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Political Science-I 2010 MCQs
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In which year was Montesquieu's book 'The Spirit of Laws' published?
Montesquieu’s influential work The Spirit of Laws was first published in 1734 A.D., advocating the separation of powers in government.
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From which language is the term 'Democracy' derived?
The term Democracy comes from the Greek words demos (people) and kratos (rule), meaning "rule by the people."
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Who suggested the Single Transferable Vote system for proportional representation?
Thomas Hare first proposed the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system to achieve proportional representation in elections.
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Who wrote the book 'Sairul Malook'?
Al-Mawardi, an Islamic jurist and political thinker, wrote Siyar al-Muluk (Sairul Malook) and Al-Ahkam al-Sultaniyya, focusing on Islamic governance.
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What is the technique of pressure groups to impress the legislature?
Lobbying is the practice where pressure groups try to influence legislators to pass or reject laws in their favor.
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To which origin does the term 'Polity' originally apply?
The term Polity originated from Greek city-states (polis), referring to an organized political community or system of governance.
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Which philosopher founded the theory of communism?
Karl Marx, along with Friedrich Engels, founded the theory of communism through his works such as The Communist Manifesto (1848) and Das Kapital.
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Who wrote the book 'Kimiya-e-Saadat'?
The famous Islamic philosopher Imam Al-Ghazali wrote Kimiya-e-Saadat (The Alchemy of Happiness), focusing on spiritual and moral purification.
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Opposite of private law is:
Private law governs relationships between individuals, while public law regulates relationships between individuals and the state or government.
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When was Allama Iqbal elected as a member of Punjab Legislative Council?
Allama Muhammad Iqbal was elected to the Punjab Legislative Council in 1926, representing the Muslim community and advocating political rights for Muslims.
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Waliud Din Abdur Rehman is famously known as:
Wali-ud-Din Abdur Rehman is the full name of the famous historian and sociologist Ibn Khaldun, author of Muqaddimah.
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According to Plato, the population of an ideal state should be:
In The Laws, Plato suggested that the ideal state should have 5040 citizens, a number that allows balanced participation and social harmony.
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Which system features the principle of collective responsibility?
In a parliamentary system, the cabinet is collectively responsible to the legislature, meaning all ministers must support government decisions.
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The sovereignty in the Islamic Political System belongs to:
In Islam, sovereignty belongs only to Allah Almighty. The Caliph or any ruler exercises authority as a vicegerent (Khalifah) under divine law, not as a sovereign.
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Who wrote the book 'Government and Politics in Pakistan'?
Khalid bin Saeed wrote Government and Politics in Pakistan, analyzing Pakistan’s political evolution after independence.
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When did the Greek philosopher Aristotle die?
Aristotle, the student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great, died in 322 B.C.
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Benito Mussolini was the originator of:
Benito Mussolini, the Italian dictator, founded the ideology of Fascism, emphasizing nationalism, authoritarianism, and state supremacy.
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Where are INITIATIVE and RECALL methods oftenly used?
Initiative and Recall are democratic tools mainly used in Switzerland and some U.S. states, not in Great Britain, India, or China.
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In which year did Abu Nasar Farabi die?
Abu Nasr Al-Farabi, the great Muslim philosopher known as the "Second Teacher" after Aristotle, died in 950 A.D.
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John Austin presented his theory of sovereignty in a book published in:
John Austin’s famous book The Province of Jurisprudence Determined was published in 1832, outlining his command theory of sovereignty.
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