MCQ Ch 4 Social Justice Class 11 Political Science Political Theory

1. Who developed the theory of justice based on the idea of the veil of ignorance?

John Rawls

Immanuel Kant

Confucius

J.S.Mill

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2. According to John Rawls, why might people normally prefer a society that gives them a privileged position?

They always think about strangers.

They reject personal interests.

They naturally consider their own interests and future opportunities.

They do not care about their families.

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3. What situation does John Rawls ask us to imagine while deciding the rules of society?

A society without laws

A situation in which we do not know our future position in society

A society controlled by wealthy people

A situation in which everyone has equal wealth

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4. What is meant by the veil of ignorance?

Hiding information from the government

Preventing people from gaining education

Ignoring all social responsibilities

Not knowing one's future position and status in society

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5. Why does Rawls believe that people would support fair rules under the veil of ignorance?

They would not know whether they would be privileged or disadvantaged.

They would know that they would be wealthy.

They would have complete control over society.

They would be forced to give away all their property.

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6. From whose perspective would individuals consider society under the veil of ignorance?

The wealthiest members

Political leaders only

The worst-off members of society

The most powerful families

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7. Which resources does Rawls consider important for ensuring reasonable opportunities for everyone?

Luxury goods and expensive vehicles

Education, health and shelter

Political positions and private businesses

Gold and precious stones

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8. Why does Rawls consider the veil of ignorance a rational approach to justice?

It requires individuals to sacrifice everything.

It gives special privileges to wealthy people.

It removes all differences between individuals.

It encourages individuals to choose rules that protect their own interests regardless of their future position.

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9. According to Rawls, why is complete self-sacrifice not necessary for establishing justice?

Fairness can be supported through rational self-interest.

People should always ignore disadvantaged groups.

Justice depends only on generosity.

Society does not require fair rules.

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10. What is the main advantage of the veil of ignorance?

It increases social discrimination.

It guarantees wealth to everyone.

It encourages people to think about fair rules for all.

It gives individuals unlimited freedom.

Question 10 of 20

11. According to Rawls, fair policies should benefit:

Only the privileged sections

Society as a whole

Only wealthy individuals

Only government officials

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12. According to Rawls, fairness should be the outcome of:

Charity alone

Religious beliefs alone

Political pressure

Rational action

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13. According to Rawls, what can lead individuals to distribute the benefits and burdens of society fairly?

Rational thinking

Personal prejudice

Social discrimination

Blind obedience

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14. What is required to achieve social justice in a society with deep economic divisions?

Increasing the wealth of powerful groups

Ignoring disadvantaged people

Providing basic minimum conditions and equal opportunities

Removing all government responsibilities

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15. Does justice require absolute equality and sameness in people's living conditions?

Yes, everyone must have identical lives.

No, but everyone should have basic minimum conditions and opportunities.

Yes, everyone must perform identical work.

No, disadvantaged people should receive no assistance.

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16. Which of the following is considered an important basic requirement for a healthy life?

Luxury housing

Expensive clothing

Private vehicles

Adequate nourishment

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17. Which of the following is NOT included among the basic minimum conditions of life discussed in the chapter?

Luxury cars

Clean drinking water

Education

Housing

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18. Which international organisation is mentioned in connection with calculating the basic needs of people?

World Trade Organisation

International Monetary Fund

World Health Organisation

United Nations Security Council

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19. Providing basic minimum conditions of life to all citizens is considered a responsibility of:

Private companies only

Democratic governments

Wealthy families only

Individual business owners only

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20. Why can providing basic minimum conditions to all citizens be difficult for countries like India?

Because there are no government institutions

Because people do not need basic services

Because basic services are unnecessary

Because of the large number of poor people

Question 20 of 20

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