Political Science · Political Theory
UGC NET December 2019 Political Science
Which of the following statements about the definition of Welfare State are correct?
- I. It is a state that provides for its citizens a wide range of social services.
- II. It is a compromise between communism on the one side and unbridled individualism on the other.
- III. Welfare state sets a pattern for any humane and progressive society.
- IV. Welfare state guarantees a minimum standard of subsistence without removing incentives to the private sector.
AI, II and III
BII, III and IV
CI, II, III and IV ✓ Correct
DI, II and IV
Answer: C
Explanation
★All four statements correctly describe the welfare state, so the answer is I, II, III and IV.
★A welfare state does provide its citizens a wide range of social services, which is its most visible feature.
★It is often seen as a middle way, a compromise between communism on one side and unbridled individualism on the other.
★It sets a pattern for a humane and progressive society and guarantees a minimum standard of subsistence.
★Crucially it does so without removing the incentives that keep the private sector active, blending welfare with the market.
★So the option that includes all four statements is correct.
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