MCQ Chapter 3 Equality Class 11 Political Science Political Theory

1. What belief was used by colonial rulers in Africa to justify slavery?

Black people were considered naturally superior.

Black people were considered less intelligent and better suited to manual work.

All people were considered equal.

Black people were given equal political power.

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2. How have advances in medical science helped disabled people?

By removing their right to education

By reducing their opportunities

By helping them function effectively in society

By preventing their participation in public life

Question 2 of 20

3. Which famous physicist is mentioned as an example of overcoming physical limitations?

Albert Einstein

Isaac Newton

Stephen Hawking

Galileo Galilei

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4. Which inequalities are of greatest concern to advocates of equality?

Inequalities arising from personal choices only

Inequalities caused by family background and circumstances of birth

Differences in individual interests

Differences in personal ambitions

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5. How many main dimensions of equality are identified in political theory?

Two

Three

Four

Five

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6. What does political equality normally include in democratic societies?

Equal ownership of property

Equal citizenship for all members of the state

Identical occupations for all citizens

Equal income for every individual

Question 6 of 20

7. Which of the following is a basic political right?

Right to vote

Right to own a luxury car

Right to receive identical salaries

Right to inherit equal property

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8. Which freedom is included among the basic rights of equal citizenship?

Freedom of expression

Freedom from all responsibilities

Freedom to control other citizens

Freedom to deny others their rights

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9. What is meant by a 'level playing field'?

Providing equal opportunities to compete

Giving all people identical talents

Eliminating all professional competition

Providing different legal rights to citizens

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10. Why is political and legal equality alone insufficient?

Because it eliminates all social differences

Because social and economic inequalities may continue to exist

Because it prevents citizens from voting

Because it removes freedom of expression

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11. What is the main objective of social equality?

Providing fair opportunities to different groups and communities

Giving privileges only to wealthy groups

Eliminating all social responsibilities

Providing identical occupations to everyone

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12. Which of the following is a minimum condition necessary for social equality?

Adequate healthcare

Luxury vehicles

Expensive private housing

Identical salaries in every profession

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13. What happens when equality of opportunity does not exist?

All individuals become equally successful.

A huge pool of potential talent is wasted.

Social differences automatically disappear.

Economic inequalities are completely removed.

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14. Which social practice may prevent women from enjoying equal opportunities?

Encouraging higher education

Providing equal inheritance rights

Social restrictions on participating in certain activities

Providing equal employment opportunities

Question 14 of 20

15. What role should the state play in promoting equal opportunities for women?

Preventing women from entering professions

Making policies against discrimination and harassment

Restricting women's education

Supporting unequal treatment

Question 15 of 20

16. What is economic inequality?

Differences in personal interests

Significant differences in wealth, property or income

Differences in educational subjects

Differences in political opinions

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17. How can economic inequality be measured in a society?

By counting the number of political parties

By comparing the richest and poorest groups

By measuring the number of schools only

By comparing people's hobbies

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18. What does the poverty line help measure?

The number of people living below a specified level of economic well-being

The number of people employed in government offices

The number of wealthy families

The level of political participation

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19. What is the general position of most democracies regarding absolute equality of income?

Absolute equality has existed everywhere.

Absolute equality is easily achieved.

Absolute equality has probably never existed in a society.

Every democracy guarantees identical income.

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20. Why are inequalities entrenched over generations dangerous?

They encourage equal distribution of wealth.

They divide society between wealthy and poor classes.

They remove differences in social status.

They guarantee equal political power.

Question 20 of 20

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