political science MCQs – Page 46

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
901. Which one of the following theories of rights exercised maximum influences on the American Declaration of Independence or French Revolution:
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A. Historical Theory of Rights

B. Idealist theory of rights

C. Legal Theory of Rights

D. Theory of Natural Rights
902. Political liberty ensures: _________?
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A. None of the above

B. Economic equality

C. Protection against oppressive rule

D. Basic amenities of life

903. Which one of the following is also known as Laissez Faire theory:
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A. The socialists

B. Individualism

C. Utilitarianists

D. Idealism

905. According to welfare theory of the state which one of the following is not a function of the state?
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A. To own the means of production

B. To spread education

C. To end social evils

D. To maintain internal order

E. To open employment exchanges

906. Civil rights of citizens imply: ___________________?
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A. None of the above

B. The rights, which are an essential condition of a civilized life

C. The rights, which have helped in the development of civilization

D. The rights granted to a citizen in a civilized state

907. Bosanquests name is associated with: ____________?
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A. Socialist theory

B. Organic theory

C. Anarchist theory

D. Idealist theory

E. Syndicalists theory

908. Idealistic Theory is also called: _________?
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A. Anarchist theory

B. Divine theory

C. Socialistic theory

D. Metaphysical theory
909. One of the chief defects of the legal theory of rights is that: _________?
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A. It concedes rights against the state

B. It attaches too much importance to the customs

C. It attaches too much importance to moral rights

D. It noes not cover the whole field of rights
910. Rights can be safeguarded by: __________?
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A. Separating executive from judiciary

B. Giving more duties to citizens

C. Using extensive force

D. Giving more rights to the citizens

E. Giving more powers to police

911. In so far as limitation on state authority is concerned, important one is: __________?
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A. Fear of dacoits and robbers

B. Absence of payment of taxes

C. Discharge of international obligations

D. Fear of educational institutions

912. Those who believe that the state is means to an end believe that:
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A. Individual is not the best judge of his interests

B. Nothing should be left to the individual

C. Man is the highest aim of perfection

D. State should bother about removing hindrances

913. Theory of natural rights was supported by: _________?
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A. Locke

B. Rousseau

C. None of the above

D. Hobbes

915. Who said that the state is individual magnified?
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A. Marx

B. Plato

C. Waltair

D. G.B. Vico

916. Which one of the following are true views of socialism regarding state?
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A. It is means to an end

B. It is an end in itself

C. It is both means and an end

D. It is neither means nor end

917. Whose name is primarily associated with organic theory of the state?
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A. Herbert Spencer

B. T.H. Green

C. MacIver

D. August Comte

918. Which one of the following is correct about socialist views about functions of the state?
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A. Individual is the best judge of his interests

B. It is enemy of the interests of the individuals

C. It should hinder hindrances

D. Rights of the individual are natural

E. Rights of the individual are social
920. A state, which has no religion of its own but protects all religions is called:
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A. ascist

B. Absolutist

C. Secular

D. Theocratic

E. Anarchist theory