Which one of the following thinkers put forth the idea of a welfare state?

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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. 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 E. To spread education...

3. Which one of the following put forth classical theory of development?

   A. Ricardo B. Keynes C. Marx D. Marshall...

4. 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...

5. 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...

6. Which of the following functions whould not be performed by a modern welfare state?

   A. Interference in the religion of the people B. Restrictions on economic activities C. Protection of an particular class of citizens D. Putting of restrictions on the sale of intoxicating drugs E. Protecting of citizens from foreign aggressions...

7. Which one of the following thinkers is associated with the idealist theory of state?

   A. Hobbes B. Hegel C. J.S.Mill D. Laski...

8. Hobbes put forth theory of Social Contract with a view to:__________?

   A. Defend the absolute powers of the monarchy B. Assert the right of the people to rule themselves C. Assert the authority of the Parliament D. Justify the dominance of the aristocratic classes...

9. A welfare state performs: ___________?

   A. Only walfare functions B. Only protective functions C. Both protective and welfare functions D. Either protective or welfare function...

10. One of the serious hurdles in the way of implementing the ideals of welfare state is: ___________?

    A. Reluctance of government servants to assume more responsibility B. Indifferent attitude of the politicians C. Lack of interest by the common people D. Reluctance of people to pay high taxes...