likhoUPSC

Sign in

Home› UPSC CSE› Prelims GS Paper I› 2018 questions› Question 24

UPSC CSE Prelims

Subject: Indian Polity Chapter: Fundamental Rights

2018 PYQ

Question 24

Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty ?

Choose one answer AIf there are more laws, there is less liberty. BIf there are no laws, there is no liberty. CIf there is liberty, laws have to be made by the people. DIf laws are changed too often, liberty is in danger.

Skip →

View correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: B

Correct Option: B Explanation: Liberty depends on a reliable framework of laws that protects people against violence and arbitrary domination. With no law, the strong may extinguish the freedom of others. Option-wise Analysis: A: Incorrect - More laws do not automatically mean less liberty; protective laws can increase real freedom. B: Correct - Correct-without enforceable rules, liberty cannot be securely enjoyed. C: Incorrect - Citizen participation supports legitimacy, but it is not the only lawful source of legislation. D: Incorrect - Frequent changes may create uncertainty but do not express the fundamental relation asked here.

← Previous question Next question →

© 2018 LikhoUPSC · Independent learning website; not affiliated with or endorsed by UPSC.

Previous Year Questions UPSC website NCERT textbooks