provide an example of a two-party system? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
Germany does not have a two-party system; it operates under a multiparty system with a mixed-member proportional representation electoral system. Several parties, such as the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Social Democratic Party (SPD), Free Democratic Party (FDP), Alliance 90/The Greens, and Alternative for Germany (AfD), compete in elections, and coalition governments are common.
On the other hand:
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29. New Public Management (NPM) has modernised bureaucracy. How is accountability ensured under NPM? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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30. Which committee submitted the report which led to the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act regarded as a 'mini revision' of the Constitution of India? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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31. Which Constitutional Amendment Act resulted in providing the Right to Education to children between the age of 6 and 14 years? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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32. Analyzing the provisions of Directive Principles, who said that ghosts of Sidney and Beatrice Webb stalk through the pages of the entire text and this part of the Constitution expresses 'Fabian Socialism without the word Socialism': (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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33. The emoluments and allowances of the President of India are charged to: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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34. Identify the correct order in which the following individuals held the office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
(i) N. Sanjeeva Reddy
(ii) Sardar Hukam Singh
(iii) Somnath Chatterjee
(iv) P. A. Sangma
Codes:
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35. Who said, "India is a unitary state with subsidiary federal principles rather than a federal state with subsidiary unitary principles"?(GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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36. Which group of subjects is wrongly listed below as part of the Concurrent List? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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37. Appeal by special leave means: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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38. Which theoretical framework was applied by Rajni Kothari in Understanding Indian Politics? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
Rajni Kothari applied the Structural-Functional Approach to understand Indian politics. This theoretical framework, originally developed by political scientists like Gabriel Almond and Talcott Parsons, analyzes how various structures (institutions) within a political system function to maintain stability and order.
Kothari used this approach to study India's political institutions, especially the Indian National Congress. He explored how different political actors, institutions, and social forces interacted to produce a stable political order, despite India's diversity and complexities. His concept of the "Congress System" was a key application of this approach, demonstrating how the Congress functioned as a central institution, mediating between various interests to ensure political stability. Through this, Kothari provided insights into the functioning of democracy and pluralism in India, emphasizing how structures adapt and respond to changing socio-political demands.
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39. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below it: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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40. Political commentators who have contributed to the growth of professional psephology in India Are: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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41. Who were the other two Election Commissioners when the Supreme Court adjudged that Chief Election Commissioner and the other two Election Commissioners have the same powers? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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42. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below it: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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43. The report of which committee voiced concern about 'criminalization of politics and politicization of criminals'? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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44. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below it: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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45. In which group of states is Panchayat Extension to Schedule Area Act (PESA) not applicable? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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46. "Poly-communalism" is a term coined by Fred Riggs to describe: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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47. With regard to judicial control over administration, what does 'malfeasance' stand for? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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48. Arrange the following stages in the evolution of public administration as a discipline in the chronological order: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
(1) Principles Approach
(2) Public Policy Approach
(3) Administrative Behaviour
(4) Politics-Administration Dichotomy
(5) Ecological Approach
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49. The book "Essential Frankfurt School Reader" deals with: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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50. The reinvention of the government paradigm does not include which of the following? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below it:
(1) Risk taking ability
(2) Ecological sensitivity
(3) Customer orientation
(4) Delegation of authority
(5) Concern for the disadvantaged
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51. New Public Administration movement is essentially against (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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52. Karl Marx regarded bureaucracy as: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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53. "By maximizing the productive efficiency of each worker, scientific management would also maximize the earnings of the workers and employers. Hence, all conflicts between capital and labour would be resolved by the findings of science". This statement is made by: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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54. 'Good governance' and 'Participation of civil society for development' were stressed in the World Bank report of: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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55. How can a State Information Commissioner be removed from the office? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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56. Who makes the provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts by the Panchayats and auditing of such accounts? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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57. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides for the creation of All India Services? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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58. Which of the following functions have been laid down in the 12th Schedule of the Constitution of India for the municipalities ? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
(1) Urban Poverty Alleviation
(2) Planning of Economic and Social Development
(3) Regulation of Tanneries
(4) Urban Forestry
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59. Match List I with List II and select the correct code: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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60. Assertion (A): The Rajamannar Committee recommended the abolition of the IAS and IPS.
Reason (R): The IAS and IPS violate the principles of federalism and ministerial responsibility at the state level. (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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61. Ideologically, arms control and disarmament are: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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62. Which of the following is an instrument of conflict management in international relations? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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63. Through Balfour Declaration (1917): (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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64. The classical realists held that: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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65. The idea and practices of international law are influenced mainly by the writings of: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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66. Who among the following is a theorist on imperialism? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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67. START I and START II were aimed at (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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68. The European Union is an example of: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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69. Major instruments of creating a trade bloc are: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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70. GATT was replaced by: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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71. In which of the following ways is India involved with Afghanistan at present? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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72. India has contributed significantly to the UN in terms of : (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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73. The major thrust of India's foreign policy in the post-Cold War era has been on improvement of relationship with: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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74. Indo-US civil nuclear deal: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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75. The current row between US and Iran concerns: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)
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