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Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics MCQs

Comparative government is the study, analysis, and comparison of different government systems around the world. Comparative politics is not only about the government; it encompasses studying political aspects in terms of governance, foreign policies, etc.

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List of Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics MCQs

1. According to whom "Comparative politics is the study of the forms of political organizations, their properties, correlations, variations and modes of change"?

1. M.G. smith
2. M. Curtis
3. E.A. Freeman
4. All the above

Answer: A) M.G. smith

Explanation:

According to M. G. Smith, 'Comparative politics is the study of the forms of political organizations, their properties, correlations, variations and modes of change'.

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2. According to whom "Government is not the sole concern of students of comparative politics"?

1. Roy C. Macridis
2. Robert Ward
3. Both A and B
4. M.G smith

Answer: C) Both A and B

Explanation:

According to Roy C. Macridis and Robert Ward,'Government is not the sole concern of students of comparative politics'.

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3. Who said this "Comparative politics is concerned with significant regularities, similarities and differences in the working of political institutions and political behaviour"?

1. M. Curtis
2. E.A .Freeman
3. Robert ward
4. All the above

Answer: A) M. Curtis

Explanation:

According to M. Curtis,'Comparative politics is concerned with significant regularities, similarities and differences in the working of political institutions and political behaviour'.

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4. According to whom, "Comparative politics is comparative analysis of the various forms of government and diverse political institutions"?

1. E.A. Freeman
2. M. Curtis
3. Macridis
4. None of the above

Answer: A) E.A. Freeman

Explanation:

According to E. A. Freeman, 'Comparative politics is comparative analysis of the various forms of government and diverse political institutions'.

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5. Which approach to the study of comparative governments emerged as a response to historicism of the 19th century?

1. Ethenic
2. Traditional
3. Modern
4. All the above

Answer: B) Traditional

Explanation:

The traditional approach to the study of comparative governments emerged as a response to historicism of the 19th century.

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6. Who wrote the book"Modern Political Regimes"?

1. David E. Apter
2. Roy Macridis
3. Harry Eckstein
4. All the above

Answer: B) Roy Macridis

Explanation:

Roy Macridis was an author of Modern Political Regimes.

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7. Who is the author of "Making of a Stormtrooper"?

1. Harry Eckstein
2. Peter Merkl
3. Sydney Verba
4. None of the above

Answer: A) Harry Eckstein

Explanation:

Peter Merkl is an author of "Making of a Stormtrooper".

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8. What is a multi-party system?

1. More than 2 major parties exist
2. Less than 2 major parties exist
3. No party exist
4. Monarchy rule

Answer: A) More than 2 major parties exist

Explanation:

A multi-party system is one in which more than two major parties exist.

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9. Which house is called the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of India?

1. Rajya sabha
2. Lok sabha
3. Council of ministers
4. None of the above

Answer: A) Rajya sabha

Explanation:

The Rajya Sabha, constitutionally the Council of States, is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of India.

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10. Which house is called the lower house of the bicameral Parliament of India?

1. Vidhan Sabha
2. Rajya Sabha
3. Lok Sabha
4. All the above

Answer: C) Lok Sabha

Explanation:

The Lok Sabha (House of the People) or the lower house has 543 members. Members are directly elected by citizens of India on the basis of universal adult franchise representing parliamentary constituencies across the country.

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