political science MCQs – Page 33

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
641. Which one of the following is not correct about the imperial state of the orient?
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A. The authority was obeyed as long as it was strong

B. Real authority in the state was fear

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

D. It helped in the evolution of political institutions

E. It developed in quality of obedience

642. The individualists regarded the state as: __________?
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A. A positive good

B. An idealist institution

C. An evil

D. A necessary evil
643. The main respobsibility according to Lockes sovereign was: _________?
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A. To maintain good transport system

B. To encourage formation of associations

C. To protect the property of the people

D. To collect land revenue

644. In the Greek City State the Government was: ___________?
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A. It touched every aspect of human life

B. In was indifferent to the needs of the people

C. It did not try to establish mora values of the people

D. Little concerned with the life of the people

645. About the origin of the state social contract theory replaced: __________?
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A. Divine origin theory

B. Force theory

C. Patriarchal theory

D. Matriarchal theory

E. Evolutionary theory

646. A welfare state performs: ___________?
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A. Only walfare functions

B. Only protective functions

C. Both protective and welfare functions

D. Either protective or welfare function

647. According to Marx the motive force of history is: ________?
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A. Gods will

B. Great Ideas

C. Forces of Production

D. Great Personalities

648. Which one of the following is not true of feudal state?
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A. The vassal had allegiance to the lord

B. Wealth was linked with landed property

C. In it everything developed around personality of nobles

D. Feudal had no interest in political life

E. Feudal lord divided his land as he liked

650. According to Locke the sovereign:
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A. Stood outside the contract

B. Was a party to the contract

C. None of the above

D. Was born out of the contract

651. According to Marxists, the primitive society, which existed before the creation of state, worked on the principle:
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A. None of the above

B. From each according to his needs

C. Survival of the fittest

D. Might is right

652. Which one of the followings is accepted as the true theory of the origin of state?
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A. Divine Right theory

B. Social Contract theory

C. Evolutionary theory

D. Force theory

653. The Welfare state aims at: _________?
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A. Promotion of material welfare of the individual

B. Creation of a classless society

C. Abolition of religion

D. Abolition of private property

654. According to Marxists Primitive Communism is the period.
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A. Which will precede the final withering away of the state and establishment of a Communist State

B. Which will flow in the wake of the revolution

C. Prior to the creation of the state

D. Of the final state of Communism

655. Which one of the following purposes of Dictatorship of Proletariat has been wrongly listed?
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A. Inculcation of spirit of religion

B. Guidance to the people regarding economic and social reconstruction

C. Suppression of bourgeoisie

D. To work for a classless and stateless society

656. Point out which of the following is not true of feudal system?
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A. There was no uniform system of law

B. Concept of nation was not known to the individual

C. There was hierarchy of authority

D. Vassal was not obliged to render any military service
657. According to Hobbes the state of Nature was a period of:___________?
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A. Peace and plenty

B. Religious dominance

C. Constant warfare

D. Peace and scarcity

658. The Marxists believe that the state was created for:________?
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A. Elimination of slavery

B. Maintenance of law and order

C. Suppression and exploitation of slaves

D. Protection of weaker sections

660. The Marxists believe that the state was created for: __________?
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A. Protection of weaker sections of society

B. Maintenance of law and order

C. Suppression and exploitation of have notes

D. Elimination of slavery