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Q1: Which philosopher is known for the concept of the “Categorical Imperative”?

A. John Stuart Mill B. Aristotle C. Immanuel Kant D. Plato

Q2: Which Indian thinker emphasized the idea of “Antyodaya” – uplifting the last person?

A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar B. Mahatma Gandhi C. Vinoba Bhave D. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

Q3: “The ends do not justify the means” is a principle most associated with which leader?

A. Niccolò Machiavelli B. Mahatma Gandhi C. Socrates D. Confucius

Q4: Which thinker is associated with the theory of Utilitarianism?

A. Jeremy Bentham B. Immanuel Kant C. Jean-Jacques Rousseau D. Karl Marx

Q5: Which value did Swami Vivekananda emphasize for nation-building?

A. Materialism B. Individualism C. Spiritual Humanism D. Isolationism

Q6: Confucius advocated which of the following values as essential for harmony?

A. Revenge B. Filial piety C. Disobedience D. Material wealth

Q7: Who among the following emphasized “education as the manifestation of perfection already in man”?

A. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan B. Rabindranath Tagore C. Swami Vivekananda D. Sri Aurobindo

Q8: Which of the following best describes Aristotle’s concept of “Golden Mean”?

A. Avoiding all risks B. Finding a middle path between extremes C. Maximizing wealth D. Pursuing pleasure at all costs

Q9: Whose philosophy is centered around the idea of “Dharma” as universal duty?

A. Chanakya B. Ashoka C. Gautama Buddha D. Vallabhbhai Patel

Q10: The principle “Justice as Fairness” is given by which thinker?

A. Robert Nozick B. John Rawls C. Thomas Hobbes D. David Hume

Q11: Which thinker stated, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains”?

A. Voltaire B. Rousseau C. Locke D. Kant

Q12: Which Indian moral thinker led the Bhoodan movement?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru B. Rajendra Prasad C. Jayaprakash Narayan D. Vinoba Bhave

Q13: Which of these thinkers is most associated with “Natural Rights”?

A. Thomas Hobbes B. John Locke C. Karl Marx D. Plato

Q14: According to Socrates, what is the greatest virtue?

A. Courage B. Wealth C. Knowledge D. Obedience

Q15: Who propounded the concept of “Satyagraha”?

A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak B. Mahatma Gandhi C. Jawaharlal Nehru D. Subhash Chandra Bose

Q16: Who is known for the idea of “Sarvodaya” – welfare of all?

A. Sardar Patel B. Dr. Ambedkar C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale D. Mahatma Gandhi

Q17: Which of the following values is NOT part of public service values in ethics?

A. Integrity B. Accountability C. Impartiality D. Nepotism

Q18: Which thinker developed the “Social Contract” theory that influenced modern democracies?

A. Jean-Jacques Rousseau B. Niccolò Machiavelli C. Jeremy Bentham D. Plato

Q19: “An unexamined life is not worth living” was stated by whom?

A. Aristotle B. Socrates C. Plato D. Descartes

Q20: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s philosophy of leadership included which of the following?

A. Ego and control B. Service and vision C. Silence and secrecy D. Aggression and dominance

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