1. A passenger has a briefcase which he finds difficult to hold while travelling in a crowded commuter train. Mark who has a seat to himself proposes that the passenger pass the briefcase to him so that he can stand comfortably. Mark does this so that the next time he is in the position of the passenger he would be helped in the same manner. The above incident serves as an example of:

Select one:

a. veil of ignorance.

b. natural rights.

c. utilitarian sacrifice.

d. the invisible hand.

e. an informal social contract.

2.Which of the following statements holds true for the concept of the “veil of ignorance”?

Select one:

a. It refers to the idea that when you set up rules for resolving dilemmas, you don’t get to know beforehand which side of the rules you will fall on.

b. It refers to the requirement that similar people in similar situations be treated in similar ways.

c. It refers to the requirement that people be treated as holding intrinsic value.

d. It refers to the duty to treat equals equally and unequals unequally.

e. It refers to an action that can be carried out by everyone all the time and does not depend on circumstances.

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