Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Belgium is a small country in Europe and shares borders with France, _________, Germany,
and Luxembourg.
a. Italy
b. Sweden
c. the Netherlands
d. Spain

2. In Sri Lanka, an Act was passed in _______ to recognize _______ as the only official
language, disregarding _________.

a. 1948, Tamil, Sinhala

b. 1956, Sinhala, Tamil
c. 1948, Sinhala, Tamil
d. 1956, Tamil, Sinhala
3. Population of Sri Lankan Tamils is concentrated in ____________ region of Sri Lanka.
a. North and South
b. North and East
c. East and West
d. South and East

4. Choose the correct statement(s) about Belgium:

1. The French-speaking community in Belgium was rich and powerful.
2. The Dutch language is dominantly spoken in Belgium.
3. Brussels is the capital city of Belgium.
4. In Belgium, the leaders realized that the unity of the country is possible by respecting the
feelings and interests of different countries.
a. 1,2,3
b. 1,3
c. 2,3,4
d. All are correct

5. Match the following percentage of the population from column A with the social groups in
column B:

Column A (% of the population) Column B (Social Groups)

a. 59 % i. French speakers

b. 74 % ii. Dutch speakers

c. 40 % iii. Tamil speakers

d. 18 % iv. Sinhala speakers

A. a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
B. a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii
C. a-i, b-iv, c-ii, d-iii
D. a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
 6. Choose the correct statements:
1. The official religion of Sri Lanka is Buddhism
2. Sri Lankan Tamil refers to Tamil natives of the country.
3. The leaders of Belgium amended their constitution 3 times.
a. 1,2
b. 1,3
c. Only 3
d. 1,2,3

7. Match the following keywords from column A with their explanation in column B:

Column A (Keywords)
Column B (Explanation)

a. Ethnic i. A belief that let the majority community rule a country.

b. Civil war ii. Calculation of gains and losses.

c. Prudential iii. Con ict between opposing groups.

d. Majoritarian iv. Division based on shared culture.

A. a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii
B. a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii
C. a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
D. a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i

8. Which language is mainly spoken in the Flemish region of Belgium?

a. Dutch language
b. German language
c. Tamil language
d. None of the above
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9. What is the language spoken by the people residing in the Wallonia region of Belgium?
a. French language
b. Dutch language
c. German language
d. None of the above

10. Even though Ministers and government officials exercise power, they are responsible to the
parliament or state assemblies. Such an arrangement is called
a. System of checks and balances
b. Power sharing with different political parties
c. Power sharing with pressure groups
d. Vertical division of power

11. Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between Majoritarianism and
Power sharing?
a. Majoritarianism emphasizes the dominance of the majority community, while Power sharing
emphasizes the sharing of power among different groups.
b. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for consensus building, while Power sharing
emphasizes the exclusion of minority groups.
c. Majoritarianism emphasizes the importance of accommodating minority interests, while
Power sharing emphasizes the need for majority rule.
d. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for peaceful resolution of conflicts, while Power sharing
emphasizes the use of force to impose the majority's will.

12. Although the French were in a majority in Brussels, they gave equal representation to the
Dutch in government because:
a. The Dutch were relatively rich and powerful in Belgium
b. The Dutch were the natives of Belgium
c. The French were given equal representation in the Central government
d. None of the above

13. Learning from Belgium’s experience, which of the following steps could have MOST LIKELY
avoided a civil war in Sri Lanka that ended in 2009?
a. Making reservations in jobs for the Tamil-speaking minority community
b. Dividing the entire country on the basis of linguistic lines to appease the citizens
c. Devising laws to accommodate the ethnic differences of citizens to ensure peace
d. Conducting a thorough census to strictly segregate the Indian Tamils from the Sri Lankan
Tamils

14. Match List I (forms of power sharing) with List II (forms of government) and select the
correct answer using the codes given below in the lists:

List I List II

1. Power is shared among di erent organs of A. Community

government. government.

2. Power is shared among governments at di erent

B. Separation of powers.
levels.

3. Power shared by di erent social groups. C. Coalition government.

4. Power shared by two or more political parties.

D. Federal government.

1 2 3 4

(a) D A B C

(b) B C D A

(c) B D A C

(d) C D A B

15. Belgium shifted from a unitary form of government to ____.

a. Democratic
b. Federal
c. Authoritarian
d. None of the above

16. Look at the world map given below and answer the following question.
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Which of the following deductions can DEFINITELY be made from the map?
a. Argentina is the largest federal country in South America.
b. Germany has states that share power with the center.
c. Asia has the maximum number of federal nations.
d. China does not have provincial administrations.

17. Which countries follow the unitary system of government?

a. Belgium, Spain, and India
b. USA, Japan, and Belgium
c. United Arab Emirates, China, and Sri Lanka
d. France, Germany, and India

18. The central government is more powerful in relation to the states in a _____.
a. Unitary government
b. Coming together federation
c. Democratic government
d. Holding together federation

19. Which of the following countries is an example of a ‘Coming Together Federation’?

a. India
b. Sri Lanka
c. USA
d. Belgium

20. What is the originally provided system of the Constitution of India?

a. A two-tier system of government
b. A three-tier system of government
c. A single-tier system of government
d. A four-tier system of government

21. Identify the correct statement(s) about the theory of Federalism in the Indian Constitution.
1. The Constitution declared India as a Union of States.
2. Sharing of power between the Union Government and the State government is basic to
the structure of the Constitution.
3. It is easy to make changes to this power-sharing arrangement.
4. The parliament can on its own change this arrangement.
Options
a. 1 & 2
b. 2 & 3
c. 1 & 3
d. 2 & 4

22. Match the following items given in Column A with those in Column B.

Column A Column B

I. Information Technology 1. Concurrent List

II. Police 2. Union List

III. Education 3. State List

IV. Defence 4. Residuary Subjects

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:
a. I-4, II-3, III-1, IV-2
b. I-3, II-4, III-1, IV-2
c. I-4, II-1, III-3, IV-2
d. I-4, II-2, III-1, IV-3

23. Which one of the following subjects comes under the legislation of the Centre and State in
India?
a. Education
b. Forests
c. Banking
d. Trade

24. Which of the following subjects is not included in the Union list?
a. Defence
b. Foreign affairs
c. Police
d. Banking

25. Which of the following subjects is not included in the state list?
a. Law and order
b. National defense
c. Education
d. Agriculture
26. Which administrative authority legislates on Residuary subjects?
a. Union Government
b. State Government
c. Local Government
d. All of the above

27. In India’s federal system, the Central and the State governments have the power to legislate
on all those subjects which are included in the _____.
a. Union list
b. State list
c. Concurrent list
d. Residuary subjects

28. Which of the following options proves that India is a quasi-federal state?
1. More powers with Centre
2. Residuary subjects with Centre
3. Equal subjects with Centre and State
4. Currency and Railways with Centre
Options:
a. 1, 3 & 4
b. 1, 2 & 4
c. 2, 3 & 4
d. 1, 2 & 3

29. The parliament can bring about a change in the power-sharing arrangement between the
central and the state governments when _____.
a. It is passed by the Rajya Sabha.
b. It is passed by both Houses of Parliament with a two-thirds majority.
c. It is passed by both Houses of Parliament with a one-third majority.
d. It is passed by Lok Sabha.

30. Identify the group of states that were not created on the basis of language.
a. Nagaland, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand
b. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
c. Karnataka, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand
d. Nagaland, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand

31. Which of the following states of India enjoy special powers under Article 371(A) of the
Constitution of India?
a. Nagaland
b. Rajasthan
c. Punjab
d. Tamil Nadu

32. How many scheduled languages are recognized by the Indian Constitution?
a. 19 languages besides Hindi
b. 21 languages besides Hindi
c. 18 languages besides Hindi
d. 22 languages besides Hindi
33. Anita is appearing in an examination conducted for recruitment to Central Government
positions. In how many languages as mentioned in the 8th Schedule can she opt to take the
exam?
a. 18
b. 21
c. 22
d. 25

34. How does Judiciary act as an umpire in a federal nation?

a. Judiciary rules over Centre and State
b. Centre and Judiciary work collectively
c. Courts can change the structure of the Constitution
d. Courts use the power to interpret the Constitution

35. Identify the administrative system of the Indian Government with the help of the following
information.
• Power is shared between Central and State Governments to Local Governments.
• It is called the third tier of the Government.
• The State Governments are required to share some powers and revenue with them.
Select the appropriate option from the following:
a. Federal system
b. Unitary Federal system
c. Decentralized system
d. Unitary system

36. Which of the following statements are true with respect to decentralization in India after
1992?
1. No seats were reserved for SC/ST in the elected bodies.
2. State governments have to share some powers and revenues with the local bodies.
3. It became mandatory to hold regular elections for local government bodies.
4. Local governments did not have any powers or resources of their own.
Options
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 4
c. 2 and 3
d. 3 and 4

36. The system of Panchayati Raj involves

a. The village, block, and district levels
b. The village and state levels
c. The village, district, and state levels
d. The village, state, and union levels

37. Who conducts Panchayat elections?

a. Central government
b. Zila Parishad
c. State Election Commission
d. State government

38. Which of these is not a function of Gram Sabha?

a. Supervising the work of Gram Panchayat
b. Approving the annual budget of the Gram Panchayat
c. Making decisions for the village
d. Supervising the work of the Zila Parishad

39. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I List II

1. Union of India A. Prime Minister

2. State B. Sarpanch

3. Municipal Corporation C. Governor

4. Gram Panchayat D. Mayor

Options
a. 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
b. 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A
c. 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B
d. 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B

40. Given below is a cartoon created by Neelabh Banerjee, the renowned Indian cartoonist,
illustrator, and comics artist.

What is the cartoon trying to depict?

a. the sexual division of labor in India
b. natural and unchangeable gender divisions
c. income-generating activities done by women in rural India
d. the ability of men to contribute equally to domestic work as women
41. Which of the following is the best-performing country in terms of women’s participation in
public life?
a. Norway
b. Russia
c. Saudi Arabia
d. India

42. Which of the following reasons for the caste hierarchy breaking down in India is incorrect?
a. Growth of literacy
b. Urbanization
c. Secularism
d. Occupational mobility

43. In most societies ________ are passed on from one generation to another.
a. Right to vote
b. Gender equality
c. Occupations
d. None of the above

44. Consider the following statements on the meaning of communal politics. Communal politics
is based on the belief that:
1. One religion is superior to that of others.
2. People belonging to different religions can live together happily as equal citizens.
3. Followers of a particular religion constitute one community.
4. State power cannot be used to establish the domination of one religious group over others.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

a. A, B, C, and D
b. A, B, and D
c. A and C
d. B and D

45. Which party is only allowed to rule in China?

a. Socialist party
b. Communist party
c. Liberal party
d. Maoist party

46. What does the term Alliance mean?

a. Two parties together form the government
b. State and national parties together form the government
c. Leftists and Rightists together form the government
d. Several parties join for the purpose of contesting elections and winning power

47. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as
per the codes provided below:
• Assertion (A): India is a country with a multi-party system set up.
• Reason (R): The multi-party system often appears very messy and leads to political
instability.
a. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
c. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong
d. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.

49. Which of the following statements Is correct keeping the requirement of formation of
government in view?
• Statement i: It is possible for independent candidates to form a government.
• Statement ii: Government formation is exclusively reserved for political parties.
• Statement iii: The formation of government is limited to only elected political parties.
• Statement iv: Government can only be formed by political parties that are elected and hold
a majority.
Options:
a. Statement i and ii are right.
b. Statement i, ii, and iii are right.
c. Statement iii is right.
d. Only statement iv is right.

50. Which of the following is the PRIMARY factor which contributed to the emergence of
multiple political parties at the same level in India?
(a) a federal political system
(b) varied economic conditions
(c) linguistic and regional diversity
(d) low levels of literacy and political awareness

51. Political parties are allotted symbols by _____.

a. The government of India
b. The constitution of India
c. The party leaders
d. The Election Commission

52. Which party is recognized as a ‘State party’?

a. A party that secures 6% of total votes in the Assembly election
b. A party that secures at least 6% of the total votes in an election to the State Assembly and
wins at least 2 seats
c. A party that wins 4 seats in the Assembly election
d. None of the above

53. Which of the following criteria is one of the requirements for a party to be recognized by the
election commission as a National Political Party?
a. At least 6 Lok Sabha seats
b. At least 12 Lok Sabha seats
c. At least 6% of total votes in Lok Sabha elections
d. At least 12% of total votes in Lok Sabha elections

54. From the ideas and teaching of which leader did BSP draw inspiration?
a. Sahu Maharaj
b. Mahatma Phule and Ramaswami Naicker
c. Babasaheb Ambedkar
d. All of the above

55. Who among the following is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party?
a. Kanshi Ram
b. Sahu Maharaj
c. B. R. Ambedkar
d. Jotiba Phule

56. Which one of the following political parties seeks to represent and secure power for Dalits,
OBCs, and Adivasis?
a. Bahujan Samaj Party
b. Bharatiya Janata Party
c. Nationalist Congress Party
d. Communist Party of India

57. Arrange political parties according to their year of formation in increasing order:
1. BSP
2. BJP
3. INC
4. CPI
a. I - IV - III - II
b. III - IV - I - II
c. IV - I - II - III
d. III - IV - II - I

58. In which of these categories can the Indian National Congress be put?
a. Centrist party
b. Rightist party
c. Leftist party
d. None of these

59. This party was founded in 1925 and believes in Marxism-Leninism. Identify the party:
a. Communist Party of India
b. Communist Party of India - Marxist
c. All India Trinamool Congress
d. None of these

60. Which one among the following pairs is correctly matched?

List I List II

a. Bharatiya Janata Party National Democratic Alliance

b. Congress Party Left front

c. Communist Party of India Regional Party

d. Mizo National Front United Progressive Alliance

61. Identify the party:

• Launched on 1 January 1998 under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee.
• The Party's symbol is flowers and grass.
• Committed to secularism and federalism.
a. Bahujan Samaj Party
b. All India Trinamool Congress
c. Communist Party of India
d. Communist Party of India - Marxist
62. Identify the party:
• It is critical of the new economic policies that allow the free flow of foreign capital and
goods into the country.
• It was in power in West Bengal without a break for 34 years.
• It was founded in 1964.
• The party believes in Marxism-Leninism.
a. Bahujan Samaj Party
b. All India Trinamool Congress
c. Communist Party of India
d. Communist Party of India - Marxist

63. Match the following political parties from column A with their ideologies given in column B.
Column A (Political
Column B (Ideologies)
Parties)

A. Bharatiya Janata
i. Believes in Marxism-Leninism
Party

B. Bahujan Samaj
ii. Supports new economic reforms with a human face
Party

C. Indian National iii. Stands for the cause of securing the interests and welfare of the dalits and
Congress oppressed people.

D. Communist Party
of iv. Uniform Civil Code
India

a. A - iv, B - ii, C - iii, D - i

b. A - iv, B - ii, C - i, D - iiii
c. A - i, B - ii, C - iii, D - iv
d. A - iv, B - iii, C - ii, D - I

64. Which of the following is a State Political Party?

a. Samajwadi Party
b. Nationalist Congress Party
c. Bahujan Samaj Party
d. Communist Party of India

65. Which of the following is a regional party of West Bengal?

a. Asom Gana Parishad
b. Trinamool Congress
c. Samajwadi Party
d. Biju Janata Dal

66. Changing party allegiance from the party on which a person got elected is known as _____.
a. Defection
b. Mobility
c. Changing party
d. None of these
67. An affidavit signifies:
a. A law to check the shifting of allegiance
b. A signed document where a person makes a sworn statement about his or her antecedents
c. Legal document to declare the academic qualifications
d. All of the above

68. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as
per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): It is often said that political parties are facing a crisis.
Reason(R): They are very unpopular and the citizens are indifferent to political parties.
a. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
c. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong
d. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct

69. Some delay in decision-making is bound to take place in a democracy because it is based
on the idea of _____.
a. Universal adult franchise
b. Accountable government
c. Deliberation and negotiation
d. Power sharing

70. If a government provides its citizens a right and means to examine the process of decision,
it is _____.
a. An accountable government
b. A responsive government
c. A transparent government
d. A stable government

71. Democracy is considered better because:

a. Promotes equality among citizens
b. Enhances the dignity of an individual
c. Provides a method to resolve conflicts
d. All of the above

72. Which of the following option best signifies this cartoon?

a. Demand for a separate state from Democratic government
b. Democratic government is facing territorial issues with the bordering states
c. Democratic government is coping with multiple pressures through accommodation
d. Democratic government accepts demands based on separate state

73. Which of the following is not necessary to measure a democracy?

a. Regular free and fair elections
b. Open public debate on major policies
c. High economic growth
d. Citizen’s right to information

74. More than economic development, it is reasonable to expect democracies to reduce

economic _____.
a. Disparities
b. Opportunities
c. Equalities
d. All of the above

75. Democracy is not a guarantee to _____.

a. Political stability
b. Social equality
c. Economic development
d. None of the above
76. Complete the following sentence:
Democracy remains a democracy as long as every citizen has a chance of _____.
a. Casting their vote in the elections
b. Have free and fair elections
c. Being in a majority at some point of time
d. None of the above

77. The fact that people are complaining about is a testament to the _____.
a. Success of democracy
b. Failure of democracy
c. Irrelevance of public opinion
d. Lack of rights in a democracy

78. Democracy transforms people from the status of a subject into that of a _____.
a. Representative
b. Citizen
c. Voter
d. Ruler

79. “Most individuals today believe that their vote makes a difference to the way the
government is run.” This is a testimony that democracy promotes:
a. Economic equality
b. Accommodation of diversity
c. Dignity and freedom of a citizen
d. None of the above.

80. Country P has recently adopted democracy after a long struggle. Which of the following
outcomes can the citizens of this country DEFINITELY expect due to this change?
a. Sharp decrease in poverty in all communities
b. More accountability on part of the government
c. A drastic rise in the national income due to sharp economic growth
d. Rules and laws to be drafted according to the needs of the majority groups

81. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as
per the codes provided below:
• Assertion (A): Democracy is an accountable, responsive, and legitimate government.
• Reason (R): Democracies have regular, free, and fair elections and decision-making is
based on norms and procedures.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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.

82. Assertion (A): Democracies are based on political equality.

Reason(R): All individuals have an equal say in electing representatives.
a. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
c. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong
d. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct