UGC NET/JRF EXAM, JUNE-2025 POLITICAL SCIENCE (Paper-II)

Total Questions: 100

1. Which Russian Marxist was assassinated in Mexico in 1940?

Correct Answer: (d) Leon Trotsky
Solution:

In 1940, the renowned Russian leader Leon Trotsky was assassinated in Mexico. Russian ruler Joseph Stalin was also accused of the assassination. He was a major critic of Stalin's concept of socialism in one country.

2. When was the G-20 Summit held in New Delhi, India?

Correct Answer: (c) September, 2023
Solution:

The 18th meeting of the U-20 Summit was successfully held in Delhi on September 9-10, 2023. The 19th meeting was held in Rio de Janeiro on November 18-19, 2024. The 20th U-20 Summit is scheduled for November 22-23, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

3. Who became the leading exponent of the 'Second Generation' of the Franfurt School of Critical Theory?

Correct Answer: (d) Jurgen Habermas
Solution:

Jürgen Habermas is renowned as a leading figure in the second generation of the Frankfurt School, a critical school of Marxism. He was a German leader. This is an ideological research institute established in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1923, which reinterpreted Marxism.

4. The book, 'Six Glorious Epochs of Indian History' was written by:

Correct Answer: (d) V.D. Savarkar
Solution:

The book "Six Glorious Epochs of Indian History" is authored by V.D. Savarkar. The book describes six Indian states: the Mauryas, Pushyamitra Vikramaditya, Yashodharma of Malwa, the Marathas, and post-independence India.

Other Works:
The Indian War of Independence of 1857 (1909)
Hindutva - Who is a Hindu (1923)
Hindupada-Padshahi - 1925
Hindu Nationalism
Mazzini Charitra (Marathi)

5. China-Vietnam war took place in :

Correct Answer: (d) 1979
Solution:

The Sino-Vietnam War broke out in 1979. China accused Vietnam of border violations and, seeking revenge for Vietnam's invasion of Cambodia, invaded Vietnam in February 1979. Although the war ended in a drawdown, it resulted in heavy losses on both sides.

6. Who is the President of Pakistan?

Correct Answer: (c) Asif Ali Zardari
Solution:

The current President of Pakistan is Asif Ali Zardari, who assumed office on March 10, 2024. He is the 14th President of Pakistan in person. He will serve for a five-year term. This is his second term.

7. In the Preamble of Constitution of India, 'Justice' means :

A. Social Justice
B. Absolute Equality
C. Economic Justice
D. Political Justicе
E. Military Justice

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Correct Answer: (a) A, C, D only
Solution:

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution defines justice as encompassing three broad categories: social, economic, and political justice. "To secure social, economic, and political justice to all citizens."

8. Which river demarcates the border between Bangladesh and Myanmar?

Correct Answer: (a) Naf
Solution:

The Naf River forms the south-eastern border of Bangladesh and the north-western border of Myanmar.

9. Match the List-I with List-II.

List-I (Event)List-II (Year)
A. Battle of StalingradI. 1942-1943
B. Munich AgreementII. 1938
C. Armenian GenocideIIΙ. 1915
D. European Union CreatedIV. 1993
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Code:ABCD
(a)IIIIIIIV
(b)IIIIVIII
(c)IVIIIIII
(d)IIIIVIII
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:The correct match is: 
List-I (Event)List-II (Year)
A. Battle of StalingradII. 1938
B. Munich AgreementIIΙ. 1915
C. Armenian GenocideI. 1942-1943
D. European Union CreatedIV. 1993

10. The book, 'Sexual Politics' is written by :

Correct Answer: (c) Kate Millett
Solution:

Wyatt Millet, a prominent radical feminist, wrote the book "Sexual Politics," based on her dissertation. This book popularized the term "sexual politics" in the 1970s.