origin of state MCQs – Page 7

Practise focused origin of state questions with marked answers for exam preparation and subject revision.

origin of state Mcqs
121. Point out one of the theories which stresses that state is handiwork of God:
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A. Theory of Divine origin

B. Evolutionary theory

C. Matriarchal theory

D. Theory of Divine origin

E. Patriarchal theory

122. One of the major contributions of the Social Contract theory is that:
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A. It assumes that the relationship between the state and individual is voluntary

B. It assumes that a contract is possible outside the state

C. It gave a death blow to the Divine Origin theory and paved the way for democracy

D. It assumes that the individual made the contract for personal safety and security of personal property

123. Which one of the following statements is correct about social contract theory?
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A. The state is the result of a contract

B. The state is a natural institution

C. The state is the result of a conquest

D. The state is gradual evolution

E. The state was created by God

124. Locke concedes to sovereign:
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A. Absolute authority

B. No authority at all

C. Only limited authority

D. None of the above

125. In modern times the force theory of the origin of the state has been supported by: ________?
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A. Roosevelt

B. Stalin

C. Churchill

D. Hitler
126. The contract envisaged by Rousseau was: __________?
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A. Both the social contract

B. A social contract

C. A political contract

D. A legal contract

127. The Social Contract theory paved the way for:_________?
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A. Democracy

B. Growth of autocratic systems of governent

C. Rise of absolute monarchy

D. Introduction of direct democracy

128. That the law of the state is obeyed because there is punitive authority of the state behind it, is believed by the exponents of: _________?
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A. Theory of Divine origin

B. Force theory

C. Patriarchal theory

D. Matriarchal theory

129. The state of nature, according to Locke, was: _____________?
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A. A period of peace in certain areas and war in other areas

B. A period of lawlessness

C. A period of constant warfare

D. A period of peace and reason
130. The basic of oriental empire was: ____________?
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A. Fear of Gad

B. Power of religion

C. Despotic king

D. Love for national culture

131. The state of nature was substituted by:_________?
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A. Lawlessness

B. Police state

C. Civil society

D. Natural contract

E. Anarchy

132. Who raised state to the highest glory?
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A. Marx

B. Rousseau

C. Hegel

D. Locke

133. The two important factors, which according to Rousseau compelled the people to leave the state of nature and create the state were:
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A. Emergence of strong religious and military classes

B. Fear of foreign danger and need of a strong ruler to protect them

C. Growth of population and property

D. Growth of property and fear of revolution

134. The state is neither the handiwork of God, nor the result of superior physical force, nor the creation of a resulution or convention nor a mere expansion of the family who said this?
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A. Garner

B. T.H. Green

C. Laski

D. Hegel

135. Who of the following said that in the state of nature hands of all were against one and hand of one against all?
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A. Locke

B. Rousseau

C. Marx

D. Hobbes
136. According to Locke the sovereign:
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A. Was a party to the contract

B. None of the above

C. Stood outside the contract

D. Was born out of the contract

137. Aristotle believed that state originated as result of:__________?
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A. Social contract

B. Handiwork of God

C. Expansion of families

D. Force
138. The Force Theory regarding the origin of state believes that:
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A. There is no relationship between the State and the Church

B. Church is superior to the state

C. The Church and the State enjoy equal powers

D. The state is superior to the Church

139. Pick up one, which is not connected with the origin of the state:
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A. Industry

B. Population

C. Religion

D. Territory

140. The view that State is an executive committee of the exploiting class is associated with:
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A. The Anarchists

B. All the above

C. The Idealists

D. The Marxists