Class 11 Political Science Book 1 ch 2 practice quiz in English part 1 Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by Anshul Gupta0% 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Class 11 Political Science Book 1 ch 2practice quiz in English part 1 1 / 201. Who offered a passionate defence of freedom of expression in his book “On Liberty”? A. John Locke B. John Stuart Mill C. Jean-Jacques Rousseau D. Immanuel Kant Explanation: John Stuart Mill, in his book “On Liberty”, provided a strong defense of freedom of expression, including freedom of thought and discussion. 2 / 202. What is the term used in the Indian Constitution for justifiable constraints on freedom? A. Fundamental Rights B. Directive Principles of State Policy C. Reasonable restrictions D. Emergency Provisions Explanation: The Indian Constitution uses the term ‘reasonable restrictions’ to describe justifiable constraints on freedom, meaning that the restrictions must be capable of being defended by reason and not excessive. 3 / 203. What does ‘negative liberty’ seek to define and defend? A. The expansion of opportunities for individuals to express themselves B. The right of the state to interfere in all aspects of individual life C. The conditions for the full development of the individual's potential D. An area of non-interference in which the individual can act unobstructed by others Explanation: ‘Negative liberty’ seeks to define and defend an area in which the individual can act unobstructed by others, a minimum area of non-interference where human dignity is protected. 4 / 204. Which of the following is NOT a condition for the development of the individual’s capability according to the concept of ‘positive liberty’? A. Absolute freedom from all rules and regulations B. Adequate material resources C. Access to education D. Freedom from social constraints Explanation: ‘Positive liberty’ recognizes that individuals need enabling conditions in material, political, and social domains to develop their capabilities. This includes access to education and resources, but not absolute freedom from all rules and regulations. 5 / 205. Which of the following is NOT an example of ‘minor harm’ as discussed in the chapter? A. Playing loud music in an apartment building B. Parking in someone else's space C. Spreading hate speech D. Refusing to greet someone Explanation: The chapter discusses playing loud music in an apartment building as an example of ‘minor harm’ that should only provoke social disapproval. Spreading hate speech is considered ‘serious harm’ that can be constrained by the state. 6 / 206. Which of the following books was NOT banned after protests from some sections of society? A. The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie B. The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantzakis C. Ramayana Retold by Aubrey Menon D. The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy Explanation: The chapter mentions “Ramayana Retold” by Aubrey Menon and “The Satanic Verses” by Salman Rushdie as books that were banned after protests. “The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy is not mentioned in the text. 7 / 207. What is the main concern of ‘negative liberty’ regarding the ‘minimum area of non-interference’? A. The conditions outside this area B. Expanding this area as much as possible C. The specific content of this area D. The relationship between the individual and society Explanation: ‘Negative liberty’ is primarily concerned with expanding the ‘minimum area of non-interference’ as much as possible while maintaining the stability of society. 8 / 208. What question does the concept of ‘negative liberty’ try to answer? A. Who governs me? B. What are my duties to society? C. How can I achieve self-realization? D. Over what area am I the master? Explanation: ‘Negative liberty’ arguments are in response to the question: ‘Over what area am I the master?’, focusing on the idea of ‘freedom from’ external constraints. 9 / 209. What does Aung San Suu Kyi identify as ‘real freedom’ in her book “Freedom from Fear”? A. Freedom from fear B. Freedom of speech C. Freedom from want D. Freedom from external control Explanation: Aung San Suu Kyi states that ‘real freedom’ is ‘freedom from fear’, emphasizing the importance of living without fear of the opinions of others, authority, or the reactions of the community. 10 / 2010. What is the ‘harm principle’ as described by John Stuart Mill? A. The belief that the state should never interfere with individual liberty B. The idea that the state should interfere in all aspects of individual life C. The idea that the state should only interfere with individual liberty to promote economic equality D. The principle that the state should only interfere with individual liberty to prevent harm to others Explanation: John Stuart Mill’s ‘harm principle’ states that the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any individual is to prevent harm to others. 11 / 2011. Which of the following is NOT a reason given by Mill for defending freedom of expression? A. Freedom of expression promotes economic equality. B. Truth emerges through a conflict of opposing views. C. We cannot be sure that what we consider true is actually true. D. No idea is completely false. Explanation: Mill’s defence of freedom of expression centres on the idea that no idea is completely false, truth emerges through a conflict of opposing views, and what we consider true may not actually be true. He does not explicitly link freedom of expression to economic equality. 12 / 2012. What is the focus of ‘positive liberty’ discussions? A. The absence of external constraints B. The minimum area of non-interference C. The right of the state to restrict individual freedom D. The conditions in society that enable the development of the individual personality Explanation: ‘Positive liberty’ discussions focus on the conditions in society that enable the development of the individual personality, aiming to improve these conditions to reduce constraints on individual growth. 13 / 2013. What is the central theme of Nelson Mandela’s book “Long Walk to Freedom”? A. The importance of education B. The beauty of South African wildlife C. The history of the African National Congress D. The struggle against apartheid in South Africa Explanation: Nelson Mandela’s autobiography “Long Walk to Freedom” details his personal struggle against the apartheid regime in South Africa and the resistance of his people to the segregationist policies of the white regime. 14 / 2014. Which of the following is considered a fundamental value that belongs to the ‘minimum area of non-interference’? A. Freedom of movement B. Freedom of assembly C. Freedom of expression D. Freedom of religion Explanation: Freedom of expression, including freedom of thought and discussion, is considered a fundamental value that belongs to the ‘minimum area of non-interference’. 15 / 2015. Which of the following is NOT a dimension of freedom discussed in the chapter? A. Expanding the ability of people to express themselves B. The right to own property C. Absence of constraints D. Developing one's potential Explanation: The chapter discusses freedom as the absence of constraints and the expansion of opportunities for people to express themselves and develop their potential. The right to own property is not explicitly mentioned as a dimension of freedom in the text. 16 / 2016. What does Mill recommend for minor harm caused by an individual’s actions? A. Social disapproval B. Exile C. Legal punishment D. Imprisonment Explanation: For minor harm, Mill recommends social disapproval rather than the force of law. 17 / 2017. Why does the chapter argue that constraints are necessary in a society? A. To enforce moral uniformity B. To prevent chaos and settle disputes C. To protect the power of the state D. To promote economic equality Explanation: The chapter argues that constraints are necessary to prevent society from descending into chaos due to conflicting ideas, ambitions, and competition for resources. 18 / 2018. Who is credited with highlighting the understanding of Swaraj as ‘Rule over the Self’? A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak C. Jawaharlal Nehru D. Subhas Chandra Bose Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi highlighted the understanding of Swaraj as ‘Rule over the Self’ in his work “Hind Swaraj”, where he states, “It is Swaraj when we learn to rule ourselves”. 19 / 2019. What film by Deepa Mehta faced protests and was ultimately not allowed to be made in Varanasi? A. Fire B. Water C. 1947: Earth D. Earth Explanation: Deepa Mehta’s film “Water”, which sought to explore the plight of widows in Varanasi, faced protests and was not allowed to be made in Varanasi due to concerns that it would portray India in a negative light. 20 / 2020. What is the Indian political concept analogous to freedom? A. Ahimsa B. Satyagraha C. Dharma D. Swaraj Explanation: The Indian political concept analogous to freedom is ‘Swaraj’, which incorporates the words ‘Swa’ (Self) and ‘Raj’ (Rule), meaning both the rule of the self and rule over self. Please insert your information to see your ranking अपनी Ranking जानने के लिए कृपया अपनी जानकारी भरे NamePhone Number Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz Category: Class 11 Political Science Quizzes in English
