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 1 Class 11 Political Science Book 1 ch 1practice quiz in English part 1 1 / 201. What is the main focus of politics? A. The formation and functioning of governments. B. The manipulation and intrigue undertaken to pursue ambitions and satisfy wants. C. The organization of social institutions such as family and tribes. 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. 2 / 202. What do people do when they disagree with the policies of the government? A. They protest and organize demonstrations to persuade the government to change the existing laws. B. They resort to violence and destruction. C. They form secret societies to overthrow the government. 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. 3 / 203. What is the role of social institutions in society? A. To promote self-interest and personal gain. B. To create chaos and decay in society. C. To disrupt people's lives and endanger their security. D. To help people fulfil their needs and aspirations. Explanation: Social institutions such as family, tribes, and economic institutions have emerged to help people fulfill their needs and aspirations. 4 / 204. 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 promotes political apathy among citizens. D. Because it encourages us to examine our ideas and feelings about political things. Explanation: Political theory encourages us to examine our ideas and feelings about political things. 5 / 205. What is the reason for the existence of multiple definitions of equality? A. Because there is no need for equality in society. B. Because the meaning of equality is independent of the context. C. Because people have no opinions on issues like equality. D. Because the meaning of equality is dependent on the context. Explanation: The reason we have many definitions of equality is that its meaning depends on the context. 6 / 206. What does political theory deal with? A. The relationship between different religions. B. The ideas and principles that shape Constitutions, governments, and social life. C. The prediction of political parties' performance. 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. Which of the following is NOT a question that political theory analyses? A. What is the best form of government? B. Why do we need government? C. How should society be organized? D. How does the human brain function? Explanation: Political theory analyzes questions related to the organization of society, the need for government, and the best form of government. 8 / 208. What is the nature of politics? A. It arises from the fact that we have different visions of what is just and desirable. B. It is a pursuit of self-interest by any and every method. C. It is irrelevant to the lives of ordinary people. D. It is confined to the affairs of government. Explanation: Politics arises from the fact that we have different visions of what is just and desirable for us and our society. 9 / 209. How does an educated and vigilant citizenry affect those who play politics? A. It promotes political apathy among them. B. It makes them more public-spirited. 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. 10 / 2010. How do political theorists clarify the meaning of political concepts? A. By predicting the performance of political parties. B. By looking at how they are understood and used in ordinary language. C. By ignoring how they are understood and used in ordinary language. D. By promoting political apathy among citizens. Explanation: Political theorists clarify the meaning of political concepts by looking at how they are understood and used in ordinary language. 11 / 2011. 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 is not useful for responsible citizenship. C. Because it promotes political apathy among citizens. 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. 12 / 2012. What is the root of political theory? A. Human behaviour B. Human society C. The twin aspects of the human self D. Human logic 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. 13 / 2013. 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. 14 / 2014. What do political theorists do besides examining arguments? A. They ignore current political experiences. B. They promote political apathy among citizens. C. They predict the performance of political parties. D. They reflect upon current political experiences and point out trends and possibilities for the future. Explanation: Besides examining arguments, political theorists also reflect upon current political experiences and point out trends and possibilities for the future. 15 / 2015. How do governments affect the lives of people? A. By determining economic, foreign, and educational policies. B. By promoting violence and conflict in society. C. By isolating themselves from the needs and interests of the people. D. By ignoring the importance of education and employment. Explanation: Governments determine economic, foreign, and educational policies that can either improve or endanger people’s lives and security. 16 / 2016. How does political theory probe the significance of principles such as rule of law, separation of powers, and judicial review? A. By promoting political apathy among citizens. B. By ignoring the arguments advanced by different thinkers. 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. 17 / 2017. Why do questions regarding freedom and equality continue to arise even though India is free and independent? A. Because these issues are being implemented in different sectors at different paces. B. Because the Indian Constitution does not guarantee freedom and equality. C. Because the government is actively suppressing freedom and equality. D. Because people are not interested in freedom and equality. Explanation: Questions regarding freedom and equality continue to arise because these issues are being implemented in different sectors at different paces. 18 / 2018. What does political theory clarify? A. The relationship between different religions. B. The meaning of concepts such as freedom, equality, justice, democracy, and secularism. C. The performance of political parties. D. The functioning of the human brain. Explanation: Political theory clarifies the meaning of concepts such as freedom, equality, justice, democracy, and secularism. 19 / 2019. Why is it crucial for citizens to learn to be reasonable and informed in the information society? A. To express arbitrary preferences. B. To promote political apathy. C. To remain silent and accept the status quo. D. To participate effectively in gram sabhas and offer informed views on websites and polls. 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. 20 / 2020. What is the objective of political theory? A. To assess the political events of our time. B. To indoctrinate citizens with specific political ideologies. C. To train citizens to think irrationally about political questions. D. To promote political apathy among citizens. Explanation: The objective of political theory is to train citizens to think rationally about political questions and assess the political events of our time. 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 70% 0% Restart quiz Category: Class 11 Political Science Quizzes in English
