Powers and Functions of a State

Q. Select the correct option based on the following statements.

Statement 1: Discretionary functions of a State are aimed at improving the quality of the life of the people within the State.
Statement 2: Discretionary functions are those that a State can fulfill only if it has the capacity to do so.

1. Both statements are true.
2. Both statements are false.
3. Statement 1 is true while Statement 2 is false.
4. Statement 1 is flase while Statement 2 is true.

Q. Nationalism is a feeling of loyalty towards one's own nation. Which of the factors binds this feeling?

1. Common culture
2. Occupy one territory
3. Common history
4. Common geographical features

Q. Match the following features of a state with the relevant options:
1) Population; 2) Territory; 3) Government; 4) Sovereignty;
A) Agent of state; B) People living in a territory; C) Power of country to control government; D) Land consisting of water resources.

1. 1-B; 2-C; 3-D; 4-A
2. 1-D; 2-C; 3-B; 4-A
3. 1-B; 2-D; 3-A; 4-C
4. 1-A; 2-C; 3-B; 4-D

Q. Select the correct option based on the following statements.

Statement 1: Without a State, there would be no formal structure in our lives, no procedures to follow, and no one to intervene in crucial situations.
Statement 2: Through the many functions it fulfills, the State lends order to society.

1. Both statements are true and Statement 2 is the reason for Statement 1.
2. Both statements are true and Statement 1 is the reason for Statement 2.
3. Both statements are true but unrelated.
4. Statement 2 is true but Statement 1 is false.

Q. Which of the following is/are true for sovereign states?

1. Right to gain power over weaker countries.
2. Right to take decisions in its own territory.
3. Right to take independent decisions on international issues.
4. Right to take decisions for other states.

Q. Pick the odd one out.
Hint: It is not the form of government.

1. Despotism
2. Nepotism
3. Democracy
4. Monarchy

Q. Kerala is not a nation state because ___.

1. It does not have a specific territory.
2. It lacks sovereignty.
3. It does not have a common language.
4. It does not have a stable government.

Q. S1: A state should have a defined territory which should include land, water and aerial space.
S2: The government of the state has control over the land but not over water resources.

1. S1: True; S2: True; S2 and S1 are related to each other
2. S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are independent statements
3. S1: False; S2: True
4. S1: True; S2: False

Q. Which of the following factors constitute a 'Welfare State'?

1. Security
2. Education facilities
3. Harsh working conditions
4. Healthcare facilities

Q. Protecting life of citizens is one of the main duties of the state. This function falls under which of the following category?

1. Obligatory functions
2. Judiciary functions
3. Political functions
4. Humanitarian functions

Q. S1: States with less population see lot of inward migration due to lack of human resources.
S2: States with high population can have more unemployment and poverty.
Select which of the above statements is/are true.

1. S1
2. S2
3. S1 and S2
4. S1 and S2 are wrong

Q. Which of these is/are categorised as obligatory function(s) of a State?

1. Maintaining internal peace
2. Providing accessible healthcare to all its people
3. Upholding the rights of its people
4. Protecting its boundaries

Q. In a welfare state, the government has the responsibility in ensuring the welfare of its people in which of these matters in general?

1. Security
2. Happiness
3. Wealth
4. Health
5. Education
6. Housing
7. Emotions
8. Working conditions