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Mock Test 18 Performance Solutions
Subject: Political Science
Q1. The Truman Doctrine, which articulated the U.S. policy of containment, was primarily a strategic response to perceived threats in which two countries, marking a significant escalation of the Cold War?
Correct Answer: Option A (Poland and Hungary)
Explanation: Detailed explanation will be updated shortly.
Q2. The concept of 'Shock Therapy' administered in post-Soviet Russia involved a rapid transition to capitalism. Which of the following was NOT a core feature or intended outcome of this policy?
Correct Answer: Option A (Sudden and complete switch to free-market mechanisms.)
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Q3. The 'Bandwagon' strategy in international relations suggests that weaker states, instead of balancing against a hegemonic power, might choose to align with it. Which of the following actions best exemplifies this strategy in the context of US hegemony?
Correct Answer: Option A (France's public opposition to the 2003 Iraq invasion.)
Explanation: Detailed explanation will be updated shortly.
Q4. The 'ASEAN Way' is a decision-making process that is informal and consensus-based. Its core principle, which distinguishes it from more legalistic organizations like the EU, is best described as:
Correct Answer: Option A (The principle of supranational jurisdiction.)
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Q5. The Maastricht Treaty (1992) was a pivotal moment in the evolution of the European Union. Its most significant contribution was laying the foundation for:
Correct Answer: Option A (The initial formation of a common agricultural policy.)
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Q6. Despite its stated goals of regional cooperation, SAARC's effectiveness has been significantly hampered. The primary political contention that has consistently undermined its progress is:
Correct Answer: Option A (Economic competition between India and Bangladesh over textiles.)
Explanation: Detailed explanation will be updated shortly.
Q7. A major criticism of the UN Security Council's structure is its perceived lack of contemporary relevance and democratic legitimacy. The demand for reform primarily centers on:
Correct Answer: Option A (Abolishing the veto power and making all decisions by a two-thirds majority.)
Explanation: Detailed explanation will be updated shortly.
Q8. The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, involving challenges to public health systems, economic supply chains, and individual well-being across borders, is a classic case study for which concept of security?
Correct Answer: Option A (Traditional Security (Military Threats))
Explanation: Detailed explanation will be updated shortly.
Q9. During a hypothetical international climate summit, a representative from a small island nation argues that while their country's emissions are negligible, developed industrial nations have a historical responsibility to lead in emission cuts and provide financial aid. This argument directly invokes the principle of:
Correct Answer: Option A (Sustainable Development)
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Q10. While one perspective argues that globalization leads to cultural homogenization (or Americanization), a counter-argument suggests it leads to 'cultural heterogenization'. Which phenomenon best supports this counter-argument?
Correct Answer: Option A (The worldwide popularity of Hollywood movies and American fast-food chains.)
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Q11. The Instrument of Accession signed by the princely states to join India was based on a specific constitutional arrangement. What was the central feature of this arrangement?
Correct Answer: Option A (The states surrendered all their powers and merged completely into the Indian Union.)
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Q12. Political scientist Rajni Kothari described the Congress Party's dominance in the first two decades after independence not as a one-party rule, but as the 'Congress System'. What did he mean by this term?
Correct Answer: Option A (The Congress operated as a totalitarian party, suppressing all opposition.)
Explanation: Detailed explanation will be updated shortly.
Q13. The 'Bombay Plan' (1944) was a proposal for India's post-independence economy. How did its vision of the state's role fundamentally differ from the more socialist model that was also being debated?
Correct Answer: Option A (The Bombay Plan advocated for a completely laissez-faire economy with no state intervention.)
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Q14. In the 21st century, the relevance of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has been debated. A key argument for its continued importance is its potential role as:
Correct Answer: Option A (A military alliance to counter the power of NATO.)
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Q15. The 1967 general election results in India were a significant turning point, leading to the loss of Congress majorities in several states and a reduced majority at the Centre. This event was famously described by political observers as a:
Correct Answer: Option A (Political Renaissance)
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Q16. The proclamation of Emergency in 1975 by the Indira Gandhi government was justified under Article 352 of the Constitution. What was the specific, and controversial, ground cited for this action?
Correct Answer: Option A (The threat of external aggression from Pakistan.)
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Q17. The Chipko Movement in the Himalayas was more than just an environmental protest. Its unique methodology, involving hugging trees, and the prominent role of women, signified a demand for:
Correct Answer: Option A (The complete nationalization of all forest resources.)
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Q18. The Anandpur Sahib Resolution of 1973 is a key document in the study of regional aspirations in Punjab. Its primary demand concerning Centre-State relations was:
Correct Answer: Option A (The creation of a separate and sovereign nation of Khalistan.)
Explanation: Detailed explanation will be updated shortly.
Q19. The implementation of the Mandal Commission recommendations in 1990 led to a significant realignment of Indian politics. This process, which brought caste-based identity to the forefront of political mobilization, is often referred to as:
Correct Answer: Option A (The Saffronization of politics)
Explanation: Detailed explanation will be updated shortly.
Q20. The period from 1989 onwards in Indian politics marks a definitive shift away from the 'Congress System'. This new era is best characterized by:
Correct Answer: Option A (The return to a single-party dominance system under a new party.)
Explanation: Detailed explanation will be updated shortly.