ACS Prelims 2014 Complete Exam Paper
Following are the 100 ACS Prelims 2014 Questions & their answers are included here to get a clear idea, what is the structure of questions coming in the examination. From here candidates are able to learn the foremost topics, which are given priority in exams.
ACS Prelim-2014
- The term ‘Polls’ refers to
- city-state
- federal state
- nation-state
- welfare state
Ans: a. city-state
2. Who said, “Political Science begins and ends with the state”?
- John Seeley
- Garner
- David Easton
- Lord Acton
Ans: c. David Easton
3. Consider the following statements:
- Political science is a social science
- Political science is a progressive science
- Political Science is a natural science
- Political Science is an experimental science
- Only I and II
- Only I and III
- Only I and IV
- Only III and IV
Ans: a. Only I and II
4. Who advocated the concept of General Wilt?
- Hobbes
- Locke
- Rousseau
- Voltaire
Ans: a. Hobbes
5. Who authored Leviathan?
- Thomas Hobbes
- Thomas Hilt Green
- Lenin
- Karl Marx
Ans: a. Thomas Hobbes
6. “Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains” is the statement made by
- Karl Marx
- J. S. Mill
- Rousseau
- Hegel
Ans: c. Rousseau
7. Who considered the state a ‘necessary evil’?
- Advocate of welfare state
- Syndicalists
- Individualists
- Collectivists
Ans: c. Individualists
8. Which of the following factors, according to the ‘evolutionary theory, is most important in the origin and development of the modern state?
- Religion
- Force
- Political consciousness
- Economic needs
Ans: b. Force
9. “Will, not force is the basis of the state’ is said by
- J. S. Mill
- James Mill
- T. H. Green
- Lincoln
Ans: c. T. H. Green
10. Who among the following is not a supporter of positive liberalism?
- T. H. Green
- Maciver
- Herbert Spencer
- L.T. Hobhouse
Ans: b. Maciver
11. Who copied the term ‘possessive individualism’?
- C. B. Macpherson
- G. W. F. Hegel
- Ralph Miliband
- Max Weber
Ans: a. C. B. Macpherson
12. Who said, “Main is by nature a political animal”?
- Plato
- Nozick
- Aristotle
- Socrates
Ans: c. Aristotle
13. Which of the following countries is known for the practice of direct democracy?
- UK
- USA
- Switzerland
- France
Ans: c. Switzerland
14. Which of the following is not a condition for the success of democracy?
- Universal education
- Wealth
- Strong public opinion
- Political intelligence
Ans: b. Wealth
15. Who is the chief exponent of the monistic theory of sovereignty?
- John Austin
- Dugult
- Krabbe
- Cole
Ans: a. John Austin
16. The law relating to the private rights of individuals and disputes between them is called __________ law.
- natural
- civil
- political
- economic
Ans: b. civil
17. Who said that socialism is like a hat that lost its shape, because everybody wears it?
- Karl Marx
- Antonio Gramsci
- C.E.M. Joad
- Lenin
Ans: c. C.E.M. Joad
18. Under which Article the Constitution vests residuary powers with the Central Government?
- Article 248
- Article 249
- Article 247
- Article 246
Ans: a. Article 248
19. Which court in India can issue writs under Article 226 of the Constitution?
- Supreme Court
- High Court
- Sessions Judge’s Court
- Subordinate Court
Ans: b. High Court
20. In whose name is the executive work of the Government of India carried on?
- President
- Prime Minister
- Respective Minister
- In the name of God
Ans: a. President
21. Who is the Minister of Law in the newly formed MP Government at the Centre?
- Ashwini Kumar
- Smriti Irani
- Ravi Shankar Prasad
- Sushma Swaraj
Ans: d. Sushma Swaraj
22. Who is the working head of the Government in the States in India?
- Governor
- Chief Minister
- Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
- None of them
Ans: b. Chief Minister
23. When was the Indian Independence Act passed?
- July 18, 1947
- July 20, 1947
- August 14, 1947
- August 15, 1947
Ans: a. July 18, 1947
24. The Chairman of the State Public Service Commission is appointed by the
- President of India
- Governor of the State
- Chief Justice of India
- Chief Justice of the State High Court
Ans: b. Governor of the State
25. What does the British Parliament consist of?
- One House
- Two Houses
- The Crown and the two Houses
- House of Lords
Ans: b. Two Houses
26. Which one of the following countries has the most powerful second chamber in the world?
- USA
- UK
- France
- Canada
Ans: a. USA
27. The term of office of the members of the UPSC is
- 65 years of age
- 62 years of age
- 65 years of age or 6 years of service whichever is earlier
- 62 years of age or 6 years of service whichever is earlier
Ans: c. 65 years of age or 6 years of service whichever is earlier
28. Which Constitution is known as the mother of all Constitutions?
- Constitution of UK
- Constitution of USA
- Constitution of Switzerland
- Constitution of France
Ans: a. Constitution of UK
29. Constitutional monarchy prevails in
- UK
- USA
- Nepal
- Bangladesh
Ans: a. UK
30. Which is the shortest Constitution in the world?
- Constitution of UK
- Constitution of USA
- Constitution of Switzerland
- Constitution of Nepal
Ans: b. Constitution of USA
31. The system of dual citizenship prevails in
- India
- USA
- UK
- Canada
Ans: c. UK
32. The Senate is a/an ___________ chamber.
- hereditary
- directly elected
- indirectly elected
- appointed
Ans: b. directly elected
33. Which one of the following countries has a mixed and a collegial executive?
- Japan
- China
- Switzerland
- France
Ans: c. Switzerland
34. Who was the First Secretary-General of the UNO?
- Trygve Lie
- U Thant
- Kurt Waldheim
- Kofi Annan
Ans: a. Trygve Lie
35. The Headquarters of the International Court of Justice is in
- New York
- Chicago
- The Hague
- Geneva
Ans: c. The Hague
36. The number of permanent members in the UN Security Council is
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 8
Ans: b. 5
37. The Headquarters of the UNESCO is in
- London
- Rome
- Paris
- Berlin
Ans: c. Paris
38. Which one of the UN specialized agencies won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969?
- WHO
- ILO
- FAO
- None of the above
Ans: b. ILO
39. Which is the oldest legislative chamber in the world?
- House of Lords
- House of Common
- The US Senate
- The Swiss Federal Assembly
Ans: a. House of Lords
40. Who was the founder of ‘philosophical radicalism’?
- Adam Smith
- James Mill
- J. S. Mill
- Herbert Spencer
Ans: c. J. S. Mill
41. Which of the following is not a characteristic of sovereignty?
- Alien ability
- Exclusiveness
- Permanence
- Absoluteness
Ans: a. Alien ability
42. Who among the following scholars was not the supporter of pluralism?
- H. J. Laski
- Maclver
- Austin
- Barker
Ans: c. Austin
43. Which of the following is not a source of law?
- Custom
- Religion
- Legislation
- Speeches by the political leaders
Ans: d. Speeches by the political leaders
44. The idea of ‘Rule of Law’ was introduced by
- A.V. Dicey
- Laski
- D.D. Raphael
- H. Maine
Ans: b. Laski
45. Which of the following is not a type of liberty?
- Civil liberty
- Cultural liberty
- Political liberty
- Economic liberty
Ans: c. Political liberty
46. Who wrote Two Concepts of Liberty?
- I Berlin
- R. Nozick
- M. Friedman
- F. A. Hayek
Ans: a. I Berlin
47. A Grammar of Politics was written by
- H.J. Laski
- F.A. Hayek
- Tocqueville
- I. Berlin
Ans: a. H.J. Laski
48. The Indian Constitution came into effect on
- 15th August, 1947
- 15th August, 1950
- 26th January, 1950
- 26th January, 1947
Ans: c. 26th January, 1950
49. How many Fundamental Rights are there in the Constitution of India?
- 7
- 5
- 6
- 4
Ans: c. 6
50. ‘Objective Resolution’ was introduced by
- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Ans: c. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
51. Which of the following is not a federal feature to the Constitution of India?
- Bicameral legislature
- Supremacy of the Constitution
- Independent judiciary
- Integrated judicial system
Ans: d. Integrated judicial system
52. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Duty?
- Respect for the Constitution
- Safeguard public property
- Defend the country
- Promotion of international peace
Ans: d. Promotion of international peace
53. Which of the following statements is not correct?
- The parliamentary government is called the responsible government
- The President of India is the read head
- The Prime Minister is the head of the Cabinet
- The legislature can dissolve the ministry by passing a no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha.
Ans: b. The President of India is the read head
54.The Indian Constitution has borrowed ‘Judicial Review’ from
- Irish Constitution
- American Constitution
- British Constitution
- Canadian Constitution
Ans: b. American Constitution
55. Financial Emergency has been discussed under
- Article 360
- Article 306
- Article 356
- Article 352
Ans: a. Article 360
56. Article 370 ordering special status to
- North-Eastern States
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Punjab
- West Bengal
Ans: b. Jammu and Kashmir
57. Anti-defection Law was passed by
- 50th Constitution Amendment Act
- 51st Constitution Amendment Act
- 52nd Constitution Amendment Act
- 53rd Constitution Amendment Act
Ans: c. 52nd Constitution Amendment Act
58. Which of the following Articles abolishes untouchability?
- Article 16
- Article 17
- Article 18
- Article 19
Ans: b. Article 17
59. Which of the following political parties is not a national political party?
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Indian National Congress
- Akali Dal
- Communist Party of India
Ans: c. Akali Dal
60. In India, 4th General Election took place in the year
- 1967
- 1968
- 1969
- 1970
Ans: c. 1969
61. Bharatiya Janata Party was formed in the year
- 1979
- 1980
- 1981
- 1982
Ans: b. 1980
62. Under which Schedule the Constitution provides for special arrangement for the hill areas of Assam?
- 4th Schedule
- 5th Schedule
- 6th Schedule
- 7th Schedule
Ans: c. 6th Schedule
63. The basis of Universal Adult Franchise is
- education
- age
- property
- caste
Ans: b. age
64. How many members can be nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India?
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
Ans: c. 12
65. National Emergency was declared in the year
- 1973
- 1974
- 1975
- 1976
Ans: c. 1975
66. Which of the following is not a qualification to become a member of the Lok Sabha?
- He must be a citizen of India
- He must be at least 25 years of age
- He must be a literate
- He must not hold any office of profit under the Union or State Government.
Ans: c. He must be a literate
67. What is the minimum age limit to be elected as the President of India?
- 25 years
- 30 years
- 32 years
- 35 years
Ans: d. 35 years
68. Which of the following Lists regarding the distribution of legislative powers between Centre and State is not correct?
- Union List
- State List
- Concurrent List
- Residuary List
Ans: d. Residuary List
69. Which of the following Articles vests all the executive powers of a State in the Governor?
- Article 152
- Article 153
- Article 154
- Article 155
Ans: c. Article 154
70. B. R. Mehta Committee was appointed in the year
- 1954
- 1955
- 1956
- 1957
Ans: d. 1957
71. Which of the following is not a salient feature of the British political system?
- Written Constitution
- Oldest Constitution
- Unitary Constitution
- Flexible Constitution
Ans: a. Written Constitution
72. The Magna Carta in UK was introduced in the year
- 1115
- 1215
- 1315
- 1415
Ans: b. 1215
73. In USA, the Declaration of Independence was adopted in the year
- 1676
- 1776
- 1777
- 1877
Ans: b. 1776
74. Which of the following is not a feature of the American Constitution?
- A very brief Constitution
- Very flexible Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Federal Constitution
Ans: b. Very flexible Constitution
75. Which of the following is not a problem of urban local government?
- Inadequate financial resources
- Corruption
- High level of participation of people
- Lack of proper planning
Ans: c. High level of participation of people
76. In America, the minimum qualifying voting age is
- 16 years
- 18 years
- 20 years
- 21 years
Ans: a. 16 years
77. Meghalaya was carved out of Assam in
- 1970
- 1971
- 1972
- 1973
Ans: c. 1972
78. The Election Commission of India was set up in
- 1950
- 1951
- 1952
- 1953
Ans: a. 1950
79. India had undertaken first nuclear explosion in the year
- 1974
- 1975
- 1976
- 1977
Ans: a. 1974
80. In which year was the membership of the Security Council increased from 11 to 15?
- 1963
- 1964
- 1965
- 1966
Ans: c. 1965
81. Which of the following is not a prerequisite of parliamentary government?
- Presence of a titular head
- Clear and stable majority in the legislature
- Secrecy among the members of the Cabinet
- Absence of opposition
Ans: c. Secrecy among the members of the Cabinet
82. Which of the following is not a merit of parliamentary government?
- It is weak in the time of war
- Responsibility of the government is continuous and immediate
- It is highly educative
- The interest of the public in politics is maintained.
Ans: a. It is weak in the time of war
83. Which of the following is not a feature of the welfare state?
- State must promote the interest of the society
- State should protect the health of the people and promote their economic security
- State should try remove illiteracy
- State should only perform police function
Ans: d. State should only perform police function
84. “Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign.” Who said this?
- J. S. Mill
- Adam Smith
- Bentham
- John Locke
Ans: a. J. S. Mill
85. Who among the following scholars was not an exponent of ‘laissez-faire’ individualism?
- J.S. Mill
- Herbert Spencer
- Bentham
- Aristotle
Ans: d. Aristotle
86. Who among the following scholars opined that society is governed by the principle of ‘survival of the fittest’?
- H. Spencer
- T. Paine
- Bentham
- Adam Smith
Ans: a. H. Spencer
87. ‘The State in Theory and Practice’ was written by
- T.H. Green
- Laski
- J.S. Mill
- Maclver
Ans: b. Laski
88. Which of the following is not a feature of the federal government?
- All the powers are vested in the hands of one authority
- In a federation, there is the supremacy of the Constitution
- There is a strong desire on the part of the units to maintain their separate entity
- It demands a written Constitution
Ans: a. All the powers are vested in the hands of one authority
89. Who was an Idealist?
- Plato
- Aristotle
- Locke
- Bentham
Ans: a. Plato
90. Who among the following is not a supporter of ‘analytical school’ of law?
- H. Maine
- Austin
- Bentham
- Hobbes
Ans: a. H. Maine
91. Who said, “Sovereignty is the supreme will of the state”?
- Willoughby
- W. Wilson
- Pollak
- Jellineck
Ans: a. Willoughby
92. According to which Article, India is a Union of States?
- Article 2
- Article 1
- Article 3
- Article 4
Ans: b. Article 1
93. ‘Democratic Theory — Essays in Retrieval’ is authored by
- F. A. Hayek
- C.B. Macpherson
- Robert Nozick
- Milton Friedman
Ans: b. C.B. Macpherson
94. Gaon Panchayat shall consist of
- 10 members
- 11 members
- 12 members
- 13 members
Ans: a. 10 members
95. Who coined the term “Political Science”?
- Garner
- Bluntschli
- Willoughby
- Jean Bodin
Ans: d. Jean Bodin
96. Who called Politics a master science?
- Socrates
- Plato
- Aristotle
- Pythagoras
Ans: c. Aristotle
97. “History is past politics, politics is recent history” is said by
- John Seeley
- Edward Augustus Freeman
- Lord Acton
- Burgess
Ans: b. Edward Augustus Freeman
98. Who among the following is the advocate of limited sovereignty of the state?
- Hobbes
- Locke
- Rousseau
- Kant
Ans: b. Locke
99. Who is the author of On Liberty?
- C. E. M. toad
- Ernest Barker
- F.M. Watkins
- J.S. Mill
Ans: d. J.S. Mill
100. ____________ is regarded as the father of scientific socialism.
- Robert Owen
- Karl Marx
- Charles Fourier
- Lenin
Ans: b. Karl Marx
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