Question 8
A) Rights are claims of the State against the citizens.
B) Rights are privileges which are incorporated in the Constitution of a State.
C) Rights are claims of the citizens against the State.
D) Rights are privileges of a few citizens against the many.
AOptions
BSolution
In a democratic setup, 'rights' are generally understood as legitimate claims or entitlements that individuals possess against the State or society, which the State is morally or legally obligated to recognize, protect, and enforce. These claims enable individuals to lead a life of dignity and freedom. Options A and D reverse this concept, suggesting claims by the state or privileges for a few, which contradicts the universal nature of rights. Option B is partially true as some rights are enshrined in the Constitution, but it doesn't fully capture the essence of what rights are fundamentally – claims of individuals against the State for justice and well-being.
CStrategy
For conceptual questions in Polity, focus on the fundamental definition and purpose of the term. Understand the relationship between the citizen and the state regarding rights, duties, and responsibilities.
DSyllabus Analysis
Indian Polity - Fundamental Rights, Concepts of Rights and Duties.
EQuestion Analysis
Easy. Basic conceptual understanding of rights in a democratic context.