Political Science (I) MCQs 2016
This section contains the solved MCQs from the CSS Political Science Paper 1 of 2016. This exam covered a diverse range of topics, from classical philosophy to modern political history. Key thinkers featured include Plato (ideal population 5040), Aristotle (tutor of Alexander), Karl Marx (materialistic interpretation), and Rousseau (intellectual father of the French Revolution). Muslim political thought was represented by Imam Ghazali (Keemya-e-Saadat) and Allama Iqbal. The paper tested definitions of political systems like despotism and totalitarian rule, along with famous quotes from Lord Acton (“Power corrupts”). It also included specific facts about the US (50 states), the UN Security Council (15 members), and Pakistan’s political history (Article 58 2b).
“A History of Political Theory” was written by ______. (CSS 2016)
A. Gettle
B. ST Jones
C. G.H.Sabine
D. None of these
How many states are there in USA? (CSS 2016)
A. 48
B. 50
C. 52
D. None of these
Article 52 2(b) was invoked to dissolve National Assembly of Pakistan _______. (CSS 2016)
A. Three times
B. Four times
C. Two times
D. None of these
Despotism means _______. (CSS 2016)
A. Rule of individual based on law
B. Democracy
C. Rule of individual without law
D. None of these
The regimes, like Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and Soviet Union under Stalin are example of ______.(CSS 2016)
A. Totalitarian rule
B. Authoritarian rule
C. Liberal democracy
D. None of these
Alexander of Macedonia was a student of _____. (CSS 2016)
A. Socrates
B. Plato
C. Aristotle
D. None of these
“Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely” is the famous quotation by ______. (CSS 2016)
A. Lord Curzon
B. Winston Churchill
C. Lord Acton
D. None of these
Perestroika means ______. (CSS 2016)
A. Restructuring or Reforming
B. To speak openly and honestly
C. workers struggle
D. None of these
Materialistic interpretation of history was propounded by _____.(CSS 2016)
A. Stalin
B. Karl Marx
C. Lenin
D. None of these
Plato was a _______. (CSS 2016)
A. Realist
B. Rationalist
C. Idealist
D. None of these