Question 4 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 2 Class 6 Political Science - All Human Beings Are Equal - Political Science

Last updated at July 13, 2026 by Teachoo

The weaker and backward sections of society are protected by the

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So, the correct answer is (C): State

Let’s check all the options

Option (A) Police - Police are the civil force of a state that is responsible for maintaining public order and safety, enforcing the law, and preventing and detecting crime. Police are not the ones who protect the weaker and the backward sections of the society, but they are the ones who implement the laws and policies that are made by the state for their protection. So, this is incorrect .
Option (B) People - People are the human beings who make up a community or a nation. People are not the ones who protect the weaker and the backward sections of the society, but they are the ones who elect or choose their representatives who form the state and make laws and policies for their protection. So, this is incorrect .

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Option (C) State - State is a politically organized body of people who occupy a definite territory and have a government that has sovereignty over them⁷. State is also the political organization or institution that exercises authority and power over its people⁵. State is the one who protects the weaker and the backward sections of the society by making laws and policies that ensure their rights, welfare, and justice. For example, in India, the state has enacted various laws and schemes to protect the interests of women, children, Dalits, tribals, minorities, etc³. So, this is correct
Option (D) Country - Country is a geographical area that is recognized as a distinct entity in political geography. Country can also refer to a nation or state that has its own government and borders. However, country is not the same as state, because country emphasizes more on the physical or territorial aspect, while state emphasizes more on the political or legal aspect. For example, Scotland is a country within the United Kingdom, but it is not a state because it does not have full sovereignty or independence from the UK government⁸. So, this is incorrect .

Thus, option (C) is correct

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