Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE about the Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of parliament?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most members of the Rajya Sabha are chosen through direct elections. 
B)  The Rajya Sabha must approve all spending measures. 
C)  The Rajya Sabha cannot amend bills. 
D)  Most parliamentary bills require the assent of both houses of parliament. 
E)  The Rajya Sabha helps to choose the Indian prime minister. 
A)  Most members of the Rajya Sabha are chosen through direct elections. 
B)  The Rajya Sabha must approve all spending measures. 
C)  The Rajya Sabha cannot amend bills. 
D)  Most parliamentary bills require the assent of both houses of parliament. 
E)  The Rajya Sabha helps to choose the Indian prime minister. D

Question 2

Which statement about Indian elections and electoral system is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members of parliament are elected using a single-member district, first-past-the-post system. 
B)  Indian elections have generally high turnout rates. 
C)  Because of the high level of illiteracy among Indians, parties have adopted symbols that appear on the ballot. 
D)  India's independent Election Commission has been highly successful in protecting the integrity of the country's elections. 
E)  Electoral campaigning has become increasingly reliant on television and other forms of mass media including social media. 
A)  Members of parliament are elected using a single-member district, first-past-the-post system. 
B)  Indian elections have generally high turnout rates. 
C)  Because of the high level of illiteracy among Indians, parties have adopted symbols that appear on the ballot. 
D)  India's independent Election Commission has been highly successful in protecting the integrity of the country's elections. 
E)  Electoral campaigning has become increasingly reliant on television and other forms of mass media including social media. E

Question 3

Which statement is CORRECT about the Janata and Janata Dal parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Janata Dal is successor to the Janata Party. 
B)  Neither the Janata Party nor the Janata Dal has ever been a member of a governing coalition at the national level. 
C)  When the Janata Dal merged with the BJP in 2013, some of its members formed the new Janata Party. 
D)  The Janata Dal is the state-level counterpart to the national Janata Party. 
E)  The Janata Party emerged in the 1990s as an opponent of economic liberalization. 
A)  The Janata Dal is successor to the Janata Party. 
B)  Neither the Janata Party nor the Janata Dal has ever been a member of a governing coalition at the national level. 
C)  When the Janata Dal merged with the BJP in 2013, some of its members formed the new Janata Party. 
D)  The Janata Dal is the state-level counterpart to the national Janata Party. 
E)  The Janata Party emerged in the 1990s as an opponent of economic liberalization. A

Question 4

Which statement about the Congress Party is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was the dominant party until the late 1960s in large part because it grew out of the independence movement. 
B)  Its ideological stance has varied over the years, but it is generally known today as a centrist secular party. 
C)  It has been fairly centralized since the term of Indira Gandhi. 
D)  It has been the dominant party in every coalition government. 
E)  It is associated with the Nehru - Gandhi dynasty. 
A)  It was the dominant party until the late 1960s in large part because it grew out of the independence movement. 
B)  Its ideological stance has varied over the years, but it is generally known today as a centrist secular party. 
C)  It has been fairly centralized since the term of Indira Gandhi. 
D)  It has been the dominant party in every coalition government. 
E)  It is associated with the Nehru - Gandhi dynasty.

Question 5

How often has the military taken control of Indian politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  For one extended period of time 
B)  For two extended periods of time 
C)  Never 
D)  Very frequently, but only for brief periods of time 
E)  Very frequently for extended periods of time 
A)  For one extended period of time 
B)  For two extended periods of time 
C)  Never 
D)  Very frequently, but only for brief periods of time 
E)  Very frequently for extended periods of time

Question 6

One major problem facing India is institutional decay. Citing examples, explain what is meant by this and why it is a problem.

Accepted Answer

Institutional decay in India refers to t

Question 7

The period known as the Emergency refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the period following the assassination of Mohandas Gandhi that left the Indian independence movement leaderless. 
B)  the period following the death of Jawaharlal Nehru that left the future direction of the Congress Party in question. 
C)  a short period in which many formal democratic rights were suspended, and the country was ruled in an authoritarian fashion. 
D)  the short period between the two periods in which Indira Gandhi served as the prime minister. 
E)  a period of mass migration and interethnic violence that followed the creation of the separate states of India and Pakistan. 
A)  the period following the assassination of Mohandas Gandhi that left the Indian independence movement leaderless. 
B)  the period following the death of Jawaharlal Nehru that left the future direction of the Congress Party in question. 
C)  a short period in which many formal democratic rights were suspended, and the country was ruled in an authoritarian fashion. 
D)  the short period between the two periods in which Indira Gandhi served as the prime minister. 
E)  a period of mass migration and interethnic violence that followed the creation of the separate states of India and Pakistan.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about economic liberalization in India is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  It began in the 1980s and intensified in the 1990s. 
B)  It occurred because the country's political and economic elite were concerned with India's growth relative to other Asian countries. 
C)  It required the borrowing of foreign capital, thus increasing the country's level of debt. 
D)  It has helped to integrate the country into the world economy. 
E)  It has helped to significantly expand the country's agricultural sector. 
A)  It began in the 1980s and intensified in the 1990s. 
B)  It occurred because the country's political and economic elite were concerned with India's growth relative to other Asian countries. 
C)  It required the borrowing of foreign capital, thus increasing the country's level of debt. 
D)  It has helped to integrate the country into the world economy. 
E)  It has helped to significantly expand the country's agricultural sector.

Question 9

India has the third largest Muslim population after

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A)  Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. 
B)  Turkey and Egypt. 
C)  Indonesia and Pakistan. 
D)  Indonesia and Turkey. 
E)  Egypt and Saudi Arabia. 
A)  Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. 
B)  Turkey and Egypt. 
C)  Indonesia and Pakistan. 
D)  Indonesia and Turkey. 
E)  Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Question 10

The Aam Admi Party (AAP) is

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A)  India's only Muslim Party. 
B)  associated with anticorruption and some populist issues. 
C)  an environmentalist, or "green," party. 
D)  a state party that has been in the last three national coalition governments. 
E)  far-right party that is known for its opposition to immigration. 
A)  India's only Muslim Party. 
B)  associated with anticorruption and some populist issues. 
C)  an environmentalist, or "green," party. 
D)  a state party that has been in the last three national coalition governments. 
E)  far-right party that is known for its opposition to immigration.

Question 11

The Mandal Commission was formed to

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A)  consider seat reservations and quotas to redress caste discrimination. 
B)  investigate charges of corruption within the Indian government. 
C)  develop an environmentally sustainable economic growth and development policy in India. 
D)  establish a comprehensive national healthcare system. 
E)  develop antipoverty policies. 
A)  consider seat reservations and quotas to redress caste discrimination. 
B)  investigate charges of corruption within the Indian government. 
C)  develop an environmentally sustainable economic growth and development policy in India. 
D)  establish a comprehensive national healthcare system. 
E)  develop antipoverty policies.

Question 12

Describe how India's relations with the United States have evolved over the years.  What factors do you think have contributed to this evolution?

Accepted Answer

India's relations with the United States

Question 13

During his tenure as prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru

Accepted Answer

A)  promoted land reform and successfully brought about a redistribution of wealth. 
B)  established close ties to the United States. 
C)  established a communist party rule in the country. 
D)  significantly reduced the size of the country's military. 
E)  successfully promoted rapid industrialization. 
A)  promoted land reform and successfully brought about a redistribution of wealth. 
B)  established close ties to the United States. 
C)  established a communist party rule in the country. 
D)  significantly reduced the size of the country's military. 
E)  successfully promoted rapid industrialization.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about India's relations with its neighbors is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since the mid-2000s, India and China have increasingly focused on building closer economic relations. 
B)  India and Nepal have generally had strong economic and political ties. 
C)  Indian troops intervened in the Sri Lankan civil war on the side of the Sri Lankan government. 
D)  With the exception of Pakistan, India has never fought a war with any of its neighbors. 
E)  India has occasionally violated Bangladesh's territory, although the two generally enjoy good relations. 
A)  Since the mid-2000s, India and China have increasingly focused on building closer economic relations. 
B)  India and Nepal have generally had strong economic and political ties. 
C)  Indian troops intervened in the Sri Lankan civil war on the side of the Sri Lankan government. 
D)  With the exception of Pakistan, India has never fought a war with any of its neighbors. 
E)  India has occasionally violated Bangladesh's territory, although the two generally enjoy good relations.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  It includes a directive to promote social and economic justice. 
B)  It is not particularly detailed and thus subject to interpretation. 
C)  It provides for religious freedom. 
D)  It allows for the temporary suspension of democratic rights in times of emergency. 
E)  It allows the national government to suspend elected state government. 
A)  It includes a directive to promote social and economic justice. 
B)  It is not particularly detailed and thus subject to interpretation. 
C)  It provides for religious freedom. 
D)  It allows for the temporary suspension of democratic rights in times of emergency. 
E)  It allows the national government to suspend elected state government.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about state parties is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have largely determined the outcome of the last three elections. 
B)  Some are regional powerhouses and control state governments. 
C)  National parties have become dependent upon them to form coalition governments. 
D)  Although there are 28 Indian states, there are 40 officially recognized state parties. 
E)  Despite the rise in state parties, it has not deterred the government from acting decisively. 
A)  They have largely determined the outcome of the last three elections. 
B)  Some are regional powerhouses and control state governments. 
C)  National parties have become dependent upon them to form coalition governments. 
D)  Although there are 28 Indian states, there are 40 officially recognized state parties. 
E)  Despite the rise in state parties, it has not deterred the government from acting decisively.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true of population growth in India?

Accepted Answer

A)  India has double the population growth rate of China. 
B)  India has consistently had a lower percentage of females than males, indicating its societal prejudices against women. 
C)  Poverty, the lack of literacy among women, and the lack of clear governmental policy have all contributed to the country's high population growth rate. 
D)  In the long run, India's growing population will inhibit its economic development as the country has more people than it can use productively. 
E)  India's democratic government, just as China's authoritarian system, has attempted to implement, albeit unsuccessfully, coercive population control policies. 
A)  India has double the population growth rate of China. 
B)  India has consistently had a lower percentage of females than males, indicating its societal prejudices against women. 
C)  Poverty, the lack of literacy among women, and the lack of clear governmental policy have all contributed to the country's high population growth rate. 
D)  In the long run, India's growing population will inhibit its economic development as the country has more people than it can use productively. 
E)  India's democratic government, just as China's authoritarian system, has attempted to implement, albeit unsuccessfully, coercive population control policies.

Question 18

India is typically cited as a large, successful democracy. What historical factors have contributed to the country's generally stable democracy? What current factors threaten the country's democracy?

Accepted Answer

India's stable democracy can be attribut

Question 19

Which of the following statements about Indian political culture is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because the public and private spheres are not separate, corruption can result. 
B)  While group fragmentation may play a role in promoting political stability, it may also help contribute to identity-based conflicts. 
C)  Because the Indian elite are highly factionalized, political consensus is difficult to achieve. 
D)  Because the public and private spheres are not separate, there is a high level of citizen involvement in politics. 
E)  Because the public and private spheres are not separate, citizen political involvement is low. 
A)  Because the public and private spheres are not separate, corruption can result. 
B)  While group fragmentation may play a role in promoting political stability, it may also help contribute to identity-based conflicts. 
C)  Because the Indian elite are highly factionalized, political consensus is difficult to achieve. 
D)  Because the public and private spheres are not separate, there is a high level of citizen involvement in politics. 
E)  Because the public and private spheres are not separate, citizen political involvement is low.

Question 20

The effects of India's state-led economic development included all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  India developing into a significant industrial power. 
B)  the creation of a large middle class. 
C)  the stagnation of private enterprise. 
D)  uneven regional economic growth. 
E)  a decrease in corruption. 
A)  India developing into a significant industrial power. 
B)  the creation of a large middle class. 
C)  the stagnation of private enterprise. 
D)  uneven regional economic growth. 
E)  a decrease in corruption.

Which of the following is TRUE about the Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of parliament?

Which statement about Indian elections and electoral system is INCORRECT?

Which statement is CORRECT about the Janata and Janata Dal parties?

Which statement about the Congress Party is INCORRECT?

How often has the military taken control of Indian politics?

One major problem facing India is institutional decay. Citing examples, explain what is meant by this and why it is a problem.

The period known as the Emergency refers to

Which of the following statements about economic liberalization in India is INCORRECT?

India has the third largest Muslim population after

The Aam Admi Party (AAP) is

The Mandal Commission was formed to

Describe how India's relations with the United States have evolved over the years. What factors do you think have contributed to this evolution?

During his tenure as prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru

Which of the following statements about India's relations with its neighbors is NOT true?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian constitution?

Which of the following statements about state parties is INCORRECT?

Which of the following is NOT true of population growth in India?

India is typically cited as a large, successful democracy. What historical factors have contributed to the country's generally stable democracy? What current factors threaten the country's democracy?

Which of the following statements about Indian political culture is NOT correct?

The effects of India's state-led economic development included all of the following EXCEPT

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Exam 7: India

Which of the following is TRUE about the Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of parliament?

Which statement about Indian elections and electoral system is INCORRECT?

Which statement is CORRECT about the Janata and Janata Dal parties?

Which statement about the Congress Party is INCORRECT?

How often has the military taken control of Indian politics?

One major problem facing India is institutional decay. Citing examples, explain what is meant by this and why it is a problem.

The period known as the Emergency refers to

Which of the following statements about economic liberalization in India is INCORRECT?

India has the third largest Muslim population after

The Aam Admi Party (AAP) is

The Mandal Commission was formed to

Describe how India's relations with the United States have evolved over the years. What factors do you think have contributed to this evolution?

During his tenure as prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru

Which of the following statements about India's relations with its neighbors is NOT true?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian constitution?

Which of the following statements about state parties is INCORRECT?

Which of the following is NOT true of population growth in India?

India is typically cited as a large, successful democracy. What historical factors have contributed to the country's generally stable democracy? What current factors threaten the country's democracy?

Which of the following statements about Indian political culture is NOT correct?

The effects of India's state-led economic development included all of the following EXCEPT

Introducing Comparative Politics

Britian

France

Germany

European Union

Japan

The United States

Brazil

Mexico

South Africa

Nigeria

The Russian Federation

Iran

China

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