Individualism - Political Science Coaching Centre

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Individualism

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1. Which of the following is not an idea of individualism? (JNU MA 2019)

(A) Laissez faire

(B) Hindrances function of the state

(C) Enhancement of contracts lawfully made

(D) Taking care of individual life from cradle to grave

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2. Consider the following statements: (SLET 17th March 2024)

(a) Individualism is the core principle of liberal ideology.

(b) The core of liberal ideology is the vision of human beings as social creatures linked by the existence of common humanity.

(c) Individual freedom or liberty, is the core value of liberalism.

(d) Equality is the central value of liberal ideology.

Which of the statements given above is/are true?

(A) (a) and (b)

(B) (b) and (d)

(C) (a) and (c)

(D) (a) and (d)

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3. Individualism believes that State should perform (Bihar PGT 2023)

(A) a few functions

(B) only those functions which people ask it to perform

(C) minimum functions

(D) More than one of the above

(E) None of the above

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4. Which one of the following is sometimes equated with individualism? (Bihar PGT 2023)

(A) Theory of laissez-faire

(B) Utilitarianism

(C) Theory of surplus value

(D) More than one of the above

(E) None of the above

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5. Notion of uneven development was a response to the 19th century idea of: (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER 3)

(A) Capitalism

(B) Positivism

(C) Anarchism

(D) Individualism

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6. Assertion (A): C.B. Macpherson characterized early liberalism as 'Possessive individualism'. (Rajasthan SET 2020)

Reason (R): It regarded the individual as 'the proprietor of his own person or capacities, owing nothing to society for them'.

(1) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(2) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(4) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

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7. A philosophical principle which regards individual as an end-in-itself, endowed with ‘dignity’ is described as: (JMI M.A. 2021-2022)

A) Moral Individualism

B) Morally Just

C) Possessive Individualism

D) Libertarian Anarchism

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8. That ‘individual is the sole proprietor his own person or capacities for which he owes nothing to society’ is described as? (JMI M.A. 2021-2022)

A) Possessive Nihilism

B) Opportunism

C) Possessive Individualism

D) Multiculturalism

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9. The functions of state according to individualism are: (NET 2023 JUNE Shift I)

(A) The protection of state against foreign aggression

(B) The protection of property

(C) Protection of individual against epidemics

(D) Protections of the individual's life

(E) Distribution of property in society.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, C, E only

2. A, B, C, D only

3. B, C, D, E only

4. A, C, D, E only

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10. Who coined the term ‘positive individualism’? (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

(A) Milton Friedman

(B) David Easton

(C) C.B. Macpherson

(D) W. G. Smith

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11. The idea of ‘Moral Individualism’ is associated with the name of: (KERALA SET 2018 FEBRUARY)

A) T. H. Green

B) Kant

C) Hegel

D) Marx

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12. Match the types of individualism and the corresponding definitions/descriptions (University of Hyderabad Ph.D 2023)

A. I-c, II-a, III-d, IV-b

B. I-d, II-c. III-a, IV-b

C. I-b, II-a, III-d, IV-c

D. I-c, II-d, III-a, IV-b

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13. Methodological individualism implies: (University of Hyderabad Ph.D 2019)

A. Explanations of social phenomena need not look at what happens at the level of individuals

B. Cultures are making and remaking themselves

C. individuals do not follow their cultural values while making decisions

D. Collective entities have no reality beyond individual members

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14. "Individuals are less likely to get involved in politics if they place a low value on the rewards expected from political involvement relative to the rewards they expect from other kind of activity". This statement is associated with: (KERALA SET 2022 JULY)

A) Easton

B) Almond

C) David Apter

D) Robert A Dahl

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15. The initial thinking of Individualism is found in: (BHU MA 2015)

(1) Jean Bodin

(2) Machiavelli

(3) Thomas Hobbes

(4) J. S. Mill

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16. Who presents a mixture of Individualism and Totalitarianism? (BHU MA 2015)

(1) Machiavelli

(2) Jean Bodin

(3) Thomas Hobbes

(4) John Locke

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17. Who presents synthesis of Individualism and Idealism? (BHU MA 2017)

(1) Hegel

(2) Karl Marx

(3) T.H. Green

(4) Thomas Hobbes

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18. Individualism emerged in. (BHU MA 2018)

(1) Ancient Age

(2) Middle Age

(3) Modern Age

(4) Twenty First Century

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19. Who presents a mixture of Individualism and Totalitarianism? (BHU MA 2019)

1. Machiavelli

2. Jean Bodin

3. Thomas Hobbes

4. John Locke

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20. According to Individualism, Individual-Stae relation is (BHU MA 2019)

1. Directly Proportional

2. Inversely Proportional

3. Complimentary

4. No Relation

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21. "Possessive Individualism" is associated with (JMI M.A. 2023)

(a) Ralph Miliband

(b) C. B. MacPherson

(c) Michael Sandel

(d) Michael Walzer

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22. "Possessive Individualism" is with (JMI M.A. 2016)

(A) Ralph Miliband

(B) C. B. MacPherson

(C) Michael Sandel

(D) Michael Walzer

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23. Who examined the case of liberal democracy from the angle of 'possessive individualism"? (NET December 2006)

(A) J.J. Rousseau

(B) Anthony Downs

(C) C. B. Macpherson

(D) Robert Dahl

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24. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): (NET June 2008)

Assertion (A): The purpose of fundamental rights is to create an egalitarian society.

Reason (R): There is an inherent tendency among the individuals to dominate others.

Select the correct answer from below:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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25. Indicate the correct pair from the following: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Pluralist theories understand power as primarily economically determined

(B) Autonomous self without Ethical Bifurcation : Catherine Mackinnon

(C) Complementarity of Justice and Care : Carole Gilligan

(D) Good Community needs no concept of Justice: Carole Pateman

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