Top 80+ Solved Unit 2 and 3 MCQ Questions Answer
Q. Which of the following nations has a Monarch as head of state?
a. Canada
b. Australia
c. New Zealand
d. All of the above
Q. A: New Elites rise and take old elite’s place B: ‘Elites’ or aristocrats do not last.
a. A is true but B is False
b. B is true but A is False
c. Both A and B are True
d. Both A and B are False
Q. A: Governing Elites are directly or indirectly concerned with administration. B: They play an important role and enjoy a prestigious place in society.
a. A is true but B is False
b. B is true but A is False
c. Both A and B are True
d. Both A and B are False
Q. A: The work and the role of elites are influenced by two factors B: One type of factor is called residue and the other derivations
a. A is true but B is False
b. B is true but A is False
c. Both A and B are True
d. Both A and B are False
Q. Which of the following statement is true?
a. The lions are conservative elites in whom the II class of residue predominates
b. The Lions gain and retain power through kindness
c. The use of force is forbidden by this group
d. They lack ideology of any sort.
Q. A: Movement of elites takes place in two ways B: Either through merit or through revolution can movement of elites take place
a. A is true but B is False
b. B is true but A is False
c. Both A and B are True
d. Both A and B are False
Q. A: A few individuals may join the elite from the non-elite groupB: All elites at some point in time were non-elites.
a. A is true but B is False
b. B is true but A is False
c. Both A and B are True
d. Both A and B are False
Q. Which of the following is not a source of legitimate authority according to Max Weber?
a. Charismatic
b. Traditional
c. Legal rational
d. Economic Stability
Q. A: Power is effective only if it is legitimate B: Power should be based on legitimacy otherwise it could prove ineffective
a. A is true but B is False
b. B is true but A is False
c. Both A and B are True
d. Both A and B are False
Q. Which of the following is not a source of acquiring legitimacy?
a. Good governance
b. Democracy
c. Economic performance
d. Dictatorship
Q. Which of the following statement is false?
a. Consent is an important characteristics of legitimacy
b. Legitimacy is a pre- requisite of power
c. Legitimacy is based on belief
d. Legitimacy does not get obedience from the people
Q. The Elitist theory holds that power is always concentrated in the hands of
a. Civil servants
b. a small group of elites
c. The working class
d. The military
Q. In democracy the final authority rests with
a. The People
b. The President
c. Parliament
d. Council of ministers
Q. A: Electoral democracy is an important method of acquiring legitimacy B: Electoral democracy is not transparent
a. A is true but B is false
b. B is true but A is false
c. Both A and B are true
d. Both A and B are false
Q. Which of the following statement is false?
a. Legitimacy is the acceptance of an authority
b. An authority viewed as legitimate often has the right to exercise power
c. Political legitimacy is considered a basic condition for governing
d. Legitimacy gives the person in power the right to wield power to any extent