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Multiple choice civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

"Man's life was solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short". Who holds such views about the nature of the state?

  1. Locke

  2. Hobbes

  3. Rousseau

  4. T.H.Green
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hobbes in Leviathan (1660) expressed his views that "Man's life was solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short." Hobbes inferred that people are naturally selfish and wicked and cannot be trusted. Therefore the primitive or "natural" state of humanity is violent and brutal. Therefore a strong, authoritarian government (monarchy) must control them.

Multiple choice civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

Who controls the consolidated fund of the state?

  1. The Chief Minister of the State

  2. The Governor of the State

  3. The Finance Minister of the State

  4. The Legislative Assembly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 266 (1) of the Constitution of India, a Consolidated Fund of State (a separate fund for each state) has been established. The Consolidated Fund receives all state government revenues as well as all loans raised by the issue of treasury bills. It also receives internal and external loans and all money received by the State Government in repayment of loans.

Multiple choice civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

With regard to industrial growth, which state ranks first?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Maharashtra is a leader among Indian states in terms of agricultural and industrial production, trade and transport, and education. It has endeavored to develop sustaining industrial growth, facilitate a speedier flow of investment by creating a conducive industrial climate in the State. Maharashtra has developed a solid base of industrial infrastructure, strong Human Resources, and sustaining and diverse industrial base.

Multiple choice civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

Who among the following is not appointed by the Governor of a State?

  1. The Chief Minister of the State

  2. The Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha

  3. The Chairman of the State Pubic Service Commission

  4. Other ministers of the State
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The constitution of India states that post general election, at its very first session, the Legislative Assembly in a State shall elect a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker, from among its members.

Multiple choice civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

Which of the following persons advocate the Social Contract Theory of the origin of the State?

  1. John Austin

  2. Thomas Hobbes

  3. Montesquieu

  4. Karl Marx
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) and John Locke (1632-1704) developed their political theories at a time of religious, political and social upheaval in England. Their theory of social contract is basically a morally justified agreement made amongst individuals. They argue that through this agreement, an organised society is brought into existence. It is used as a means of demonstrating the value of government, the grounds for political obligation and authority over a particular geographical area. The social contract obliges citizens to respect and obey the state, in exchange for stability and security that only a system of political rule can provide.

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Which among the following union territories has/her Chief Minister/Chief Ministers?

  1. Delhi

  2. Puducherry

  3. Only (a)

  4. Both (a) and (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
The present CM of Delhi is Arvind Kejriwal and Puducherry is V. Narayanaswamy. 
Union Territory of Delhi and Puducherry both have Legislative Assembly.
Members of the legislative assembly are directly elected from territorial constituencies. 
Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Who is the head of the Council of ministers in a State? 

  1. Governor

  2. The Chief Minister

  3. Lt. Governor

  4. Chief Secretary of State
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Minister is the Head of the State Government. He is the repository of all the power of the State. He is the Head of the Council of Ministers, the Legislature, and the leader of the majority party in the government. He should be a member of any of the two houses.