Question 23
The German state has many tasks. Which task is not included?
German original: Der deutsche Staat hat viele Aufgaben. Welche Aufgabe gehört nicht dazu?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- He pays for vacation trips for all nationals. — Correct answer
- He pays child benefit.
- He supports museums.
- He promotes female and male athletes.
Explanation
Vacation trips are private matters, not state responsibilities. The state handles education, security, infrastructure, and social benefits, not citizens' leisure activities.
Key terms in this question
- many — A word used to describe a large number or quantity of people or things.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- State — A state is an organized community with a defined territory, a population, and a government that creates and enforces laws.
- German (female) / German — 'Deutsche' refers to a person who holds German citizenship or originates from Germany.
- task / duty — A task or duty is an activity or responsibility that someone must complete or fulfill. It can be professional, educational, or social in nature.
- Germans — Germans are people who hold German citizenship. They are citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- in addition / for that / to do so — 'Dazu' means 'in addition', 'for that', or 'to do so'. It connects a statement to something extra or related.
- tasks / duties — Tasks or duties are activities or responsibilities that a person or institution must carry out or fulfill.