CSS :: Electorate and Representation
31.
Which one of the following is not a true about universal adult franchise?
A.
It provide sense of involvement
B.
It is based on the prinicple of popular sovereignty
C.
It upholds democratic values
D.
It encourages caste and commenrcial feelings
E.
It aims at equality of all in the society
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
32.
Which of the following is true about the terms 'electorate'?
A.
A voter who is required to elect his representative
B.
An area from where representative is to be elected
C.
The body of persons elected
D.
Method of election used to elect a representative
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
33.
Who of the following favoured the system of proportional representation?
A.
Bentham
B.
J.S.Mill
C.
T.H.Green
D.
Herbert Spencer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
34.
Who of the following was opposed to the system of universal adult franchise on the plea that it was not really universal?
A.
Marx
B.
Rousseau
C.
Laski
D.
Garner
E.
Gilchrist
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
35.
What is the main objective of proportional representation system?
A.
It aims at giving representation to minorities
B.
It aims at protecting the interests of women
C.
Its aim is to protect the rights of various occupations
D.
It aims at giving more opportunities to the voters to participate in governmental affairs
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
36.
A by-election is an election, which is held:
A.
Along with general elections
B.
To fill a vacancy after general elections are over
C.
Each year to fill vacant vacancies
D.
When desired by the head of the state
E.
To fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of a Minister
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
37.
A multi-member constituency is one from which:
A.
More than one representative is to be elected
B.
At least five members are to be elected
C.
Some important personality is to be got elected
D.
Prime Minister is got elected
E.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
38.
Who of the following said "All true and democratic representation is functional representation. The omni-competent parliament is unsuitable to any really democratic country'?
A.
G.D.H. Cole
B.
Rousseau
C.
Karl Marx
D.
J.S.Mill
E.
Herbert Spencer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
39.
Joint electorate system means:
A.
Where men and women are allowed to vote together
B.
Where people of all religions are allowed to vote together
C.
Where voters belonging to all categories, castes and religion vote together
D.
Where only women are allowed to vote together
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
40.
Which one of the following is not the advantage of list system?
A.
In it political parties get satisfaction
B.
It increases dissatisfaction of of minorities
C.
It can result in the cooperation of minorities
D.
It it there is no loss of votes
E.
It enhances the prestige of legislature
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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