UGC NET/JRF EXAM, JUNE-2024 POLITICAL SCIENCE (Paper-II) Shift-I

Total Questions: 100

11. Indian National Movement had many streams. One of them was Extremist From the following identify which is correct.

(A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(B) Lala Lajpat Rai
(C) Bipin Chandra Pal
(D) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(E) Dada Bhai Naoroji
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The extremist phase of the Indian National Movement (roughly 1905-19) marked a significant shift in the struggle for independence. The extremists advocated direct and assertive methods to achieve Swaraj (self-rule) and sought to instill a spirit of nationalism among Indians.
The key leaders of the extremist movement were Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal and Lala Lajpat Rai (Lal-Bal-Pal Trio).

12. Match List-I with List-II.

List-IList-II
AIndo-Soviet Friendship Treaty(I)Narendra Modi
BPokhran II(II)Narasimha Rao
CLook East Policy(III)Atal Bihari Vajpayee
DPanchamrit(IV)Indira Gandhi
Correct Answer: (d) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
Solution:

The correct match is as follows

List-IList-II
Indo-Russia Friendship TreatyIndira Gandhi
Pokharan-IIAtal Bihari Vajpayee
Look East PolicyNarasimha Rao
PanchamritNarendra Modi

13. Which among the following is a justifiable right?

Correct Answer: (d) Fundamental Rights
Solution:

The Constitution of India provides Fundamental Rights under part-III (Articles 12 to 35). These rights are considered essential for the development of individuals and the preservation of democracy. The rights are:
(1) Right to Equality (Article 14-18)
(2) Right to Freedom (Article 19-22)
(3) Right against Exploitation (Article 23-24)
(4) Right to freedom of Religion (Article 25-28)
(5) Cultural and Educational Rights (Article 29-30)
(6) Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)
Fundamentals rights are justiciable, meaning they can be enforced by courts. These rights can be suspended during a National Emergency, except Articles 20 and 21.

14. Мatch List-I with List-II.

List-IList-II
AVedvyasa(I)Political Guru of Gandhi
BKautilya(II)Mahabharat
CRaja Ram Mohan Roy(III)Saptang
DGopal Krishna Gokhale(IV)Pioneer of Indian Renaissance
Correct Answer: (a) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
Solution:

The correct match of the following

List-IList-II
VedvyasMahabharat
KautilyaSaptanga
Raja Ram Mohan RoyPioneer of Indian Renaissance
Gopal Krishna GokhalePolitical Guru of Gandhi

15. Who had envisioned the evolution of human life into a divine life in a divine body?

Correct Answer: (d) Aurobindo Ghosh
Solution:

The idea of human evolution into a divine life and divine body is most famously associated with Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950), an Indian philosopher, yogi and spiritual teacher.
In his spiritual philosophy, particularly outlined in works like 'The life Divine' and 'Savitri', Sri Aurobindo envisioned the progression of human consciousness beyond its current limitations toward what he called the 'Supramental Consciousness'.

16. Which among the following statements are not correct about the Parliamentary System of Government in India?

(A) All parties in the parliament are represented in the government
(B) The Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it
(C) Government is elected for a fixed term
(D) The Government is chosen by the Parliament and cannot be removed before completion of its fixed term
(E) An independent body is established by the constitution for free and fair election
Choose the correct answer from the options. given below:

Correct Answer: (*)
Solution:

This question was dropped by NTA.

17. Who has given the concept of "Iron law of Oligarchy"?

Correct Answer: (d) Robert Michels
Solution:

The Iron Law of Oligarchy, proposed by sociologist Robert Michels, states that all organization, regardless of how democratic they are at the start, eventually become dominated by a small, elite group of leaders.
This happens due to the complexity of organizations and the concentration of power in the hands of a few.

18. Match List-I with List-II.

List-IList-II
AWorld System Theory(I)Kenneth Waltz
BSocial Constructivism(II)John Mearsheimer
CDefensive Realism(III)Immanual Walterstein
DOffensive Realism(IV)Alexander Wendt

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) (А)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
Solution:

The correct match is as follows:

List-IList-II
World System TheoryImmanuel Wallerstein
Social ConstructivismAlexander Wendt
Defensive RealismKenneth Waltz
Offensive RealismJohn Mearsheimer

19. Management by objectives was the key idea put forward by Peter Drucker in:

Correct Answer: (d) The Practice of Management
Solution:

The Practice of Management (1954) by Peter Drucker is a foundational work in the field of management. It was the first book to treat management as a distinct discipline and profession.
Drucker explores key principles of effective management, focusing on how manager can achieve organizational goals while fostering innovation and balancing the needs of employees, customer and society.

20. Among the following challenges to Indian Democracy, which one is not related to Globalization:

(A) De-politicization
(B) Roll back of welfare state
(C) Politics of defection
(D) Decay of Nation state
(E) Crony capitalism
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) C only
Solution:

The politcs of defection is not related to globalization though it is a challenge to Indian Democracу.