Which of the following is correct about liberal theory about state?

Related Mcqs:

1. Which of the following statements is the most convincing example of the liberal-democratic concept of welfare state: The state should seek to _________?

   A. Eradicate class conflicts by assuming direction and control over economic policies
   B. Provide for its citizens a minimum of material well being without destroying private initiative
   C. Provide for its citizens a maximum of material well-being so as to ensure reconciliation of partisan objectives
   D. Eradicate contradiction between political power and socio-economic justice

2. Which one of the following is wrongly listed as a feature of Liberal theory of democracy?

   A. It emphasises that the power rests with the people
   B. It holds that common interest can be realised only through democratic government
   C. It concedes to the people the right to oppose the state
   D. It does not give any power to the people to oppose the authority of the state

3. Which one of the following thinkers emphasised the principles of adult franchise, representative government, freedom of press and frequent elections, which form the cornerstone of Liberal theory of democracy?

   A. J.S.Mill
   B. Locke
   C. Rousseau
   D. All the three

4. Who of the following philosophers was not associated with the Liberal Theory of Democracy?

   A. Locke
   B. Hobbes
   C. Karl Marx
   D. J.S. Mill

5. The best exposition of the liberal nature of the functions of state was offered by: ________?

   A. John Locke
   B. Karl Marx
   C. T.H. Green
   D. None of the above

6. According to the Liberal thinkers the functions of the state should be: ________?

   A. Unlimited
   B. Limited
   C. Controlled
   D. Uncontrolled

7. The liberal thinker of the nineteenth century considered the state as: __________?

   A. A welfare agency
   B. A necessary evil
   C. Preserver of Liberty
   D. Instrument of exploitation

8. The best exposition of liberal concept of the nature and functions of the state is found in the writings of:

   A. Karl Marx
   B. John Locke
   C. Montesquieu
   D. Machiavelli

9. According to liberal theory of development origin of all value was: _______?

   A. Land
   B. Labour
   C. Capital
   D. Mineral wealth
   E. Natural resources

10. The chief contribution of Green to the Liberal theory of democracy was:

    A. Emphasis on collective well-being as condition of individual freedom
    B. Emphasis on absolute freedom of individual
    C. Absolute powers for the state
    D. None of the above