Worksheet: Freedom | Political Science Class 11 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Freedom is the state of being able to act, speak, or think without any external ________.

Q2: Nelson Mandela's autobiography, "Long Walk to Freedom," details his struggle against the apartheid regime in ________ Africa.

Q3: Aung San Suu Kyi emphasizes that real freedom is freedom from ________.

Q4: Negative liberty is the condition where external ________ on the individual are absent.

Q5: In a free society, individuals should be willing to respect ________ of views, opinions, and beliefs.

Q6: Constraints on freedom may stem from social ________ embedded in the caste system.

Q7: John Stuart Mill introduced the concept of the "_______ principle" in political theory.

Q8: Negative liberty emphasizes "_______ from" interference.

Q9: Positive liberty aims to create a society that fosters individual ________.

Q10: To protect freedom of expression, society must be willing to tolerate some ________.

Match the Column

Q1: Match the terms from Column A with their corresponding definitions in Column B.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Negative liberty emphasizes "freedom from" interference.
Reason: It aims to create a society that fosters individual development.
(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) Assertion is incorrect.

Q2: Assertion: Reasonable restrictions refer to constraints that must be justifiable, not excessive, and proportionate.
Reason: Excessive restrictions may enhance freedom in society.
(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) Assertion is incorrect.

Q3: Assertion: Positive liberty focuses on "freedom to" create a society that fosters individual development.
Reason: Negative liberty is solely concerned with non-interference.
(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) Assertion is incorrect.

Q4: Assertion: Freedom of expression should be protected even if it causes inconvenience.
Reason: Constraints backed by organized social, religious, or cultural authority should not restrict freedom.
(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) Assertion is incorrect.

Very Short Answers Type Questions

Q1: What does Aung San Suu Kyi define as real freedom?

Q2: Define negative liberty.

Q3: Why do some constraints on freedom arise from social inequality?

Q4: Explain the harm principle introduced by John Stuart Mill.

Q5: What are reasonable restrictions in the context of freedom?

Q6: How does negative liberty relate to "freedom from" interference?

Q7: What is the central argument of positive liberty?

Q8: Why is it important to tolerate inconvenience for the protection of freedom of expression?

Q9: What do proponents of freedom argue regarding the care of children?

Q10: How does the harm principle relate to the concept of freedom of expression?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Why is it necessary to have constraints on freedom in society?

Q2: Discuss the two dimensions of freedom mentioned in the text.

Q3: Explain how democracy can be a mechanism for safeguarding people's freedom.

Q4: How does the concept of "reasonable restrictions" apply to freedom of expression in constitutional discussions in India?

Q5: Describe the difference between negative and positive liberty and provide an example of each.

Q6: How can society protect freedom of expression even when it causes inconvenience?

Q7: Discuss the role of constraints backed by social, religious, or cultural authority in restricting freedom.

Q8: Why is it important for individuals to respect differences in views, opinions, and beliefs in a free society?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe Nelson Mandela's struggle against apartheid in South Africa as presented in his autobiography, "Long Walk to Freedom."

Q2: Elaborate on the concept of negative liberty and its importance in creating a free society.

Q3: Explain the harm principle introduced by John Stuart Mill and its relevance in political theory.

Q4: Discuss the interplay between negative and positive liberty and how they complement each other in fostering individual development within a society.