Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017

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Presidency University Year Wise Questions

Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017

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1. Exponents of theory of Divine Origin of the State believe that: (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) The state grew with the passage of time.

(B) God gave the state.

(C) The state is a product of families.

(D) The state is result of social contract.

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2. Which of the following statement is correct? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) There is multi-party system in India.

(B) There is bi-party system in India.

(C) There is presidential form of government in India.

(D) There is constitutional monarchy in India.

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3. Which of the following associations was founded by Mahatma Jotirao Phule? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Dalit-Bahujan Samaj

(B) Arya Samaj

(C) Swadeshi Samaj

(D) Satyashodhak Samaj

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4. Which of the following body is an example of local self-government institution? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee

(B) Kolkata Municipal Corporation

(C) Mahila Seva Samity

(D) Zonal Cultural Centre

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5. What is NOT true about the Directive Principles of State Policy? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) They are borrowed from the Irish Constitution.

(B) They are meant for promoting social and economic democracy.

(C) They can be enforced in court of law.

(D) They are classified into - Gandhian, Socialistic and liberal-intellectual.

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6. Who said that liberty means "every man is free to do what he wills, provided he infringes not the freedom of other man"? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Laski

(B) G. D. H. Cole

(C) Liber

(D) Herbert Spencer

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7. Which autonomous self-governing body was established by the Government of West Bengal in 2011 for the expedition of development of Gorkhaland? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Gorkha Janmukti Morcha

(B) Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council

(C) Gorkhaland Territorial Administration

(D) Gorkha Panchayat

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8. What is the use of Aadhaar (Unique identification) number? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Proof of Indian citizenship

(B) Proof of domicile

(C) Delivery of subsidies by government

(D) Voter identity proof

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9. Match the following: (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) (a)-1; (b)-3; (c)-2

(B) (a)-3; (b)-1; (c)-2

(C) (a)-2; (b)-1; (c)-3

(D) (a)-1; (b)-2; (c)-3

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10. The Preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) uses value-loaded words.

(B) contains the objective and philosophy of the constitution.

(C) is a source of power and limitation.

(D) gives an exhaustive list of basic features of the constitution.

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11. Who is the author of 'Annihilation of Caste"? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) M. K. Gandhi

(B) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

(C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(D) Jawaharlal Nehru

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12. When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha, (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) the Budget is modified and presented again.

(B) the Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions.

(C) the Union Finance Minister is asked to resign.

(D) the Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers.

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13. Read the following text and answer question no. 13-17.

WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a

SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:

JUSTICE..........;

LIBERTY of...........;

EQUALITY-------------;

and to promote among them all

FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;

IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this ............X........... do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

What does 'X' here refer to? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) twenty-sixth day of January, 1950

(B) twenty-sixth day of November, 1949

(C) twenty-sixth day of January, 1949

(D) None of the above

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14. _____ are distinct forms of "Justice' in the Indian Constitution. (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Justice, empowerment, well being

(B) Social, economic, political

(C) Social, psychological, emotional

(D) Social, educational, judicial

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15. What does Social Justice denote? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Equal treatment of all citizens without any social distinction

(B) Equal distribution of wealth

(C) Equal participation of women in politics

(D) Equal employment opportunities between men and women

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16. Which of the following liberties is sought to be secured to the citizens of India in the Preamble? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Thought, Expression, Belief, Faith and Worship

(B) Thought, Expression, Belief and Faith

(C) Expression, Belief, Faith and Worship

(D) Thought, Expression, Faith and Worship

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17. What are the "Trinities of Indian Constitution"? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Rights, Duties and Social Laws

(B) Social, Economic Laws and Political laws

(C) Social, Cultural and Ethnic Equality

(D) The Preamble, Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy

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18. Which of the following is not within the purview of the Election Commission? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) To give recognition to the political parties

(B) To assign election symbols to the political parties

(C) To conduct election of the President of India

(D) To arrange for the election of the Prime Minister of India

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19. Which of the following is/are federal feature/s of our Constitution? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(1) Supremacy of the Constitution;

(2) Rigid Constitution;

(3) Independent Judiciary

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 & 3 only

(C) 1 & 3 only

(D) 1, 2 & 3

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20. Which of the following statements are true about Centre-State relations? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(1) In respect to matters enumerated in the Concurrent List, the executive power rests with the States.

(2) In respect to matters enumerated in the Concurrent List, the legislative power rests with the centre.

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both (1) and (2)

(D) None of the above

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21. Which of the following statements are true about Centre-State relations? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(1) During the proclamation of emergency (Article 352) the Centre can give direction to a State on any matter.

(2) During the proclamation of emergency (Article 352) President can modify the constitutional distribution of revenues between the Centre & the States.

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both (1) and (2)

(D) None of the above

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22. Who wrote the text "On Liberty"? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Bodin

(B) John Locke

(C) J. S. Mill

(D) Karl Marx

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23. Who is considered as the father of Political Science? (PUBDET 2017)

(A) Plato

(B) Socrates

(C) Machiavelli

(D) Aristotle

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24. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct: (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(1) Right to vote is not a fundamental right but a constitutional right.

(2) Prisoners and under trials in India do not have the right to vote.

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both (1) and (2)

(D) None of the above

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25. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(1) If somebody is convicted for some offence and he is sentenced to imprisonment for 3 years he cannot contest elections.

(2) A person cannot contest from more than two constituencies for Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha election.

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both (1) and (2)

(D) None of the above.

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26. Which of the following provisions of the constitution reveal the secular character of the Indian State? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(1) The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law.

(2) No religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution maintained by the State.

(3) The State shall endeavour to secure for all citizens a uniform Civil Code.

(4) Any section of the society shall have the right to conserve its distinct language.

(A) 1, 2, 3 only

(B) 2 only

(C) 2 & 3 only

(D) 1, 2, 3 & 4

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27. Raja Rammohun Roy edited (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Sambad Prabhakar

(B) Sambad Kaumudi

(C) The Indian Mirror

(D) Bangadarshan

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28. The Indian Association was associated with (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Dadabhai Naoroji

(B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(C) W. C. Bonnerjee

(D) Surendranath Bandyopadhay

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29. The Doctrine of Passive Resistance" was written by: (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) M. K. Gandhi

(B) Aurobindo Ghosh

(C) M. G. Ranade

(D) Rabindranath Tagore

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30. Which of the following pairs initiated the Home Rule Movement in India? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Naoroji and Gokhale

(B) Gandhi and Nehru

(C) Iqbal and Jinnah

(D) Tilak and Annie Besant

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31. The Allied Powers in World War Two were (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) USA, Britain, France and Soviet Union

(B) Germany, Italy and Japan

(C) Germany, Sweden and Soviet Union

(D) China, Japan and India

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32. Which condition is called as Hung Parliament? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Parliamentary session adjourned

(B) No party gets majority

(C) Chaos in parliamentary session

(D) No election is held for parliament.

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33. What did Mandal Commission recommend? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Eradication of untouchability

(B) 22.5 per cent reservation for SC/ST

(C) 27 per cent reservation for OBC

(D) No reservation for backward classes

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34. What was the purpose of the League of Nations? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Lower tariffs

(B) To gain better control of colonies

(C) Collective security

(D) Protection from Brazilian terrorists

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35. The following are the five permanent members in the United Nations Security Council (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) USA, Russia, Britain, France and China

(B) USA, USSR, China, India and Japan

(C) Japan, USA, China, India and South Africa

(D) None of the Above

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36. BRICS comprises the following countries (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa

(B) Brazil, Indonesia, China and Saudi Arabia

(C) Russia, China, Pakistan and United States

(D) None of the Above

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37. The main leaders of the Swarajist Party were (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) M. N. Roy and Muzaffar Ahmed

(B) B. R. Ambedkar and Jyotiba Phule

(C) Motilal Nehru and C. R. Das

(D) Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Ch. Bose

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38. Put the following events in the correct chronological sequence: (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(1) Dandi March

(2) Lahore session of the INC

(3) Second Round Table Conference

(4) The Gandhi-Irwin Pact

(A) 2, 3, 4, 1

(B) 2, 1, 4, 3

(C) 1, 3, 4, 2

(D) 1, 2, 4, 3

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39. Which of the following statements regarding M. A. Jinnah is NOT true? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Jinnah was liberal in his political outlook.

(B) Sarojini Naidu addressed Jinnah as the ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity'.

(C) Jinnah welcomed and supported Gandhi's Non-violent Non-cooperation Movement.

(D) Jinnah died in 1948.

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40. Which one of the following statements is NOT true? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Subhas Ch. Bose defeated Jawaharlal Nehru in the presidential election of the INC.

(B) Subhas Ch. Bose twice become the president of the INC.

(C) Gandhi was never a member of the Constituent Assembly.

(D) Gandhi supported the British during the First World War.

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41. Feminism is concerned with the rights of (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Men

(B) Women

(C) Children

(D) Old People

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42. In which year the Pakistan Resolution was adopted and where? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) 1929, Lahore

(B) 1906, Dhaka

(D) 1940, Karachi

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43. Which of the following is NOT a national political party? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Bahujan Samaj Party

(B) Nationalist Congress Party

(C) All India Trinamool Congress

(D) All India Forward Bloc

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44. Match the following: (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) (a)-2; (b)-3; (c)-1

(B) (a)-2; (b)-1; (c)-3

(C) (a)-3; (b)-2; (c)-1

(D) (a)-1; (b)-2; (c)-3

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45. Read the following passage and answer question no. 45:

India's economic growth has not accelerated dramatically. What aggregate change is noticeable predates the liberalising reforms by a whole decade and industrial growth in the post-reform period did not pick up. Moreover, the problems for the quality of India's current pro-business model of development include disquieting implications for the quality of India's democracy. Why should the common people in a democracy accept a narrow ruling alliance at the helm? Is ethnic and nationalistic mobilisation a substitute for pro-poor politics? And, is India increasingly stuck with a two track democracy, in which common people are only needed at the time of elections, and then it is best that they all go home, forget politics, and let the rational elite quietly run a pro-business show?

What is meant by disquieting implications for the quality of democracy? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(1) People are excluded from politics

(2) Policy making is dominated by few

(3) Ethnic and Nationalist mobilization

(4) Pro-poor politics

(A) 1 & 3

(B) 2

(C) 2 & 3

(D) 1, 2, 3, 4

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46. The Treaty of Versailles ended which major conflict? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Second World War

(B) Crimean War

(C) First World War

(D) Cold War

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47. Pre-partition India comprised the following countries (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) India, Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan

(B) India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

(C) India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar

(D) India, Pakistan and Bangladesh

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48. India is not a member of which of these organisations? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) SAARC

(B) ASEAN

(C) WTO

(D) UNO

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49. The first nuclear test conducted by India was in the year (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) 1984

(B) 1998

(D) 1974

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50. "Glimpses of World History" is a book written by (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Mahatma Gandhi

(B) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

(C) Narendra Modi

(D) Jawaharlal Nehru

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