Extra 40 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answers on the chapter Liberty from Class 11 Political Science:
What is the meaning of Liberty?
a) Freedom to do anything
b) Absence of external restrictions
c) License to harm others
d) Obedience to authority
Answer:
b) Absence of external restrictions
Which philosopher is associated with the concept of "Positive and Negative Liberty"?
a) John Locke
b) Isaiah Berlin
c) Karl Marx
d) J.S. Mill
Answer:
b) Isaiah Berlin
Which of the following is NOT a type of Liberty?
a) Civil Liberty
b) Political Liberty
c) Economic Liberty
d) Scientific Liberty
Answer:
d) Scientific Liberty
Which of the following is an example of Political Liberty?
a) Right to own property
b) Right to vote
c) Freedom of religion
d) Freedom to do business
Answer:
b) Right to vote
Which document is considered a major declaration of Liberty?
a) Magna Carta
b) Indian Penal Code
c) Communist Manifesto
d) World Bank Report
Answer:
a) Magna Carta
Which philosopher advocated for maximum individual liberty?
a) Karl Marx
b) J.S. Mill
c) Rousseau
d) Aristotle
Answer:
b) J.S. Mill
Which of the following is NOT a restriction on Liberty?
a) National security
b) Protection of others' rights
c) Government censorship
d) Economic growth
Answer:
d) Economic growth
What is Negative Liberty?
a) Freedom from external interference
b) Freedom to participate in governance
c) Economic independence
d) Social welfare programs
Answer:
a) Freedom from external interference
What is Positive Liberty?
a) Freedom to act in a self-determined manner
b) Absence of restrictions
c) Dependence on the government
d) Living under a dictator
Answer:
a) Freedom to act in a self-determined manner
Which of the following is NOT a safeguard of Liberty?
a) Rule of Law
b) Dictatorship
c) Separation of Powers
d) Fundamental Rights
Answer:
b) Dictatorship
Which philosopher said, "Liberty means the power to do anything that does not injure another"?
a) J.S. Mill
b) Rousseau
c) Karl Marx
d) Plato
Answer:
a) J.S. Mill
Which of the following is a Civil Liberty?
a) Right to vote
b) Right to education
c) Right to property
d) Right to contest elections
Answer:
c) Right to property
In which year was the Magna Carta signed?
a) 1215
b) 1776
c) 1947
d) 1919
Answer:
a) 1215
Which type of Liberty allows citizens to participate in government?
a) Civil Liberty
b) Economic Liberty
c) Political Liberty
d) Natural Liberty
Answer:
c) Political Liberty
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Liberty?
a) Freedom of thought
b) Right to equality
c) Absolute freedom
d) Freedom of movement
Answer:
c) Absolute freedom
What does Social Liberty mean?
a) Freedom to live without social restrictions
b) Freedom from discrimination and oppression
c) Freedom to participate in the economy
d) Freedom from foreign rule
Answer:
b) Freedom from discrimination and oppression
Which country is famous for the slogan "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"?
a) USA
b) France
c) Russia
d) Germany
Answer:
b) France
Who wrote the book "On Liberty"?
a) J.S. Mill
b) Karl Marx
c) John Locke
d) Aristotle
Answer:
a) J.S. Mill
Which of the following is an example of Economic Liberty?
a) Right to free speech
b) Right to own property
c) Right to vote
d) Right to travel
Answer:
b) Right to own property
Which of the following is NOT an obstacle to Liberty?
a) Corruption
b) Censorship
c) Democratic Government
d) Religious Extremism
Answer:
c) Democratic Government
Which philosopher introduced the idea of the "Social Contract" that influenced Liberty?
a) Rousseau
b) Karl Marx
c) Hobbes
d) Machiavelli
Answer:
a) Rousseau
Which of the following is NOT related to Liberty?
a) Freedom of Speech
b) Right to Work
c) Social Security
d) Dictatorship
Answer:
d) Dictatorship
What is the main purpose of Liberty?
a) To create anarchy
b) To ensure individual freedom and dignity
c) To give more power to the government
d) To limit democracy
Answer:
b) To ensure individual freedom and dignity
Which fundamental right in India guarantees Liberty?
a) Right to Equality
b) Right to Freedom
c) Right against Exploitation
d) Right to Property
Answer:
b) Right to Freedom
Which of the following can restrict Liberty?
a) Public safety
b) More employment
c) Industrial development
d) Economic prosperity
Answer:
a) Public safety
Which of the following best represents Liberty in a democratic country?
a) Military rule
b) Free and fair elections
c) Absolute monarchy
d) Government censorship
Answer:
b) Free and fair elections
Which of the following is a condition for Liberty?
a) Social Inequality
b) Rule of Law
c) Corruption
d) Political Oppression
Answer:
b) Rule of Law
Which philosopher argued for the concept of "Natural Rights," including Liberty?
a) John Locke
b) Karl Marx
c) Hobbes
d) Plato
Answer:
a) John Locke
Which of the following is NOT an essential element of Liberty?
a) Individual Freedom
b) Arbitrary Power
c) Democratic System
d) Rule of Law
Answer:
b) Arbitrary Power
Which of the following is a condition necessary for the protection of Liberty?
a) Dictatorship
b) Arbitrary Rule
c) Independent Judiciary
d) Suppression of Dissent
Answer:
c) Independent Judiciary
31. What is meant by Rule of Law in the context of Liberty?
a) Laws apply differently to different people
b) Government can rule without laws
c) Everyone is equal before the law
d) Only rulers have rights under the law
Answer: c) Everyone is equal before the law
32. Which of the following is an example of Social Liberty?
a) Freedom of press
b) Right to vote
c) Equal access to education for all
d) Freedom to trade internationally
Answer: c) Equal access to education for all
33. How does Democracy protect Liberty?
a) By giving unlimited power to leaders
b) By ensuring free elections and fundamental rights
c) By restricting public participation in governance
d) By imposing strict government control over media
Answer: b) By ensuring free elections and fundamental rights
34. Which of the following acts as a check on political power to ensure Liberty?
a) Independent Judiciary
b) Censorship
c) Absolute monarchy
d) Military dictatorship
Answer: a) Independent Judiciary
35. Which of the following best describes the concept of "Liberty under Law"?
a) Absolute freedom without any laws
b) Freedom that respects the laws and rights of others
c) Freedom to do anything, including harming others
d) Freedom only for the rich and powerful
Answer: b) Freedom that respects the laws and rights of others
36. Why is Economic Liberty important?
a) It allows only the government to control businesses
b) It ensures people can freely choose their occupation and trade
c) It restricts people from owning private property
d) It eliminates all economic competition
Answer: b) It ensures people can freely choose their occupation and trade
37. What is the main limitation of Liberty?
a) Liberty cannot exist in a democracy
b) Unlimited liberty leads to chaos and conflicts
c) Liberty only applies to rich people
d) Liberty means complete absence of government
Answer: b) Unlimited liberty leads to chaos and conflicts
38. Which Indian fundamental right guarantees the protection of Liberty?
a) Right against Exploitation
b) Right to Equality
c) Right to Freedom
d) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Answer: c) Right to Freedom
39. Which of the following statements about Liberty is correct?
a) Liberty is absolute and has no limits
b) Liberty exists only under dictatorships
c) Liberty comes with responsibility and should respect others' rights
d) Liberty is the same as anarchy
Answer: c) Liberty comes with responsibility and should respect others' rights
40. Which philosopher linked Liberty with the "Greatest Happiness of the Greatest Number"?
a) Jeremy Bentham
b) John Locke
c) Karl Marx
d) Plato
Answer: a) Jeremy Bentham
