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    Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Social Contract'?
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    Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Social Contract'?


    A.

    Voltaire


    B.

    Amartya Sen


    C.

     Jean-Jacques Rousseau  


    D.

    Karl Marx

    Correct option is C

     • The famous political philosophy book The Social Contract was written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau in 1762.

    • It introduced the idea that:

    • Government should be based on the will of the people

    • Sovereignty lies with the citizens

    Information Booster:
    • The book influenced major events like the French Revolution.

    Additional Knowledge:
    • Karl Marx wrote Das Kapital, not this book.

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