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

Total Questions: 100

31. Who is the first women director-General of WTO?

Correct Answer: (a) Ngozi Okonj Iweala
Solution:

The first women Director-General of WTО was Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who assumed office on March 1, 2021 becoming the first african to hold this position.

32. Identify true facts about Regional Organizations:

(A) East Asian Summit founded in 2005
(B) Shanghai Cooperation Organization founded in 2001
(C) Nordic Council founded in 1952
(D) ASEAN Regional Forum founded in 1994
(E) SAARC founded in 1987

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The correct facts about Regional Organizations:
A. East Asian Summit founded in 2005.
B. Shanghai Co-operation Organization founded in 2001.
C. Nordic Council founded in 1952. D. ASEAN Regional Forum founded in 1994.

33. Arrange the following world's largest military spendor country (2023) in the ascending order:

(A) South Korea
(B) Ukraine
(C) USA
(D) Chine
(E) Russia

Choose the correct answer form the options given below:

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

The ascending order is as follows:

A. South Korea 48.2 Billion Dollar (estimated)
B. Ukraine 64.8 Billion Dollar (estimated)
E. Russia 109.3 Billion Dollar (estimated)
D. China 296 Billion Dollar (estimated)
C. USA 916 Billion Dollar (estimated)

34. Who was a trenchant critique of Aryanism, Brahmanism and Hinduism?

Correct Answer: (c) E.V.Ramaswamy Naicker
Solution:

E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker, also known as periyar, was a prominent social reformer and political leader from Tamilnadu. He was indeed a staunch critique of Aryanism, Brahmanism and Hinduism, particularly the aspects that perpetuated caste-based discrimination and inequality.

35. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

List-I (Events)List-II (Year)
A. Dumbarton Oaks ConferenceI. 1972
B. UN Peace keeping Mission to Suez CanalII. 1956
C. Establishment of UN Development ProgrammeIIΙ. 1944
D. Establishment of UN Environment ProgrammeIV. 1965
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Code:ABCD
(a)IIIIIIIV
(b)IIVIIIII
(c)IVIIIIII
(d)IIIIIIVI
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:The correct match is as follows:
List-I (Events)List-II (Year)
A. Dumbarton Oaks ConferenceIIΙ. 1944
B. UN Peace keeping Mission to Suez CanalII. 1956
C. Establishment of UN Development ProgrammeIV. 1965
D. Establishment of UN Environment ProgrammeI. 1972

36. Which of the following statements are correct?

(A) Radical feminists call for overturning of gender oppression.
(B) According to Marxism, Ideology is an instrument to legitimize the rule of the dominant class.
(C) According to Fascism, people should follow the dictates of their leader.
(D) J.S. Mill opposed the rights for women.
(E) To maintain the existing order, Karl Marx opposed any idea of revolution.

Choose the correct answer form the options given below:

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

The following statement are correct:
(A) Radical feminists call for overturning of gender oppression
(B) According to Marxism, Ideology is an instrument to legitimize the rule of the dominant class.
(C) According to fascism, people should follow the dictates of their leader.

37. Arrange the position of dignitaries as given in Table of Precedence (Higher to Lower position)

(A) Chief Election Commissioner
(B) Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha
(C) Attorney General of India
(D) Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog
(E) Holders of Bharat Ratna decoration

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The position of dignitaries as given in Table of Precedence (Higher to lower position) :
D. Vice Chairperson NITI Aayog.
E. Holders of Bharat Ratna Decoration.
A. Chief Election Commissioner.
B. Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha
C. Attorney General of India.

38. Who wrote the book "The Functions of the Executive"?

Correct Answer: (a) Chester Barnard
Solution:

'The Functions of the Executive' is a seminal work in management theory by Chester I. Barnard, published in 1938. It is considered a foundational text for understanding organizational behaviour and to role of executives.

39. Identify the characteristics of Presidential form of government:

(A) Separation of power
(B) Checks and balances
(C) Collective responsibility
(D) A nominal head
(E) Fusion of legislature and executive

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) A, B only
Solution:

The presidential form of government includes:
A. Separation of power
B. Checks and Balances

The presidential form of government is a system where the executive branch is led by a president who is both head of state and head of government.

40. Minnowbrook Conference-I occurred in

Correct Answer: (c) 1968
Solution:

The Minnowbrook conference, held every twenty years is one of the significant academic conferences in Public Administration in the United States.

• Minnowbrook I, took place in 1986 at Minnowbrook, Syracuse University's conference centre.
• The concept of 'New Public Administration' was introduced in Minnowbrook conference of 1968.