6. Which one of following is a banned political Party in India?
(A) Communist Party of India (Marxist)
(B) Communist Party of India (Maoist)
(C) Communist Party of India
(D) Indian National Congress
Answer:
(B) Communist Party of India (Maoist)
Explanation:
The Communist Party of India (Maoist) is a militant left-wing extremist organization that is banned by the Government of India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
7. The French Revolution occurred in the year
(A) 1789
(B) 1889
(C) 1688
(D) 1917
Answer:
(A) 1789
Explanation:
The French Revolution began in 1789 with the storming of the Bastille, profoundly changing the course of modern history by abolishing the absolute monarchy.
8. Republicanism is a rule by
(A) A King
(B) Religious leaders
(C) The People
(D) The Queen
Answer:
(C) The People
Explanation:
Republicanism is a political ideology in which a state is ruled by representatives of the citizen body (the people) rather than a monarch or religious elite.
9. The theory of “Evolution by natural selection” was propounded by
(A) Charles Darwin
(B) Herbert Spencer
(C) Joseph Stiglitz
(D) Peter Kropotkin
Answer:
(A) Charles Darwin
Explanation:
Charles Darwin formulated the scientific theory of evolution by natural selection, famously published in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species.
10. Secularism refers to
(A) Mixing politics with religion
(B) Separation of politics from religion
(C) Legislation according to religious principles
(D) Unequal citizenship rights
Answer:
(B) Separation of politics from religion
Explanation:
In political theory, secularism is the principle of separating government institutions and political mandates from religious institutions and religious dignitaries.
