How does the process of inquiry lead to true freedom?
Solution and Explanation
Questioning or inquiring about the current set of laws and regulations imposed upon us will help develop other aspects and lead to the development of our intellectual society. The inquiry process leads to absolute freedom, which makes us think deeply and discover what is true and false. Hence, we would grow stronger mentally and gain more knowledge than we could have received when rules bound us. So, the author tries to tell us that instead of blindly following the rules, we must inquire about the traditional significance to have a more comprehensive understanding of their importance. Thus, we can secure several perspectives and develop our minds, leading us to true freedom.
Top Questions on Freedom
- Point out the difference between the slavery of man to Nature and the unnatural slavery of man to Man.
- According to the author, the masses are prevented from realising their slavery; the masses are also continually reminded that they have the right to vote. Do you think this idea holds good for our country too?
- When Shaw makes a statement he supports it with a number of examples. Identify two sections in the text which explain a statement with examples. Write down the main statement and the examples.
Notice how this contributes to the effectiveness of the writing. - Notice the use of personal pronouns in the two texts. Did this make you identify yourself more with the topic than if it had been written in an impersonal style? As you read the texts, were you able to relate the writer’s thoughts with the way you lead your own life?
- Both the texts are on ‘freedom’. Comment on the difference in the style of treatment of the topic in them.
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- CBSE CLASS XII - 2025
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- Electrochemistry
A compound (A) with molecular formula $C_4H_9I$ which is a primary alkyl halide, reacts with alcoholic KOH to give compound (B). Compound (B) reacts with HI to give (C) which is an isomer of (A). When (A) reacts with Na metal in the presence of dry ether, it gives a compound (D), C8H18, which is different from the compound formed when n-butyl iodide reacts with sodium. Write the structures of A, (B), (C) and (D) when (A) reacts with alcoholic KOH.
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- Electrochemistry
- Calculate the \(\Delta G\) of the following cell:
\[ \text{Mg}(s) | \text{Mg}^{2+} (aq) || \text{Cu}^{2+} (aq) | \text{Cu}(s) \] \[ \left[ E^\circ_{\text{Mg}^{2+}/\text{Mg}} = -2.37 \, \text{V}, E^\circ_{\text{Cu}^{2+}/\text{Cu}} = +0.34 \, \text{V}, F = 96500 \, \text{C mol}^{-1} \right] \]- CBSE CLASS XII - 2025
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- Electrochemistry