Indian Social And Political Philosophy — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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What is the main motive of Total Revolution according to JP Narayana?
Correct Answer: Option B — To bring Ideal of Sarvodaya
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To bring Ideal of Sarvodaya is the correct answer to “What is the main motive of Total Revolution according to JP Narayana”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 2 of 40
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Sarvodaya' according to Gandhi regarded as
Correct Answer: Option B — Rise of All
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Rise of All is the correct answer to “Sarvodaya' according to Gandhi regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 3 of 40
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What does surrogate colonialism referred as?
Correct Answer: Option A — Foreign power encourage for settlement
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Foreign power encourage for settlement is the correct answer to “What does surrogate colonialism referred as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 4 of 40
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Who advocated the theory of Saptanya?
Correct Answer: Option C — Kautilya
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Kautilya is the correct answer to “Who advocated the theory of Saptanya”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 5 of 40
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According to Kamandaki Which of the following are the considered of Modern state?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “According to Kamandaki Which of the following are the considered of Modern state”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 6 of 40
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Political philosophy in the study of
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Political philosophy in the study of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 7 of 40
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Who among the following has the supreme power after the king of the state?
Correct Answer: Option B — Minister
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Minister is the correct answer to “Who among the following has the supreme power after the king of the state”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 8 of 40
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Satyagraha and Swadeshi' policy are advocated by whom?
Correct Answer: Option B — MK Gandhi
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MK Gandhi is the correct answer to “Satyagraha and Swadeshi' policy are advocated by whom”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 9 of 40
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Total Revolution of Narayana is combination of how many revolutions?
Correct Answer: Option B — Seven
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Seven is the correct answer to “Total Revolution of Narayana is combination of how many revolutions”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 10 of 40
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Which of the following deals with 'Equality Before Law'?
Correct Answer: Option D — Article 14
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Article 14 is the correct answer to “Which of the following deals with 'Equality Before Law'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 11 of 40
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According to Kautilya, which among the following identifies as purpose of Dandaniti?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “According to Kautilya, which among the following identifies as purpose of Dandaniti”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 12 of 40
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In Sarvodaya Industry will be conducted on the basis of
Correct Answer: Option B — Cottage Scale
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Cottage Scale is the correct answer to “In Sarvodaya Industry will be conducted on the basis of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 13 of 40
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How many posts' are given under the state Administration?
Correct Answer: Option B — Eighteen
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Eighteen is the correct answer to “How many posts' are given under the state Administration”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 14 of 40
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Which of the following is the core concept for Kamandaki?
Correct Answer: Option A — Dharma
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Dharma is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the core concept for Kamandaki”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 15 of 40
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Who wrote 'Arthashastra'?
Correct Answer: Option B — Chanakya
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Chanakya is the correct answer to “Who wrote 'Arthashastra'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 16 of 40
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What does the Exploitation colonialism regarded as?
Correct Answer: Option B — For obtaining raw material
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For obtaining raw material is the correct answer to “What does the Exploitation colonialism regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 17 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Antpal 1. King successor b. Minister 2. Judge c. Pertenta 3. Supreme power of Administration d. Yuvraj 4. Security of village
Correct Answer: Option A — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
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a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Antpal 1. King successor b. Minister 2. Judge c. Pertenta 3. Supreme power of Administration d. Yuvraj 4. Security of village”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 18 of 40
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There are how many types of colonialism?
Correct Answer: Option C — Three
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Three is the correct answer to “There are how many types of colonialism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 19 of 40
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According to Saptanga theory of Kautilya what does 'Mitra' mean?
Correct Answer: Option A — Allies
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Allies is the correct answer to “According to Saptanga theory of Kautilya what does 'Mitra' mean”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 20 of 40
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Which of the fallowing institutions are example of Informal Social Institution?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which of the fallowing institutions are example of Informal Social Institution”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 21 of 40
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What is the other division done in Arthashastra in which the supervision is done by the leader in their respective division?
Correct Answer: Option D — Departmental Administration
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Departmental Administration is the correct answer to “What is the other division done in Arthashastra in which the supervision is done by the leader in their respective division”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 22 of 40
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According to Mahabharat which among the following performs the 'Rajasuya' Yajna?
Correct Answer: Option A — Harishchandra
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Harishchandra is the correct answer to “According to Mahabharat which among the following performs the 'Rajasuya' Yajna”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 23 of 40
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Who among the following is known as 'Chanakya'?
Correct Answer: Option A — Kautilya
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Kautilya is the correct answer to “Who among the following is known as 'Chanakya'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 24 of 40
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According to Kautilya the Law was derived from which of the following source?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “According to Kautilya the Law was derived from which of the following source”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 25 of 40
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What does the Affirmative Action mean?
Correct Answer: Option A — Effort to improve opportunities
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Effort to improve opportunities is the correct answer to “What does the Affirmative Action mean”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 26 of 40
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'Rajasasana' is regarded as relationship between
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “'Rajasasana' is regarded as relationship between”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 27 of 40
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. . . . . . . . provides remedies for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
Correct Answer: Option D — Article 32
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Article 32 is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . provides remedies for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 28 of 40
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Social and political philosophy is related with
Correct Answer: Option B — Role of individual in a society
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Role of individual in a society is the correct answer to “Social and political philosophy is related with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 29 of 40
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What does the Article 32 regarded as?
Correct Answer: Option D — Constitutional Remedies
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Constitutional Remedies is the correct answer to “What does the Article 32 regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 30 of 40
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In which field does the social philosophy deal in
Correct Answer: Option A — Individual Highest Good
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Individual Highest Good is the correct answer to “In which field does the social philosophy deal in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 31 of 40
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When was the term 'Secular' was included in the constitution?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1976
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1976 is the correct answer to “When was the term 'Secular' was included in the constitution”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 32 of 40
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How can social justice be measured?
Correct Answer: Option B — By making statements against the bad
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By making statements against the bad is the correct answer to “How can social justice be measured”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 33 of 40
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What are the responsibilities of Smahartaa in the state administration?
Correct Answer: Option D — Financial Assistance advice
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Financial Assistance advice is the correct answer to “What are the responsibilities of Smahartaa in the state administration”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 34 of 40
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Which among the following are included in Rajdharma?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Which among the following are included in Rajdharma”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 35 of 40
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Which of the following are function of family in economic perspective?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following are function of family in economic perspective”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 36 of 40
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Constitution is referred as
Correct Answer: Option A — Fundamental Law of a country
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Fundamental Law of a country is the correct answer to “Constitution is referred as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 37 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Dharma 1. Tradition b. Evidence 2. Truth c. Custom 3. Law as promulgated d. Royal Edicts 4. Witness
Correct Answer: Option B — a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
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a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Dharma 1. Tradition b. Evidence 2. Truth c. Custom 3. Law as promulgated d. Royal Edicts 4. Witness”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 38 of 40
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According to Mahabharata, Law and Governance create which among the following situation to live in a society?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “According to Mahabharata, Law and Governance create which among the following situation to live in a society”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 39 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Article 14 1. Right to freedom b. Article 15 2. Const itutional Remedies c. Article 32 3. Right to Equality d. Article 19 4. Prohibition on discrimination of caste, race
Correct Answer: Option B — a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
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a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Article 14 1. Right to freedom b. Article 15 2. Const itutional Remedies c. Article 32 3. Right to Equality d. Article 19 4. Prohibition on discrimination of caste, race”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 40 of 40
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Which of the following are included in Saptanga theory?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following are included in Saptanga theory”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
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