political science MCQs – Page 216

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
4301. Exponents of theory of Divine Origin of State believe that:
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A. God give state

B. State is expansion of families

C. State was result of an understanding between God and people

D. State grew with the passage of time

4302. According to Hobbes in the state of nature people: ___________?
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A. Quarrelled with each other

B. Had regard for judicial system

C. Lived harmoniously

D. Respected each others rights

4303. The Greek city-states are regarded as the best specimens of:___________?
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A. Military rule

B. Direct democracy

C. Representative democracy

D. Absolute rule

4304. The Divine Origin Theory given:
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A. Right to revolt only if the king acts in a tyrannical manner

B. No right to people to revolt against the ruler

C. Right to revolt only if he acts against the principles of religion

D. Right to people to revolt against the ruler

4305. According to Hobbes the sovereign was:__________?
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A. The result of the contract

B. Accountable to the people

C. Elected after the conclusion of the contract

D. A part to the contract

4306. In the West first to support the theory of Divine Origin were:
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A. The Muslims

B. The Christians

C. The Jews

D. None of these

4307. According to Plato state originated because: ___________?
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A. There was necessity for division of labour

B. People concluded a contract for bringing state

C. God sent state on earth

D. The people had desire to live in the state

4308. The ruler James-Is name is associated with:
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A. Reforms in national finances

B. None of these

C. Introduction of far reaching legislative reforms

D. Reforms in land revenue system

E. Theory of Divine Origin of State
4310. The ultimate goal of Marx was to establish:
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A. A classiess society

B. A casteless society

C. A society based on religion and morality

D. A society in which people enjoy complete political liberty

4311. According to Marx:
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A. Religion creates tension amongst various sections of society

B. Religion is the opium of people

C. Religion exercises a moralising effect on the people

D. Religion provides a sense of contentment

4313. Marxian Socialists lay emphasis on: ___________?
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A. Personal Rights

B. Political Rights

C. Social Rights

D. Economic Rights
4314. Communism which was propounded by Marx and Engels and modified by subsequent philosophers believes in:
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A. None of the above

B. Mixed economy with only key industries under state control

C. State ownership of all the means of production

D. Complete freedom in the economic sphere

4315. Which one of the following ideas was borrowed by Marx from Hegel?
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A. Class struggle theory

B. Surplus value theory

C. Dialectical method

D. None of the above

4316. Marsian Socialism is also known as: ______________?
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A. Revolutionary Socialism

B. Scientific Socialism

C. Utopian Socialism

D. Evolutionary Socialism

4317. Marx held that ultimately the state will: _______________?
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A. Come under the control of the Communist Party

B. Come under the control of the workers

C. Become omnipotent

D. Wither away
4318. Which one of the following is not true about workers in Bernsteins philosophy?
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A. They have a fatherland

B. They have no fatherland

C. They have share in the making of their Governments

D. They can participate in development of national wealth

4319. Which one of the following is not correct views of C.E.M. Joad about Democratic Socialism?
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A. It was political philosophy

B. It was a social theory

C. It was a vague philosophy

D. It was set of economic principles

E. It was political viewpoint

4320. Which one of the following statements has been wrongly attributed to Marx?
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A. The state uses force for the protection and promotion of the interests of the ruling class

B. All the phenomena of human society have their irigin in material conditions of life

C. State is the executive committee of the bourgeoisie

D. The state uses force for the protection and promotion of interests of the poor people