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Indian political philosophy is the branch of philosophical thought in India that addresses questions related to polity, statecraft, justice, law, and the legitimacy of forms of governance.

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List of Indian Political Thought 2 MCQs

1. Who is the father of modern India?

1. B.R. Ambedkar
2. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
3. Both A and B
4. None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B

Explanation:

B.R Ambedkar: The title of "Founding Father of Modern India" was conferred upon him by Columbia University for the part he played in authoring the Indian Constitution.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy: The title is shared with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar conferred upon him by Columbia University.

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2. Who is known as the Father of Hindutva?

1. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
2. M. G Ranade
3. Gokhale
4. Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: A) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

Explanation:

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar defined the huge concept of Hindutva in his book "Hindutva: Who Is a Hindu?” And thus, he was called the father of Hindutva.

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3. Who is the first Indian political thinker?

1. Aristotle
2. Kautilya
3. V.D Savarkar
4. Manu

Answer: D) Manu

Explanation:

Manu was one of the most original thinkers of Indian political thought. Most of the commentators on ancient Indian thought are of the view that Manu belongs to the fourth century B.C.

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4. Who are political thinkers?

1. Who thinks politically
2. An introduction to Western political thought
3. Great Poets
4. Law makers

Answer: B) An introduction to Western political thought

Explanation:

Political Thinkers is an introduction to Western political thought. This third edition provides an introduction to the canon of great theorists, from Socrates and the Sophists to contemporary thinkers such as John Rawls and Hannah Arendt.

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5. Who spokes for the principle of 'unity of Gods'?

1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
2. Manu
3. Kautilya
4. Ashoka

Answer: A) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Explanation:

Raja Ram Mohan Roy: Known as the 'Father of Modern India' and 'Father of Indian Renaissance', Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a significant social reformer and the originator of Brahmo Samaj. As for religious reforms, he supported monotheism and criticized Hindu idol-worshipping. He spoke for the principle of 'unity of Gods'.

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6. Who was the first leader who spoke for the downtrodden masses and was designated as the 'Messiah of Poor'?

1. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
2. Swami Vivekananda
3. Mahatma Gandhi
4. All the above

Answer: B) Swami Vivekananda

Explanation:

Swami Vivekananda was the first leader who spoke for the downtrodden masses and was designated as the 'Messiah of Poor'. He was also the first Indian to represent India in the world parliament. His contributions to nationalism are worth mentioning.

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7. Mahatma Gandhi's idea of ____ resembles that of Plato's ideal state where there is no separation between ethics, religion, and politics.

1. Unity
2. Hindutva
3. Ram Rajya
4. Patriotism and Nationalism

Answer: C) Ram Rajya

Explanation:

His idea of 'Ram Rajya' resembles that of Plato's ideal state where there is no separation between ethics, religion, and politics.

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8. Who is known as the father of communism?

1. Manabendra Nath Roy
2. BR Ambedkar
3. Aurbindo Ghosh
4. None of the above

Answer: A) Manabendra Nath Roy

Explanation:

Manabendra Nath Roy is known as the 'father of Indian Communism'.

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9. Who was the Champion of Socialism as it is a middle path between capitalism and Marxism?

1. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Aurbindo Ghosh
3. M.N Roy
4. All the above

Answer: A) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation:

Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru was the Champion of Socialism as it is a middle path between capitalism and Marxism.

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10. Who spoke for the rights of minorities and vulnerable communities?

1. Kautilya
2. Aurobindo Ghosh
3. Satyam sharma
4. All the above

Answer: B) Aurobindo Ghosh

Explanation:

Aurobindo Ghosh: As a critique of Bentham’s Utilitarianism and modern capitalism, Aurobindo Ghosh spoke for the rights of minorities and vulnerable communities.

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