CSS :: Electorate and Representation
111.
Which one of the following countries was the first to grant franchise to all citizens at the age of 18 years
A.
Britain
B.
France
C.
Soviet Union
D.
India
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
112.
Who said "I regard it as wholly inadmissible that any person should participate in the suffrage without being able to read
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
113.
Who said, "It is important that the assembly, which votes the taxes, either general or local, should be elected exclusively by those who pay something towards the taxes imposed."
A.
Adam Smith
B.
J.S.Mill
C.
Laski
D.
Aristotle
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
114.
"If there be any difference, women require it more than men, since being physically weaker they are more dependent on law and society for protection". The above statement, which makes out a case for grant of franchise to women, was made by:
A.
Herbert Spencer
B.
Laski
C.
J.S.Mill
D.
Marx
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
115.
Who of the following was a great supporter of plural voting?
A.
Green
B.
Laski
C.
J.S.Mill
D.
Bentham
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
116.
In the List System of voting, the voter indicates his:
A.
Choice for a candidate
B.
Choice for a political party
C.
Like or dislike for the ruling party
D.
Preferential order among the candidates
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
117.
"The electorate in modem times has virtually become an organ of the government", with which of the following writers the above statement is associated
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
118.
Which one of the following was in favour of grant of right to vote only to the educated people?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Bentham
C.
J.S.Mill
D.
Marx
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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