CUET (HUQP 18) MA Political Science - Question Paper 2023

CUET PG 2023 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 1: 

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A) : Reservation of a state bill for the assent of the President is a discretionary Power of the Governor.

Reason (R) : This could be achieved through Amending article 156 of the Indian Constitution 

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(3) (A) is true but (R) is false

(4) (A) is false but (R) is true

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 2: 

Match List I with List II:

            List I                                                      List II

     Theories of Nationalism                         Theorist

(A) Primordialism                                       (I) Ernest Gellner

(B) Ethno-symbolism                                 (II) Adrian Hastings

(C) Perennialism                                        (III) Anthony Smith

(D) Modernism                                           (IV) Walker Connor

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

(2) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(3) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) 

(4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 3.: 

The Guild Socialist theory

(1) Advocates industrial democracy

(2) Advocates territorial democracy

(3) Advocates community of feeling based on economic interests

(4) Protects individuals from tyranny

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 4:

Match List I with List II: 

           List I                                                      List II

     Philosophers                                           Central Idea

(A) Machiavelli                                           (I) Self-preservation

(B) Hobbes                                                (II) General Will

(C) Locke                                                   (III) Seize absolute authority

(D) Rousseau                                            (IV) Limited government

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

(2) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

(3) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II) 

(4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 5: 

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A) : G. Sartori has presented a comprehensive analysis of multi-party system.

Reason (R) : Sartori classified political parties in four types- caucus, branch, cell and militia.

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(3) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

(4) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 6: 

Who amongst these developed the ‘garbage can model’ of policy-making?

(1) Yehezkel Dror

(2) James Anderson

(3) Frederick Taylor

(4) Michel Cohen

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 7:

Thomas Hobbes defined sovereignty as

(1) the power of the people to question the king

(2) the right of the citizen to elect governments

(3) the monopoly of coercive power of singular ruler

(4) the duty of the ruler to serve people

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 8:

It has been found about the Election Commission of India

A. The end of emergency led to decline of the Election Commission of India

B. In the 1990s, the Commission faced the regulatory system

C. The assertiveness of the Election Commission was largely due to an alert media and strong opposition

D. Even, the Chief of Election Commissioner, T.N. Seshan contributed to protecting the sanctity of democratic nations.  

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A, B and C only

2. B, C and D only

3. A, C and D only

4. A, B and D only

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 9:

Arrange the following statements by Mahatma Gandhi on civilization in right order:

A. This civilization takes notes neither of morality nor religion.

B. Civilization is not an incurable disease.

C. The people of Europe today live in better-built houses than they did a hundred years ago. This is considered emblem of civilization.

D. This civilization is such that one has only to be patient and it will be destroyed.  

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. C, A, B, D

2. D, A, C, B

3. C, A, D, B

4. D, A, B, C

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 10:

Which of the following taxes does not come under the Union List?

1. Corporation tax

2. Capitation tax

3. Taxes on income other than agricultural income

4. Taxes on the capital of companies

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 11:

The first delimitation was carried out under whose office?

1. Prime Minister

2. President

3. Union Minister of Law

4. Chief Justice

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 12:

The idea of hegemony is a key concept in the writings of

1. Francis Fukuyama

2. Antonio Gramsci

3. Eric Hobsbawn

4. Alexandara Kollontai

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 13:

Justice as requital refers to

1. unequal exchange

2. dependent exchange

3. equality of opportunity

4. fair exchange

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 14:

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A) : Judicial review is a process to restrain the exchange or the legislature from exercising power which may not be sanctioned by Constitution.

Reason (R) : The source of the power of judicial review in India is Article 12 of the Constitution. 

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(3) (A) is true but (R) is false

(4) (A) is false but (R) is true

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 15:

Which among the following is a book by Machiavelli?

1. Discourses

2. Discourses on the Sciences and Art

3. Discourses on the Origin and the Foundation of Inequality Among Men 

4. Letter Concerning Toleration

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 16:

Match List I with List II: 

List I                                 List II

Writs               Corresponding Meaning

(A) Habeas Corpus    (I) Enquring into the legality of the claim to a public office

(B) Mandamus                  (II) Command

(C) Certiorari                       (III) To have a body

(D) Quo Warranto               (IV) Quash the order or decision of the tribunal 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(2) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

(3) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) 

(4) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 17:

Which among the following statements are true about legal equality?

A. Legal equality does not guarantee equality of treatment by the law.

B. Legal equality contradicts rule of law.

C. Legal equality is a prominent characteristic of civil society.

D. Legal equality does not abolish special privileges. 

E. Legal equality cannot be the basis for contract based relations.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, C and E only

2. A and C only

3. C and E only

4. A and D only

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 18:

Given below are two statements:

Statement I : Party alliances since the 1990s have been on territorial compatibility than ideological compatibility.                  

Statement II : BJP’s alliances of 1998, 1999, 2004, and 2009 were not territorially compatible. 

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(3) Statement I is true but Statement II is incorrect

(4) Statement I is false but Statement II is correct

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 19:

Who among the following scholars presented Hobbes ‘State of Nature’ as a society of self-interested competitive individualism?

1. Quantin Skinner

2. Charles Taylor

3. C.B. Machperson

4. Harold J. Laski

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 20:

Which of the following are correct about the Governor of a State?

A. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.

B. The minimum age for getting appointed as a Governor is 30 years.

C. The President conducts the Oath of the Governor.

D. The Governor has the power to grant pardons and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.  

E. The Seventh Constitutional Amendment Act mandates both the States to share the emoluments and allowances of the Governor in case the same person is appointed as Governor of two States.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. C, D and E only

2. A,C, D and E only

3. A, B and C only

4. A, D and E only

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 21:

The first ASEAN summit was held in which city/country?

1. Bali (Indonesia)

2. Manila (Philippines)

3. Singapore

4. Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 22:

Which of the following regional parties does not have a regional-ethnic character?

1. TDP in Andhra Pradesh

2. AGP in Assam

3. AIADMK in Tami Nadu

4. AAP in Delhi

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 23:

The steep decline in population due to under investments in healthcare and education known as ‘demographic disaster’ refers to

1. Norway

2. Central Asian States

3. Germany

4. Russia

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 24:

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A) : Gandhi supported Panchayati Raj Institutions for a better administration.

Reason (R) : Ambedkar condemned the Panchayats as a repressive and oppressive  institution. 

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(3) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

(4) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 25:

Which of the following are true about representative democracy?

A. Simple majority means more than half of those voting.

B. Blocking a minority reflects a situation where a minority is able to prevent a proposal from passing.

C. Absolute majority means more than half of those entitled to vote.

D. Qualified majority demonstrates more than a simply majority which is typically two-third majority.

E. Concurrent majority indicates the largest number of votes but not necessarily a majority.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B and C only

2. D and E only

3. A, B, C and D only

4. A, B, C and E only

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 26:

Given below are two statements:

Statement I : Plato stated, “that the State comes into existence originating in the bare needs of the life and continuing in existence for the sake of good life”.                  

Statement II : Machiavelli, in the Prince, considered that “the power which has Authority over Men” is the State.

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

(4) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 27:

Given below are two statements:

Statement I : Robert Michels used the concept of ‘iron law of oligarchy’ to describe the organization of political parties based on domination by a ruling elite.                  

Statement II : Maurice Duverger’s law states that “the simple-majority single-ballot system favours the two-party system”.

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

(4) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 28:

Article 226 of the Indian Constitution deals with

1. transfer of a judge

2. appointment of acting Chief Justice

3. Appointment of additional Judges

4. power of High Courts to issue certain writs   

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 29:

In the history of Parliament of India, how many times the parliamentary proceedings were censured?

1. Never

2. Once

3. Twice

4. Thrice

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 30:

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A) : Five principles of peaceful coexistence known as ‘Panchsheel’ which is one of the fundamental principles of India’s foreign policy.

Reason (R) : Providing equal space is one of the five principles of Panchsheel.

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(3) (A) is true but (R) is false

(4) (A) is false but (R) is true 

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 36:

In which of Aristotle’s works, it is stated that the highest good for human beings is happiness, attained through moral and intellectual virtue?

1. Politics

2. Metaphysics

3. Eudemian Ethics

4. Nicomachean ethics

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 37:

Match List I with List II: 

           List I                                                  List II

     Political Thinkers                                  Books

(A) Mary Wollstonecraft                         (I) Sexual Politics

(B) Kate Millett                                       (II) The Female Eunuch

(C) Germaine Greer                              (III) A Vindication of the Rights of Woman

(D) Judith Butler                                    (IV) Gender Trouble

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

(2) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

(3) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV) 

(4) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 38:

The South Asian University jointly established by eight-SAARC member States is at

1. New Delhi

2. Dhaka

3. Kathmandu

4. Islamabad

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 39:

Which of the following is not an official actor of public policy?

1. Political parties

2. Judiciary

3. Administrators

4. Executive

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 40:

Given below are two statements:

Statement I : During the first wave of democracy (1828-1926) nearly 30 countries, including Germany, established democratic institution.                  

Statement II : The first wave of democracy was partially reversed (reverse wave) between 1922 and 1942 in Germany and Italy.

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false

(3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false

(4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 41:

Which among the following is not associated with Cold War?

(1) Creation of Bizonia

(2) Nationalisation of Suez Canal

(3) Truman Doctrine of Containment

(4) Marshall Plan 

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 42:

An example of direct democracy is 

(1) Social-Communist cycle

(2) Anglo-American type

(3) Athenian type

(4) Egyptian type

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 43:

Who said the following?

“Can you have economic reform without first bringing about a reform of the social order”?

1. B.R. Ambedkar

2. Jyotiba Phule

3. Pandita Ramabai

4. M.K. Gandhi

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 44:

Match List I with List II: 

           List I                                                  List II                                      

(A) Wilson’s fourteen Points, speech                (I) Triumph of liberalism over all the 

ideologies

(B) Francis Fukuyama’s The End of History     (II) Creation of regional parliaments                                     

(C) David Held’s cosmopolitan model of          (III) A general association of nations 

must be democracy formed

(D) G. John Ikenbery’s crisis of the liberal       (IV) The erosion of sovereignty norms.

       order

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

(2) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

(3) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV) 

(4) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 45:

Given below are two statements:

Statement I : Theorists of global justice argue that the human beings, and the State, are central to any theory of justice.                  

Statement II : Thomas Pogge rejected the existence of institutional precondition for justice at the global level.

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

(4) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 46:

Who propounded the doctrine of ‘iron law of oligarchy’?

1. C.B. Machperson

2. V. Pareto

3. R. Michels

4. J. Schumpeter

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 47:

Which two among the following did B.R. Ambedkar identify as critics of social reform in India?

1. Radicals and Anarchists

2. Anarchists and Socialists

3. Political Reformers and Socialists

4. Political Reformers and Anarchists

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 48:

Arrange the following fundamental rights in the right order:

A. Right to constitutional remedies

B. Right to life

C. Right to freedom

D. Right to equality

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. D,C,B,A

2. C,D,A,B

3. C,B,A,D

4. D,C,A,B

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 49:

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A) : Robert Nozick illustrated negative liberty in his writings.

Reason (R) : According to Robert Nozick, the primary threat to liberty is the imposition of obligation to which one has not consented.

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(3) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

(4) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 50:

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A) : According to Plato, “the State is individual writ large”.

Reason (R) : The virtues found in an individual are found in larger form in the State.

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(3) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

(4) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 51:

Which among the following is not a part of the central theme of green ideology?

1. Holism

2. From being to having

3. Ecology

4. Sustainability

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 52:

The judges of the International Court of Justice are elected by

1. General Assembly

2. Security Council

3. General Assembly and Security Council

4. General Assembly , Security Council and Trusteeship Council

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 53:

Which among the following was a magazine started by Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa?

1. Young India

2. Harijan

3. Indian Opinion

4. Hind Swaraj

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 54:

Reformist ecology is also known as

1. Deep ecology

2. Social ecology

3. Humanist or shallow ecology

4. Land ethic

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 55:

Match List I with List II: 

           List I                                                    List II

     Electoral System                                 Countries

(A) Single member plurality                    (I) Ireland

(B) Single transferable vote                    (II) Germany                                    

(C) Mixed member proportional              (III) South Africa

(D) List system                                        (IV) Canada

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

(2) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

(3) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III) 

(4) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 56:

The term of the Lok Sabha was extended to six years by which of the following amendment?

1. 41st Constitutional Amendment Act

2. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act

3. 43rd Constitutional Amendment Act

4. 44th Constitutional Amendment Act

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 57:

Which among the following statements are true about institutional liberalism in international relations theory?

A. Institutional liberals claim that international institutions help promote cooperation between States.

B. The extent of institutionalization can be measured by depth and scope.

C. A high level of institutionalization reduces the destablizing effects of multipolar anarchy.

D. The role of institutions lies in strengthening international agreements.

E. Institutional however cannot make up for lack of trust between States.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, C and D only

2. B, C, D and E only

3. A, C and D only

4. A, C, D and E only

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 58:

Which one of the following does not find mention in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?

1. Dignity of the individual

2. Dignity of the Constitution

3. Fraternity

4. Unity and Integrity of the nation

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 59:

Who among the following scholars described the shift from an interventionist to a regulatory State in India?

1. Partha Chatterjee

2. Rajni Kothari

3. Lloyd Rudolph and Susanne Rudolph

4. John Harriss

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 60:

The full form of NSSP, a pact between India and United States, stands for

1. Next Steps in Strategic Partnership

2. National Security in Strategic Partnership

3. Next Step in Security Programme

4. Nuclear Suppliers Support Partnership

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 61:

Which among the following is not a form of authoritarian rule?

1. Absolute monarchy

2. Military rule

3. Theocracy

4. Direct democracy

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 62:

Which among the following is not Marx’s Law of Dialectics?

1. Negation of negation

2. Increase in quality leads to quantitative change

3. Increase in quantity leads to qualitative change

4. Unity and struggle of opposites

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 63:

Which among the following statements are true about the different approaches to the study of comparative politics?

A. Institutional analysis examines the functioning of and relationship between institutions in a given moment.

B. New institutionalism is a revival of institutionalism that looks at how institutions shape decisions and define interests.

C. The behavioural approach focuses on the study of constitutions, institutions and organisational charts.

D. Structuralism examines relationships among parts rather than the parts themselves.

E. The rational choice approach explains political action through statistical generalization rather than interests of the actors.   

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B and D only

2. A, B and C only

3. A, C and E only

4. B, D and E only

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 64:

The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide the disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its

1. Advisory jurisdiction

2. Appellate jurisdiction

3. Original jurisdiction

4. Writ jurisdiction

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 65:

Arrange the following provisions according to the Constitution of India:

A. Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion

B. Protection of interests of minorities

C. Prohibition of employment of children in factories

D. Protection in respect of conviction for offences

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A,B,D,C

2. B,A,D,C

3. C,D,B,A

4. D,C,A,B

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 66:

Given below are two statements:

Statement I : Popular democracy is a form of indirect democracy.                  

Statement II : It pre-supposes factional or sectional division.

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false

(3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false

(4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 67:

When the President of India addresses a joint session of the Parliament, who presides over the session?

1. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

2. Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha

3. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

4. No one presides over the session

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 68:

Equality of opportunity means

1. everybody is equal before law

2. an equal opportunity to become unequal

3. everybody has equal opportunity

4. everybody has equal talents and skills

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 69:

According to Plato’s theory of men and metals, the rulers have

1. silver

2. bronze

3. gold

4. iron

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 70:

Arrange the following in chronological order according the year of joining the European Council/European Union:

A. Spain

B. Croatia

C. Greece

D. Bulgaria

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. D,C,B,A

2. B,C,A,D

3. A,D,B,C

4. C,A,D,B

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 71:

Who among the following ng realist theorists considered that a basic feature of international relations is the decentarlized structure of anarchy between States?

1. Hans J. Morgenthau

2. T. Schelling

3. Kenneth Waltz

4. J. Mearsheimer

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 72:

Match List I with List II: 

           List I                                                                           List II

     Directive Principles of State Policy                              Article

(A) Organization of village panchayats                       (I) Article 49

(B) Workers participation in management               (II) Article 40                                   

(C) Protection of monuments                                           (III) Article 50

(D) Separation of judiciary from executive                       (IV) Article 43A

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

(2) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

(3) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II) 

(4) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 73:

On the question of State sovereignty

A. Issues of global concern cannot challenge external sovereignty of the State

B. Such issues cannot bring multilateral pressure on decision making of the States

C. Human rights movements affect the policy of internal security of the States

D. Human rights issues are also deployed by the States to influence each other’s decisions.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A and B only

2. C and D only

3. A and D only

4. B and C only 

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 74:

Given below is Karl Marx’s formulation of ‘Base and Superstructure’ in a jumbled order. Give the correct order:

A.The relations are relations of productions which correspond to a definite stage of development of their material productive forces.

B.The relations are indispensable and independent of their will.

C.The sum total of these relations of production constitutes the economic structure of society, the real foundation of a given society.

D. In social production of life, men enter into definite relations. 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. D,A,C,B

2. D,B,A,C

3. B,A,D,C

4. B,C,A,D

CUET PG 2024 Political Science (HUQP 18) Question Number 75:

Which one of the following is the largest committee of the Parliament?

1. The Committee on Public accounts

2. The Committee on Estimates

3. The Committee on Public Undertakings

4. The Committee on Petitions