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Western Social And Political Philosophy — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations

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Natural right is one of self-preservation' is the view held by

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Who said that equality prevailing in the state of nature disappeared with the advent of the concept of private proper?

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Who elaborated on "the crooked timber of humanity"?

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According to Hobbes, what is the state of nature of the live in the social contract?

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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?

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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

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Who among the following held the view that state exists to preserve and protect the natural rights of its citizens?

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What kind of liberty is this "In what ways am I free to act"?

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State is composed of . . . . . . . . and it has various parts.

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Which one of the following statements is true with reference to eco-feminism?

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Which one of the following statements about Rousseau is correct?

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Who among the following philosophers reduced perception to matter in motion?

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Which among the following essential feature of capitalism is criticised by Marx?

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Multiculturalism' is regarded as relationship between

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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

Question 16 of 40
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Who out of the followings made out a case for absolute monarchy?

Question 17 of 40
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. . . . . . . . feminism signifies equality among men and women.

Question 18 of 40
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In which type of Entitlement, an individual be treated as "end in itself"?

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Rawl's theory consists of two parts

Question 20 of 40
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. . . . . . . . was first feminist who opposed Sati Pratha of women.

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What does social and political philosophy generally deal with?

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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Guardians 1. Soldiers b. Auxiliaries 2. Farmers c. Producers 3. Philosophers

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Which theory of human nature influenced Plato?

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Will Kymlicka argues in the favour of which concept?

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Which among the following plays an essential role in Locke's argument for civil government?

Question 26 of 40
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What does the 'Eco feminism' is regarded as?

Question 27 of 40
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Which one of the following feminist activists gave the slogan 'The personal is political'?

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Who gave the concept of "Original Position"?

Question 29 of 40
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Is it correct to say that human beings are necessarily and exclusively self-interested?

Question 30 of 40
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Why the critique of capitalism is important?

Question 31 of 40
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In which among the following work Plato talked about his concept of 'Ideal State'?

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

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

Question 34 of 40
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Sandel raises critique upon liberalism and this is based upon what?

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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."?

Question 36 of 40
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What kind of law self-preservation was?

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

Question 38 of 40
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Who was marked as the first feminist of his time?

Question 39 of 40
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For whom, the term 'Gender Discrimination' is used?

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

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