Political Science MCQs

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Of a good free press it is expected that it should:
A. Lay more stress on national rather than international events
B. Give fair picture of national progress
C. Focus attention on failures of the government
D. Draw attention only on the achievements of the government
In a parliamentary democracy good press is expected to:
A. Build healthy public opinion
B. Cash on sensational news
C. Be motivated by profit motives
D. Seek directions of the ruling party
Who of the following is usually denied freedom of speech?
A. the working labourers
B. unemployed youth
C. peasants and agriculturists
D. skilled technocrats
The importance of the press has increased in recent years due to: __________?
A. Spread of education
B. Invention of printing machines
C. Manufacture of paper in large quantity
D. Introduction of quick means of transportation
Which one of the following function is not performed by the press?
A. It provides ready-made opinion to the people
B. It helps the government in knowing public mind
C. It helps the government in preparation of electoral lists
D. It acquaints the people with the various problems facing the country
The political parties are generally formed on the basis of: __________?
A. Common interests
B. Common economic and political principles
C. Common group interests
D. All the above
Political parties render great service to the poor people by: __________?
A. Taking up their cause with the government
B. Providing free legal assistance to needy persons
C. Providing them necessary funds to contest elections
D. All the above measures
The political parties impart to the citizens:
A. Political education
B. Political as well as legal education
C. Political as well as general education
D. No education
The pressure groups are:
A. Political organisations
B. Economic organisation
C. Organisations of universal character
D. Moral organisations