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Rousseau's concept of "general will" refers to:
Athe collective interest of citizens
Bmajority opinion at any moment
Cthe will of the monarch
Dthe will of a charismatic leader
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. the collective interest of citizens
1. Rousseau's "Social Contract" (1762) introduces general will.
2. It is distinct from the "will of all" (sum of individual wills).
3. General will aims at common good, not private interests.
__Source: NCERT Class 11 Political Theory Ch 1 — Enlightenment political thought__