Test: Equality- Case Based Type Questions - Humanities/Arts MCQ

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The fact is that in the spheres of education and health care India has done far less for its deprived population than what is their due. Inequalities in school education are glaring. Many poor children in rural areas or urban slums have little chance of attending schools. If they do get the chance, their schools have little to offer that would be comparable to the facilities available in elite schools. The inequalities with which children enter school tend to continue to hamper their chances to improve their qualifications or get good jobs. These students face hurdles in gaining admission to elite professional courses because they lack the means to pay for special coaching. The fees for professional courses also may be prohibitively high. Consequently, they cannot compete on equal terms with the more privileged sections.

Q. Inequalities in _______ education are harsh.

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Many of these issues relating to the pursuit of equality have been raised by the women's movement. In the nineteenth century, women struggled for equal rights. They demanded, for instance, the right to vote, the right to receive degrees in colleges and universities and the right to work — that is, the same rights as the men in their society. However, as they entered the job market, they realised that women required special facilities in order to exercise these rights. For instance, they required some provision for maternity leave and creches in the workplace. Without special considerations of this kind, they cannot have a successful professional and personal life. They needed, in other words, sometimes to be treated differently if they are to enjoy the same rights as men.

Q. State one step that can be taken to meet the demands of women’s movements.

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Many of these issues relating to the pursuit of equality have been raised by the women's movement. In the nineteenth century, women struggled for equal rights. They demanded, for instance, the right to vote, the right to receive degrees in colleges and universities and the right to work — that is, the same rights as the men in their society. However, as they entered the job market, they realised that women required special facilities in order to exercise these rights. For instance, they required some provision for maternity leave and creches in the workplace. Without special considerations of this kind, they cannot have a successful professional and personal life. They needed, in other words, sometimes to be treated differently if they are to enjoy the same rights as men.

Q. What led to the rise in Women's movements?

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Many of these issues relating to the pursuit of equality have been raised by the women's movement. In the nineteenth century, women struggled for equal rights. They demanded, for instance, the right to vote, the right to receive degrees in colleges and universities and the right to work — that is, the same rights as the men in their society. However, as they entered the job market, they realised that women required special facilities in order to exercise these rights. For instance, they required some provision for maternity leave and creches in the workplace. Without special considerations of this kind, they cannot have a successful professional and personal life. They needed, in other words, sometimes to be treated differently if they are to enjoy the same rights as men.

Q. In the _____________ century women struggled for equal rights.

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Many of these issues relating to the pursuit of equality have been raised by the women's movement. In the nineteenth century, women struggled for equal rights. They demanded, for instance, the right to vote, the right to receive degrees in colleges and universities and the right to work — that is, the same rights as the men in their society. However, as they entered the job market, they realised that women required special facilities in order to exercise these rights. For instance, they required some provision for maternity leave and creches in the workplace. Without special considerations of this kind, they cannot have a successful professional and personal life. They needed, in other words, sometimes to be treated differently if they are to enjoy the same rights as men.

Q. List one of the general demands of women’s movements.

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While reflecting on the issue of equality a distinction must also be made between treating everyone in an identical manner and treating everyone as equals. The latter may on occasions need different treatment but in all such cases the primary consideration is to promote equality. Different or special treatment may be considered to realise the goal of equality but it requires justification and careful reflection. Since different treatment for different communities was part and parcel of the caste system and practices like apartheid, liberals are usually very wary of deviations from the norm of identical treatment.

Q. What is the meaning of special treatment?

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While reflecting on the issue of equality a distinction must also be made between treating everyone in an identical manner and treating everyone as equals. The latter may on occasions need different treatment but in all such cases the primary consideration is to promote equality. Different or special treatment may be considered to realise the goal of equality but it requires justification and careful reflection. Since different treatment for different communities was part and parcel of the caste system and practices like apartheid, liberals are usually very wary of deviations from the norm of identical treatment.

Q. What does the passage refer to?

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While reflecting on the issue of equality a distinction must also be made between treating everyone in an identical manner and treating everyone as equals. The latter may on occasions need different treatment but in all such cases the primary consideration is to promote equality. Different or special treatment may be considered to realise the goal of equality but it requires justification and careful reflection. Since different treatment for different communities was part and parcel of the caste system and practices like apartheid, liberals are usually very wary of deviations from the norm of identical treatment.

Q. Different or special treatment may be considered to realise the goal of ______________.

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While reflecting on the issue of equality a distinction must also be made between treating everyone in an identical manner and treating everyone as equals. The latter may on occasions need different treatment but in all such cases the primary consideration is to promote equality. Different or special treatment may be considered to realise the goal of equality but it requires justification and careful reflection. Since different treatment for different communities was part and parcel of the caste system and practices like apartheid, liberals are usually very wary of deviations from the norm of identical treatment.

Q. What distinction should be made while dealing with different phases of equality?