UGC NET/JRF EXAM, DEC.-2024 POLITICAL SCIENCE (Paper-II)

Total Questions: 100

11. The correct pair of Indian political twinkers and their views/works/ideas are as follows : (B) Sri Aurobindo : Spiritual Nationalism (C) Veer Savarkar: An Echo from Andamans (D) Swami Vivekanand : Preface to Raja-Yoga.

(A) Manipur
(B) Sikkim
(C) Telangana
(D) Jharkhand
(E) Arunachal Pradesh

Choose the correct answer form the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) A, B, E, D, C
Solution:

The following states as per their year of formation in the chronological order:
(A) Manipur - January 21, 1972
(B) Sikkim - May 16, 1975
(E) Arunachal Pradesh - February 20, 1987
(D) Jharkhand - November 15, 2000
(C) Telangana - June 2, 2014

12. Consider the statements regarding NAMAMІ GANGE scheme and identify the incorrect options

(A) It is an Integrated Conservation Mission for rejuvenation of River Ganga.
(B) The programme was launched in 2006.
(C) This programme has budget outlay of Rs.1000 crore.
(D) It has provisions for Sewerage Treatment infrastructure.
(E) It has provisions for industrial effluent monitoring.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) B and C Only
Solution:

The incorrect statement regarding NAMAMI GANGE are:
B. The programme was launched in 2006. (It was launched in June, 2014)
C. This programme has budget outlay of Rs. 1000 Crore.
[Initial Budget - 20,000 Crore Rupees, (till March 31, 2021)]
[Current Budget- 22500 Crore Rupees, (for 2023-2026)]

13. Who is the proposed Secretary of State in the Donald Trump Administration II?

Correct Answer: (d) Macro Rubio
Solution:

Marco Rubio, an American politician, diplomat and attorney is the proposed secretary of state in the Donald trump Administration II. He is serving as the 72nd United State Secretary of State since 2025.

14. Protection of language, script or culture of minorities have been guaranteed through which Article of Indian Constitution?

Correct Answer: (b) Article 29
Solution:

Article-29 of the Indian Constitution Guarantees the protection of language, script or culture of minorities.

15. Identify the essential facts related to German Philosopher George Friedrich Hegel.

(A) Hegel popularized the idea of climate change mitigation.
(B) Hegel's version of idealism is known as dialectical idealism.
(C) Hegel sought to describe the dialectical process in terms of thesis, antithesis and synthesis.
(D) Hegel authored the book 'Phenomenology of Spirit'.
(E) Karl Marx was highly influenced by Hegel

Choose the correct answer form the options given below:

Correct Answer: (d) B, C, D, E Only
Solution:

In following are the essential facts related to German Philosopher George Friedrich Hegel :
(B) Hegel's version of idealism is known as dialectical idealism.
(C) Hegel sought to describe the dialectical process in terms of thesis, anti-thesis and synthesis.
(D) Hegel authored the book 'Phenomenology of Spirit'.
(E) Karl Marx was highly influenced by Hegel.

16. Who wrote the book "The Law of Pcoples:?

Correct Answer: (a) John Rawls
Solution:

The Law of Peoples (1999) is a significant work in political philosophy by the American philosopher John Rawls. It extends his ideas about jutice and fairness to the international realm.

17. The Seventy Fourth Constitutional Amendment Act is intend for-

Correct Answer: (c) Urban Local Bodies Administration
Solution:

The 74th Constitution Amendment act is intended for strengthening and constitutionalizing the system of Urban Local Government also known as Municipalities in India.

18. Which of the following terms are associated with conservatism?

(A) Tradition
(B) Social duty
(C) Change in order to conserve
(D) Revolution
(E) Gender equality

Choose the correct answer form the options given below:

Correct Answer: (d) A, B and C Only
Solution:

The following terms are associated with conservatism-
(A) Tradition
(B) Social duty
(C) Change in order to conserve

19. Which of the following are not matched correctly.

(A) Economic Nationalism : to foster the domestic economy through protectionism.
(B) Nativism: Voicing the needs of native inhabitants against those of immigrants.
(C) Colonialism: Practice of establishing control over a foreign territory
(D) Xenophobia: demand for selfdetermination
(E) Universalism : Behaviour characterized by insularity and exclusivity.

Choose the correct answer form the options given below:

Correct Answer: (d) D and E Only
Solution:

The following are incorrectly matched:
(D) Xenophobia: Demand for self-determination (Xenophobia is the fear or hatred of foreigners / strangers).
(E) Universalism: Behaviour characterized by insularity and exclusivity.

(Universalism is a concept that emphasizes the commonality of all human beings, regardless of their background, culture or beliefs).

20. Arrange the following countries into chronological order as per the year of admission in the United Nations:

(A) Pakistan
(B) Myanmar
(C) Sri Lanka
(D) India
(E) Israel

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) D, A, B, E, C
Solution:

The following countries into chronological order as per the year of admission in the UN:

D. India 1945
A. Pakistan 1947
B. Myanmar 1948
E. Isreal 1949
C. Sri Lanka 1955