CUET PG Political Science 2026 | Most Expected Questions

This session introduces a comprehensive 1000 Highly Expected MCQs series designed specifically for CBT PG Political Science examinations. The series includes carefully selected practice questions and previous year questions (PYQs) from CUET PG as well as earlier university entrance exams such as JNU, DU, and BHU. 

The aim of this series is to help aspirants strengthen their conceptual understanding, improve exam accuracy, and become familiar with the types of questions commonly asked in Political Science entrance tests. Regular practice through these MCQs will enhance preparation and boost confidence.

Political Science: Foundational Concepts & Theories

Foundational Concepts & Theories cover core ideas such as the meaning of politics, the state, power, justice, and governance, along with major thinkers like Aristotle and Rawls. These concepts are essential for exam preparation. Check the detailed discussion below.

Terminology: 'Politics' for Political Science

• Question: Which one of the following used the term "Politics" for Political Science?

• Answer: Aristotle

• Explanation: Aristotle is credited with using the term "Politics" to refer to the study of Political Science.

Scope of Political Science: The State

• Question: Who among the following said that Political Science begins and ends with the State?

• Answer: Garner

• Explanation: Garner defined Political Science as a discipline that starts and ends with the State.

Politics as Class Struggle

• Question: Who among the following accepted the view that Politics is the study of class struggle in society?

• Answer: Marxists

• Explanation: Marxists believe that Politics fundamentally involves the study of class struggle within society.

Elements of Political Study

• Question: Who among the following said that the study of Politics involves Power, Rule, and Authority?

• Answer: Robert Dahl

• Explanation: Robert Dahl defined the study of Politics as encompassing Power, Rule, and Authority.

Methodological Approach: Behavioralism

• Question: Which one of the following methods has been accepted by Behavioral Thinkers as correct?

• Answer: Scientific Method

• Explanation: Behavioral thinkers advocate for a scientific (or empirical) method in political studies, reflecting a debate between Behavioralism and Post-Behavioralism.

Interdisciplinary Nature of History and Political Science

• Question: Who said that History without Political Science has no fruit and Political Science without History has no root?

• Answer: Seeley

• Explanation: Seeley emphasized the profound interconnectedness, stating that History without Political Science lacks meaning, and Political Science without historical context lacks foundation.

Key Texts: 'Human Nature in Politics'

• Question: Who is the author of the book entitled "Human Nature in Politics"?

• Answer: Graham Wallas

• Book: 'Human Nature in Politics'

State vs. Political System

• Question: Who among the following used the term "Political System" in place of "State"?

• Answer: Behavioralists

• Explanation: Behavioralists, such as David Easton, conceptualized the state as a "Political System," focusing on authoritative value allocation.

Definition of State: Legitimate Power

• Question: Who among the following defined the State in terms of monopoly over the use of legitimate power?

• Answer: Max Weber

• Explanation: Max Weber famously defined the State by its claim to a monopoly over the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory.

Key Texts: 'The Modern State'

• Question: Who wrote the book entitled "The Modern State"?

• Answer: MacIver

• Book: 'The Modern State'

Divine Origin Theory of the State

• Question: Who among the following is a supporter of the Divine Origin Theory of State?

• Answer: James I

• Explanation: James I was a proponent of the Divine Origin Theory of the State, which posits that a monarch's right to rule comes directly from God.

Man Will Be Forced To Be Free

• Question: Who among the following said that "Man will be forced to be free"?

• Answer: Rousseau

• Explanation: This famous statement is attributed to Rousseau, reflecting his concept of freedom within the general will.

Incorrect Book-Author Match

• Question: Identify the incorrect match from the following pairs: Machiavelli - 'The Prince', Hobbes - 'The Leviathan', J.S. Mill - 'On Liberty', T.H. Green - 'The State'.

• Answer: T.H. Green - 'The State'

• Explanation: The book 'The State' is not associated with T.H. Green. The other pairings are correct.

Father of Modern Liberalism

• Question: Who is known as the Father of Modern Liberalism?

• Answer: John Locke

• Explanation: John Locke is widely regarded as the Father of Modern Liberalism, known for his theories on natural rights and social contract.

Theory of Separation of Powers

• Question: Who propounded the Theory of Separation of Power?

• Answer: Montesquieu

• Explanation: Montesquieu (Memory Tip: Montesquieu was a French philosopher) propounded the Theory of Separation of Powers.

Pluralistic Theory of Sovereignty

• Question: Who among the following is not a supporter of the Pluralistic Theory of Sovereignty?

• Answer: Jeremy Bentham

• Explanation: Jeremy Bentham is typically associated with the Monistic Theory of Sovereignty, which posits that sovereignty is undivided and resides in a single entity. The Pluralistic Theory of Sovereignty argues for sovereignty diffused among various associations.

Monistic Sovereignty and World Wars

• Question: Who said that the Monistic Theory of Sovereignty was one of the main causes of World Wars?

• Answer: Harold J. Laski

• Explanation: Harold J. Laski argued that the concept of absolute, singular sovereignty contributed to the World Wars.

State is Prior to Man

• Question: Who said that the State is prior to Man?

• Answer: Aristotle

• Explanation: Aristotle stated that the State is prior to Man, emphasizing the logical priority of the state for human fulfillment (Memory Tip: Plato discussed the ideal state, while Aristotle focused on the origin and organic theory of the state).

Legal Theory of Rights

• Question: Who among the following is a supporter of the Legal Theory of Rights?

• Answer: John Austin

• Explanation: John Austin is a prominent figure associated with the Legal Theory of Rights, which views rights as creations of law.

Liberty and Equality Dichotomy

• Question: Whose view is that Liberty and Equality cannot go together?

• Answer: Lord Acton

• Explanation: Lord Acton believed that liberty and equality are inherently in tension and cannot coexist perfectly.

John Rawls and Immanuel Kant

• Question: John Rawls in his Theory of Justice is influenced by whom?

• Answer: Immanuel Kant

• Explanation: John Rawls's Theory of Justice draws significant influence from Immanuel Kant's moral philosophy.

Common Consciousness of the Common Good

• Question: The concept of Common Consciousness of the Common Good is associated with whom?

• Answer: T.H. Green

• Explanation: The concept of Common Consciousness of the Common Good is a central idea in the thought of T.H. Green.

J.S. Mill's Views on Suffrage

• Question: Which one among the following was not supported by J.S. Mill?

• Options: Adult Suffrage, Women's Right to Vote, Liberty of the Individual, Plurality of Votes.

• Answer: Adult Suffrage

• Explanation: J.S. Mill did not support Universal Adult Suffrage, believing voting rights should be based on education or property, though he supported women's right to vote.

War as Necessary Among States

• Question: Who among the following supported the view that War was necessary among States?

• Answer: T.H. Green

• Explanation: T.H. Green supported the view that war was necessary among states.

Gandhi's Ideology

• Question: Gandhi's ideas are close to which ideology?

• Answer: Idealist

• Explanation: While Gandhi's ideas include anarchistic elements, his overall philosophy is primarily characterized as Idealist.

Key Texts: 'The Politics of Inclusion'

• Question: Who wrote the book entitled "The Politics of Inclusion"?

• Answer: Zoya Hasan

• Book: 'The Politics of Inclusion'

Jawaharlal Nehru's Ideology

• Question: Jawaharlal Nehru is associated with which idea/ideology?

• Answer: Democratic Socialism

• Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru's political philosophy is firmly categorized as Democratic Socialism.

Key Texts: 'Gandhi's Political Philosophy'

• Question: Who is the writer of the book entitled "Gandhi's Political Philosophy"?

• Answer: Bhikhu Parekh

• Explanation: The book 'Gandhi's Political Philosophy' was authored by Bhikhu Parekh.

Modern Indian History and Political Developments

Modern Indian History and Political Developments highlight key events, leaders, and movements that shaped India’s political system and democratic institutions. These topics are important for CUET PG Political Science preparation. Check the detailed explanation and important points below.

British Educational Policy in India

• Question: By which one of the following Acts did the British Parliament provide for an annual grant of ₹1 lakh for the development of Indian literature and scientific knowledge?

• Answer: Charter Act of 1813

• Explanation: The Charter Act of 1813 allocated an annual sum of one lakh rupees towards Indian education.

First Vernacular Paper: 'Samvad Kaumudi'

• Question: Who founded the first vernacular paper named "Samvad Kaumudi"?

• Answer: Raja Rammohan Roy

• Explanation: Raja Rammohan Roy founded the first vernacular (Bengali) newspaper, 'Samvad Kaumudi'.

Ramakrishna Mission

• Question: Who founded the Ramakrishna Mission?

• Answer: Swami Vivekananda

• Explanation: The Ramakrishna Mission was founded by Swami Vivekananda.

Indian Association (1876)

• Question: Who founded the Indian Association in 1876?

• Answer: Surendranath Banerjee

• Explanation: The Indian Association was founded by Surendranath Banerjee in 1876.

Moderate vs. Extremist Leaders

• Question: Who among the following was not a Moderate?

• Options: Gokhale, S.N. Banerjee, Bipin Chandra Pal, Dadabhai Naoroji.

• Answer: Bipin Chandra Pal

• Explanation: Bipin Chandra Pal was a prominent leader of the Extremist faction, unlike Moderates such as Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Surendranath Banerjee, and Dadabhai Naoroji.

Partition of Bengal (Lord Curzon)

• Question: Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon took place in the year?

• Answer: 1905

• Explanation: The Partition of Bengal was enacted by Lord Curzon in 1905 to undermine Indian nationalist sentiment.

Swadeshi Movement Organizer

• Question: Who was the main organizer of the Swadeshi Movement that developed in Bengal after its partition?

• Answer: Surendranath Banerjee

• Explanation: Surendranath Banerjee was a key leader in organizing the Swadeshi Movement as a reaction to the Partition of Bengal.

Indian National Congress and Adoption of Self-Government Goal

• Question: In which year did the Indian National Congress (INC) first adopt the goal of Self-Government (Swashasan)?

• Answer: 1906

• Explanation: The INC began discussing Self-Government (Swaraj) in response to British policies.

First Proposal for Indian Muslim League Formation

• Question: Who made the first proposal to form an Indian Muslim League?

• Answer: This question has been subject to historical debate. Mohammad Iqbal is currently considered a preliminary answer, noted for his belief in the Two-Nation Theory. Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the movement later.

Initiation of Home Rule Movement (1915 Congress Session)

• Question: Who was the first person to suggest beginning a Home Rule Movement at the 1915 Congress Session?

• Answer: Bal Gangadhar Tilak

• Explanation: Bal Gangadhar Tilak first proposed the Home Rule Movement at the 1915 Congress Session; Annie Besant later joined the movement. Academic study requires respecting diverse thinkers' contributions, separating it from political discourse.

Demand for Separate Electorate for Muslims

• Question: Who was the first to put forward the demand for a Separate Electorate for Muslims before Lord Minto?

• Answer: Aga Khan

• Explanation: Aga Khan first presented the demand for a Separate Electorate for Muslims to Lord Minto. Understanding historical demands involves focusing on learning rather than political arguments, respecting differing viewpoints in an academic setting.