political science MCQs – Page 74

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.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

1. bureaucracy 2. electorate and representation 3. property 4. ibn e khaldun 5. rule of law muslim political thoughts 6. sovereignty of state 7. parliamentary and presidential systems 8. the rights 9. france constitution 10. liberty 11. pakistan constitution 12. india constitution 13. political parties and pressure group 14. usa federalism 15. international law 16. state of local govt 17. plato 18. usa constitution 19. liberalism 20. al ghazali 21. development theories and under development 22. constitutional development and national movement in subcontinent 23. marxian socialism 24. marxian theory of origin of state 25. u s s r constitution 26. nizam ul mulk tusi 27. the state 28. england constitution 29. nature theories and state function 30. constitution and constitutional government 31. allama iqbal 32. shah walliullah 33. public opinion 34. cabinet government 35. al mawardi muslim political thoughts 36. muslim political thoughts al farabi 37. justice 38. freedom of speech and press role 39. western political thoughts 40. origin of state 41. evolutionary socialism 42. fascism 43. democracy 44. aristotle 45. equality

3651. 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

3652. 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

3653. 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

3654. 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

3655. 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

3656. The political justification for individualism was offered by: __________?
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A. J.S.Mill

B. Herbert Spencer

C. Marx

D. Adam Smith

3657. The modern individualists are in favour of a: ___________?
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A. Stateless society

B. Police state

C. Welfare state

D. Totalitarian state

3658. 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

3659. 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

3660. 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

3661. 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

3662. The ethical justification for individualism was offered by: __________?
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A. Herbert Spencer

B. Locke

C. J.S.Mill

D. Adam Smith

3663. 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

3664. Who of the following is considered an exponent of modern individualism?
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A. Laski

B. Leacock

C. Hobbes

D. Graham Wallas

3665. 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

3666. 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

3667. Who of the following regarded the state as necessary evil?
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A. All the above

B. Marxists

C. Individualists

D. Anarchists

3668. 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

3669. 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

3670. 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

3671. 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

3672. 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

3673. 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

3674. The economic justification individualism was offered by: ___________?
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A. Locke

B. Herbert Smith

C. J.S.Mill

D. Adam Smith

3675. 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

3676. 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

3677. 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

3678. 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

3679. 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

3680. 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

3681. 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

3682. 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

3683. 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

3684. 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

3685. 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

3686. 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

3687. Socialism is opposed to: _________?
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A. Equal distribution of wealth

B. Social security schemes

C. Unrestricted competition

D. Collective

3688. Which one of the hailed from England?
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A. Fichte

B. T.H. Green

C. Hegel

D. Kant

3689. One of the serious hurdles in the way of implementing the ideals of welfare state is: ___________?
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A. Reluctance of people to pay high taxes

B. Lack of interest by the common people

C. Indifferent attitude of the politicians

D. Reluctance of government servants to assume more responsibility

3690. The best exposition of liberal concept of the nature and functions of the state is found in the writings of:
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A. Montesquieu

B. Karl Marx

C. John Locke

D. Machiavelli

3691. Those who believe that many functions of the state should be performed by guilds are called:
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A. Marxists

B. Syndicalists

C. Guild socialists

D. Welfare liberals

E. Socialists

3692. Guild Socialists believe that:
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A. State should perform all optional functions

B. Most of the present day functions of the state should be performed by guilds

C. State should actively interfere in individuals affairs

D. State should perform maximum functions

3693. Who said that organic theory of the state is not a trustworthy guide to state activity?
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A. MacIver

B. Ebestein

C. Gettell

D. Gilchrist

E. Leacock

3694. The individualists believe that:__________?
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A. He needs others to make min realise his welfare

B. State looks after best interests of the individuals

C. Guilds can promote individuals welfare

D. Individual is the best judge of his interests

3695. Individualist philosophy which is one of the theories of liberalism, advocated:
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A. Concentration of all powers in the hands of a single ruler

B. Maximum state control over the individual

C. Least state interference in the affairs of the individual

D. Guarantee of individual liberty through law

3696. Which one of the following are not correct views about socialist state?
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A. It aims at abolotion of private property

B. It aims at establishment of dictatorship of the proletariat

C. It aims at promoting freedom of individual

D. It aims at the abolotion of state

3697. The individualists regarded the state as: __________?
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A. A necessary evil

B. A positive good

C. An idealist institution

D. An evil

3698. In our modern times the state is expected to perform:
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A. Minimum functions

B. Only compulsory functions

C. Only optional functions

D. Both compulsory and optional functions

3699. The modern individualism differs from the nineteenth century individualism in so far as: _________?
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A. It pleads for abolition of the state

B. It pleads for greater freedom for the individual

C. It attaches greater importance to group rather than individual

D. It pleads for the elimination of military force

3700. The liberal thinker of the nineteenth century considered the state as: __________?
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A. Preserver of Liberty

B. A necessary evil

C. Instrument of exploitation

D. A welfare agency

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