Practice Harm Principle - 2.4 | 2. Freedom | CBSE 11 Political Theory
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2.4 - Harm Principle

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define the harm principle.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about John Stuart Mill's perspective on personal freedoms.

Question 2

Easy

What are self-regarding actions?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider actions that don’t impact anyone else.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main idea of Mill's harm principle?

  • Freedom should be absolute
  • Individual liberty can be restricted only to prevent harm to others
  • Government can intervene in personal choices freely

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the core reason for justification presented by Mill.

Question 2

True or False: According to Mill, minor harm justifies legal action.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on Mill's distinction between serious and minor harm.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate the implications of enforcing hate speech laws in relation to the harm principle. Is there a risk of undermining freedom of speech?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider historical examples where free speech has been curtailed.

Question 2

Create a case study simulating a conflict due to noise disturbance in an apartment complex. Discuss the appropriate response based on the harm principle.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the steps both parties could take before involving external authorities.

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