Political Science (II) MCQs 2008
This section contains the solved MCQs from the CSS Political Science Paper II of 2008. This paper’s focus was on the UK and Indian political systems. UK topics included the 1911 Parliament Act, the first PM (Robert Walpole), and the Glorious Revolution (1688). It also tested procedural terms like Filibustering (US) and Kangaroo closure (UK). Indian topics included the 1950 constitution and the Rajya Sabha. The paper also covered the Lahore Resolution (Fazal-ul-Haq) and the Simon Commission (no Indian member).
Filibustering is a device practiced in: (CSS 2008)
A. British Parliament
B. French Parliament
C. United States Senate
D. None of these
Kangaroo closure is a procedure followed by the Law-making body of: (CSS 2008)
A. Britain
B. USSR
C. America
D. None of these
System of “Administrative Law” is provided in the constitution of: (CSS 2008)
A. UK
B. USA
C. France
D. None of these
State of France is: (CSS 2008)
A. Unitary
B. Federation
C. Confederation
D. None of these
Tenure of French Senate is: (CSS 2008)
A. 5 years
B. 4 years
C. 9 years
D. 6 years
The constitution of India was promulgated on: (CSS 2008)
A. 26th November, 1949
B. 21st February, 1948
C. 26th January, 1950
D. None of these
Official name of China which emerged on world map on 1st October, 1949 is: (CSS 2008)
A. Nationalist Republic of China
B. People’s Republic of China
C. Communist Republic of China
D. None of these
The President of China is elected by: (CSS 2008)
A. The National People’s Congress
B. Citizens of China
C. The state council
D. None of these
Majlis-e-shura in Iran consists of: (CSS 2008)
A. 270 members
B. 250 members
C. 200 members
D. 290 members
Turkey was declared Republic on: (CSS 2008)
A. 1st November, 1922
B. 29th October, 1923
C. 3rd March, 1924
D. None of these