political science Mcqs
1. bureaucracy2. electorate and representation3. property4. ibn e khaldun5. rule of law muslim political thoughts6. sovereignty of state7. parliamentary and presidential systems8. the rights9. france constitution10. liberty11. pakistan constitution12. india constitution13. political parties and pressure group14. usa federalism15. international law16. state of local govt17. plato18. usa constitution19. liberalism20. al ghazali21. development theories and under development22. constitutional development and national movement in subcontinent23. marxian socialism24. marxian theory of origin of state25. u s s r constitution26. nizam ul mulk tusi27. the state28. england constitution29. nature theories and state function30. constitution and constitutional government31. allama iqbal32. shah walliullah33. public opinion34. cabinet government35. al mawardi muslim political thoughts36. muslim political thoughts al farabi37. justice38. freedom of speech and press role39. western political thoughts40. origin of state41. evolutionary socialism42. fascism43. democracy44. aristotle45. equality
3501. The compulsory functions of the state are those which:
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A. State is given by the society to perform

B. If not performed, the state will disintegrate

C. State compulsorily takes upon itself

D. State is forced to take upon itself

3502. Those who believe that the state is means to an end believe that:
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A. Man is the highest aim of perfection

B. State should bother about removing hindrances

C. Nothing should be left to the individual

D. Individual is not the best judge of his interests

3503. The Idealists have: ______________?
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A. Given minimum functions to state

B. Glorified state

C. Given only welfare functions to state

D. Have given individuals right to revolt against the state

3504. Which one of the following thinkers put forth the idea of a welfare state?
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A. Hobbes

B. Locke

C. Marx

D. Laski
3505. According to Syndicalists the functions of the state should be taken over by: _________?
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A. Capitalists

B. Priests

C. Bureaucrats

D. Syndicates
3506. Who said that state is image of human organism?
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A. Mosaca

B. Locke

C. August Comte

D. Bluntschli
3507. The nineteenth century liberal thinkers held that: ________________?
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A. Each law promotes individual liberty

B. There is no relationship between law and liberty

C. Each law restricts individual liberty

D. Law is the first condition of liberty

3508. Idealistic Theory is also called: _________?
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A. Anarchist theory

B. Socialistic theory

C. Metaphysical theory

D. Divine theory

3509. Which one of the following is also known as Laissez Faire theory:
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A. Individualism

B. Utilitarianists

C. Idealism

D. The socialists

3510. In the economic sphere the Socialists are in favour of: ________?
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A. Multi-nationals

B. Non-interference in the economic activities

C. Free competition

D. Regulation of means of production and distribution
3511. Marx considers state:
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A. A law-making agency

B. A welfare agency

C. A means of revolution

D. Class instrument
3512. The chief exponent of the Utilitarian philosophy was: ___________?
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A. Locke

B. Laski

C. Bentham

D. Rousseau

3513. The term socialism was first used by: __________?
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A. Robert Owen

B. Bentham

C. Kroptikan

D. Marx

3514. Which one of the following state enjoys the distinction of being the first socialist state of the world?
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A. U.S.A.

B. China

C. Britain

D. Soviet Union
3515. Which of the following functions whould not be performed by a modern welfare state?
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A. Interference in the religion of the people

B. Putting of restrictions on the sale of intoxicating drugs

C. Protecting of citizens from foreign aggressions

D. Protection of an particular class of citizens

E. Restrictions on economic activities

3516. In our times distinction between compulsory and optional functions:
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A. Has remained as it was

B. Has altogether come to an end

C. Has considerably narrowed down

D. Has consiiderably widened

3517. Which is the greatest limitation on the authority of the state?
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A. Disruption of consumption system

B. Slow land reform system

C. Disruption of transport system

D. Sovereign will of the people

3518. Which of the following is correct about socialism?
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A. State promotes common good

B. State is unnecessary evil

C. State is a necessary evil

D. State is march of God on earth

3519. 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

3520. The political justification for individualism was offered by: __________?
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A. J.S.Mill

B. Herbert Spencer

C. Marx

D. Adam Smith

3521. The modern individualists are in favour of a: ___________?
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A. Stateless society

B. Police state

C. Welfare state

D. Totalitarian state

3522. Who believes that individual independent in his own way dependent on others?
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A. The Socialists

B. The Monistic

C. The Dualists

D. The Anarchists
3523. The individualists held that: ______________?
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A. The Parliament was the best judge of individuals Interests

B. The king was the best judge of peoples interests

C. The individual was the best judge of his own interest

D. The state was the best judge of mans interest functions of state

3524. Who said that Socialism is like a hat that has lost its shape because everybody wears it:
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A. C.E.M.Joad

B. G.D.H. Cole

C. T.H.Green

D. H.J.Laski

3525. The view that the state is the March of God on earth is associated with: ________?
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A. The Divine Origin Theory

B. Historical Theory

C. The Anarchists

D. The idealists
3526. The ethical justification for individualism was offered by: __________?
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A. Herbert Spencer

B. Locke

C. J.S.Mill

D. Adam Smith

3527. The theory of Scientific Socialism is largely based on the teachings of: ________?
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A. Lenin

B. Stalin

C. Chou-En Lai

D. Karl Marx
3528. Who of the following is considered an exponent of modern individualism?
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A. Laski

B. Leacock

C. Hobbes

D. Graham Wallas
3529. Which of the following is not a limitation on state authority?
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A. Labour laws

B. Religion and moral

C. Schools and colleges

D. Transport and communication

3530. The view that the state is an end in itself was expressed by:
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A. Marxists

B. Socialists

C. Early Greek thinkers

D. Individualists

3531. Who of the following regarded the state as necessary evil?
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A. All the above

B. Marxists

C. Individualists

D. Anarchists

3532. 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

3533. In a secular state the religion:
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A. Of minority is protected

B. Of majority is promoted

C. Has nothing to do with politics

D. Of State is promoted

3534. The best exposition of the liberal nature of the functions of state was offered by: ________?
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A. Karl Marx

B. None of the above

C. T.H. Green

D. John Locke
3535. In the economic spere, the individualists are in favour of: ______________?
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A. Ending all free competition

B. Encourging free competition

C. State control over production and distribution

D. Dictatorship of the proletariat

3536. In so far as limitation on state authority is concerned, important one is: __________?
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A. Fear of educational institutions

B. Fear of dacoits and robbers

C. Discharge of international obligations

D. Absence of payment of taxes

3537. According to Anarchists the state:
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A. Should be given maximum functions

B. Should be given only compulsory functions

C. Should be given both compulsory as well functions

D. Should immediately be overthrown
3538. The economic justification individualism was offered by: ___________?
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A. Locke

B. Herbert Smith

C. J.S.Mill

D. Adam Smith
3539. Which one of the following is not compulsory function of state?
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A. Awarding of pubishment for crimes

B. Enacting a constitution for the people

C. Regulation of labour laws

D. Specifying rights and duties of the people

E. Maintaining armed forces

3540. Which one of the following is correct about socialist state?
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A. There should be social control both over means of production and distribution

B. There should be social control over means of production only

C. There should be social control over means of distribution only

D. There should be no social control over either means of production or distribution

3541. A state, which has no religion of its own but protects all religions is called:
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A. Theocratic

B. Secular

C. Anarchist theory

D. Absolutist

E. ascist

3542. The compulsory functions of state imply the functions: __________?
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A. Which every state must perform to justify its existence

B. Concerning the protection of life and property

C. Which are performed by most of the states

D. Which are performed by all states

3543. Which of the following is correct about liberal theory about state?
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A. It is an unnecessary evil

B. It is ethical idea

C. It is march of God on earth

D. It is instrument of exploitation

E. It is necessary evil
3544. Those who favour the abolition of state altogether are called: ________?
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A. Guild Socialists

B. Syndicalists

C. Fascists

D. Anarchists

E. Nazis

3545. Organic theory of the state gave set back to:_________?
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A. Theory of Divine Origin

B. Anarchists

C. Theory of Social Contract

D. Syndicalists

3546. A welfare state: __________?
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A. Allows only economic liberty

B. Has nothing to do with liberty

C. Restricts individual liberty

D. Does not impose any restriction on individual liberty

3547. Who of the following advocated the principle of Survival of the fittest?
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A. Marx

B. Laski

C. Adam Smith

D. Herbert Spencer
3548. India is a secular state because in it there is: __________?
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A. Liberty of worship

B. Social Justice.

C. Equality before law

D. Equality of status

E. Courts have power of judicial interpretation
3549. Which one of the functions listed below falls in the category of compulsory functions?
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A. Regulation of trade and industry

B. Maintenance of works of public utility

C. Maintenance of civil and criminal courts

D. Protection of health and provision of medical relief

3550. One of the protective functions performed by the welfare state is: __________?
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A. Protection of family and property

B. Provision of education

C. Regulation of working conditions

D. Protection of health