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CBSE Class 11 Political Theory

CBSE Class 11 Political Theory

Complete mock test covering Political Theory, Liberty, and Equality. Features philosophical concepts, political analysis, and theoretical frameworks.

2025-07-17
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 11 Political Theory Grade 11

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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What is political theory primarily concerned with?

A
The study of political ideas and values
B
The study of political parties
C
The study of government structures
D
The study of law enforcement

Which of the following values is central to political theory?

A
Freedom
B
Entertainment
C
Profit
D
Social media

Who argued for the importance of freedom as a fundamental right?

A
Jean Jacques Rousseau
B
Karl Marx
C
Mahatma Gandhi
D
Aristotle

What does political theory examine in relation to government?

A
How governments are formed and function
B
The personal lives of politicians
C
The history of political revolutions
D
The role of the military in politics

Which of the following is a key concept in political theory?

A
Equality
B
Marketing
C
Celebrity
D
Fashion

According to political theory, what does freedom mean?

A
The absence of government control
B
The ability to make choices without interference
C
The right to do anything one desires
D
The ability to follow one's impulses

What does political theory study about equality?

A
The application of equality in various spheres of life
B
The history of equality
C
The difference between equality and justice
D
The impact of equality on economic policies

Who argued for the concept of 'Swaraj' or true freedom?

A
Mahatma Gandhi
B
Karl Marx
C
Plato
D
John Locke

What does political theory primarily help citizens to do?

A
Think rationally about political issues
B
Learn about historical revolutions
C
Understand political strategies
D
Analyze economic theories

What is the focus of political theory in modern times?

A
Examining the political ideas that shape our societies
B
Focusing on the history of political parties
C
Discussing the role of military in politics
D
Analyzing the behavior of politicians

What is one of the key concerns of political theory?

A
The relationship between citizens and their government
B
The history of warfare
C
Technological innovations in politics
D
The study of economic systems

Which political thinker is known for discussing the concept of 'Justice' in his work 'The Republic'?

A
Plato
B
Karl Marx
C
John Locke
D
Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Which concept is central to the Indian Constitution as discussed in political theory?

A
Equality
B
Capitalism
C
Socialism
D
Monarchy

In political theory, the concept of 'equality' often involves which of the following?

A
Ensuring fairness and equal opportunity
B
Eliminating all forms of government
C
Promoting individual wealth accumulation
D
Encouraging class division

What does political theory suggest about the role of citizens in a democracy?

A
Citizens should engage in rational debate and decision-making
B
Citizens should avoid discussing political matters
C
Citizens should only follow the decisions of the government
D
Citizens should focus solely on their personal interests

Which of the following does political theory say about democracy?

A
Democracy requires an informed and active citizenry
B
Democracy functions without any citizen involvement
C
Democracy is solely based on majority rule
D
Democracy means no government intervention

What is political theory's stance on laws and their relationship to freedom?

A
Laws can be designed to protect and enhance freedom
B
Laws should be avoided to maintain true freedom
C
Laws restrict freedom entirely
D
Laws are irrelevant to the concept of freedom

Which philosopher discussed the concept of 'social contract' in political theory?

A
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
B
Karl Marx
C
Thomas Hobbes
D
John Locke

What is a key feature of political theory as per the study of equality?

A
Identifying fairness in social and economic life
B
Promoting inequality for the rich
C
Condoning social hierarchy
D
Rejecting any form of government intervention

Which of the following is a significant aspect of the study of political theory?

A
Debating and understanding different political ideas
B
Completely avoiding political discussions
C
Focusing solely on economic theory
D
Ignoring the influence of politics on daily life

What political theory suggests about freedom in the context of the internet?

A
Freedom on the internet must be balanced with regulation for security
B
The internet should be completely free from any regulation
C
Governments should have no control over internet freedom
D
Freedom on the internet is not a political issue

According to political theory, what is justice often concerned with?

A
Ensuring fairness and equality in society
B
Punishing all wrongdoers equally
C
Giving power to the wealthiest individuals
D
Maximizing individual wealth

Which thinker is known for arguing that equality should exist in both the political and economic spheres?

A
Karl Marx
B
Mahatma Gandhi
C
John Locke
D
Aristotle

What does political theory say about the role of special treatment in a society?

A
Special treatment may be justified to address inequalities
B
Special treatment is never justified
C
Special treatment should only be given to the wealthy
D
Special treatment only benefits certain groups

Which concept is at the heart of the Indian Constitution's stance on rights?

A
Equality before the law
B
Religious freedom
C
Freedom of speech
D
Right to property

What does political theory suggest about the practice of democracy?

A
Democracy requires active participation and informed citizens
B
Democracy works without the need for citizen involvement
C
Democracy is only about voting every few years
D
Democracy ignores the needs of the minority

Which thinker argued for the importance of citizen involvement in politics?

A
Aristotle
B
Karl Marx
C
Mahatma Gandhi
D
John Stuart Mill

What does political theory say about the relationship between individual rights and the collective good?

A
The balance between individual rights and collective good is essential in politics
B
Individual rights should always outweigh the collective good
C
The collective good should always be prioritized over individual rights
D
Individual rights are irrelevant in a well-functioning society

Which of the following is considered a significant concept in political theory regarding equality?

A
Fair distribution of resources
B
Complete absence of any hierarchy
C
Complete freedom for individuals to do as they please
D
Elimination of all government intervention

How does political theory define justice?

A
Justice is about ensuring fairness and equality for all
B
Justice means punishing wrongdoers severely
C
Justice means giving equal rights to the powerful
D
Justice is the protection of personal property