Neco 2019 Islamic Religious Studies Question 10

Practice objective / multiple choice question 10 from the 2019 Neco Islamic Religious Studies examination.

Neco 2019 Islamic Religious Studies Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 10 NECO • 2019 • ISLAMIC_RELIGIOUS_STUDIES • objective

During a severe pandemic, a hospital has only one ventilator left. Two patients need it:\n\n- Patient X: 30 years old, no chronic illness, 90 % chance of recovery if ventilated.\n- Patient Y: 70 years old, a renowned Islamic scholar, 30 % chance of recovery if ventilated.\n\nAccording to the principles of Islamic ethics (Akhlaq) and the maqāṣid al‑Sharīʿah, which ethical principle should primarily guide the allocation decision, and which patient should be given the ventilator?

Answer Options

A. The principle of autonomy (patient choice); allocate to Patient X
B. The principle of respect for elders (honouring scholars); allocate to Patient Y
C. The principle of justice (fair distribution); allocate to Patient Y
Correct Answer D. The principle of preservation of life (maximising benefit); allocate to Patient X
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The principle of preservation of life (maximising benefit); allocate to Patient X

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This is Neco 2019 Islamic Religious Studies Question 10. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Neco Islamic Religious Studies examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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