political science MCQs – Page 214

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
4261. Which one of the following is not true of Roman Empire?
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A. It laid too much stress on unity

B. That it failed to establish a universal code of law

C. It proved that large states could be administered properly

D. It proved that large states could remain stable

E. It scarified individual liberty

4262. According to Hobbes the people:
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A. Could amend the contract by two-thirds majority

B. Automatically lapsed if one of the parties failed to carry out its part of obligations

C. Were free to revoke the contract

D. Could not revoke the contract
4264. According to Hobbes the primitive people were encouraged to conclude social contract on account of:___________?
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A. Their desire to preserve private property

B. Anarchy

C. Their desire to preserve individual liberty

D. Growth of political consciousness

4265. Which one of the followings has not been included by Locke 2in the list of natural rights?
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A. Right to liberty

B. Right of life

C. Right to work

D. Right to property

4266. Lockes sovereign was:_______________?
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A. Above law

B. The chief creator of all laws

C. Bound by the existing laws

D. None of the above

4267. The area test contribution of Hobbes to Political theory was:___________?
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A. Patriarcal Theory

B. Social Contract Theory

C. Natural State Theory

D. Monarchical Theory
4268. Who said will not force is the basis of state?
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A. T.H. Green

B. Plato

C. Hobbes

D. Rousseau

4269. Which one of the followings is the most acceptable theory regarding the origin of the state:
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A. Social Contract

B. Force theory

C. Historical theory

D. Divine Origin

4270. Hobbess name is associated with origin of state about the theory of: __________?
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A. Evolutionary

B. Social Contract

C. Divine Origin

D. Matriarchal

E. Patriarchal

4271. Which of the following is considered as the most appropriate theory about the origin of the state?
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A. Evolutionary theory

B. Patriarchal and matriarchal theory

C. Force theory

D. Theory of Divine origin

E. Social contract theory

4272. Which one of the following is not correct about the imperial state of the orient?
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A. Real authority in the state was fear

B. It developed in quality of obedience

C. The chief looked after all welfare activities in the state

D. The authority was obeyed as long as it was strong

E. It helped in the evolution of political institutions

4273. The main function of the sovereign, according to Locke was: ____________?
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A. To enforce the laws

B. To enact laws

C. To interpret the laws

D. To modify the laws according to needs of time

4274. The General Will, is: _______________?
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A. Permanent

B. Purely Temporary

C. Keeps on changing according to time and place

D. Highly flexible

4275. Which one of the followings is the oldest theory regarding the origin of state:
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A. Force Theory

B. Social Contract Theory

C. Patriarchal Theory

D. Divine Origin Theory
4276. Rousseaus name is associated with: __________?
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A. Matriarchal theory

B. Theory of Divine origin

C. Theory of General Will

D. Patriarchal theory

E. Theory of force

4277. Whose name is associated with the organic theory of the state?
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A. St. Augustine

B. Plato

C. Herbert Spencer

D. Karl Marx

E. Bernard Shah

4279. Main function of Lockes sovereign was: __________?
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A. To interpret laws

B. To enact laws

C. To enforce laws

D. To amend already existing laws

4280. Who of the followings was a staunch supporter of the Divine Origin Theory?
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A. George III of England

B. None of the above

C. Napoleon of France

D. James II of England