In the West first to support the theory of Divine Origin were:

Related Mcqs:

1. Who of the followings was a staunch supporter of the ‘Divine Origin Theory’?

   A. George III of England
   B. Napoleon of France
   C. James II of England
   D. None of the above

2. Main supporters of theory of Divine origin were: ____________?

   A. Feudal lords
   B. Church fathers
   C. Common men
   D. The rich traders

3. According to exponents of theory of Divine Origin of the State the Kings derived their authority from:

   A. God
   B. People
   C. Constitutional monarchy
   D. Church

4. The Divine Origin Theory laid emphasis on:

   A. Divine rights of king
   B. Complete freedom for the people
   C. Subordination of the King to Pope
   D. Regulation of state affairs in accordance with laws of Bible

5. The Divine Origin Theory given:

   A. No right to people to revolt against the ruler
   B. Right to people to revolt against the ruler
   C. Right to revolt only if the king acts in a tyrannical manner
   D. Right to revolt only if he acts against the principles of religion

6. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a shortcoming of the Divine Origin Theory?

   A. It is dangerous because it leaves sufficient scope for the ruler to assume despotic powers
   B. It leads to political stagnation and hampers progress
   C. It is based on superstition and does not appeal to reason
   D. It is not supported by history

7. Which one of the following merits of Divine Origin Theory has been wrongly enumerated:

   A. It disciplined the primitives man
   B. It taught the primitive man the value of obedience
   C. It made the primitive man religious and superstitious
   D. It helped the ruler to establish peace and order by claiming divine descent

8. The Divine Origin Theory of state holds:

   A. The state was created by a Saint named Divine
   B. State was created by God
   C. State was created by majority vote
   D. State was created by the Pope

9. The Divine Origin Theory laid emphasis on:___________?

   A. Close co-operation between religion and politics
   B. Complete separation of religion and politics
   C. Domination of religion by the King
   D. Equality of all men

10. Theory of Divine Origin of State supports:

    A. Aristocracy
    B. Bureaucracy
    C. Constitutional monarchy
    D. Absolute monarchy