Western Social And Political Philosophy — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Natural right is one of self-preservation' is the view held by
Correct Answer: Option A — Hobbes
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Hobbes is the correct answer to “Natural right is one of self-preservation' is the view held by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 2 of 40
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Who said that equality prevailing in the state of nature disappeared with the advent of the concept of private proper?
Correct Answer: Option B — Rousaeau
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Rousaeau is the correct answer to “Who said that equality prevailing in the state of nature disappeared with the advent of the concept of private proper”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 3 of 40
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Who elaborated on "the crooked timber of humanity"?
Correct Answer: Option A — Berlin
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Berlin is the correct answer to “Who elaborated on "the crooked timber of humanity"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 4 of 40
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According to Hobbes, what is the state of nature of the live in the social contract?
Correct Answer: Option C — Poor, solitary, nasty, brutish and short
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Poor, solitary, nasty, brutish and short is the correct answer to “According to Hobbes, what is the state of nature of the live in the social contract”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 5 of 40
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Which philosopher among the following has classified 'Adjectives' in three categories? (A)-words, (D)-words, G-words as per their functions?
Correct Answer: Option C — Nowell Smith
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Nowell Smith is the correct answer to “Which philosopher among the following has classified 'Adjectives' in three categories? (A)-words, (D)-words, G-words as per their functions”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 6 of 40
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Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Ronald Dworkin 1. Environmental rights b. John Rawls 2. International rights c. W Kymlicka 3. Minority rights d. Charles Taylor 4. Liberal rights
Correct Answer: Option C — a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
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a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4 is the correct answer to “Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Ronald Dworkin 1. Environmental rights b. John Rawls 2. International rights c. W Kymlicka 3. Minority rights d. Charles Taylor 4. Liberal rights”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 7 of 40
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Who among the following held the view that state exists to preserve and protect the natural rights of its citizens?
Correct Answer: Option C — Locke ami Rousseau
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Locke ami Rousseau is the correct answer to “Who among the following held the view that state exists to preserve and protect the natural rights of its citizens”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 8 of 40
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What kind of liberty is this "In what ways am I free to act"?
Correct Answer: Option A — Negative
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Negative is the correct answer to “What kind of liberty is this "In what ways am I free to act"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 9 of 40
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State is composed of . . . . . . . . and it has various parts.
Correct Answer: Option D — Classes
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Classes is the correct answer to “State is composed of . . . . . . . . and it has various parts.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 10 of 40
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Which one of the following statements is true with reference to eco-feminism?
Correct Answer: Option B — It identifies culture with male and nature with female and questions the dominance of male
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It identifies culture with male and nature with female and questions the dominance of male is the correct answer to “Which one of the following statements is true with reference to eco-feminism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 11 of 40
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Which one of the following statements about Rousseau is correct?
Correct Answer: Option C — He transformed the theory of contract into an idealist mode of political discourse
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He transformed the theory of contract into an idealist mode of political discourse is the correct answer to “Which one of the following statements about Rousseau is correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 12 of 40
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Who among the following philosophers reduced perception to matter in motion?
Correct Answer: Option C — Hobbes
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Hobbes is the correct answer to “Who among the following philosophers reduced perception to matter in motion”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 13 of 40
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Which among the following essential feature of capitalism is criticised by Marx?
Correct Answer: Option C — Private property
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Private property is the correct answer to “Which among the following essential feature of capitalism is criticised by Marx”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 14 of 40
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Multiculturalism' is regarded as relationship between
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Multiculturalism' is regarded as relationship between”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 15 of 40
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The view that the state arose not as the creator of law but the interpreter and enforcer of customs were expressed by
Correct Answer: Option A — Locke
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Locke is the correct answer to “The view that the state arose not as the creator of law but the interpreter and enforcer of customs were expressed by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 16 of 40
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Who out of the followings made out a case for absolute monarchy?
Correct Answer: Option A — Hobbes
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Hobbes is the correct answer to “Who out of the followings made out a case for absolute monarchy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 17 of 40
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. . . . . . . . feminism signifies equality among men and women.
Correct Answer: Option A — Liberal
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Liberal is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . feminism signifies equality among men and women.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 18 of 40
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In which type of Entitlement, an individual be treated as "end in itself"?
Correct Answer: Option B — Voluntary transfer
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Voluntary transfer is the correct answer to “In which type of Entitlement, an individual be treated as "end in itself"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 19 of 40
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Rawl's theory consists of two parts
Correct Answer: Option A — an interpretation of the original position, and a set of principles that would accepted there
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an interpretation of the original position, and a set of principles that would accepted there is the correct answer to “Rawl's theory consists of two parts”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 20 of 40
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. . . . . . . . was first feminist who opposed Sati Pratha of women.
Correct Answer: Option A — Raja Rarnmohan Roy
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Raja Rarnmohan Roy is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . was first feminist who opposed Sati Pratha of women.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 21 of 40
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What does social and political philosophy generally deal with?
Correct Answer: Option B — Individual in society
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Individual in society is the correct answer to “What does social and political philosophy generally deal with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 22 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Guardians 1. Soldiers b. Auxiliaries 2. Farmers c. Producers 3. Philosophers
Correct Answer: Option C — a-1, b-3, c-2
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a-1, b-3, c-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Guardians 1. Soldiers b. Auxiliaries 2. Farmers c. Producers 3. Philosophers”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 23 of 40
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Which theory of human nature influenced Plato?
Correct Answer: Option C — Pythagorean theory
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Pythagorean theory is the correct answer to “Which theory of human nature influenced Plato”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 24 of 40
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Will Kymlicka argues in the favour of which concept?
Correct Answer: Option C — Minority Right with liberalism
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Minority Right with liberalism is the correct answer to “Will Kymlicka argues in the favour of which concept”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 25 of 40
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Which among the following plays an essential role in Locke's argument for civil government?
Correct Answer: Option C — Property
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Property is the correct answer to “Which among the following plays an essential role in Locke's argument for civil government”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 26 of 40
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What does the 'Eco feminism' is regarded as?
Correct Answer: Option B — Patriarchy and focus on control and domination
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Patriarchy and focus on control and domination is the correct answer to “What does the 'Eco feminism' is regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 27 of 40
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Which one of the following feminist activists gave the slogan 'The personal is political'?
Correct Answer: Option A — Carol Harisch
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Carol Harisch is the correct answer to “Which one of the following feminist activists gave the slogan 'The personal is political'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 28 of 40
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Who gave the concept of "Original Position"?
Correct Answer: Option A — Rawls
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Rawls is the correct answer to “Who gave the concept of "Original Position"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 29 of 40
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Is it correct to say that human beings are necessarily and exclusively self-interested?
Correct Answer: Option A — Yes
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Yes is the correct answer to “Is it correct to say that human beings are necessarily and exclusively self-interested”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 30 of 40
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Why the critique of capitalism is important?
Correct Answer: Option B — Development of global economics
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Development of global economics is the correct answer to “Why the critique of capitalism is important”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 31 of 40
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In which among the following work Plato talked about his concept of 'Ideal State'?
Correct Answer: Option A — The Republic
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The Republic is the correct answer to “In which among the following work Plato talked about his concept of 'Ideal State'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 32 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Mark Whitehead 1. Two treatises of Government b. Locke 2. Law of Free Monarchies c. Rousseau 3. The nature of state d. Jame VI and I 4. The Contract Social
Correct Answer: Option C — a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
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a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Mark Whitehead 1. Two treatises of Government b. Locke 2. Law of Free Monarchies c. Rousseau 3. The nature of state d. Jame VI and I 4. The Contract Social”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 33 of 40
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"Society in which we live, today characterised by current unequal power relation between men and women." is known as
Correct Answer: Option C — Patriarchy
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Patriarchy is the correct answer to “"Society in which we live, today characterised by current unequal power relation between men and women." is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 34 of 40
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Sandel raises critique upon liberalism and this is based upon what?
Correct Answer: Option A — Deontological liberalism
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Deontological liberalism is the correct answer to “Sandel raises critique upon liberalism and this is based upon what”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 35 of 40
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Which one of the following holds that "The polrtical powers are the highest court of appeal in the matters of morality."?
Correct Answer: Option D — Hobbes
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Hobbes is the correct answer to “Which one of the following holds that "The polrtical powers are the highest court of appeal in the matters of morality."”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 36 of 40
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What kind of law self-preservation was?
Correct Answer: Option C — Natural
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Natural is the correct answer to “What kind of law self-preservation was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 37 of 40
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When the mind perceives the agreement or disagreement of two ideas by direct inspection without intervention of any other ideas is known as
Correct Answer: Option A — intuitive knowledge
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intuitive knowledge is the correct answer to “When the mind perceives the agreement or disagreement of two ideas by direct inspection without intervention of any other ideas is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 38 of 40
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Who was marked as the first feminist of his time?
Correct Answer: Option A — Plato
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Plato is the correct answer to “Who was marked as the first feminist of his time”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 39 of 40
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For whom, the term 'Gender Discrimination' is used?
Correct Answer: Option B — Women
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Women is the correct answer to “For whom, the term 'Gender Discrimination' is used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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Question 40 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Rationalism 1. Ayer b. Emotivism 2. Hare c. Utilitarianism 3. Kant d. Prescriptivism 4. Mill
Correct Answer: Option B — a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
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a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Rationalism 1. Ayer b. Emotivism 2. Hare c. Utilitarianism 3. Kant d. Prescriptivism 4. Mill”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Western Social And Political Philosophy.
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