A. Public opinion is definite opinion
B. Public opinion is based on sound arguments and reasons
C. Gererally it is the opinion of the intellectual minority
D. Public opinion is based on common good
Related Mcqs:
- In a democratic government, the importance of public opinion is wry great. Democracy becomes real only when there is strong and effective public opinion. Which one of the following statements is relevant regarding the meaning of public opinion?
A. Public opinion is necessarily majority opinion
B. Public opinion is the opinion of all the people of the society
C. Public opinion is opposed to common good
D. Public opinion is the reasoned and conscious opinion of the dominant action of community based on the ideal of general welfare and common-good - The development of constitution can take place in a number of ways. Some of the methods are given below, but one of them has been wrongly indicated. Tick the same:
A. Through formal amendment
B. Through the conventions
C. Through judicial interpretation
D. Through plebiscite - Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as an agency of public opinion?
A. The Press
B. Eeducational Institutions
C. Political Parties
D. None of the above - Amongst the agencies of public opinion the press plays an inportant role. Press can be an effective agency of public opinion only if:
A. It is committed to the policies of the government
B. It is free and impartial
C. It supports the cause of the weaker sections
D. It is highly critical of government policies - In democracy public opinion is necessary. Which of the following is true about the meaning public opinion in democracy?
A. It means majority opinion
B. It means unanimous opinion
C. It means opinion of intelligent people in the society
D. It means opinion of dominant sections based on common good - Which ‘one the arguments in favour of private property given below, has been wrongly listed?
A. Right to private property is in keeping with the principle of equality
B. Private property gives incentive to the individual to work hard
C. Private property gives a sense of security
D. Private property promotes qualities of charity and benevolence - Which one of the following points given below as merits of democracy has been wrongly listed?
A. Democracy promotes general welfare
B. Democracy averts revolutions
C. Democracy leads to frequent changes in the policy of government
D. Democracy promotes patriotism - Which one of the functions of the pressure groups given below has been wrongly listed?
A. Pressure groups influence enactment of laws
B. Pressure groups help the administrative departments in the formulation of policy
C. Pressure groups provide funds to its members to contest elections
D. Pressure groups play an important role in bringing about political, social and economic reforms - 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 - The hindrances in the way of formulation of sound public opinion are given below. Which one of them is not correct?
A. Unscrupulous press
B. Superstition and conservatism
C. Absence of civil liberties
D. Educational institutions
