NCERT Class 11 Political Science — Chapter 10: Freedom

Which of the following films as having faced protests and bans?

The freedom of expression is a fundamental value, and for it, society must be willing to:

With reference to Nelson Mandela’s struggle described in Long Walk to Freedom, consider the following statements: 1. The struggle was exclusively against the segregationist policies affecting the black population. 2. The apartheid regime imposed constraints that restricted movement and personal choices, such as marriage. 3. Mandela viewed freedom as the removal of obstacles for all people, including the white population. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In political theory, how are organised social and religious authorities often viewed in relation to individual freedom?

In political theory, when applied to nations, the concept of freedom primarily implies which of the following?

In the context of Aung San Suu Kyi’s thoughts, true freedom involves liberation from which of the following? 1. The fear of the ridicule of peers. 2. The fear of the attitude of authority. 3. The fear of the reactions of the community. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Why is the banning of books considered harmful to the long-term prospects of freedom?

In political theory, which of the following best characterizes the idea of “Negative Liberty”?

From a liberal perspective, entities like family or community have value only if:

What defines a "reasonable" restriction in the context of freedom?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of constraint ?

What does the "absence of constraints" dimension of freedom refer to?

Consider the following statements regarding "Hate Campaigns": 1. They cause serious harm to the freedom of others. 2. They are actions on which constraints can be justifiably imposed. 3. The life imprisonment is the appropriate penalty for all hate campaigns.

From the perspective of democratic values and individual liberty, how should conflicting viewpoints be addressed in society?

In political theory, the concept of “Positive Liberty” is primarily associated with which of the following ideas?

Which of the following restrictions on employees of the Royal Household in England is cited in debates on free speech and confidentiality?

Which of the following is an essential requirement that accompanies the exercise of individual freedom?

Which of the following personal sacrifices is associated with Nelson Mandela’s fight for freedom?

Which of the following best describes the primary focus of political theory regarding freedom?

Constraints on freedom can originate from which of the following sources? 1. Domination by external controls. 2. Social inequality such as the caste system. 3. Extreme economic inequality. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following best explains the necessity of constraints in a society?

In political philosophy, freedom is considered valuable primarily because it enables which of the following?

In political theory, the concept of “positive freedom” is best reflected by which of the following ideas?

Under the Harm Principle, when is society warranted in interfering with individual liberty?

Which question do arguments for Negative Liberty primarily address?

How should society respond to "minor harm" caused by an individual's actions?

What does the concept of "Negative Liberty" primarily defend?

Which of the following works by Salman Rushdie has been cited as an instance of censorship in debates on free speech?

Which famous statement is attributed to Voltaire regarding freedom of expression?

What potential danger is associated with Positive Liberty arguments?

In political theory, freedom of expression is most closely associated with which area of liberty?

Consider the following statements regarding Positive Liberty: 1. It recognizes that one can be free only in society, not outside it. 2. It focuses on enabling conditions like material resources and education. 3. It is unconcerned with the relationship between the individual and society. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the concept of "Swaraj": 1. It was a rallying cry in the Indian freedom movement. 2. It implies a liberation from self-responsibility. 3. Understanding the real 'Self' is critical to attaining Swaraj. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to J.S. Mill, why is the conflict of ideas valuable even for established truths?

Deepa Mehta’s film about widows was initially prevented from being made in which city?

The capacity to make right choices and shoulder responsibility must be built through:

Which conception of liberty is conveyed through the metaphor of a flower that must be allowed to grow without interference?

Consider the following statements about the relationship between Negative and Positive Liberty: 1. They are mutually exclusive and cannot coexist. 2. Generally, they go together and support each other. 3. Positive liberty is concerned with the "minimum area of non-interference". Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In discussions on freedom of expression and public protest, the play Me Nathuram Boltey was cited as an example of:

Which of the following best reflects the effect of a persistent habit of imposing restrictions on freedom?

Consider the following statements about J.S. Mill’s view on "False Ideas": 1. We should ban false ideas to protect the truth. 2. What appears false to us may contain an element of truth. 3. Losing the element of truth in false ideas is a loss for society. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

If an individual willingly accepts certain restrictions for the sake of pursuing goals

Which of the following is an example of a constraint regarding the Royal Household?

Which of the following is a requirement for the individual to develop their capability according to Positive Liberty?

Which of the following is an example of a "social constraint"?

Which political thinker is NOT listed as part of the Positive Liberty tradition?

Consider the following statements regarding the concept of "Freedom from Fear": 1. It is associated with Aung San Suu Kyi. 2. It suggests that dignified life requires overcoming fear. 3. It implies we should fear the reactions of our community to maintain order. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the risk of suppressing unacceptable ideas?

Apart from the absence of external constraints, what is the second critical dimension of freedom?

According to the Harm Principle, what type of harm justifies legal punishment?

In political theory, what key distinction does the text draw in debates concerning dress codes and individual freedom?