One of the main defects of the single-member constituencies is:

Related Mcqs:

1. One of the chief merits of single member constituencies is: _______?

   A. People have a very limited choice in the selection of their representatives
   B. Intimate relationship is possible between the electors and the representative
   C. Local interests are given precedence over national interests
   D. Minority may get over representation

2. A Multi-member constituency is better than single-member constituency because

   A. It provides greater freedom to the people in selecting their representatives
   B. It encourages the growth of a number of political parties
   C. It is easy for the poor man to contest elections
   D. It ensures more stable ministries

3. Which one of the following is the main requirement of single transferable vote system?

   A. Single member constituency
   B. Multi-member constituency
   C. Double member constituency
   D. Separate electorate
   E. Womanhood suffrage

4. Which one of the following defects of private has been wrongly listed?

   A. It leads to division of society into two hostile classes
   B. It encourages self-interest at the cost of social interest
   C. It encourages scramble for power and wealth in place of nutual co-operation
   D. It leads to political instability

5. Which one of the following defects of the Social Contract theory is correct?

   A. It attached undue importance to religion
   B. It attached too much of importance to force
   C. It supported the ‘Divine Right of the Kings’
   D. It is historically wrong

6. One of the major defects of pressure groups is: _________?

   A. They exercise undue pressure on the government with the help of majority at their disposal
   B. They try to promote the interests of their membes at the cost of the common people
   C. They try to influence the public opinion
   D. They interfere in the formulation of government policy

7. Spoils system’ which one of the defects of paty system, means:

   A. Giving tickets for election to party supporters without due regard to their merit
   B. Allocation of offices to the people from the locality even though they do not deserve the same on merit
   C. Distribution of jobs to the supporters of the party in power
   D. None of the baove things

8. Which one of the defects of Fascism given below has been wrongly listed?

   A. Fascism glorifies war and violence
   B. Fascism restricts individual freedom and curbs human personality
   C. Fascism, insists on cooperation between two classes to increase national production
   D. Fascism lay too much emphasis on peace and moral transformation

9. One of the chief defects of the Presidential system of government is: ____________?

   A. No continuous and consistent policy can be followed
   B. It leads to instibility of government
   C. It lacks the representative character
   D. It leads to frequent conflicts between Legislature and executive

10. Which one of the following defects has been wrongly listed as a demerit of Cabinet Government?

    A. It encourages dictatiorship of Cabinet
    B. It provides for an instable government
    C. It ensures efficiency of administration
    D. It is not suitable for dealing effectively with the emergencies