Class 11 Political Science Book 1 ch 1 practice quiz in English part 1 Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by Anshul Gupta0% 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Class 11 Political Science Book 1 ch 1practice quiz in English part 1 1 / 201. How do governments affect the lives of people? A. By promoting violence and conflict in society. B. By ignoring the importance of education and employment. C. By determining economic, foreign, and educational policies. D. By isolating themselves from the needs and interests of the people. Explanation: Governments determine economic, foreign, and educational policies that can either improve or endanger people’s lives and security. 2 / 202. Why is it crucial for citizens to learn to be reasonable and informed in the information society? A. To promote political apathy. B. To express arbitrary preferences. C. To participate effectively in gram sabhas and offer informed views on websites and polls. D. To remain silent and accept the status quo. Explanation: In the information society, it is crucial for citizens to learn to be reasonable and informed to participate effectively in gram sabhas and offer informed views on websites and polls. 3 / 203. What is the nature of politics? A. It is a pursuit of self-interest by any and every method. B. It is confined to the affairs of government. C. It arises from the fact that we have different visions of what is just and desirable. D. It is irrelevant to the lives of ordinary people. Explanation: Politics arises from the fact that we have different visions of what is just and desirable for us and our society. 4 / 204. What do political theorists do besides examining arguments? A. They promote political apathy among citizens. B. They predict the performance of political parties. C. They reflect upon current political experiences and point out trends and possibilities for the future. D. They ignore current political experiences. Explanation: Besides examining arguments, political theorists also reflect upon current political experiences and point out trends and possibilities for the future. 5 / 205. Which of the following is NOT a question that political theory analyses? A. What is the best form of government? B. How does the human brain function? C. How should society be organized? D. Why do we need government? Explanation: Political theory analyzes questions related to the organization of society, the need for government, and the best form of government. 6 / 206. What does political theory deal with? A. The prediction of political parties' performance. B. The ideas and principles that shape Constitutions, governments, and social life. C. The relationship between different religions. D. The functioning of the human brain. Explanation: Political theory deals with the ideas and principles that shape Constitutions, governments, and social life in a systematic manner. 7 / 207. What is the main focus of politics? A. The organization of social institutions such as family and tribes. B. The formation and functioning of governments. C. The manipulation and intrigue undertaken to pursue ambitions and satisfy wants. D. The pursuit of self-interest by any and every method. Explanation: How governments are formed and how they function is an important focus of politics. 8 / 208. What is the reason for the existence of multiple definitions of equality? A. Because people have no opinions on issues like equality. B. Because the meaning of equality is dependent on the context. C. Because there is no need for equality in society. D. Because the meaning of equality is independent of the context. Explanation: The reason we have many definitions of equality is that its meaning depends on the context. 9 / 209. How does political theory probe the significance of principles such as rule of law, separation of powers, and judicial review? A. By ignoring the arguments advanced by different thinkers. B. By promoting political apathy among citizens. C. By predicting the performance of political parties. D. By examining the arguments advanced by different thinkers in defense of these concepts. Explanation: Political theory probes the significance of principles such as rule of law, separation of powers, and judicial review by examining the arguments advanced by different thinkers in defense of these concepts. 10 / 2010. How do people engage in political activity? A. By negotiating with each other and taking part in collective activities designed to promote social development and resolve common problems. B. By isolating themselves from collective activities. C. By hindering social development and avoiding common problems. D. By refusing to negotiate with others. Explanation: People engage in political activity whenever they negotiate with each other and take part in collective activities designed to promote social development and resolve common problems. 11 / 2011. How does an educated and vigilant citizenry affect those who play politics? A. It makes them more public-spirited. B. It promotes political apathy among them. C. It makes them more self-serving and corrupt. D. It has no effect on their behaviour. Explanation: An educated and vigilant citizenry makes those who play politics more public-spirited. 12 / 2012. What does political theory clarify? A. The performance of political parties. B. The functioning of the human brain. C. The relationship between different religions. D. The meaning of concepts such as freedom, equality, justice, democracy, and secularism. Explanation: Political theory clarifies the meaning of concepts such as freedom, equality, justice, democracy, and secularism. 13 / 2013. Why is political theory relevant for high school students? A. Because they may choose a profession related to politics in the future. B. Because it promotes political apathy among citizens. C. Because it is not useful for responsible citizenship. D. Because it is not relevant for politicians, bureaucrats, or lawyers. Explanation: Political theory is relevant for high school students because they may choose a profession related to politics in the future. 14 / 2014. How do political theorists clarify the meaning of political concepts? A. By looking at how they are understood and used in ordinary language. B. By predicting the performance of political parties. C. By promoting political apathy among citizens. D. By ignoring how they are understood and used in ordinary language. Explanation: Political theorists clarify the meaning of political concepts by looking at how they are understood and used in ordinary language. 15 / 2015. Why do questions regarding freedom and equality continue to arise even though India is free and independent? A. Because the government is actively suppressing freedom and equality. B. Because people are not interested in freedom and equality. C. Because the Indian Constitution does not guarantee freedom and equality. D. Because these issues are being implemented in different sectors at different paces. Explanation: Questions regarding freedom and equality continue to arise because these issues are being implemented in different sectors at different paces. 16 / 2016. Why is political theory important for examining our ideas and feelings about political things? A. Because it discourages us from questioning oppression. B. Because it encourages us to blindly accept our prejudices. C. Because it encourages us to examine our ideas and feelings about political things. D. Because it promotes political apathy among citizens. Explanation: Political theory encourages us to examine our ideas and feelings about political things. 17 / 2017. What is the objective of political theory? A. To train citizens to think irrationally about political questions. B. To promote political apathy among citizens. C. To assess the political events of our time. D. To indoctrinate citizens with specific political ideologies. Explanation: The objective of political theory is to train citizens to think rationally about political questions and assess the political events of our time. 18 / 2018. What is the role of social institutions in society? A. To create chaos and decay in society. B. To help people fulfil their needs and aspirations. C. To disrupt people's lives and endanger their security. D. To promote self-interest and personal gain. Explanation: Social institutions such as family, tribes, and economic institutions have emerged to help people fulfill their needs and aspirations. 19 / 2019. What do people do when they disagree with the policies of the government? A. They form secret societies to overthrow the government. B. They protest and organize demonstrations to persuade the government to change the existing laws. C. They resort to violence and destruction. D. They remain silent and accept the policies. Explanation: When people disagree with government policies, they protest and organize demonstrations to persuade the government to change the laws. 20 / 2020. What is the root of political theory? A. Human behaviour B. Human society C. Human logic D. The twin aspects of the human self Explanation: Political theory is rooted in the twin aspects of the human self: the ability to reason and reflect on actions, and the capacity to use language and communicate. Please insert your information to see your ranking अपनी Ranking जानने के लिए कृपया अपनी जानकारी भरे NamePhone Number Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz Category: Class 11 Political Science Quizzes in English
