Political Science Mcqs
The view that the state is an end in itself was expressed by:

A. Early greek thinkers
B. Individualists
C. Marxists
D. Socialists

Keeping in view the functions performed by the modern state it has been described as: _________?

A. A police state
B. A totalitarian state
C. A totalitarian state
D. A capitalist state

The monistic theory regarding the functions of the state is based on the principle that:

A. The individual and the state exist for each other
B. The individual exists for sake of the state
C. The state exists for the sake of the individual
D. The individual and the state are opposed to each other

Which one of the following is correct about socialist state?

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

Which one of the following is true about a welfare state?

A. It believes in imposition of uniform taxes
B. It believes in no taxation
C. It allows economic liberty only
D. It believes in graded taxation

Which one of the following are true views of socialism regarding state?

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

According to welfare theory of the state which one of the following is not a function of the state?

A. To own the means of production
B. To open employment exchanges
C. To end social evils
D. To maintain internal order

Which one of the following is correct about the functions of a welfare state?

A. It should help in the abolition of private property
B. It should help in the aboliition of state
C. It should aim at abolition of educational institutions
D. It should aim at promoting material welfare of the individual

According to socialists which one of the following is not a function of the state?

A. to maintain law and order
B. to own means of production
C. to regulate working hours of workers
D. to remove social evils

Which one of the following is correct about socialist views about functions of the state?

A. it should hinder hindrances
B. individual is the best judge of his interests
C. it is enemy of the interests of the individuals
D. rights of the individual are natural