Polity Practice Quiz 63

Q1.In the context of world politics, what are 'transnational relations' defined as in the text?

A. Relationships exclusively between governments of different countries. B. Political alliances formed between nations. C. Vital connections between governments, non-government institutions, and ordinary people. D. Economic trade agreements between countries.

Q2.What does 'comparative politics' primarily include, according to the provided text?

A. The study of ancient political philosophies. B. Politics within other countries, understood in comparative perspective. C. The history of international organizations. D. The economic policies of developing nations.

Q3.Which of the following is cited as an example of 'comparative politics' covered in the book?

A. The history of the Cold War. B. Events in the “second world” of communist countries after the Cold War. C. The formation of the United Nations. D. India's bilateral trade agreements.

Q4.The book 'Contemporary World Politics' primarily deals with which period of world politics?

A. The 19th and 20th centuries extensively. B. World politics as it is today, with the 20th century as background. C. Ancient and medieval political systems. D. Only the period before the Cold War.

Q5.Which of the following concepts is explicitly mentioned as being introduced in the chapters of 'Contemporary World Politics'?

A. Ancient empires. B. The Cold War. C. Feudalism. D. The Industrial Revolution.

Q6.What is the stated idea or goal of the book regarding the reader's engagement with world politics?

A. To make the reader an expert on world politics. B. To help the reader grapple with the complexity and urgency of the new world. C. To provide a definitive guide to all international events. D. To encourage memorisation of political theories.

Q7.Which organization acknowledges contributors for the development of the textbook mentioned in the source text?

A. The Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) B. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) C. The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) D. The Parliament Library

Q8.As per the acknowledgements, who was the Head of DESSH thanked for her support?

A. Professor Savita Sinha B. Professor Peter R. De Souza C. Professor K. C. Suri D. Maneesha Pandey

Q9.Which program, associated with the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), provided generous institutional support for the textbook?

A. Gobar Times B. Lokniti C. Down to Earth D. Parliament Library Programme

Q10.Who granted approval to use UN stamps for the textbook, as acknowledged in the text?

A. Professor K. C. Suri B. Mr. Robert W. Gray C. Professor Peter R. De Souza D. Irfaan Khan

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Polity Practice Quiz 63