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nature theories and state function Mcqs
41. 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

42. 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

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

B. Herbert Spencer

C. Marx

D. Adam Smith

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

B. Police state

C. Welfare state

D. Totalitarian state

45. 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
46. 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

47. 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

48. 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
49. The ethical justification for individualism was offered by: __________?
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A. Herbert Spencer

B. Locke

C. J.S.Mill

D. Adam Smith

50. 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
51. Who of the following is considered an exponent of modern individualism?
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A. Laski

B. Leacock

C. Hobbes

D. Graham Wallas
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

57. 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
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