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

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  1. Locke

  2. Hobbes

  3. Rousseau

  4. T.H.Green

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Correct Option: B
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.

Who controls the consolidated fund of the state?

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  1. The Chief Minister of the State

  2. The Governor of the State

  3. The Finance Minister of the State

  4. The Legislative Assembly

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Correct Option: B
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.

With regard to industrial growth, which state ranks first?

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  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra

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Correct Option: D
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.

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

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  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

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Correct Option: B
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.

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

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  1. John Austin

  2. Thomas Hobbes

  3. Montesquieu

  4. Karl Marx

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Correct Option: B
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.

Who is the channel of communication between Governor and Council of Ministers?

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  1. Speaker of Assembly

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Deputy Chief Minister

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chief Minister has to act as the principal channel of communication between the Governor and the Council of Ministers.

The people in power like the chief minister and the minister have to take action.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A

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

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  1. Delhi

  2. Puducherry

  3. Only (a)

  4. Both (a) and (b)

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Correct Option: D
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. 

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

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  1. Governor

  2. The Chief Minister

  3. Lt. Governor

  4. Chief Secretary of State

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Correct Option: B
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.

The Chief Minister is appointed by _______________.

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  1. The Prime Minister

  2. The Governor

  3. The President

  4. The Speaker

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Governor is the Executive Head and appoints the Chief Minister and the other Ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister.