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Functions and origin of a state - class-X

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The Constitution is considered as a rule book of the state and it expects the citizens to adhere to the rules.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Constitution provides for the governance of the nation. It grants rights, duties and liabilities to the State and citizens.  Citizens must follow the constitution as it gives liberty, freedom and limits the authority of the State in an individual's life. The adherence to the constitution makes good citizen and aware individual.

Which of the following is not an essential element of the State?

  1. Population

  2. Political party

  3. Definite Territory

  4. Sovereignty


Correct Option: B

When the state has a political authority, it has the right to compel the non compliers.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political authority means legal ruling power of the state by virtue of which it describes moral principles, distinguish between individual's rights and duties and seek obedience from its subject. It can compel obedience from the non compliers in order to achieve full political obligation of the citizens towards state.

The term ethnic implies _____________________.

  1. People living in harmony.

  2. A social division based on shared culture

  3. People fighting for their community.

  4. People fighting for power


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The term "Ethnic" implies a social division based on shared culture. People belonging to the same ethnic group believe in their common descent because of similarities of physical type or of culture or both. They need not always have the same religion or nationality.

The theory of social contract primarily seeks ___________________.

  1. to explore the historical origin of the State

  2. to explain the basis of political obligation

  3. to bring out a radical transformation of society by revolution

  4. to justify the status quo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social Contract Theory is the theory of voluntary agreement among people by which society is brought into being and political authority is chosen to which people submitted their obedience. It explains the basis of Political obligation by establishing political authority by consent and desire of all.

Political obligation binds a person to the performance of duties as mentioned in the Constitution.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
 Political obligation is a sense in a person to have a moral duty to respect the laws of his own country. Political obligation can be defined as- ' An obligation concerning the duties of political leaders and citizen together who, as collectively, are responsible for the political system as a whole.' This political obligation differs from legal obligation. 
It is trues that political obligations are necessary for the citizen to maintain a good system nationwide, because it is this political obligation that obliges a citizen to respect and obey the law. It regulates the conduct of a person. It is through this obligation only that needs of people are looked after. Hence, it is political obligation that binds a person to the performance of duties as mentioned in Constitution.

Political obligations have gained momentum after the _______ century. 

  1. 14th

  2. 15th

  3. 16th

  4. 18th


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political obligation is a sense in a person to have a moral duty to respect the laws of his own country. Political obligation can be defined as- ' An obligation concerning the duties of political leaders and citizen together who, as collectively, are responsible for the political system as a whole.' Political obligation have gained momentum after the 16th Century. Political philosophers like T.H.Green, Hobbes, Locke etc.

The social and ethnic crisis in Sri Lanka can be solved through power sharing among different ______________.

  1. Political parties

  2. Organs.

  3. Social groups

  4. Pressure groups.


Correct Option: C

Who states political obligation as, it is intended to include the obligation of the subject towards the sovereign, the obligation of the citizen toward the state, and the obligation of the individual to each other as enforces by the political superior?

  1. Hobbes

  2. T.H. Green

  3. Locke

  4. Rousseau


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
T.H.Green explain the term political obligation in his book "Lectures on the Principles of Political Obligation" as "that the term include both the obligation of the subject towards the sovereign, of the citizen towards the state, and the obligations of individuals to each other as enforced by a political superior." His purpose is to consider the moral function or object served by law, or by the system of rights and obligations which the state enforces, and in so doing to discover the true ground or justification for obedience to law.

How many kinds of Political Obligations are there?

  1. Two

  2. Three

  3. Four

  4. Five


Correct Option: C

The conflicts which were prevalent in the Northern Ireland for a long time were ________________.

  1. Religious

  2. Militant

  3. Racism

  4. Ethno-political


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The conflicts which were prevalent in Northern Ireland for a long time were Ethno-political. As most of the population of this region belonged to the Christian community but they were divided into two major sects of this religion. Due to the interference of political parties in this conflict, this conflict had been converted into Ethno-political conflict. One group of this religion that was Protestants was supported by the Unionist and another group that was Roman Catholic was supported by the Nationalist parties.

The factor which led to the demolition of Babri Masjid was _______________.

  1. political mobilization

  2. social differences

  3. religious dominance

  4. economic equality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

On 6 December 1992, the RSS and its affiliates organized a political rally involving 150,000 VHP and BJP kar sevaks at the site of the disputed structure. The demolition occurred after the rally organized by Hindu nationalist organizations at the site turned violent. Hence, Option A is correct. The other factors did not figure as much in causing the demolition, hence incorrect. 


Different movements around the world are ______________.

  1. Political

  2. Decisive

  3. Distinct

  4. Identical


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Organizations and pressure groups influence politics in a number of ways. They try to gather sympathy and public support for their goals and activity by carrying out an information campaign through organizing meetings, file petitions etc., These even take the help of media for the same.
The pressure groups and organizations organize protest activity like a strike or disrupting govt. programmes, employee’s associations, workers organizations, etc. These techniques force govt. to take notice of their demand. Hence, Option A is correct. Neither of the other options characterise social movements universally, hence, incorrect. 

The percentage of Protestant's population in Northern Ireland is ____________.

  1. 56%

  2. 53%

  3. 50%

  4. 47%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Northern Ireland, there are two major sects of Christianity- Protestants and Roman Catholics. Protestants are 53% and Roman Catholics are 44%.

The correct percentage of Roman Catholics in Northern Ireland was __________.

  1. 44%

  2. 51%

  3. 56%

  4. 61%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

44% population of Northern Ireland belonged to Roman Catholics which were supported by the Nationalist Parties. The Catholics demanded that Northern Ireland be unified with the Republic of Ireland which was a predominantly Catholic country.

According to the National Sample Survey of 2004-05, the percentage of OBCs in the population of India is ________.

  1. 25

  2. 41

  3. 56

  4. 65


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

OBC stands for Other Backward Caste. The National Sample Survey of 2004-05 indicates that the OBCs formed 41% of the population. (The Survey by NSSO in 2004-05 put the OBC population in the country at 40.94%)

Some statements are given below. Select the correct code:
(a) Coalition government comes up because of the political alliance of more than two political parties.
(b) Political parties contest elections for gaining power so to serve the people in times of their needs.
(c) Real democracy is the participation of the people rather than that of the political parties.

  1. a and b

  2. a and c

  3. b and c

  4. a,b and c


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Democracy does need political parties, but they do gain and attain power rather than serve people in their times of needs.

The political expression of social division is very healthy for the ________________.

  1. Monarchy

  2. Dictatorship

  3. Aristocracy

  4. Democracy


Correct Option: D

The nation in which women have bigger role in public and political life is ______________.

  1. Ireland.

  2. England.

  3. Finland.

  4. Netherlands.


Correct Option: C
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