Which of the following statements is/are correct about the concept of 'Police State'? 1. It puts forward that the state can perform various functions of social welfare. 2. It is concerned with the maintenance of law and order and defense of the country against external aggression. 3. Laissez faire is the fundamental economic system and policy necessarily followed by all Police states. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Correct Answer:

C. 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: This describes a 'Welfare State', which is the opposite of a 'Police State'. Statement 2 is correct: A 'Police State' (or minimal state) is one whose functions are limited to the essential tasks of maintaining law and order, justice, and defense. Statement 3 is incorrect: While the concept of a police state is associated with laissez-faire economics, it is not a necessary policy for all such states.