Question 1

Ethics is the science of :
A)beauty
B)truth
C)conduct
D)mind

Accepted Answer

Ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with questions about what is morally right or wrong, good or bad, fair or unfair. It focuses on the principles of conduct governing an individual or group.

Question 2

The word "ethics" is derived from the Greek word :
A)ethos
B)ethies
C)ethees
D)ethise

Accepted Answer

The word "ethics" is derived from the Greek word "ethos," which means character, guiding beliefs, or ideals that characterize a community, nation, or ideology.

Question 3

Ethos means:
A)conduct
B)customs
C)character
D)good

Accepted Answer

Ethos refers to the characteristic spirit, moral values, or guiding beliefs of a person, community, or culture. It is often used to describe the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution. Hence, "character" is the most accurate definition.

Question 4

The word mores means:
A)conduct
B)customs
C)character
D)good

Accepted Answer

The word "mores" refers to the customs, norms, and behaviors that are considered acceptable in a particular social group or culture.

Question 5

The term Right is derived from the Latin
A)ritus
B)ritchus
C)rectus
D)rightss

Accepted Answer

The term "Right" is derived from the Latin word "rectus," which means straight, upright, or correct.

Question 6

Rectus means:
A)straight
B)direct
C)correct
D)good

Accepted Answer

Rectus is a Latin word meaning "straight," often used in anatomical terms to describe straight muscles, such as the rectus abdominis.

Question 7

The term Good is connected with the German term:
A)goto
B)gutte
C)gud
D)gut

Accepted Answer

The term "Good" is connected with the German term "gut," reflecting the shared linguistic roots of English and German within the Germanic language family.

Question 8

Ethics is a------------------------science.
A)positive
B)applied
C)normative
D)systematic

Accepted Answer

Ethics is considered a normative science because it deals with norms or standards of conduct, focusing on what ought to be rather than what is.

Question 9

Normative science deals with:
A)standards
B)facts
C)judgements
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Normative science deals with standards, as it involves evaluating and prescribing norms or standards for what should be, rather than describing what is.

Question 10

Aesthetics deals with the standard of:
A)beauty
B)truth
C)goodness
D)conduct

Accepted Answer

Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty, art, and taste, and with the creation and appreciation of beauty.

Question 11

Ethics deals with the standard of:
A)beauty
B)truth
C)goodness
D)fact

Accepted Answer

Ethics is concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior, focusing on the concept of moral goodness rather than facts, truth, or beauty.

Question 12

Logic deals with the norm of:
A)beauty
B)truth
C)goodness
D)conduct

Accepted Answer

Logic is concerned with the principles of correct reasoning, particularly with regard to the relationship between propositions and the truth or falsity of these propositions.

Question 13

Positive science concerned with:
A)facts
B)norms
C)standards
D)rules

Accepted Answer

Positive science is concerned with describing and explaining the world as it is, focusing on observable facts and phenomena without making judgments about what ought to be.

Question 14

'Ethics is neither a practical science nor an art', This assertion is:
A)wrong
B)correct
C)neither right nor wrong
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of 'Ethics is neither a practical science nor...

Question 15

Truth, Beauty, and -------------are considered as the principles of philosophy.
A)fact
B)goodness
C)conduct
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Truth, Beauty, and Goodness are traditionally considered the transcendentals in philosophy, representing fundamental principles or properties that are inherent in everything.

Question 16

The applied dimension of Ethics is known as:
A)applied ethics
B)normative ethics
C)meta ethics
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Applied ethics is the branch of ethics concerned with the analysis of particular moral issues in private and public life. It is a practical approach that seeks to identify the morally correct course of action in various fields of human life.

Question 17

---------------- deals with logical and semantic questions like 'What do we mean by "freedom" and "determinism"
A)applied ethics
B)normative ethics
C)practical ethics
D)meta ethics

Accepted Answer

Meta-ethics deals with the nature of ethical terms, statements, and judgments. It explores the meaning of moral language and the metaphysics of moral facts, including questions about what we mean by terms like "freedom" and "determinism."

Question 18

Ethics determines rightness or wrongness of-------------------
A)human actions
B)human thought
C)human judgements
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Ethics is primarily concerned with determining the rightness or wrongness of human actions, guiding behavior according to moral principles.

Question 19

When we a say that conduct is right, we mean primarily that;
A)it is according to truth
B)it is according to rule
C)it is according to law
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

When we say that conduct is right, we primarily mean that it is according to rule. This encompasses the idea that actions are judged based on established principles or guidelines, which can include moral, ethical, or legal rules.

Question 20

A thing is generally said to be good when it is valuable for
A)some end.
B)some practice
C)some action
D)some facts

Accepted Answer

A thing is generally considered good when it is valuable for some end, meaning it serves a purpose or achieves a goal.

Quiz 1: Understanding Ethics and Its Key Concepts

Ethics is the science of :

The word "ethics" is derived from the Greek word :

Ethos means:

The word mores means:

The term Right is derived from the Latin

Rectus means:

The term Good is connected with the German term:

Ethics is a------------------------science.

Normative science deals with:

Aesthetics deals with the standard of:

Ethics deals with the standard of:

Logic deals with the norm of:

Positive science concerned with:

'Ethics is neither a practical science nor an art', This assertion is:

Truth, Beauty, and -------------are considered as the principles of philosophy.

The applied dimension of Ethics is known as:

---------------- deals with logical and semantic questions like 'What do we mean by "freedom" and "determinism"

Ethics determines rightness or wrongness of-------------------

When we a say that conduct is right, we mean primarily that;

A thing is generally said to be good when it is valuable for