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
Political Science Mcqs
One of the strongest hindrances in the way of formation of sound public opinion is:
A. Propaganda of radio, relevision and cinema
B. A dishonest and mischievous press
C. Progagands of political parties
D. Religious institutions
Public platform is a better agency of public opinion than the press because:
A. It has direct appeal
B. It is the best way to win the support of the educated people
C. It can influence comparatively larger number of people
D. It has wider appeal
The political parties influence the public opinion by:
A. Propagating their own programme
B. By criticizing the government
C. By acquainting the people with important public questions
D. By keeping direct contact with the people
Educational institutions help in the formulation of public opinion by:
A. Imparting education
B. By paying attention to the physical and mental development of students
C. By inculcating moral qualities
D. By cultivating habit of independent thinking and formulating correct opinion
Law and public opinion:
A. Are generally opposed to each other
B. Generally conform to each other
C. There is no relationship between the two
D. Law creates the public opinion
The importance of pblic opinion for the successful working of democracy lies in the fact that:
A. It shapes the policies of the government and exercises control over it
B. It works for the prosperity of the community
C. It protects the people
D. It ensures independence of judiciary
Which one of the following agencies exercises maximum influence on the formulation of public opinion:
A. Educational institutions
B. Religious institution
C. Trade associations
D. Press and radio
Which one of the following statements is the best definition of the public opinion?
A. The aggregate of all identical personal opinions on a specific issue
B. The sum-total of the opinions of a majority
C. The aggregate of personal opinions held by certain influential individuals
D. Politically significant views shared and voiced by relatively large segments in a political community
Who said “The success of democratic government depends upon the degree to which the public opinion is sound, well developed and effective in controlling the actions and policies of government”
A. Barker
B. Garner
C. MacIver
D. Gettell