Gujarat SET December 2003 - Political Science Coaching Centre

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Dr. S. H. Sarkar

GUJARAT SET YEAR WISE

Gujarat SET December 2003

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1. In list I, you will find certain concepts and in List II names associated with these concepts. Select the correct matching pair by using codes given below" (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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2. In List I, some elements of medieval political thought are mentioned. In List II, thinkers associated with them are mentioned. Match the correct pair by using the codes given below: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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3. How many social classes were recommended by Plato in his 'Ideal State'? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) One

(B) Six

(C) Four

(D) Three

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4. Which is the most acceptable theory of the origin of the state? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Divine Rights

(B) Force Theory

(C) Evolutionary theory

(D) Social Contract Theory

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5. Which group of thinkers developed against the absolute sovereignty of the state? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Pluralist

(B) Liberalism

(C) Authoritarianism

(D) Communitarianism

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6. 'State is a march of God on the Earth.' Who said this? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Hobbes

(B) John Dewey

(C) Hegal

(D) Bentham

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7. Who said slavery is natural and necessary? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Plato

(B) Socrates

(C) Aristotle

(D) St. Augustine

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8. Greatest happiness of greatest number is the idea of (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Marxism

(B) Liberalism

(C) Conservatism

(D) Utilitarianism

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9. Who is the author of the book 'Modern State'? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Lord Bryce

(B) Harold Laski

(C) R. M. McIver

(D) Charles Taylor

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10. Consider the following statements about Hobbes' perception of state. Which one of them is correct? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) State is an evil and must be destroyed.

(B) State is the highest embodiment of human freedom.

(C) State is a necessary evil, an instrument to defend men against savage instincts.

(D) State is an instrument of exploitation by one class over another.

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11. The term ‘electorate' means: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) areas in which state is divided for purposes of elections

(B) the whole body of people who are elected by people as their representatives to govern the state

(C) the body of citizens who elect those who govern

(D) various methods of election to elect representatives

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12. Which of the criticisms of federal government are valid? Give your answer by using codes given below these statements? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

1. Decisions in it are complex and time-consuming

2. It produces conflicts between central and state governments

3. It is an expensive form of government

4. It provides no opportunity for expression of diversities

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 3 and 4

(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) 2, 3 and 4

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13. In unitary form of government sovereignty lies with: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Central Government

(B) Regional authorities

(C) Local Government

(D) Central and Local Government

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14. In (A) and (R) are made two statements. State whether they are true or false and whether (R) is the reason or justification for assertion (A) by using the codes given below the statements: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) In Parliamentary form of government, the position of parliament has declined in importance

(R) In Parliamentary form of government, the position of head of state, whether a Monarch or President has declined in importance.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is reason or justification for (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the reason for (A)

(C) (A) is correct but (R) is false

(D) (R) is correct but (A) is false

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15. Consider the following statements about Power, Authority and Legitimacy. Which of them is not correct? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Authority is a broader notion than power

(B) Power is capacity to act, Authority provides right to do so

(C) Relations of Authority are hierarchical

(D) Legitimacy and Legality are same

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16. List I refers to view of scholars on meaning of power. List II refer to name of scholars associated with these views. Match List I with List II by using the codes given below: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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17. Which of the following cannot be considered as an agency for wider popular participation? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Political Parties

(B) Pressure Groups

(C) Referendum and Initiative

(D) Censorship of Press

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18. S. E. Finer's work ‘Anonymous Empire' is a work on: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Political Parties

(B) Pressure Groups

(C) Judiciary

(D) Bureaucracy

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19. Which among the following organization does not play a role in protecting and promoting of human rights? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) ‘Amnesty International'

(B) ‘Green Peace'

(C) International Monetary Fund'

(D) ‘National Human Rights Commission'

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20. Who is the author of 'Elites and Society'? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) T. Bottomore

(B) C. Wright Mills

(C) A. Giddens

(D) B. Moore

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21. Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from Britain? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Directive Principles of State Policy

(B) Federal Structure

(C) The System of Judicial Review

(D) The Cabinet Form of Government

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22. The riots of Mumbai during December 1992 and January 1998 were inquired into by: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Srikrishna Commission

(B) Mandal Commission

(C) Verma Commission

(D) Jain Commission

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23. The elections of Panchayati raj Institutions are decided by: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) The District Magistrate

(B) Constitutional Mandate

(C) The State Government

(D) The State Election Commission

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24. The Governor can issue ordinances: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Only in case of breakdown of Constitutional Machinery in the state

(B) Only when the Chief Minister asks him to do so

(C) When the assembly is not in session

(D) Only after taking formal approval of the President

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25. Which is not the pressure group in Indian Politics among the following? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Chambers of Commerce and Industry

(B) All India Trade Union Congress

(C) All India Kisan Sabha

(D) Lions Clubs of India

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26. Of the following, in which state the CPM has not been greatly popular? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Tripura

(B) Andhra Pradesh

(C) Kerala

(D) West Bengal

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27. The Parliament can make laws in respect of Jammu and Kashmir: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Only on subjects in the concurrent list

(B) Only on subjects in the Union List

(C) On those matters in the Union list as well as concurrent list in consultation with the Government of the State

(D) On subjects included in all the three lists

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28. Which one of the following cases is not included within the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States

(B) Any dispute between the Government of India and any state or states on the one side and one or more other states on the other

(C) Any dispute between two or more states

(D) Any dispute between a citizen of India and a State

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29. With which political party the phrase "Umbrella Party" is associated? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) B. J. P.

(B) Janta Party

(C) Congress

(D) Bahujan Samaj Party

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30. In case of disagreement between the two houses of the Parliament over a bill, the issue is resolved through: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) President's intervention

(B) Speaker's mediation

(C) Vice-President's intervention

(D) Joint meeting of the Parliament of both the houses

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31. Who is regarded as Father of Public Administration? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) L. D. White

(B) F. W. Riggs

(C) Woodrow Wilson

(D) Goodnow

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32. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using codes given below: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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33. Who is associated with the theory of 'Decision-making' in Public Administration? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) F. W. Taylor

(B) Lewis Marrium

(C) H. A. Simon

(D) R. A. Dahl

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34. The idea of 'Gangplank' is associated with the principle of: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Hierarchy

(B) Leadership

(C) Unity of Command

(D) Span of Control

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35. Which statement is not correct in the following? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Public Corporations are legal and artificial bodies.

(B) Public Corporations are autonomous in their day to day affairs

(C) Public Corporations are controlled by the Government in general policy matters.

(D) Public Corporations are autonomous and therefore cannot be controlled by the Government.

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36. 'Ombudsman' is a feature of Public Administration in: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Scandinavian Countries

(B) Commonwealth Countries

(C) North-American Countries

(D) African Countries

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37. 'New despotism' has emerged in Public Administration according to Lord Hewart. This statement indicates: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) The growing powers of the State

(B) The growing powers of Bureaucracy

(C) The declining role of Bureaucracy

(D) The growing powers of the state and government both

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38. 'Whitley Councils' are the feature of: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Indian Administration

(B) American Administration

(C) Swiss Administration

(D) British Administration

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39. The 'Budget' is formulated in the U.S.A. by: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) The Finance Ministry

(B) The President of U.S.A.

(C) The treasury

(D) The Bureau of the Budget

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40. In the following two statements, (A) refers to an assertion and (R) refers to reason or justification for (A). State by using the codes given below whether (A) and (R) are correct or not and state whether (R) is the reason for (A) or not. (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

Assertion (A): The civil service is a professional body of officials, permanent, paid and skilled.

Reason (B): It does not include persons of military service or judicial service.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (B) is a 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) (R) is true but (A) is false

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41. Which of the following theories or models of international politics does not emphasize the role of state as an actor in international politics? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Realism

(B) Neo-realism

(C) Interdependence and pluralist

(D) Dependency

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42. Which of the following statements about national interest is not correct? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) It is a basis for formulation of a state's foreign policy

(B) It is only the ruler's personal interest which has always been the basis of formulation of state's foreign policy

(C) It is difficult to define objectively and in all cases the national interest of a state

(D) Statesmen formulate foreign policies on the basis of changing conceptions of national interest from time to time

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43. Which of the following objective is not served by nuclear weapons? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Deterrence

(B) Defence

(C) Prestige

(D) Retaliation against an enemy

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44. In List I are mentioned the name of statemen or scholars. Their quotations and views on certain issues are mentioned in List II. Match List I and List II by using codes given below the list: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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45. Which of the following events created demand for free trade among developed countries? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) First World War

(B) Great Depression of 1929

(C) Second World War

(D) Demand for New International Economic Order in 1974

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46. Insurgency is facilitated in a country by which of the following factors. Give your answer by using codes below the factors: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

1. arms supply

2. support of a sympathetic neighbour

3. direct military support by other country

4. presence of a homogeneous society in a country facing insurgency

Codes:

(A) 1, 3 and 4

(B) 3 and 4

(C) 3 and 4

(D) 1 and 2

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47. The declaration of New International Economic Order (NIEO) did not include demands relating to: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Commodity prices

(B) Control of multi-national corporations

(C) Transfer of technology

(D) Revolutionary transformation of World Economy

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48. The author of the book "The Anarchical Society' is: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Martin Wight

(B) Barry Buzan

(C) Kenneth Waltz

(D) Hedley Bull

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49. For developing countries World Trade Organization (WTO) is a clear improvement over General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in view of the introduction of: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Joint Consultative Mechanism

(B) Peaceful Resolution of Disputes

(C) Dispute Settlement Mechanism

(D) Preferential Voting System

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50. Realism, as a school of thought in international relations involves: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) a conviction that international relations are necessarily co-operative and it is natural for states to cooperate among themselves

(B) a conviction that international relations are governed by international laws that guide the behaviour of states

(C) a conviction that international relations are shaped by principles and norms that guide the policies of sovereign states

(D) a conviction that international relations are necessarily conflictual and that international conflicts are ultimately resolved by war

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