All MCQs for Competitive Exams

31

Match the political thinkers in List-I with their respective concepts in List-II: a. Mao Zedong, b. Antonio Gramsci, c. Jurgen Habermas, d. Herbert Marcuse; 1. One-Dimensional Man, 2. New Democracy, 3. Autonomy of Superstructures, 4. Communicative Rationality.

A

a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3

B

a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

C

a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

D

a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1

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32

How does Antonio Gramsci define the concept of 'coercive control' within his political theory?

A

None of the above

B

Both A and B

C

Manifested through direct force or its threat

D

Voluntarily assimilation of the world view of dominant group

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33

What is the conceptual significance of 'hegemony' in political theory?

A

military domination

B

dominant ideology shaping common sense

C

structural inequality

D

economic exploitation

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34

What is the historical etymological origin of the term 'hegemony'?

A

French culture

B

Ancient Greek civilization

C

Spanish empire

D

Latin language

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35

According to Antonio Gramsci, what components constitute the structure of the advanced capitalist state?

A

the coercive apparatus comprising of the police, army and judiciary

B

power is distributed and shared by many groups

C

the other includes various institutions of civil society such as media, church, schools

D

Both A and B

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36

Who is credited with developing the theoretical framework of 'cultural hegemony'?

A

Karl Marx

B

Antonio Gramsci

C

Mao Zedong

D

Frantz Fanon

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37

What is the fundamental perspective of Anarchists regarding the institution of private property?

A

Should be retained under state control

B

It is cause of many social evils

C

Has helped the poor at the time of necessity

D

Should be placed under the control of few wise

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38

In which anti-colonial struggle against a European power did Frantz Fanon actively participate?

A

Britain

B

France

C

Russia

D

Italy

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39

According to Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, what is a significant consequence of the institution of private property?

A

Private property is essential for social development

B

Private property is a form of theft

C

State control is necessary for private property

D

Private property leads to monopolies

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40

Who is the primary proponent of the 'Theory of Hegemony'?

A

Derrida

B

Montesquieu

C

Jean Paul Sartre

D

None of these

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