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61. |
Which one of the following thinkers is connected with the Elitist theory? |
A. |
Vilfredo Pareto |
B. |
Mosca |
C. |
Robert Michels |
D. |
All the three |
Answer: Option D
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62. |
The concept of 'power elite' is connected with: |
A. |
Pareto |
B. |
Mosca |
C. |
C. Wright Mills |
D. |
James Burham |
Answer: Option C
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63. |
Who of the following thinkers tried to combine the elitist theory with Marxism? |
A. |
Robert Michels |
B. |
James Burham |
C. |
Vilfredo Pareto |
D. |
None of the above |
Answer: Option B
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64. |
The Elitist theory holds that the power is always concentrated in the hands of: |
A. |
Priestly class |
B. |
Military class |
C. |
Civil Servants |
D. |
A small group of elites |
Answer: Option D
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65. |
The exponents of elitist theory |
A. |
Believe in political equality |
B. |
Believe in equality between ruler and ruled |
C. |
Do not believe in equality between ruler and ruled |
D. |
Believe in all the above three principles |
Answer: Option C
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66. |
The elitist theory believes in leaving the formulation and implementation of policy in the hands of: |
A. |
Elected representatives of the people |
B. |
Permanent civil servants |
C. |
An elite class |
D. |
A body composed of all the above three |
Answer: Option C
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67. |
Which one of the followings has been wrongly listed as a feature of the Elitist theory of democracy? |
A. |
The positions of control and decision-making mechanism in the political system are always occupied by a small group of individuals |
B. |
There is no competition and adjustment among the various elite groups existing in a society |
C. |
The elite groups are well-organised |
D. |
The elite group generally tries to protect its own interests |
Answer: Option B
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68. |
The Pluralist theory of democracy is associated with |
A. |
Barelson |
B. |
Sartori |
C. |
Presthus |
D. |
Allthe above three |
Answer: Option D
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69. |
The Pluralist theory of democracy holds that: |
A. |
The state is the source of all authority and all groups draw from it |
B. |
The power in society is shared by the government and other groups |
C. |
Political power cannot be divided among various groups, associations etc. |
D. |
None of the above |
Answer: Option B
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70. |
The Pluralist theory of democracy is: |
A. |
Against separation of powers |
B. |
Against periodical elections |
C. |
In favour of elections because they help in gauging public opinion |
D. |
Against decentralisation of authority |
Answer: Option C
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