Mock Test of Political Science Unit II 5 for STGT
Marks-100 Time-50 Minute
Chung Sajak
1. What is nationalism?
A) Belief in world unity
B) Loyalty to a monarch
C) Ideology emphasizing loyalty, identity, and unity based on shared culture, history, or territory
D) Rejection of national identity
2. Who defined nationalism as a “state of mind” with loyalty to the nation-state?
A) Ernest Gellner
B) Hans Kohn
C) Anthony D. Smith
D) Benedict Anderson
3. Who called nations “imagined communities”?
A) Karl Marx
B) Ernest Gellner
C) Benedict Anderson
D) Max Weber
4. Who said nationalism is a political principle that political and national units should coincide?
A) Hans Kohn
B) Ernest Gellner
C) Anthony D. Smith
D) John Stuart Mill
5. Which scholar defined nationalism as an “ideological movement for autonomy, unity, and identity”?
A) Anthony D. Smith
B) Ernest Gellner
C) Hans Kohn
D) Karl Deutsch
6. Name a 19th-century movement that spread nationalism.
A) Renaissance Movement
B) French Revolution
C) Italian Unification Movement
D) Reformation
7. What does nationalism prioritize over individual interest?
A) Political parties
B) National interest
C) Economic development
D) Local government
8. What is the primary goal of nationalism?
A) Establishing a world government
B) Creating or maintaining a sovereign nation-state
C) Promoting colonialism
D) Destroying cultural identity
9. When did modern nationalism emerge?
A) 16th century
B) 18th and 19th centuries
C) 14th century
D) 20th century
10. Name two elements of nationalism.
A) Common identity and political sovereignty
B) Global trade and religion
C) Art and architecture
D) Monarchy and aristocracy
11. Which revolution is linked with the birth of nationalism?
A) Russian Revolution
B) French Revolution (1789)
C) Industrial Revolution
D) American Revolution
12. What role does culture play in nationalism?
A) Weakens identity
B) Strengthens national identity and unity
C) Promotes global culture
D) Opposes nationalism
13. Nationalism is both a political and a ____ phenomenon.
A) Religious
B) Economic
C) Social
D) Linguistic
14. What is the relationship between nationalism and state-building?
A) Nationalism divides states
B) Nationalism drives the creation of states based on shared identity
C) Nationalism destroys sovereignty
D) Nationalism supports monarchy
15. What is patriotism?
A) Hatred for other nations
B) Love for one’s country
C) Loyalty to religion
D) Global citizenship
16. Which ideology focuses on loyalty to one’s nation above all?
A) Socialism
B) Nationalism
C) Liberalism
D) Capitalism
17. Name one positive aspect of nationalism.
A) Encourages dictatorship
B) Fosters unity and independence
C) Creates economic inequality
D) Promotes imperialism
18. Name one negative aspect of nationalism.
A) Promotes democracy
B) Encourages cultural diversity
C) Leads to xenophobia or conflict
D) Strengthens peace
19. What kind of nationalism is based on shared citizenship?
A) Ethnic nationalism
B) Civic nationalism
C) Cultural nationalism
D) Religious nationalism
20. What kind of nationalism is based on ethnicity?
A) Civic nationalism
B) Ethnic nationalism
C) Cultural nationalism
D) Political nationalism
21. What is the main factor in cultural nationalism?
A) Economic growth
B) Preservation of heritage and culture
C) Political alliances
D) Religious reforms
22. What type of nationalism is linked to religious identity?
A) Religious nationalism
B) Ethnic nationalism
C) Cultural nationalism
D) Civic nationalism
23. Nationalism influenced anti-colonial struggles in which century?
A) 18th century
B) 20th century
C) 15th century
D) 21st century
24. Who linked nationalism with modernization and industrialization?
A) Anthony D. Smith
B) Ernest Gellner
C) Hans Kohn
D) Karl Marx
25. What is ultra-nationalism?
A) Moderate love for one’s nation
B) Support for global cooperation
C) Extreme nationalism leading to aggression
D) Disinterest in politics
26. Define a nation.
A) A political boundary
B) A group of people bound by shared history, culture, and identity
C) An economic organization
D) A religious institution
27. How is a nation different from a state?
A) A nation is a political entity
B) A nation and a state are the same
C) A state is political; a nation is cultural
D) Both depend on military power
28. What is a nation-state?
A) A state where multiple nations coexist
B) A state whose political boundaries align with one nation’s cultural identity
C) A union of states
D) A colonial empire
29. Give an example of a nation-state.
A) India
B) Japan
C) Canada
D) Switzerland
30. What is multi-nationalism?
A) A single national culture
B) Multiple nations within one state
C) Rejection of all nationalism
D) Isolationist politics
31. Name a multinational state.
A. Japan
B. India
C. France
D. Italy
32. Which feature is essential for nationhood?
A. Common identity
B. Economic equality
C. Political boundaries
D. Military power
33. Can a nation exist without a state?
A. No
B. Yes, e.g., the Kurds
C. Only temporarily
D. Only in ancient times
34. What strengthens the sense of nationhood?
A. Shared culture and history
B. Political rivalry
C. Foreign domination
D. Economic inequality
35. Which factor often influences nationalism the most?
A. Climate
B. Historical experiences
C. Natural resources
D. Economic growth
36. Give an example of a stateless nation.
A. The Kurds
B. The French
C. The Japanese
D. The Italians
37. Name a factor that binds a nation.
A. Common language
B. Political corruption
C. Economic inequality
D. Social conflict
38. What is civic identity in a nation?
A. Based on race
B. Based on citizenship and law, not ethnicity
C. Based on religion
D. Based on culture alone
39. What is ethnic identity in a nation?
A. Based on common descent or race
B. Based on citizenship
C. Based on legal documents
D. Based on geography
40. Name a European nationalist movement of the 19th century.
A. American Revolution
B. German unification
C. Russian Revolution
D. English Civil War
41. What is national integration?
A. Bringing together diverse groups under a single national identity
B. Division of a country
C. Economic competition
D. Political rivalry
42. What helps create a national identity in modern states?
A. Education and media
B. Isolation
C. War
D. Religious divisions
43. What is transnationalism?
A. Interaction of nations beyond state borders
B. Restriction of global relations
C. End of nationalism
D. Internal conflict within a state
44. What does “nation-building” mean?
A. Efforts to develop a strong national identity in a state
B. Creating new borders
C. Dividing a nation
D. Encouraging separatism
45. Which Asian country gained independence through nationalism in 1947?
A. China
B. Japan
C. India
D. Thailand
46. Name a 20th-century ideology opposed to nationalism.
A. Internationalism
B. Fascism
C. Imperialism
D. Militarism
47. Which system supports sovereignty of all nations equally?
A. European Union
B. United Nations
C. League of Nations
D. NATO
48. Is nationalism static or dynamic?
A. Static
B. Dynamic, as it changes with time
C. Constant
D. Declining
49. Can nationalism be both unifying and divisive?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only unifying
D. Only divisive
50. Name a factor that can divide nations.
A. Ethnic conflict
B. Common culture
C. Shared language
D. Patriotism
51. What is self-determination?
A. The right of a people to choose their political status freely
B. Control by foreign powers
C. Economic dominance
D. Expansion of territory
52. Who popularized self-determination after World War I?
A. Adolf Hitler
B. Woodrow Wilson
C. Joseph Stalin
D. Winston Churchill
53. Which international organization recognizes self-determination?
A. NATO
B. United Nations
C. World Bank
D. ASEAN
54. Which UN Charter article mentions self-determination?
A. Article 1
B. Article 5
C. Article 10
D. Article 50
55. Which movement used self-determination to end colonial rule in Asia and Africa?
A. Feudalism
B. Decolonization
C. Globalization
D. Industrialization
56. Self-determination can lead to what political outcome?
A. Independence or autonomy
B. Dictatorship
C. Civil war only
D. Cultural isolation
57. Name a country formed through self-determination in 1947.
A. Sri Lanka
B. Pakistan
C. Myanmar
D. Afghanistan
58. Name a country that gained independence through self-determination in 1971.
A. Nepal
B. Bangladesh
C. Bhutan
D. Laos
59. What is internal self-determination?
A. Autonomy within a state
B. Full independence
C. Control by foreign power
D. Political merger
60. What is external self-determination?
A. Full independence of a nation
B. Cultural preservation
C. Regional cooperation
D. Power-sharing
61. Give an example of a self-determination referendum.
A) Crimea (2014)
B) Scotland (2014)
C) Quebec (1995)
D) Catalonia (2017)
62. Which world war emphasized self-determination?
A) World War I
B) World War II
C) Cold War
D) Gulf War
63. What is the link between nationalism and self-determination?
A) Nationalism supports colonial rule
B) Nationalism drives demands for self-rule
C) Nationalism opposes sovereignty
D) Nationalism ignores people’s rights
64. Can self-determination be peaceful?
A) No, it always causes war
B) Only with UN approval
C) Yes, through referendums
D) Only in developed nations
65. Can self-determination lead to conflict?
A) No, it always unites people
B) Yes, in separatist movements
C) Only in colonial regions
D) Only with foreign intervention
66. Which African nation used self-determination to form a new state in 2011?
A) Nigeria
B) Kenya
C) South Sudan
D) Ghana
67. What is the primary principle of self-determination?
A) Freedom of religion
B) People’s right to choose governance
C) Economic equality
D) Globalization
68. Self-determination is a basis for what concept?
A) Imperialism
B) Sovereignty
C) Dictatorship
D) Global trade
69. Name a separatist movement demanding self-determination.
A) Catalonia (Spain)
B) Scotland (UK)
C) Ireland (EU)
D) Texas (USA)
70. What role did self-determination play in the breakup of the USSR?
A) It united the USSR
B) It led to independence of former Soviet republics
C) It created the European Union
D) It ended nationalism
71. What does self-determination safeguard?
A) Political freedom
B) Economic dominance
C) Religious uniformity
D) Military expansion
72. What does denial of self-determination often cause?
A) Peace
B) Rebellion or unrest
C) Economic prosperity
D) Political harmony
73. What global declaration supports self-determination?
A) UN Declaration on Human Rights
B) Paris Agreement
C) NATO Charter
D) Geneva Convention
74. What is a self-determination plebiscite?
A) A war between nations
B) A vote to decide a nation’s status
C) A treaty for trade
D) A peace agreement
75. Give an example of a plebiscite in India.
A) Goa (1961)
B) Junagadh (1947)
C) Sikkim (1975)
D) Punjab (1984)
76. What is pluralism?
A) One-party rule
B) Coexistence of multiple groups within one political system
C) Religious dictatorship
D) Cultural uniformity
77. How does pluralism strengthen a nation?
A) By promoting inclusivity and diversity
B) By enforcing one religion
C) By suppressing minorities
D) By creating uniformity
78. Name a pluralistic country.
A) Japan
B) Saudi Arabia
C) India
D) North Korea
79. What is cultural pluralism?
A) Rejection of diversity
B) Respect for diverse cultural identities
C) Ban on foreign cultures
D) Only one national culture
80. What is political pluralism?
A) One-party politics
B) Military dictatorship
C) Multiple political parties and opinions coexisting
D) Suppression of opposition
81. Pluralism supports which democratic value?
A) Authority
B) Equality
C) Uniformity
D) Censorship
82. Can nationalism and pluralism coexist?
A) No, they always conflict
B) Yes, in inclusive nationalism
C) Only in monarchies
D) Only in one-party states
83. Which type of nationalism aligns with pluralism?
A) Ethnic nationalism
B) Civic nationalism
C) Religious nationalism
D) Ultra-nationalism
84. What type of nationalism threatens pluralism?
A) Civic nationalism
B) Ethnic nationalism
C) Secular nationalism
D) Cultural nationalism
85. Name a constitution that guarantees pluralism.
A) U.S. Constitution
B) Indian Constitution
C) Russian Constitution
D) Chinese Constitution
86. What does pluralism protect?
A) Majority rule
B) Minority rights
C) Political monopoly
D) Social uniformity
87. How does pluralism affect democracy?
A) Weakens it
B) Strengthens it through diversity
C) Causes division
D) Promotes dictatorship
88. Name a challenge to pluralism.
A) Religious tolerance
B) Religious intolerance
C) Freedom of speech
D) Cultural exchange
89. What type of society values pluralism?
A) Homogeneous society
B) Multicultural society
C) Authoritarian society
D) Isolated society
90. Name a pluralistic organization.
A) NATO
B) The United Nations
C) ASEAN
D) OPEC
91. What is religious pluralism?
A) One religion dominates
B) Peaceful coexistence of multiple religions
C) Separation of religion and state
D) Abolition of religion
92. Give an example of a pluralistic democracy.
A) Japan
B) Canada
C) North Korea
D) Saudi Arabia
93. Why is pluralism important in nationalism?
A) It weakens unity
B) It ensures unity without uniformity
C) It promotes one culture
D) It discourages diversity
94. What is linguistic pluralism?
A) Promotion of one language
B) Recognition of multiple languages in a nation
C) Banning minority languages
D) Replacing native languages
95. Which Indian policy promotes pluralism?
A) Policy of non-alignment
B) Policy of secularism
C) Policy of industrialization
D) Policy of reservation
96. Pluralism fosters what kind of national identity?
A) Exclusive identity
B) Inclusive identity
C) Divisive identity
D) Regional identity
97. What threatens pluralism the most?
A) Ethnic exclusivism
B) Democratic participation
C) Global cooperation
D) Social mobility.
98. Which country is an example of extreme pluralism?
A) China
B) Switzerland
C) North Korea
D) Iran
99. What is the relationship between globalization and pluralism?
A) Globalization destroys pluralism
B) Globalization encourages pluralism through cultural exchange
C) Globalization enforces one culture
D) Globalization isolates societies
100. What is the main benefit of nationalism with pluralism?
A) A strong yet diverse nation
B) A divided nation
C) A uniform but weak state
D) A culturally isolated country
