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1.

The aim of Indian Planning commission is a) to replace capitalism b) Continuous chang c) Welfare state d) All round development

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d) All round development

2.

Mention the characteristics of Statistics.

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The characteristics are- 

  • Statistics are aggregate of facts. … 
  • Statistics are affected to a marked extent by multiplicity of causes. 
  • Statistics are numerically expressed. 
  • Statistics are enumerated or estimated according to a reasonable standard of accuracy.
  • Statistics are collected in a systematic manner. 
  • Statistics are collected for a pre-determined purpose. 
  • Statistics should be placed in relation to each other.
3.

State Prof. Horace Secrist’s definition of statistics.

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In plural sense an exhaustive definition was given by prof. Horace secrists as “Statistics may be defined as the aggregate of facts affected to a marked extent by multiplicity of causes, numerically expressed, enumerated or estimated according to a reasonable standard of accuracy, collected in a systematic manner, for a predetermined purpose and placed in relation to each other.

4.

Health is defined as the quality of life which enables a person to live most and serve best’. Who said this? (a) J.F. Williams (b) Locke (c) Ruth Grout(d) Dr. Thomas Wood

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(a) J.F. Williams

5.

State ‘A.L.Bowley’s and ‘Croxton and Cowden’s’ definition of Statistics.

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A.L. Bowley defined Statistics as ‘The Science of counting’. Afterwards, he redefined it as ‘The science of averages ’, Croxton and Cowden defines “ Statistics is the science of collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of numerical data .”

6.

‘Polis’ means. (a) Town-state (b) Village-state (c) State-Town (d) City-state

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Correct Answer is: (d) City-state

7.

Who failed to develop political ideas systematically?

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Egyptians, Babylonians, Persians, Indians and Chinese failed to develop political ideas systematically.

8.

Give definition of Political Science.

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Political science studies the origin and nature of state and forms of political institutions.

9.

Mention use of the study of Political Science?

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1. Political science helps to understand the birth and grow of a state 

2. It provides Information about the structure and functions of the state and government 

3. Political science helps to understand about the organs of the government

10.

Fill In The Blanks1. The word politics was derived form the Greek word ……2. ‘Republic’ was the work of …………3. Aristotle wrote a book on political science and it is called ……4. Kautilya’s work relating to political science is ……

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1. Polis 

2. Plato 

3. The politics 

4. Arthashastra

11.

Who is regarded as the “Father of political science”? Why?

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Aristotle, the ancient Greek thinker and the student of plato is regarded as the “Father of political science’ for his valuable contributions to its growth and development.

12.

Name the important organs of the government

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The important organs of the government are: 

  • Legislature
  • Executive and 
  • Judiciary
13.

What is the main subject matter of political science?

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The study of state is the main subject matter of political science

14.

The term ‘politics’ for the study of state was used by. (a) Egyptians (b) Babylonians (c) Greeks (d) Ethiopians

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Correct Answer is: (c) Greeks

15.

The book ‘Republic’ was written by (a) Plato (b) Socrates (c) Aristotle (d) Kautilya

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Correct Answer is: (a) Plato

16.

What are the defects of capitalist system?

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1. Pure capitalism is not seen in the world. 

2. Government has assumed an active role in economic development. 

3. Profit is main aim of capitalism. 

4. Small industries cannot compets with the large industries. 

5. Sometimes workers will become unemployee. 

6. Inequal distribution of wealth.

17.

How are economic classified on the basis of level of development?

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1. Developed economy 

2. Developing economy

18.

What is disinvestment?

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Government is selling its shares of public sector inducstries, which is called disinvestment.

19.

What is socialist economy?

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When productive resources are owned and controlled by the government to promote the overall interest of the society. It is called a socialist system.

20.

How does government regulate the activities private sector in mixed economy.

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1. Production units owned by the government which work with welfare objective. 

2. It also regulates the activities of private sector througli various policies such as licensing policy taxation policy, price policy, monetary policy and fiscal policy.

21.

Why is India considered developing economy?

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1. Low on the ladder of development 

2. The national and per capital income low 

3. Backward in agriculture and industries 

4. They have low standard of living 

5. Poor health and sanitation 

6. High birth and death rates 

7. Poor infrastructure.

22.

Mention the features of capitalist economic system.

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1. Private property 

2. Freedom of enterprises 

3. Consumers sovereignty 

4. Profit motive 

5. Competition 

6. Absence of government

23.

Fill In The Blanks:1. Economy refers to the nature of the organization of ______2. NITI Ayog was set up in ______3. Free enterprise is a basic feature of economy _____4. Good example of capitalist economy is ______5. Co-existance of public and private sectors is seen in _____

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1. Economic activities

2. 2015

3. Capitalist

4. U.S.A

5. Mixed economy.

24.

The organ of the government is (a) Legislative (b) Executive (c) Judiciary (d) All the above

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(d) All the above

25.

The term politics is derived from the Greek word. (a) Polis (b) poly (c) polish (d) police

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Correct Answer is: (a) Polis

26.

Who is called the Father of Political Science?

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Aristotle is called the Father of Political Science.

27.

Who began the systematic study of Political Science?

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The Greeks began the systematic study of Political Science.

28.

What is the importance of political science?

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1. Political science develops political consciousness among the people 

2. The knowledge of political science helps leader and civil servants to understand and solve the problems of the people effectively. 

3. Political science helps to understand the important political institutions like political parties, federation and local bodies 

4. Political science deals with ideologies which inspire and influence political involvement of people. 

5. The knowledge of political science helps to raise good leadership and good citizenry 

6. Political science helps to understand the birth and grow of a state. 

7. It provides information about the structure and functions of the state and government. 

8. It provides knowledge of the constitutions and laws of the state.