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According to the passage, what is the system of meritocracy based on?
According to the passage, what is the system of meritocracy based on?
- Inherited privileges and advantages
- Wealth and economic status
- Talents, achievement, or effort (correct)
- Family background and social connections
What is the main concern raised about meritocracy in Singapore and other societies?
What is the main concern raised about meritocracy in Singapore and other societies?
- It promotes equality of opportunity
- It favors those with family connections
- It hinders social mobility (correct)
- It does not reward academic achievement
According to Gillian Koh, why might the meritocratic system be considered unfair today?
According to Gillian Koh, why might the meritocratic system be considered unfair today?
- It favors those with good academic grades
- It is biased against people from wealthy families
- It perpetuates advantages for the next generation (correct)
- It doesn't provide equal opportunities for all
How does the author describe the impact of meritocracy on children of successful individuals?
How does the author describe the impact of meritocracy on children of successful individuals?
What was the initial fairness of the meritocratic system attributed to by Gillian Koh?
What was the initial fairness of the meritocratic system attributed to by Gillian Koh?
What is the primary factor determining one's position in a meritocratic system?
What is the primary factor determining one's position in a meritocratic system?
In what way did the meritocratic system evolve over time according to the passage?
In what way did the meritocratic system evolve over time according to the passage?
What is the consequence mentioned for children of successful individuals in a meritocratic system?
What is the consequence mentioned for children of successful individuals in a meritocratic system?
'Meritocracy' can be best defined as a system where:
'Meritocracy' can be best defined as a system where:
'Blowback' in the context of meritocracy refers to:
'Blowback' in the context of meritocracy refers to:
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