Extra 40 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on the chapter "Equality" from Class 11 Political Science:
What is the meaning of equality in political science?
a) Treating everyone the same
b) Giving special rights to the rich
c) Discrimination based on caste
d) Unequal treatment for all
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Answer: a) Treating everyone the same
Which of the following is not a type of equality?
a) Political equality
b) Economic equality
c) Natural equality
d) Scientific equality
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Answer: d) Scientific equality
Who among the following is a strong advocate of equality?
a) Karl Marx
b) Adolf Hitler
c) Machiavelli
d) Mussolini
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Answer: a) Karl Marx
What does
political equality
mean?
a) Equal economic opportunities
b) Equal rights to participate in political activities
c) Equal distribution of wealth
d) Privileges for the upper class
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Answer: b) Equal rights to participate in political activities
Which of the following is an example of economic inequality?
a) Unequal wages for men and women
b) Equal voting rights
c) Freedom of speech
d) Right to religion
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Answer: a) Unequal wages for men and women
What does
social equality
ensure?
a) Everyone gets equal economic opportunities
b) No discrimination based on caste, gender, or religion
c) Only the rich have power
d) Political participation is restricted
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Answer: b) No discrimination based on caste, gender, or religion
Which form of equality is enshrined in Article 14 of the Indian Constitution?
a) Economic equality
b) Political equality
c) Social equality
d) Legal equality
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Answer: d) Legal equality
What is meant by
natural equality
?
a) Everyone is born equal
b) No one is superior by birth
c) Equal intelligence for all
d) Both (a) and (b)
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Answer: d) Both (a) and (b)
Which type of equality does universal adult franchise promote?
a) Economic equality
b) Social equality
c) Political equality
d) Legal equality
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Answer: c) Political equality
What is the main principle of democracy related to equality?
a) Rule by the rich
b) Equal opportunities and rights for all
c) Rule by force
d) Government control over people
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Answer: b) Equal opportunities and rights for all
What is the main aim of affirmative action?
a) To promote economic growth
b) To remove social inequalities
c) To provide reservations to all
d) To support the privileged class
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Answer: b) To remove social inequalities
Which of the following is a measure to promote economic equality?
a) Universal adult franchise
b) Equal access to education and employment
c) Right to vote
d) Freedom of speech
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Answer: b) Equal access to education and employment
What is an example of inequality in India?
a) Caste-based discrimination
b) Equal pay for all
c) Free education for everyone
d) Equal voting rights
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Answer: a) Caste-based discrimination
Which Indian law aims to reduce gender inequality?
a) Right to Information Act
b) Hindu Succession Act (Amendment) 2005
c) Consumer Protection Act
d) Representation of People’s Act
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Answer: b) Hindu Succession Act (Amendment) 2005
What is the key idea behind socialism?
a) Capitalism
b) Economic equality
c) Religious supremacy
d) Caste hierarchy
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Answer: b) Economic equality
Which of the following is an example of economic inequality?
a) Poverty and unemployment
b) Equal wages for all workers
c) Free medical facilities for everyone
d) Right to education
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Answer: a) Poverty and unemployment
Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
a) Article 17
b) Article 14
c) Article 19
d) Article 21
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Answer: a) Article 17
The reservation system in India is an example of:
a) Political equality
b) Social justice
c) Economic inequality
d) Legal discrimination
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Answer: b) Social justice
What does the term "positive discrimination" mean?
a)
Favouring
weaker sections to promote equality
b) Discriminating against the poor
c) Equal treatment for all
d) Opposing reservation
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Answer: a)
Favouring
weaker sections to promote equality
The idea of equality conflicts with:
a) Democracy
b) Caste system
c) Freedom
d) Justice
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Answer: b) Caste system
Who wrote the book
"A Theory of Justice"
?
a) Karl Marx
b) John Rawls
c) Aristotle
d) Mahatma Gandhi
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Answer: b) John Rawls
Which political thinker emphasized the idea of equal liberty for all?
a) Plato
b) Rousseau
c) Hobbes
d) Machiavelli
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Answer: b) Rousseau
The concept of
"equality before law"
is inspired by:
a) British Constitution
b) French Constitution
c) Russian Constitution
d) American Constitution
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Answer: a) British Constitution
What is the principle of
Rawls’ Theory of Justice
?
a) Wealth should be distributed equally
b) Maximum benefit to the least advantaged
c) Rule by the rich
d) Inequality should be promoted
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Answer: b) Maximum benefit to the least advantaged
Which revolution is associated with the slogan
"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"
?
a) American Revolution
b) French Revolution
c) Russian Revolution
d) Industrial Revolution
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Answer: b) French Revolution
What is the biggest challenge to economic equality?
a) Democracy
b) Unemployment and poverty
c) Freedom of speech
d) Legal rights
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Answer: b) Unemployment and poverty
Which system promotes inequality the most?
a) Capitalism
b) Socialism
c) Democracy
d) Welfare state
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Answer: a) Capitalism
What does
reservation for SC/ST/OBC aim to promote?
a) Social equality
b) Economic discrimination
c) Political dominance
d) Legal inequality
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Answer: a) Social equality
Which of the following is a form of discrimination?
a) Gender wage gap
b) Right to vote
c) Universal education
d) Freedom of expression
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Answer: a) Gender wage gap
Which policy helps reduce economic inequality?
a) Wealth tax
b) Monopolies
c) Feudalism
d) Capitalist market
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Answer: a) Wealth tax
Which of the following best defines social equality?
a) Equal status and opportunities for all individuals
b) Equal wealth for all citizens
c) No government interference in society
d) Unequal distribution of resources
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Answer: a) Equal status and opportunities for all individuals
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the right to equality?
a) Article 21
b) Article 14
c) Article 19
d) Article 32
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Answer: b) Article 14
Which of the following is an example of legal inequality?
a) Equal voting rights
b) Different punishments for the same crime based on caste
c) Free primary education
d) Equal property rights for men and women
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Answer: b) Different punishments for the same crime based on caste
Which social movement in India was aimed at abolishing caste discrimination?
a)
Chipko
Movement
b) Civil Rights Movement
c) Dalit Movement
d) Environmental Movement
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Answer: c) Dalit Movement
Which law in India aims to eliminate workplace discrimination?
a) Right to Education Act
b) Maternity Benefit Act
c) Equal Remuneration Act
d) Wildlife Protection Act
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Answer: c) Equal Remuneration Act
Who among the following was a strong advocate for economic equality?
a) Adam Smith
b) Karl Marx
c) John Locke
d) Winston Churchill
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Answer: b) Karl Marx
Which of the following statements about equality is incorrect?
a) Everyone should have equal rights and opportunities
b) Some people are naturally superior and deserve more rights
c) Legal equality means everyone is equal before the law
d) Political equality ensures equal voting rights
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Answer: b) Some people are naturally superior and deserve more rights
Which of the following is an example of affirmative action in India?
a) Universal Adult Franchise
b) Land Reforms
c) Reservation in education and jobs for SC/ST/OBC
d) Implementation of GST
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Answer: c) Reservation in education and jobs for SC/ST/OBC
Which constitutional amendment introduced reservations for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in India?
a) 73rd Amendment
b) 86th Amendment
c) 103rd Amendment
d) 44th Amendment
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Answer: c) 103rd Amendment
Which form of government is most closely linked to the principle of equality?
a) Monarchy
b) Democracy
c) Dictatorship
d) Oligarchy
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Answer: b) Democracy
