These Equality Important Questions cover important NCERT concepts related to equality, social justice, discrimination, democratic rights and equal opportunities.
The chapter-wise questions include MCQs, one-word questions, assertion and reason questions and analytical descriptive questions useful for UPSC, SSC, PSC, Railways, CUET, CBSE board exams and competitive examinations.
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These MCQs from Equality help students revise important concepts related to political equality, social justice, equal opportunities and democratic rights for board and competitive examinations.
Equality means:
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Which among the following is a basic feature of democracy?
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Political equality mainly refers to:
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Universal adult franchise is associated with:
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Which form of equality opposes caste discrimination?
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Economic inequality can restrict:
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The principle of “one person, one vote” reflects:
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Equality does not mean:
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Which among the following is an example of social inequality?
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The Indian Constitution guarantees:
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| Question | Answer | Page Reference |
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| Which concept means fair and equal opportunities? | Equality | Page 23 |
| Which equality is related to voting rights? | Political equality | Page 24 |
| Which principle gives equal voting rights to all adults? | Universal adult franchise | Page 24 |
| Which type of equality opposes caste discrimination? | Social equality | Page 25 |
| Which constitutional principle ensures equal treatment by law? | Equality before law | Page 25 |
| Which practice was abolished under Fundamental Rights? | Untouchability | Page 25 |
| Which type of equality reduces economic disparities? | Economic equality | Page 26 |
| Which policies support disadvantaged groups? | Affirmative action | Page 27 |
| Reservations are linked with which concept? | Social justice | Page 27 |
| Equality is closely related to which concept of fairness? | Justice | Page 23 |
Assertion (A): Equality is a basic feature of democracy.
Reason (R): Democracy is based on equal political rights of citizens.
Options:
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Assertion (A): Equality does not mean identical treatment in all situations.
Reason (R): Different individuals may require different support for fairness.
Options:
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Assertion (A): Universal adult franchise promotes political equality.
Reason (R): Every adult citizen gets equal voting rights.
Options:
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Assertion (A): Social discrimination weakens democracy.
Reason (R): Discrimination denies equal dignity and opportunities to people.
Options:
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Explain the meaning and importance of equality.
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Discuss the relationship between democracy and equality.
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Explain the concept of social equality with suitable examples.
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Discuss the meaning and importance of economic equality.
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Explain the role of reservations in promoting social justice.
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