political science MCQs – Page 211

Practise multiple-choice questions from political science for competitive examinations and subject revision. Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.

political science Mcqs
4201. About the origin of the state social contract theory replaced: __________?
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A. Evolutionary theory

B. Divine origin theory

C. Force theory

D. Patriarchal theory

E. Matriarchal theory

4202. Who asserted, the state would ultimately wither away?
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A. Aristotle

B. Marx

C. None of the above

D. Kant

4203. The main respobsibility according to Lockes sovereign was: _________?
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A. To maintain good transport system

B. To protect the property of the people

C. To collect land revenue

D. To encourage formation of associations

4204. Hobbes put forth theory of Social Contract with a view to:__________?
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A. Assert the right of the people to rule themselves

B. Justify the dominance of the aristocratic classes

C. Defend the absolute powers of the monarchy

D. Assert the authority of the Parliament

4206. Hobbes says that the people:
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A. Could disobey the sovereign after giving him due notice

B. Could disobey the orders only if they were illegal

C. Could not disobey the orders of the sovereign

D. Could disobey the orders of the sovereign

4207. Which one of the following is wrong as per Rousseaus theory of General will in mind?
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A. Individuals freedom consists in acting in conformity with General Will

B. General Will is supreme, inalienable and indivisible

C. General Will is always good, just and right

D. General Will is the will of the masses
4208. Under Rousseaus contract:
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A. Each individual surrendered his powers to the Parliament

B. Each individual surrendered his powers to the King

C. Each individual surrendered his powers to the Community

D. Each person received certain rights from the King

4209. According to Rousseau Sovereignty resides in: __________?
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A. The king

B. Actual will

C. Majority will

D. Minority will

E. General will
4210. In modern times the Force Theory found a strong advocate in: __________?
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A. Mahatma Gandhi

B. Hitler

C. Winston Churchill

D. Lenin

4211. The General Will according to Rousseau is:_________?
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A. Always right

B. Generally right

C. Never right

D. Can be both right and wrong

4212. The City-states: ________________?
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A. Believed in arbitrary rule

B. Granted freedom only to the citizens

C. Granted freedom to citizen as well as aliens

D. Granted feeedom to all the people

4213. According to Locke the people in the state of nature:
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A. Had no laws at all

B. Were governed by laws enacted by the people

C. Were governed by the laws of nature

D. Were governed by the laws enacted by the Sovereign

4214. According to Locke people in the state of nature:
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A. Had-certain duties but no rights

B. Had certain rights only

C. Had both rights and duties

D. Had neither rights nor duties

4215. The Divine Origin Theory laid emphasis on:
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A. Divine rights of king

B. Complete freedom for the people

C. Regulation of state affairs in accordance with laws of Bible

D. Subordination of the King to Pope

4217. The most outstanding contributions of the Roman Empire were: ___________?
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A. None of the above

B. Popular Assemblies, democracy, individual freedom and sovereignty

C. Unity, uniformity of law, sovereign organisation and world peace

D. Unity, individual freedom, democratic system and patriotism

4218. Which one of the following factors prompted countries like Britain, France etc, to carve out the colonial empire?
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A. Urge to propagate christianity

B. To make use of the resources of colonies for mother country

C. Urge to civilize the backward people

D. To collect foodstuffs which were badly needed by their people

4219. According to Locke the contract was concluded:
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A. By all members of the community

B. By all male members

C. By the Feudal Lords alone

D. Only by the Heads of families

4220. Which of the following factors has not contributed in the evolution of state, point that:
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A. Social instinct

B. Private property

C. Desire to live in peace

D. Kinship