Applied Philosophy — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Who among the following concerned with the Animals and its ethics?
Correct Answer: Option A — Peter Singer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Peter Singer is the correct answer to “Who among the following concerned with the Animals and its ethics”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 2 of 40
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Biotechnology is fusion of which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option A — Biology and technology
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Biology and technology is the correct answer to “Biotechnology is fusion of which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 3 of 40
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What does the marginalisation mean?
Correct Answer: Option B — Pushing a particular society on the edge by not allowing them an active voice, identity, or place in it
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Pushing a particular society on the edge by not allowing them an active voice, identity, or place in it is the correct answer to “What does the marginalisation mean”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 4 of 40
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Ethical principles in support of abortion do not include
Correct Answer: Option D — abortion is of ultilitarian value to a woman
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abortion is of ultilitarian value to a woman is the correct answer to “Ethical principles in support of abortion do not include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 5 of 40
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What does the democritization of technology refer to?
Correct Answer: Option A — Expanding access to masses
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Expanding access to masses is the correct answer to “What does the democritization of technology refer to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 6 of 40
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The 'Doctrine of Doubt Effect' means
Correct Answer: Option C — is legitimate defence against active euthanasia
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is legitimate defence against active euthanasia is the correct answer to “The 'Doctrine of Doubt Effect' means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 7 of 40
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What are the civil liberties view for pornography?
Correct Answer: Option A — As a part of issue of freedom of speech
Detailed Academic Explanation:
As a part of issue of freedom of speech is the correct answer to “What are the civil liberties view for pornography”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 8 of 40
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What can be the result of pornography by the social benefit argument?
Correct Answer: Option B — Legalising pornograply can reduce sex crimes and porn impotence
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Legalising pornograply can reduce sex crimes and porn impotence is the correct answer to “What can be the result of pornography by the social benefit argument”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 9 of 40
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The ethical implication of biotechnology rests is
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A anb B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A anb B is the correct answer to “The ethical implication of biotechnology rests is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 10 of 40
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What among the following are the reason behind the female infanticide?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “What among the following are the reason behind the female infanticide”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 11 of 40
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In Environmental ethics, nature is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option A — intrinsic values
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intrinsic values is the correct answer to “In Environmental ethics, nature is regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 12 of 40
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What among the following is regarded as major cause of euthanasia?
Correct Answer: Option A — Severe pain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Severe pain is the correct answer to “What among the following is regarded as major cause of euthanasia”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 13 of 40
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Non-technological innovation are associated with
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A anb B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A anb B is the correct answer to “Non-technological innovation are associated with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 14 of 40
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Which among the following are the common breaches of legal ethics?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which among the following are the common breaches of legal ethics”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 15 of 40
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Privacy is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A anb B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A anb B is the correct answer to “Privacy is regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 16 of 40
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According to Arne Naess, Deep Ecology is referred as
Correct Answer: Option B — humanity and nature are inseparable
Detailed Academic Explanation:
humanity and nature are inseparable is the correct answer to “According to Arne Naess, Deep Ecology is referred as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 17 of 40
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Which among the following should be considered under the part of justice in Medical Ethics?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which among the following should be considered under the part of justice in Medical Ethics”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 18 of 40
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What does normative ethies referred to?
Correct Answer: Option C — principles concerned with set of moral conduct
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principles concerned with set of moral conduct is the correct answer to “What does normative ethies referred to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 19 of 40
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What does the indirect euthanasia referred as?
Correct Answer: Option B — Providing treatment (to reduce pain) that have side effect
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Providing treatment (to reduce pain) that have side effect is the correct answer to “What does the indirect euthanasia referred as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 20 of 40
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According to Arne Naess, which of the following level hold the whole movement of deep ecology?
Correct Answer: Option B — Second level
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Second level is the correct answer to “According to Arne Naess, which of the following level hold the whole movement of deep ecology”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 21 of 40
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A . . . . . . . . framework situates the type of work carried out in coaching within broader horizons in philosophical counseling
Correct Answer: Option A — Explicit philosophical
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Explicit philosophical is the correct answer to “A . . . . . . . . framework situates the type of work carried out in coaching within broader horizons in philosophical counseling”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 22 of 40
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Allowing someone to die by not doing something that would prolong life is called
Correct Answer: Option B — passive suthanasia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
passive suthanasia is the correct answer to “Allowing someone to die by not doing something that would prolong life is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 23 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Autonomy 1. Intent of doing good for the patient b. Justice 2. Do not harm patient involved c. Beneficence 3. Patient have autonomy of thought d. Non-maleficence 4. Burden and benefits to be distributed equally
Correct Answer: Option B — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Autonomy 1. Intent of doing good for the patient b. Justice 2. Do not harm patient involved c. Beneficence 3. Patient have autonomy of thought d. Non-maleficence 4. Burden and benefits to be distributed equally”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 24 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Active euthanasia 1. Request of person who dies b. Passive euthanasia 2. Person is unconscious c. Volurtary euthanasia 3. Death is brought by an omission d. Involuntary euthanasia 4. Death is brought by an Act
Correct Answer: Option B — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Active euthanasia 1. Request of person who dies b. Passive euthanasia 2. Person is unconscious c. Volurtary euthanasia 3. Death is brought by an omission d. Involuntary euthanasia 4. Death is brought by an Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 25 of 40
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What does the private communications means
Correct Answer: Option D — all form of personal communication which a person wishes to keep privated
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all form of personal communication which a person wishes to keep privated is the correct answer to “What does the private communications means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 26 of 40
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According to Arne Naess, Deep Ecology is divided into how many levels?
Correct Answer: Option D — Four
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Four is the correct answer to “According to Arne Naess, Deep Ecology is divided into how many levels”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 27 of 40
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What does the term 'Legal Ethics' referred as?
Correct Answer: Option A — Code and conduct regulating behaviour of person withing legal profession
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Code and conduct regulating behaviour of person withing legal profession is the correct answer to “What does the term 'Legal Ethics' referred as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 28 of 40
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How can the individual or group can be marginalised?
Correct Answer: Option A — On the basis of multiple aspect
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On the basis of multiple aspect is the correct answer to “How can the individual or group can be marginalised”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 29 of 40
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Corporate governance involves
Correct Answer: Option A — balancing the interest of company stakeholders
Detailed Academic Explanation:
balancing the interest of company stakeholders is the correct answer to “Corporate governance involves”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 30 of 40
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Corporate governance concerned with which among the following?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A anb B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A anb B is the correct answer to “Corporate governance concerned with which among the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 31 of 40
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What sphere does the philosophy of technology works on?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A anb B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A anb B is the correct answer to “What sphere does the philosophy of technology works on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 32 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Private communication 1. Categories of information of specific person b. Privacy of the body 2. Closely related to property right c. Personal information 3. Personal communication person wishes to keep private d. lnformation abouts one's possessions 4. Medical information enjoys separate legal protection
Correct Answer: Option C — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Private communication 1. Categories of information of specific person b. Privacy of the body 2. Closely related to property right c. Personal information 3. Personal communication person wishes to keep private d. lnformation abouts one's possessions 4. Medical information enjoys separate legal protection”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 33 of 40
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Which among the following concerns with first-order of philosophical knowledge?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which among the following concerns with first-order of philosophical knowledge”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 34 of 40
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Marginality deals with
Correct Answer: Option C — social-cultural aspect of the people
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social-cultural aspect of the people is the correct answer to “Marginality deals with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 35 of 40
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what are view of ideological liberatlon arguments in respect to pornography?
Correct Answer: Option C — Serve as velicle to overthrow the old repressive culture the coldness of the anti-sexual philosophy of traditional morality
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Serve as velicle to overthrow the old repressive culture the coldness of the anti-sexual philosophy of traditional morality is the correct answer to “what are view of ideological liberatlon arguments in respect to pornography”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 36 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Aldo Leopold 1. Animal liberation b. Arne Naess 2. Deep green c. Peter Singer 3. Land ethics d. Richard Sylan 4. Deep ecology
Correct Answer: Option D — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Aldo Leopold 1. Animal liberation b. Arne Naess 2. Deep green c. Peter Singer 3. Land ethics d. Richard Sylan 4. Deep ecology”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 37 of 40
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Which of the following pair is / are correct? 1. Gestational surrogacy Surrrogate mother is genetically related 2. Traditional surrogacy Surrogacy mother is not genetically related
Correct Answer: Option D — None of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following pair is / are correct? 1. Gestational surrogacy Surrrogate mother is genetically related 2. Traditional surrogacy Surrogacy mother is not genetically related”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 38 of 40
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Who among the following wrote 'Animal liberation'?
Correct Answer: Option D — Peter Singer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Peter Singer is the correct answer to “Who among the following wrote 'Animal liberation'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 39 of 40
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Which among the following is an example of withdrawing treatment of euthanasia?
Correct Answer: Option B — Switching of machine that is keeping a person live
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Switching of machine that is keeping a person live is the correct answer to “Which among the following is an example of withdrawing treatment of euthanasia”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
Question 40 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is the unlawfull killing of very young children.
Correct Answer: Option A — Infanticide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Infanticide is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is the unlawfull killing of very young children.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Applied Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Applied Philosophy
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