Which one of the followings enjoys the distinction of being the first to offer a systematic theory of the social contract?

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1. Which one of the following state enjoys the distinction of being the first socialist state of the world?

   A. Soviet Union B. U.S.A. C. Britain D. China...

2. “Let the Sovereign but step outside the power derived from the Social Contract, and resistance becomes a natural right” Which one of the followings gives the right understanding to the above statement?

   A. The individual is left with no other alternative but to obey the commands of the sovereign B. Men are free from any superior power on earth, and they act as they think fit within the bounds of the law of nature C. The Government exists for the good of the people, and can be...

3. The first western writer to offer a systematic exposition of the doctrine of sovereignty was: ___________?

   A. John Austin B. Bodin C. Grotius D. Hobbes...

4. Who said that theory of social contract about the origin of the state was most worthless?

   A. Sir Henry Maine B. T.H. Green C. Bentham D. Sorel...

5. Which one of the following is not associated with social contract theory?

   A. Hobbes B. Herbert Spencer C. Locke D. Rousseau...

6. About the origin of the state social contract theory replaced: __________?

   A. Force theory B. Divine origin theory C. Patriarchal theory D. Matriarchal theory E. Evolutionary theory...

7. Social contract theory primarily dealt with:____________?

   A. Nature of state B. Origin of state C. Purpose of state D. Function of state E. None of these...

8. John Locke, a proponent of Social Contract theory, hailed from:

   A. France B. Germany C. Britain D. U.S.A....

9. One of the major contributions of the Social Contract theory is that:

   A. It assumes that the relationship between the state and individual is voluntary B. It assumes that the individual made the contract for personal safety and security of personal property C. It assumes that a contract is possible outside the state D. It gave a death blow to the ‘Divine Origin theory’ and paved the...

10. Which one of the following defects of the Social Contract theory is correct?

    A. It attached undue importance to religion B. It attached too much of importance to force C. It supported the ‘Divine Right of the Kings’ D. It is historically wrong...