Indian Social And Political Philosophy — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Which of the following are the features of state?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following are the features of state”. 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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Who advocates the concept of 'Sarvodaya'?
Correct Answer: Option D — MK Gandhi
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MK Gandhi is the correct answer to “Who advocates the concept of 'Sarvodaya'”. 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 is the role of Ganikadhyaksh?
Correct Answer: Option B — Check on corruption
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Check on corruption is the correct answer to “What is the role of Ganikadhyaksh”. 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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Which among the following is important feature of social democracy?
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 is important feature of social democracy”. 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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. . . . . . . . of Indian Constitution states that subject to public order, morality and health.
Correct Answer: Option B — Article 25
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Article 25 is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . of Indian Constitution states that subject to public order, morality and health.”. 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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Kautilya's 'Arthashastra' consists of
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Kautilya's 'Arthashastra' consists 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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Social democracy is a . . . . . . . . theory.
Correct Answer: Option C — Natural theory
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Natural theory is the correct answer to “Social democracy is a . . . . . . . . theory.”. 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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Which among the following are classified as part of terrorism?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which among the following are classified as part of terrorism”. 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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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Saptanga Theory 1. Yudhishtira b. Narad Question 2. Kautilya c. Durgapal 3. Trade d. Arthashastra 4. Security of the fort
Correct Answer: Option D — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Saptanga Theory 1. Yudhishtira b. Narad Question 2. Kautilya c. Durgapal 3. Trade d. Arthashastra 4. Security of the fort”. 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 needs are satisfied by the Social Institution?
Correct Answer: Option C — Social Need
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Social Need is the correct answer to “Which of the following needs are satisfied by the Social Institution”. 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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What is said to be the Chief Justice of the state?
Correct Answer: Option B — Porevayavharik
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Porevayavharik is the correct answer to “What is said to be the Chief Justice of the state”. 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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Which among the following is referred as longest literary work among all?
Correct Answer: Option A — Mahabharata
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Mahabharata is the correct answer to “Which among the following is referred as longest literary work among all”. 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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The establishment of colonial empire resulted in
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “The establishment of colonial empire resulted in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Social And Political Philosophy
Question 14 of 40
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According to Kautilya state economy consists of
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “According to Kautilya state economy consists of”. 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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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Fundamental Rights 1. Constitutional democracy b. Secularism 2. Right of citizen c. Constitutionalism 3. Self Nationalising of popular government d. Constitutional Morality 4. No religion connection
Correct Answer: Option C — a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Fundamental Rights 1. Constitutional democracy b. Secularism 2. Right of citizen c. Constitutionalism 3. Self Nationalising of popular government d. Constitutional Morality 4. No religion connection”. 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 Sovereignty mean?
Correct Answer: Option B — Supreme political power of state
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Supreme political power of state is the correct answer to “what does the Sovereignty mean”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Social And Political Philosophy
Question 17 of 40
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According to Mahabharata, What is the main purpose of the state?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “According to Mahabharata, What is the main purpose of the state”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Social And Political Philosophy
Question 18 of 40
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What does constitutionalism mean?
Correct Answer: Option B — Limitation on Government
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Limitation on Government is the correct answer to “What does constitutionalism mean”. 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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What is the role played by Patyadhyaksha?
Correct Answer: Option C — Head of pedastarian army
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Head of pedastarian army is the correct answer to “What is the role played by Patyadhyaksha”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Social And Political Philosophy
Question 20 of 40
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According to 'Sarvodaya' all wealth is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option A — Common Property to all
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Common Property to all is the correct answer to “According to 'Sarvodaya' all wealth is regarded as”. 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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Which among the following are regarded as the Biological functions of Family?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which among the following are regarded as the Biological functions of Family”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Social And Political Philosophy
Question 22 of 40
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What does 'Dharma' is referred as to by Romila Thapar?
Correct Answer: Option B — Natural Law
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Natural Law is the correct answer to “What does 'Dharma' is referred as to by Romila Thapar”. 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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Which of the following literary work is regarded as 'Fifth-veda'?
Correct Answer: Option A — Gita
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Gita is the correct answer to “Which of the following literary work is regarded as 'Fifth-veda'”. 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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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Koshaadhyaksh 1. Excepting food things b. Panyaadhyaksh 2. Weapon are stored c. Aayaohaqaradhyaksh 3. Investigated of measurement tool d. Potvaadhyaksh 4. Add precious gems and ornaments
Correct Answer: Option B — a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Koshaadhyaksh 1. Excepting food things b. Panyaadhyaksh 2. Weapon are stored c. Aayaohaqaradhyaksh 3. Investigated of measurement tool d. Potvaadhyaksh 4. Add precious gems and ornaments”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Social And Political Philosophy
Question 25 of 40
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Which of the following Fundamental Right deals with 'Freedom of Speech' and 'Expression'?
Correct Answer: Option B — Article 19
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Article 19 is the correct answer to “Which of the following Fundamental Right deals with 'Freedom of Speech' and 'Expression'”. 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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The major objective of Satyagraha movement are
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “The major objective of Satyagraha movement are”. 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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The Gandhi concept of Satyagraha based on
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “The Gandhi concept of Satyagraha based on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Social And Political Philosophy
Question 28 of 40
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In order to bridge the gap between the king and the council of the ministers, who is said to be responsible under the state administration?
Correct Answer: Option C — Mahamatya
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mahamatya is the correct answer to “In order to bridge the gap between the king and the council of the ministers, who is said to be responsible under the state administration”. 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 settler colonialism referred as?
Correct Answer: Option C — Migration due to political, economic or religious purpose
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Migration due to political, economic or religious purpose is the correct answer to “What does the settler colonialism referred 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 of the following things does the Affirmative Actions focus on?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “In which of the following things does the Affirmative Actions focus on”. 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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In Latin the word 'colony' stands for what?
Correct Answer: Option B — A place for agriculture
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A place for agriculture is the correct answer to “In Latin the word 'colony' stands for what”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Social And Political Philosophy
Question 32 of 40
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In which part of Constitution does Fundamental Right are envisaged?
Correct Answer: Option C — III
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III is the correct answer to “In which part of Constitution does Fundamental Right are envisaged”. 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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Kautilya theory of the state as an organic entity is based on . . . . . . . . elements.
Correct Answer: Option C — Seven
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Seven is the correct answer to “Kautilya theory of the state as an organic entity is based on . . . . . . . . elements.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Social And Political Philosophy
Question 34 of 40
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Which of the following Article deal with Fundamental Right?
Correct Answer: Option C — Article 12-35
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Article 12-35 is the correct answer to “Which of the following Article deal with Fundamental Right”. 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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According to Kautilya, regards threat into how many categories?
Correct Answer: Option B — Four
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Four is the correct answer to “According to Kautilya, regards threat into how many categories”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Social And Political Philosophy
Question 36 of 40
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The Epic, Mahabharata deals with
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “The Epic, Mahabharata deals with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Social And Political Philosophy
Question 37 of 40
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Who gives religious advice to the king of the state?
Correct Answer: Option B — Purohit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Purohit is the correct answer to “Who gives religious advice to the king of the state”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Social And Political Philosophy
Question 38 of 40
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What kind of illustration of forces required in Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: Option C — Bringing economic stability
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bringing economic stability is the correct answer to “What kind of illustration of forces required in Indian Constitution”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Social And Political Philosophy
Question 39 of 40
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What does the family in Social Institution regarded as?
Correct Answer: Option A — Natural
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Natural is the correct answer to “What does the family in Social Institution regarded as”. 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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What does the Constitutional Morality means?
Correct Answer: Option C — Constitutional Democracy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Constitutional Democracy is the correct answer to “What does the Constitutional Morality means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Social And Political Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Indian Social And Political Philosophy
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