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nature theories and state function Mcqs
61. The economic justification individualism was offered by: ___________?
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A. Locke

B. Herbert Smith

C. J.S.Mill

D. Adam Smith
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

70. 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
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

77. 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

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

80. 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