political science MCQs – Page 50

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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
981. The right to freedom of speech and expression:
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A. It available to people only during times of peace

B. Is always subject to social order and public morality

C. Implies rights to speak or write anything against the government

D. Is frace unless it is absolute

982. Right to elect and hold elected office is: __________?
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A. Civil right

B. Moral right

C. Natural right

D. Political right

E. Fundamental right

983. In a modern democratic state political rights are available to:__________?
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A. Educated citizens

B. Both to educated citizens and aliens

C. Only those paying taxes

D. All including women and children

E. All adults
984. Historical theory of rights has been criticised because:
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A. It is too complicated

B. It is too narrow

C. It is too wide

D. It is difficult to understand

985. Optional functions of the state are those which:
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A. If not performed, the state will disintegrate

B. If not performed the existence of state will not be in danger

C. If not performed the people will rise against the state

D. If not performed the very character of the state will change

988. Exponents of historical theory of rights believe that the rights:
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A. Are of divine origin

B. Are the product of evolution

C. Have been given by the society

D. Are given by the sovereign

989. Right to property is: __________?
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A. Fundamental right

B. Economic right

C. Civil right

D. Moral right

991. A Welfare state aims at:
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A. The welfare of the ruling class

B. Providing minimum living standard to all the citizens

C. Controlling all the means of production and distribution

D. Improving the lot of the weaker sections

992. Social welfare theory of rights is associated with: _________?
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A. Syndicalists

B. Marxists

C. Anarchists

D. Idealists

E. Utilitarian
994. Right to equality is a: _________?
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A. Civil right

B. Moral right

C. Legal right

D. Political right

995. Those who favour the abolition of state altogether are called: ________?
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A. Syndicalists

B. Guild Socialists

C. Nazis

D. Anarchists

E. Fascists

997. One of the compulsory functions of the state is to: _________?
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A. To maintain good transport system

B. To spread education

C. Regulate working hours of workers

D. To help in the growth of knowledge

E. Defend the people from outside aggression
999. Concept of natural rights has been condemned because:
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A. There were no natural rights

B. There was no state of nature

C. These are not possible these days

D. These are immoral

1000. Who said that all men are crated equal?
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A. Constitution of Peoples Republic of China

B. Swiss Constitution

C. French Constitution (5th Republic)

D. U.S. Constitution