ethics civics MCQ #761

The aim of punishment as per the Retributive theory is:

ethics civics MCQ #761

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The aim of punishment as per the Retributive theory is:

    • A) To prevent others from committing similar offences
    • B) To educate the offender himself
    • C) To allow man's deeds to return on his own head
    • D) All of these

    Answer: To allow man's deeds to return on his own head

    Explanation: Retributive theory holds that punishment is deserved as a matter of justice — wrongdoers should have their own misdeeds returned upon them, not as deterrence or rehabilitation.