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Given below are two statements: one is A and the other is R.

Assertion A: The main dimensions of political culture are value orientation, religion, and ethnicity.

Reason R: In increasingly multicultural societies, the concept of political culture acquires new scope and relevance.

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

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

(B) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (Correct Answer)

(C) A is correct, but R is not correct.

(D) A is not correct, but R is correct.

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Question No.2 (Question Id - 72)

Which of the following credentials did Ambedkar disapprove of as undemocratic and unjust in his reply to debate on the draft Constitution on 24th November, 1949 ?

A. Gandhian Traditionalist village society

B. Communist Dictatorship of the Proletariat

C. Socialist Collectivism

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D. Liberal-democratic credentials of the Constitution

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) A, B, C only (Correct Answer)

(B) B, C only

(C) A, D only

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(D) A, C, D only

Question No.3 (Question Id - 59)

Match List-I with List-II.

List-I List-II
A. House of Lords I. RUSSIA
B. Senate II. FRANCE
C. Bundesrat (Federal Council) III. U.K.
D. Federal Council IV. GERMANY

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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

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

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

Question No.4 (Question Id - 73)

Given below are two statements :

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Statement I:

In the Deccan, the Satavahanas ruled for nearly four and a half centuries from about 230 B.?.

Match List-1

A. Arunachal Pradesh

B. Manipur

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C. Mizoram

D. Nagaland

List-II

I. N. Biren Singh

II. Pu. Zoramthanga

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III. Neiphiu Rio

IV. Pema Khandu

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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

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

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

Question No.6 (Question Id - 20)

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

Assertion A:

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Article 21 of the Indian Constitution lays down that no person shall be deprived of life and personal liberty, except according to procedure established by law.

Reason R:

The provisions of the Article 21 of the Indian Constitution are negative and defines life as merely the physical act of breathing.

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

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

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(B) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(C) A is correct, but R is not correct. (Correct Answer)

(D) A is not correct, but R is correct.

Question No.7 (Question Id - 18)

Which one among the following is not a book written by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar ?

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(A) The Indian war of Independence, 1857

(B) Six Glorious Epochs of Indian History

(C) Hindutva

(D) Essentials of Hindu Religion (Correct Answer)

Question No.8 (Question Id - 22)

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'Working title' is important in research proposal preparation, because

A. Working title is a major road sign in research.

B. Working title provides a tangible idea to keep refocusing on and changing as the project goes on.

C. Working title also helps in conveying to others the central notion of the study.

D. Working title share with the readers the results of other studies.

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Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

(A) A, D only

(B) A, B, C only (Correct Answer)

(C) A, B, C, D

(D) B, C, D only

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In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (Correct Answer)

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

(C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

(D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

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Question No.10 (Question Id - 90)

Given below are two statements :

Statement I:

Ram Manohar Lohia strongly supported every individual's right to commit suicide.

Statement II:

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Ram Manohar Lohia was a thorough pessimist.

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

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is false. (Correct Answer)

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(D) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is true.

Question No.11 (Question Id - 84)

Given below are two statements :

Statement I:

Offensive realism is a structural theory of realism that views States as security maximizers.

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Statement II:

Neoclassical realism is a version of realism that combines both structural factors such as distribution of power and unit level factors such as the interests of States.

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

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true. (Correct Answer)

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

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(C) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is true.

Question No.12 (Question Id - 17)

Which Article of Indian Constitution declares 'Abolition of Untouchability' ?

(A) Article 21

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(B) Article 19

(C) Article 14

(D) Article 17 (Correct Answer)

Question No.13 (Question Id - 1)

The problem of tragedy of commons occurs when a resource is open to all, without limit. Which among the following is not an example of tragedy of commons ?

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(A) An overgrazed meadow

(B) Global climate change

(C) Fishing in oceans

(D) Untouchability (Correct Answer)

Question No.14 (Question Id -77)

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Given below are two statements :

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (Correct Answer)

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.

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Question No.15 (Question Id - 9)

With regard to the 'Concept of Rights', which of the following statements are most appropriate ?

A. Rights are the benefits which flow automatically from the existence of the state.

B. Rights are those which safeguard the individual from irresponsible and arbitrary use of power by the ruling class.

C. Rights are claims of individual and groups on and against the state.

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D. Rights mean individual cannot have rights against the state.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) A, B only

(B) B, C only (Correct Answer)

(C) C, D only

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(D) A, C only

Question No.16 (Question Id - 98)

What are the goals of Comparative Politics?

(A) To describe differences and similarities between political systems and their features

(B) To explain these differences

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(C) To predict which factors may cause similar or different effects

(D) All of the above (Correct Answer)

Question No.17 (Question Id - 76)

Given below are two statements :

Statement I:

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In Direct Democracy public participates indirectly in governance and Policy Making.

Statement II:

In Indirect Democracy public participates in decision making through its elected representatives.

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

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

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(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is true. (Correct Answer)

Question No.18 (Question Id - 93)

Given below are two statements :

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Statement I:

The response rate of a social survey adds a political dimension to the research process.

Statement II:

The researcher's values, beliefs and prior assumptions add a political dimension to the research process.

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

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Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

E. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

(A) A, B, C, E, D

(B) A, B, C, D, E

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(C) B, E, C, D, A

(D) B, A, D, C, E (Correct Answer)

Question No.20 (Question Id - 7)

Hegel viewed civil society as a sphere of -

(A) Universal Altruism

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(B) Particular Altruism

(C) Universal Egoism (Correct Answer)

(D) Political community

Question No.21 (Question Id - 83)

Given below are two statements :

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Statement I:

A 'grand theory' is an intermediate level explanation of observed regularities.

Statement II:

A 'grand theory' is a particularly satisfactory theory that makes the researcher feel happy.

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

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(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false. (Correct Answer)

(C) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is true.

Question No.22 (Question Id - 21)

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According to the Indian Constitution, Formation of rules related to matters of Citizenship falls under the jurisdiction of :

(A) Parliamentary and State Assembly

(B) Parliament (Correct Answer)

(C) State Assembly

(D) Supreme Court

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Question No.23 (Question Id - 64)

Match List-I with List-II.

List-1 List-II
A. An executive system that divides power between two strong executives; a President and a Prime Minister I. Republicanism
B. A political system in which the roles of the head of state and head of government are assigned to two separate executive offices II. Presidential System
C. Indirect democracy that emphasizes the separation of power within a state and the representation of the public through elected officials III. Semi-Presidential System
D. A political system in which the role of the head of state and head of the government are combined in one executive office IV. Parliamentary System

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

patriarchy refers to an overarching system of male dominance operating at every level.

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

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (Correct Answer)

(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) A is false, but R is true.

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Question No.25 (Question Id - 30)

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

Assertion A :

Henri Fayol suggested Gangplank - 'Level Jumping' in a hierarchical organisation although he places emphasis on Formal Organisation.

Reason R:

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Fayol is alive to the dangers of conformity to hierarchy and formalism.

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

(A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (Correct Answer)

(B) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(C) A is correct, but R is not correct.

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(D) A is not correct, but R is correct.

Question No.26 (Question Id - 69)

Given below are two statements :

Statement I:

'What is going on' is a fundamental question in descriptive research.

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Statement II:

'Why is it going on' is a fundamental question in explanatory research.

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

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (Correct Answer)

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

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(C) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

(D) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.

Question No.27 (Question Id - 71)

Given below are two statements :

Statement I:

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In British House of Commons the quorum is forty members.

Statement II:

In the USA's House of Representatives the quorum is a simple majority of the membership.

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

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true. (Correct Answer)

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(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

Pato recognizes that Philosophy and Politics cannot be kept apart.

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

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true. (Correct Answer)

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

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(C) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is true.

Question No.29 (Question Id - 34)

With regard to Aristotle, which of the following statements are true ?

A. He believed that the study of ethics and politics has the same purpose.

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B. He believed that ruling the state is distinctly different from management of the household.

C. He believed that one's life should be sacrificed to philosophical principles.

D. He believed that slavery and male supremacy are natural.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) A, B, C only

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(B) A, B, D only (Correct Answer)

(C) A, B, C, D

(D) B, C, D only

Question No.30 (Question Id - 11)

Scientific Research includes :

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A. Verifiable evidence

B. Accuracy

C. Recording

D. Training Investigators

E. Controlling Conditions

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Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

(A) A, B, D, E only

(B) A, B, C, D only

(C) C, B, D, E only

(D) A, B, C, D, E (Correct Answer)

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Question No.31 (Question Id - )

Given below are two statements :

Statement I:

Structural Functionalism emphasized the structural aspect of any social system.

Statement II:

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Structural Functionalism concentrated on the process that maintained a social structure, ordered internal instability, and on the reasons for its survival.

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

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is false. (Correct Answer)

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(D) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is true.

to infer theoretical concepts and patterns from observed

III. Descriptive Research

D. Making careful observations and detail phenomenon of interest

IV. Explanatory Research

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Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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

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

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

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Question No.33 (Question Id - 15)

"Our moon has blood clots: A memoir of a lost home in Kashmir" is a book by -

(A) Siddharth Gigoo

(B) Rahul Pandita (Correct Answer)

(C) Adarsh Ajit

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(D) Ashok Pandit

Question No.34 (Question Id - 70)

According to Hobbes, Social Contract is :

(A) Constitutional Act

(B) An Act written down by people in some determinate historical period

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(C) An Act of imagination (Correct Answer)

(D) Product of law

Question No.35 (Question Id - 48)

Choose the correct order of the following from the options given below :

A. Ban Ki-moon

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B. Kurt Waldheim

C. Javier Perez de Cuellar

D. Boutros Boutros Ghali

E. Kofi Annan

(A) E, C, B, A, D

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(B) B, C, D, E, A (Correct Answer)

(C) C, B, A, D, E

(D) D, A, B, C, E

Question No.36 (Question Id - 49)

Which among the following is not a characteristic of Positive Liberalism?

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(A) Positive Liberalism had sought to establish free market society. (Correct Answer)

(B) Positive Liberalism promoted the idea of welfare state.

(C) Positive Liberalism pleaded for positive role of the state in securing welfare of its citizens.

(D) Liberal theory which stood for negative liberalism in its early phase, was transformed into positive liberalism in its later phase.

Question No.37 (Question Id - 87)

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I:

In the 'Observation' phase of research, we observe a natural or social phenomenon, event, or behaviour that interests us.

Question No.38 (Question Id - 79)

Given below are two statements:

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Statement I:

The study of the interaction between states and market is Political Economy.

Statement II:

The role of the State in Liberal Political Economic system is maximum.

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

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(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is false. (Correct Answer)

(D) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is true

Question No.39 (Question Id - 29)

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Which of the following is not correctly matched ?

(A) Dual Federalism Layer cake Federalism

(B) Cooperative Federalism Marble cake Federalism

(C) Creative Federalism Picket fence Federalism

(D) Asymmetrical Federalism Marble Federalism (Correct Answer)

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Question No.40 (Question Id - 62)

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

Assertion A:

The five permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations have Veto power over all Security Council decisions.

Reason R :

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The five permanent members were seen as major powers. If the great powers were not given privileged positions, the UN would not work.

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

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (Correct Answer)

(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(C) A is true, but R is false

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(D) A is false, but R is true

Question No.41 (Question Id - 61)

Match List-I with List-II.

List-1 List-II
A. The Second Treatise of Government II. John Locke
B. Essay on Government III. James Mill
C. The Discourses I. Machiavelli
D. Second Discourse on the Origin and Foundation of inequality among men IV. Rousseau

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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

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

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

Interest groups play a role as 'social partners' in government.

C. Interest group's role as social partner remains important in neo-corporatist countries.

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D. Interest groups as social partners represent a form of pluralism.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

(A) A, B, C only

(B) A, B, C, D (Correct Answer)

(C) A, C, D only

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(D) C, D only

Question No.44 (Question Id - 27)

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

Assertion A:

Political 'contract' does not require unanimous consent.

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Reason R:

Locke does not consider the political contract to be all, but rather a fiduciary agreement.

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

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (Correct Answer)

(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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(C) A is true, but R is false.

(D) A is false, but R is true.

Question No.45 (Question Id - 3)

The correct statements about Content Analysis are -

A. Content Analysis is a method in Social Science Research

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B. Content Analysis may be manifest or latent

C. Content Analysis involves the same steps as in other methods of Research

D. Content Analysis is an example of case study

E. Content Analysis is useful in Nano-medicine field

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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(A) A, D, C only

(B) A, B, C only (Correct Answer)

(C) C, D, E only

(D) A,

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