Extra 40 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the topic "Welfare State" from Class 11 Political Science, along with their answers:
What is the primary objective of a welfare state?
a) Maximizing profits
b) Ensuring social and economic well-being of citizens
c) Strengthening military power
d) Increasing exports
Answer:
b) Ensuring social and economic well-being of citizens
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a welfare state?
a) Social security
b) Free-market capitalism without regulation
c) Public welfare programs
d) Government intervention in the economy
Answer:
b) Free-market capitalism without regulation
The concept of the welfare state is most closely associated with which ideology?
a) Communism
b) Liberalism
c) Socialism
d) Fascism
Answer:
c) Socialism
The welfare state aims to reduce:
a) Economic inequalities
b) Political participation
c) State intervention
d) Government accountability
Answer:
a) Economic inequalities
Which of the following is an example of a welfare state policy?
a) Tax cuts for the wealthy
b) Universal healthcare
c) Military expansion
d) Deregulation of industries
Answer:
b) Universal healthcare
The welfare state concept became popular after:
a) World War I
b) World War II
c) The Cold War
d) The Industrial Revolution
Answer:
b) World War II
The welfare state seeks to provide:
a) Minimum income
b) Free press
c) Military training
d) Political propaganda
Answer:
a) Minimum income
Which of the following is NOT a function of a welfare state?
a) Providing public education
b) Promoting equality
c) Encouraging monopolies
d) Social security
Answer:
c) Encouraging monopolies
The term ‘welfare state’ was first used in:
a) USA
b) Germany
c) UK
d) France
Answer:
c) UK
In a welfare state, the government plays a key role in:
a) Controlling all businesses
b) Providing a safety net for citizens
c) Suppressing political opposition
d) Expanding military forces
Answer:
b) Providing a safety net for citizens
Who is regarded as the main architect of the modern welfare state in Britain?
a) Karl Marx
b) Adam Smith
c) William Beveridge
d) John Locke
Answer:
c) William Beveridge
Which of the following is an example of a welfare measure?
a) Right to property
b) Right to employment
c) Free trade agreements
d) Capital punishment
Answer:
b) Right to employment
Which principle is the foundation of a welfare state?
a) Laissez-faire
b) Social justice
c) Mercantilism
d) Anarchy
Answer:
b) Social justice
Which document played a crucial role in shaping the welfare state in Britain?
a) Beveridge Report
b) Communist Manifesto
c) Wealth of Nations
d) Social Contract
Answer:
a) Beveridge Report
Which country is considered one of the best examples of a welfare state?
a) India
b) Sweden
c) USA
d) China
Answer:
b) Sweden
Which Indian program reflects the welfare state approach?
a) Make in India
b) MGNREGA
c) Digital India
d) Start-Up India
Answer:
b) MGNREGA
The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution reflect the idea of:
a) A theocratic state
b) A welfare state
c) A capitalist state
d) A dictatorship
Answer:
b) A welfare state
Which sector is most supported by a welfare state?
a) Private industries
b) Public services
c) Corporate sector
d) Foreign investments
Answer:
b) Public services
A welfare state ensures:
a) Economic growth without equality
b) Equal opportunities for all
c) Complete absence of private sector
d) Government monopoly on resources
Answer:
b) Equal opportunities for all
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a welfare state?
a) Social security schemes
b) Free-market economy
c) Protection of weaker sections
d) Progressive taxation
Answer:
b) Free-market economy
In India, welfare measures are provided under which constitutional provision?
a) Fundamental Rights
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
c) Preamble
d) Fundamental Duties
Answer:
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
Which policy is most commonly associated with a welfare state?
a) Protectionism
b) Free trade
c) Social security
d) Militarization
Answer:
c) Social security
The welfare state model is opposed by:
a) Capitalists
b) Socialists
c) Economists
d) Human rights activists
Answer:
a) Capitalists
Which of the following is NOT a public welfare scheme?
a) PDS (Public Distribution System)
b) PM-
Kisan
c) SEZ (Special Economic Zones)
d)
Ayushman
Bharat
Answer:
c) SEZ (Special Economic Zones)
Which organization helps in implementing welfare state policies globally?
a) IMF
b) WHO
c) WTO
d) NATO
Answer:
b) WHO
The welfare state is based on which economic system?
a) Communism
b) Capitalism
c) Mixed economy
d) Feudalism
Answer:
c) Mixed economy
Unemployment benefits are an example of:
a) Welfare state policies
b) Free-market reforms
c) Trade liberalization
d) National security policies
Answer:
a) Welfare state policies
Which of the following is NOT an element of a welfare state?
a) Free healthcare
b) Equal wages
c) State-run propaganda
d) Housing schemes
Answer:
c) State-run propaganda
The welfare state provides:
a) Equal wealth distribution
b) Free services for all citizens
c) Only financial assistance
d) None of the above
Answer:
b) Free services for all citizens
Which of these welfare schemes is related to food security?
a) Mid-Day Meal Scheme
b) Digital India
c)
start up
India
d) Smart Cities Mission
Answer:
a) Mid-Day Meal Scheme
A major criticism of the welfare state is:
a) Increased government spending
b) Growth in employment
c) Social equity
d) Economic progress
Answer:
a) Increased government spending
Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the welfare state?
a) High taxation burden
b) Economic equality
c) Increased government expenditure
d) Dependency on government support
Answer:
b) Economic equality
In which country was the first welfare state established?
a) United States
b) Germany
c) France
d) United Kingdom
Answer:
b) Germany
Which Indian scheme is aimed at providing financial security to unorganized workers?
a) PM-
Kisan
b) Atal Pension Yojana
c)
Start up
India
d) Digital India
Answer:
b) Atal Pension Yojana
Which of the following is NOT considered a social welfare measure?
a) Free education
b) Universal healthcare
c) Industrial privatization
d) Pension schemes
Answer:
c) Industrial privatization
The term "Welfare State" became widely popular during which period?
a) Pre-Industrial Revolution
b) Post-World War II
c) Cold War era
d) 21st century globalization
Answer:
b) Post-World War II
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) supports the idea of a welfare state by emphasizing:
a) Economic competition
b) Social and economic rights
c) Political dictatorship
d) Military expansion
Answer:
b) Social and economic rights
Which of the following is a key challenge faced by welfare states?
a) Managing the budget deficit
b) Reducing taxes
c) Encouraging free trade
d) Reducing globalization
Answer:
a) Managing the budget deficit
Which Indian government scheme provides affordable housing for the poor?
a)
start-up
India
b) PM
Awas
Yojana
c) Digital India
d) SEZ Development Plan
Answer:
b) PM
Awas
Yojana
What is the main role of a welfare state in the economy?
a) To completely control industries
b) To provide social security and economic equality
c) To eliminate all private businesses
d) To maximize government profits
Answer:
b) To provide social security and economic equality
