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evolutionary socialism Mcqs
21. State Socialists feel that present system of distribution is:
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A. Most Rotten

B. Unjustified as it concentrates wealth in the hands of few persons alone

C. Ideal

D. None of These

22. The Fabians believed that capital should be: ___________?
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A. Transferred to society as a whole

B. Allowed to remain where it is

C. None of the above is true

D. Allowed to concentrate in few hands

E. Distributed among the poor

23. According to State Socialists state?
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A. It should be happily tolerated

B. It is a positive good

C. Is an evil to be ended immediately

D. It is necessary evil

24. According to Marx the dictatorship to proletariat, which will follow the overthrow of capitalism will:
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A. Protect the capitalists from the wrath of the workers

B. Give complete freedom in the economic sphere

C. Conduct free and fair elections to elect its own rulers

D. Stamp out the counter revolutionaries and capitalists
25. Which one of the following is not true about Jean Jaures views?
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A. It the revolution workers will not be better of

B. The workers were not economically sinking

C. Even after proletariat revolution class conflict will continue

D. Class conflict was a reality
26. State Socialists believe that present parliamentary institutions:
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A. Have lost the confidence of the masses

B. have failed in promoting the interests of the people

C. Are instruments of exploitation

D. Are delivering goods and should be strengthened

E. Should be abolished

27. According to Fabians in the present society for every change:
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A. Economic factor was the sole consideration

B. Religion alone counted very much

C. All factors combined together weighed

D. Political factor was only weighty

28. The State Socialists believe that:
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A. Capitalism is moral strength of a nation

B. Capitalism is promoting international trade

C. Capitalism is promoting social welfare

D. Capitalism should be abolished
29. According to Fabians private property should:
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A. Remain in the hands of capitalists

B. Remain with the sovereign

C. Be transferred from individual to society

D. Remain with the churches

30. Which one of the following is not an objective of Democratic socialism?
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A. Trade should be state regulated

B. Collective social interests should be promoted

C. There should be cooperation than competition in society

D. Free trade should be encouraged
31. Classical Liberals means that hereditary advantages should be:
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A. Continued but in a limited manner

B. Continued

C. Continued but in a modified form

D. Brought to an end

32. State Socialists believe that industries:
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A. Should be left to the care of the private individuals

B. Only big industries should be under the care of the state

C. Should remain with individuals but be liberally financed

D. Only big industries be kept in the hands of individuals

E. Should be nationalised
33. According of Marx the society broadly consists of:
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A. Four classes

B. A number of classes arranged in hierarchical order

C. Two classes

D. Only one class

34. Marx has given numerous causes which will lead to the overthrow of capitalism. Some of the causes are given below. However one of the causes listed is not
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A. Capitalism reduces the purchasing capacity of workers by paying them lowest wages

B. Capitalism concentrates the capital in the hands of fewer persons and pushes the smaller capitalists in the rank of working classes

C. Capitalism frees the workers from economic worries and thus makes it possible for them to wage a strong struggle against capitalism

D. Capitalism concentrates large

35. According to Marx a revolution in the Capitalist society takes place:
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A. Due to foreign interference

B. Because of dissatisfaction of the educated people with the system

C. Due to increasing importance of political elites

D. Due to growing antagonism between the haves and have-notes
36. Fabian Socialists derive their main authority from:
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A. Germany

B. Canada

C. England

D. France

E. Australia

37. Which one of the following is not true about democratic socialism?
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A. Free way of life to every one should be allowed

B. Civil rights should be guaranteed

C. No political rights should be allowed

D. Inequalities in wealth should be reduced

38. Sidney Webb believed that:
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A. Revolution was only solution to many problems

B. Revolution created problems

C. Revolution was unavoidable

D. Revolution and change must go hand in hand

39. Which one of the following is not true about Sidney Webb?
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A. Changes could come only with the help of revolution

B. Revolution was no solution to problems

C. Revolution was likely to being social upheavals

D. State was instrument of exploitation

E. History demonstrated progress of democracy

40. According to Classical Liberals:
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A. No one should be sentenced without trial

B. No property should be confiscated without compensation

C. Any person could be put to death without trial

D. Application of law could not depend on the whims of law makers