CSS Political Science Paper 2 – MCQs (2019 Past Paper with Answers)
Introduction
The 2019 CSS Political Science Paper 2 MCQs tested knowledge about comparative constitutions, international history, revolutions, and political systems. Reviewing these questions not only improves recall but also strengthens conceptual clarity for aspirants. Below are all 20 MCQs with correct answers and brief explanations.
Political Science Paper 2 – MCQs (2019 with Answers)
1. Referendum was conducted for approval of 1982 constitution of Turkey on:
(A) 7 November 1982
(B) 17 November 1982
(C) 27 November 1981
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (A) 7 November 1982
👉 The 1982 Constitution of Turkey was approved by referendum on 7 November 1982, with over 91% support.
2. The 1st French Republic was proclaimed on:
(A) 8 August 1788
(B) 23 June 1789
(C) 10 August 1792
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (C) 10 August 1792
👉 The French monarchy was abolished, and the First Republic was declared in September 1792, following the events of 10 August.
3. Last emperor of China ruled the country till the year:
(A) 1810
(B) 1912
(C) 1942
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (B) 1912
👉 Emperor Puyi, the last emperor, abdicated in 1912 after the Xinhai Revolution.
4. Who translated Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) into Urdu?
(A) Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
(B) Quaid-e-Azam
(C) Maulvi Fazalul Haq
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (A) Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
👉 The resolution was originally in English and later translated into Urdu by Maulana Zafar Ali Khan.
5. Prime Minister Mussadiq dethroned the Iranian King for democracy in:
(A) 1952
(B) 1954
(C) 1854
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (A) 1952
👉 Mohammad Mossadegh, Prime Minister of Iran, challenged the Shah’s authority in early 1950s.
6. The Shah of Iran (last king) left the country on 16 January:
(A) 1977
(B) 1978
(C) 1979
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (C) 1979
👉 Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi went into exile in January 1979, paving the way for the Iranian Revolution.
7. Minimum age to become a member of Rajya Sabha in India is:
(A) 25 years
(B) 30 years
(C) 35 years
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (B) 30 years
👉 Rajya Sabha (Upper House) requires minimum age of 30 years, while Lok Sabha is 25 years.
8. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah spent last days of his life at:
(A) Ziarat
(B) Quetta
(C) Karachi
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (A) Ziarat
👉 Jinnah spent his last days in Ziarat Residency, Balochistan, before being shifted to Karachi.
9. The British constitution is based on:
(A) The theory of separation of powers
(B) Checks and balances
(C) Judicial review
(D) Difference between the theory and practice
✅ Answer: (D) Difference between the theory and practice
👉 The UK has an unwritten constitution, evolving through conventions, statutes, and practices.
10. The U.S. Congress sits in Washington D.C. at:
(A) Capitol Hill
(B) White House
(C) 10 Downing Street
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (A) Capitol Hill
👉 Capitol Hill is home to the U.S. Capitol building, where Congress meets.
11. The title of former emperor of Russia was:
(A) Sir
(B) Czar
(C) Lord
(D) King
✅ Answer: (B) Czar
👉 Russian monarchs were historically titled as “Czar” (Tsar).
12. The constitutional history of France begins with the French Revolution of:
(A) 1780
(B) 1786
(C) 1789
(D) 1890
✅ Answer: (C) 1789
👉 The French Revolution began in 1789, reshaping politics and law in France.
13. The American Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on:
(A) 4 July 1772
(B) 4 July 1776
(C) 4 July 1783
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (B) 4 July 1776
👉 The Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on July 4, 1776.
14. According to the constitution of France, the Executive head of Government is:
(A) The Prime Minister
(B) The President
(C) The Queen
(D) The King
✅ Answer: (B) The President
👉 Under the Fifth Republic (1958), France follows a semi-presidential system where the President holds executive authority.
15. The Soviet Union was dissolved in:
(A) 1989
(B) 1991
(C) 1992
(D) 1993
✅ Answer: (B) 1991
👉 USSR officially dissolved in December 1991, leading to independence of 15 republics.
16. The first president of the Fifth Republic (France) was:
(A) Coty
(B) General De Gaulle
(C) Chirac
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (B) General De Gaulle
👉 Charles de Gaulle became the first President under the 1958 Constitution.
17. The smallest administrative unit in British Local Self Government is:
(A) The Parish
(B) The Borough
(C) The County
(D) The District
✅ Answer: (A) The Parish
👉 The parish is the basic unit of local government in the UK.
18. The authority of Judicial Review was first exercised in:
(A) 1808
(B) 1803
(C) 1821
(D) None of these
✅ Answer: (B) 1803
👉 In Marbury v. Madison (1803), U.S. Chief Justice John Marshall established judicial review.
19. The quorum for House of Lords is:
(A) 50
(B) 14
(C) 30
(D) 12
✅ Answer: (D) 12
👉 Only 12 members are required to constitute quorum in the House of Lords.
20. The Guillotine or closure by compartment is a term used in law-making procedure in:
(A) USA
(B) UK
(C) France
(D) Turkey
✅ Answer: (B) UK
👉 The Guillotine is a procedural device in the UK Parliament to limit debate and speed up passage of bills.
Conclusion
The 2019 Political Science Paper 2 MCQs covered a wide range of topics: from revolutions and constitutional development to parliamentary procedures and modern political systems. Practicing such MCQs allows CSS aspirants to build a deeper understanding of comparative politics and history, which are essential for tackling both objective and subjective portions of the exam.