University of Hyderabad MA 2011 - Political Science Coaching Centre

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1. In which of the following countries residuary powers rest with the national government? (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. India and USA

B. India and Canada

C. Canada and Australia

D. USA and Nigeria

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2. Which one of the following is not common feature of federalism in USA and India? (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Distribution of powers between the Union and States

B. The existence of Supreme Court

C. Two sets of judicial organizations

D. Written Constitution

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3. In a parliamentary form of government, ministers are appointed by (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. The head of the state at his discretion

B. The head of the government

C. The head of the state on the recommendation of the head of the government

D. The legislature

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4. Supreme Court of India is different from its counterpart in the USA (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. In its role as the guardian of the Constitution

B. In its advisory role

C. In its role as the supreme authority in the judicial field in the country

D. In its writ jurisdiction

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5. Which among the following are the features of a parliamentary system of government? (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

Ministers are drawn from assembly
Government is formed as a result of assembly election
Government is responsible to the assembly
Government is responsible to the head of state

Answer:

A. a, b, c, d

B. b, c, d

C. a, b, c

D. a, b, d

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6. The Legislative Council in a state in India can be created or abolished by the (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. President on the recommendation of a Governor of the state

B. The parliament

C. The parliament after the state assembly passes a resolution to that effect

D. Governor of the state on the recommendation of the council of ministers

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7. During passing of budget in the Parliament 'Guilotine" is applied to those demands which are (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Discussed and approved

B. Discussed but not approved

C. Discussed and reduced

D. Not discussed for want of time

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8. The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament is (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Speaker of Lok Sabha

B. Prime Minister of India

C. President of India

D. Chairman of Rajya Sabha

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9. Which of the following is not an All-India Service? (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Indian Foreign Service

B. Indian Administrative Service

C. Indian Forest Service

D. Indian Police Service

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10. The principle of 'span of control' means (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. An employee should receive orders from one superior only

B. The number of subordinate employees that an administrator can effectively direct

C. The control or supervision of the superior over the subordinate

D. The number of people being controlled

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11. Which among the following is the basic difference between Public Administration and Private Administration? (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Different environments

B. Account keeping and audit

C. Organizational structure

D. Techniques of management

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12. The regulatory authority for insurance sector in India is: (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. TRAI

B. SEBI

C. IRDA

D. TAMP

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13. India's Forest Rights Act is enacted in the year (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. 2004

B. 2006

C. 2008

D. 2010

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14. The right to propagation in India is legally enshrined for (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Christians

B. Muslims

C. Jews

D. All religions

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15. Laski said the price to be paid for our liberty is (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Eternal vigilance

B. Surveillance

C. Resistance

D. Civil disobedience

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16. The right to temple entry for Dalits is (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Political right

B. Economic right

C. Social right

D. Cultural right

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17. Who is the author of the book, "The Power Elite"? (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Roberto Michels

B. Genato Mosca

C. C. Wright Mills

D. Vilfredo Pareto

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18. Marx understands class in terms of (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. ownership of means of production

B. control over labour power

C. exercise of state power

D. dominance of cultural sphere

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19. Who authored the book "My Country My Life" (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. L. K. Advani

B. Manmohan Singh

C. Amartya Sen

D. P. V. Narasimha Rao

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20. Unique Identification Card (UID) means (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Identity card to all individual Indian Citizens

B. Identity card given to Police

C. Identity card given to Prisoners

D. Multipurpose household card for householders

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21. Match List-I and List-II and choose the correct answer from the options given below: (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A

B

C

D

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22. According to the Constitution of India which of the following is NOT a Money Bill? (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Bill that imposes fines and penalties

B. Imposition and abolition of taxes

C. Bill that deals with regulation of borrowing of money by Government of India

D. Bill that deals with the custody of the Consolidated Fund of India

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23. Chairperson of United Progressive Alliance (UPA) is: (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Sushma Swaraj

B. Sonia Gandhi

C. Manmohan Singh

D. Rajiv Gandhi

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24. Judicial Review means (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Intervention of Courts in social, economic and religious matters

B. To strike down a decision or a law made by government if it is not in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution

C. Authority of Supreme Court of India to review the judgements of High Courts

D. The power of the President of India to seek advise from the Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India

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25. Which among the following countries was NOT a member of League of Nations? (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. USA

B. Great Britain

C. Germany

D. Soviet Union

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26. "Treaty of Versailles' followed: (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Second World War

B. Opium Wars

C. Hundred Years War

D. First World War

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27. 'Bretton Woods Twins' refers to (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. ILO and UNESCO

B. EU and NAFTA

C. WORLD BANK and IMF

D. GATT and WTO

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28. The present (2024) Secretary General of the United Nations is (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. U Thant

B. Boutros Boutros-Ghali

C. Kofi Annan

D. Antonio Guterres

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29. G-20 refers to (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Group of permanent member states of the Security Council

B. Group of western industrialized countries

C. A grouping of developed and emerging economies

D. Poor countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America

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30. Which leader had to step down following a popular revolt in 2011? (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Hosni Mubarak

B. Asif Ali Zardari

C. Hamid Karzai

D. Sheik Hasina Wazed

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