The basic purpose of setting up a state is to?

A.

maintain law and order

B.

protect foreign interest

C.

Promote development

D.

provide social facilities

Correct answer is A

A state is a political organization with a centralized government that maintains a monopoly by use of force within a certain geographical territory. It must be able to maintain law and order, enforce obedient from its citizens and defend its territoery from external / internal attacks when the need arises.