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Unit 2: State — Online MCQ Test

Q: What is the main purpose of the State in political science?

Answer: B. To maintain law and order and ensure welfare — The State is a political institution that maintains law and order and works for the welfare of the people. Its functions are wider than those of any one social group or association.

Q: Which of the following is an essential element of the State?

Answer: B. Sovereignty — Sovereignty is one of the essential elements of the State. The commonly accepted essential elements are population, territory, government, and sovereignty.

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What is the main purpose of the State in political science?

A. To provide entertainment to citizens
B. To maintain law and order and ensure welfare ✓
C. To promote only trade activities
D. To replace all social institutions

Answer: B. To maintain law and order and ensure welfare
The State is a political institution that maintains law and order and works for the welfare of the people. Its functions are wider than those of any one social group or association.

Which of the following is an essential element of the State?

A. Public opinion
B. Sovereignty ✓
C. Religion
D. Language

Answer: B. Sovereignty
Sovereignty is one of the essential elements of the State. The commonly accepted essential elements are population, territory, government, and sovereignty.

Which statement best distinguishes the State from society?

A. Society has sovereignty; State does not
B. State is a compulsory political organization; society is a wider social relationship ✓
C. Both are exactly the same
D. Society has fixed borders; State does not

Answer: B. State is a compulsory political organization; society is a wider social relationship
The State is a compulsory political institution with sovereignty, while society is a broader network of social relations. Society includes many associations and relationships beyond politics.

Which statement correctly explains why the State is considered the most powerful political institution?

A. It is based only on voluntary membership
B. It can enforce laws by using sovereign authority ✓
C. It depends entirely on social customs
D. It exists only for cultural activities

Answer: B. It can enforce laws by using sovereign authority
The State is the most powerful political institution because it has sovereignty and can make and enforce laws. Its authority is supreme within its territory.

Which of the following statements about State and society is most accurate?

A. State is a part of society, but society is not a part of State ✓
B. Society is a part of State, but State is not a part of society
C. State and society are identical terms
D. State exists only after society disappears

Answer: A. State is a part of society, but society is not a part of State
The State functions within society and is one of its organized institutions. Society is wider and includes many non-political relationships and institutions.

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