Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Freedom

Question:

Who is the speaker of this famous quote:

"I disapprove of what you say but I will defend to death your right to say it."

Options:

Voltaire

J.S. Mill

Gandhi

Lincoln

Correct Answer:

Voltaire

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1- Voltaire

Freedom of expression is a fundamental value and for that society must be willing to bear some inconvenience to protect it from people who want to restrict it. Remember Voltaire’s statement — ‘I disapprove of what you say but I will defend to death your right to say it’.