nature theories and state function Mcqs
52. 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

53. 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

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

B. Marxists

C. Individualists

D. Anarchists

55. 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

56. 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

58. 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

59. 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

60. 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
62. 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

63. 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

64. 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

65. 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

66. 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
67. 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

68. 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

69. 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

71. 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
72. 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

73. 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

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

B. Social security schemes

C. Unrestricted competition

D. Collective

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

B. T.H. Green

C. Hegel

D. Kant

76. 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

78. 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

79. 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

81. 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
82. 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

83. 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

84. 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

85. 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
86. 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

87. 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

89. According to Absolutists:
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A. State does not contribute in individuals development

B. Individual can develop in the state

C. State should not keep the individuals in his sphere of activity

D. Should not maintain law and order

90. According to the individualists the best judge of the interests of individuals is: ________?
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A. None of the above

B. The individual himself

C. The Parliament

D. The state

91. Which one of the following is correct about the functions of a welfare state?
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A. It should aim at abolition of educational institutions

B. It should help in the aboliition of state

C. It should aim at promoting material welfare of the individual

D. It should help in the abolition of private property

92. Those who believe that the state is an end in itself believe that:
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A. Should be narrowed down

B. State should have no functions

C. State should perform optional functions

D. Should be widened

93. The Welfare state aims at: _________?
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A. Abolition of private property

B. Abolition of religion

C. Creation of a classless society

D. Promotion of material welfare of the individual
94. In ancient India most important function of the state was __________?
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A. To prserve private property of citizens

B. To give economic prosperity to the people

C. To promote dharma

D. To expand

95. The modern state has been described as: __________?
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A. A moral institution

B. A police state

C. A welfare state

D. An exploitative state

96. Who of the following believed that state was Leviathan?
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A. Rousseau

B. Aristotle

C. Plato

D. Hobbes

E. Locke

97. According to Anarchists the present system of representation?
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A. Needs great encouragement

B. Should be replaced by functional representation

C. Is very sound

D. Is a mockery
99. Optional functions of the state are those which:
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A. If not performed the people will rise against the state

B. If not performed, the state will disintegrate

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

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