NTSE SAT Political Science Papers 10

NTSE SAT Political Science Papers 10

This is NTSE SAT Political Science Papers 10.. There are 15 questions in this test with each question having around four answer choices.

Questions & Answers

1
Which of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?
  • A
    The Constitution creates a strong Centre
  • B
    The Constitution provides for a single judiciary
  • C
    The Constitution provides equal representation to the States in the Upper House of Parliament
    Correct
  • D
    The Constitution provides for a common All India Services
2
Which of these features is not a guiding value of the Indian Constitution?
  • A
    No external power can dictate to the Government of India
  • B
    The head of the State is a hereditary position
    Correct
  • C
    Citizens have complete freedom to follows any religion
  • D
    All people are equal before law
3
According to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, which of the following is ‘heart and soul’ of our Constitution?
  • A
    The Preamble
  • B
    Right to Constitutional Remedies
    Correct
  • C
    Right to Equality
  • D
    Right against Exploitation
4
Democracy is considered to be better than other forms of government. Which of the following statements support this claim? A. It is a more accountable form of government. B. It improves the quality of decision making C. It ensures rapid economic development of citizens D. It enhances the dignity of citizens
  • A
    A, B and C
    Correct
  • B
    B, C and D
  • C
    A, B and C
  • D
    A and C
5
The Constitution. of India was amended in 1992 to make the third-tier of democracy more effective. As a result, at least one-third of all positions in the local bodies are reserved for women. This is because
  • A
    Women are good at managing resources
  • B
    We have many powerful women leaders
  • C
    Although women constitute nearly half of the population, they have inadequate representation in decision-making bodies
    Correct
  • D
    Women are obedient and would follow the constitutional provisions well
6
The following statements are about democracy in the contemporary world. A. Democracy expanded throughout the 20th century B. Democracy did not spread evenly throughout the world C. All the member states of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are democracies D. All the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are democracies
  • A
    A, B and C
  • B
    B, C and D
  • C
    A, B and D
  • D
    A and B
    Correct
7
Match the following A. Abraham Lincoln (i) How long shall we continue to deny equality in our social and economic life? If we continue to deny if for long, we will do so by putting our political democracy in peril. B. Mahatma Gandhi (ii) Democracy is government of the people, by the people and for the people. C. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (iii) The service of India means the service of the millions who suffer. It means the ending of poverty and ignorance and disease and inequality of opportunity. D. JawaharLal Nehru (iv) I shall work for an India in which … all communities shall live in perfect harmony. There can be no room in such an India for the curse of untouchability.
  • A
    A- I, B- III, C- IV, D- II
  • B
    A- I, B- II, C- III, D- IV
  • C
    A- II, B- I, C- IV, D- III
  • D
    A- II, B- IV, C- I, D- III
    Correct
8
Parliament of India consists of
  • A
    RajyaSabha and Lok Sabha
  • B
    Election Commission, RajyaSabha and Lok Sabha
  • C
    President, Election Commission, RajyaSabha and LokSabha
  • D
    President, RajyaSabha and LokSabha
    Correct
9
Which of the following is not a feature of a democratic form of government?
  • A
    Rights of minorities
  • B
    Majority rule
  • C
    Majoritarianism
    Correct
  • D
    Universal adult franchise
10
Which of the following institutions have reserved seats for women? A. Lok Sabha B. RajyaSabha C. Legislative Assemblies D. Municipalities E. Panchayats
  • A
    B, C, D, E
  • B
    E only
  • C
    A, C, D, E
  • D
    D and E
    Correct
11
Which of the following statement/s is/are true about federal system? a. All federations have a similar scheme of distribution of powers. b. The origins of different federations are dissimilar. c. Federalism promotes unity at the cost of diversity. d. Federalism promotes unity in diversity.
  • A
    b and d
    Correct
  • B
    a and c
  • C
    a, b and c
  • D
    Only b
12
I do not contest elections, but I try to influence the political process. I have a specific policy agenda. I have no interest in seeking political power. Who am I?
  • A
    Media
  • B
    Court
  • C
    Bureaucracy
  • D
    Pressure group
    Correct
13
Which of the following statements/s is/are true? a. India is among the bottom group of nations in the world when it comes to the representation of women in legislatures. b. Women in the Arab countries are most active in public life. c. India has lesser representation of women in legislatures as compared to Sub-Saharan Africa. D. The share of women in legislative assemblies in India is lower than that of their representation in Parliament.
  • A
    a, c and d
    Correct
  • B
    b and c
  • C
    a, b and d
  • D
    a and b
14
Which of the following issues has been most successfully addressed by the Indian democracy?
  • A
    Economic inequality
  • B
    Social inequality
  • C
    Political inequality
    Correct
  • D
    Natural inequality
15
Match List I (Leaders) with List II (Political parties) and select the answer using the codes given below. List I A. E.M.S. Namboodiripad B. Sheikh Abdullah C. N.T. Rama Rao D. Kanshi Ram List II a. Bahujan Samaj Party b. Telugu Desam c. Communist Party of India d. Jammu and Kashmir National Conference
  • A
    Ib, IId, IIIc, IVa
  • B
    Ic, IId, IIIb, Iva
    Correct
  • C
    Ib, IIc, IIIa, IVd
  • D
    Ic, IId, IIIa, IVb