Worksheet 5
1. Which of the following theories of the state emphasizes the role of the state as a
protector of individual rights?
A) Social Contract Theory
B) Divine Right Theory
C) Force Theory
D) Marxist Theory
2. Under the IT Act 2000, which section deals with the punishment for identity theft?
A) Section 66C
B) Section 65
C) Section 67
D) Section 70
3. Who among the following is considered the father of modern jurisprudence?
A) Jeremy Bentham
B) H.L.A. Hart
C) John Austin
D) Montesquieu
4. The term "state" in political science refers to:
A) A political party
B) A sovereign political entity with a defined territory
C) A local government
D) A non-governmental organization
5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a state?
A) Territory
B) Population
C) Government
D) Religion
6. The concept of sovereignty is best described as:
A) The ability to rule over others
B) The supreme authority of the state over its territory and people
C) The right to self-defense
D) The division of powers
7. The essential elements of a state include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Territory
B) Population
C) Political ideology
D) Government
8. Which philosopher is known for defining the state as a "legal entity"?
A) Aristotle
B) Hobbes
C) Rousseau
D) John Locke
9. The social contract theory suggests that:
A) Governments are formed through divine right
B) Individuals give up certain freedoms in exchange for protection by the state
C) Laws are derived from moral principles
D) Political power is inherited
[Link] of the following is NOT a form of government?
A) Democracy
B) Oligarchy
C) Anarchy
D) Bureaucracy
[Link] principle of separation of powers divides government into how many branches?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
[Link] a parliamentary system, the head of state is usually:
A) The Prime Minister
B) An elected president
C) A hereditary monarch
D) A military leader
[Link] article of the Indian Constitution mentions the separation of powers among the
Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary?
A) Article 14
B) Article 20
C) Article 50
D) Article 75
[Link] role of the Judiciary is to:
A) Create laws
B) Enforce laws
C) Interpret laws
D) All of the above
[Link] of the following is a feature of a federal government?
A) Centralized power
B) Division of powers between central and state governments
C) Single-tier governance
D) Absolute monarchy
[Link] a unitary system of government, the authority is:
A) Shared between national and local governments
B) Centralized in the national government
C) Decentralized to local bodies
D) Distributed among various regions
[Link] of the following is an example of an organ of government?
A) The Constitution
B) The Prime Minister
C) Political Parties
D) Non-Governmental Organizations
Questions
Discuss the concept of separation of powers in the context of the Indian Constitution.
Explain how it is implemented among the three branches of government.
Explain the various forms of government, such as democracy, monarchy, and dictatorship.
Highlight the characteristics and differences between these forms.
Analyze the role of the Judiciary in upholding the Constitution and protecting the rights of
citizens in India. Include examples of landmark judgments.
Discuss the features of the Indian Constitution that establish it as a federal structure. How
does the distribution of powers between the Centre and the States reflect this federalism?
Evaluate the significance of the Preamble in the Indian Constitution. How does it reflect the
aspirations and values of the Indian people?
