2018 · Polity & GovernancePrevious Year Question
Q40.
Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty?
A. If there are more laws, there is less liberty.
B. If there are no laws, there is no liberty.
C. If there is liberty, laws have to be made by the people.
D. If laws are changed too often, liberty is in danger.
Answer

B

Explanation

Liberty means absence of restraints on activities of individuals while providing opportunities for their development. Liberty does not mean 'license' to do what one likes and has to be enjoyed within the limitations mentioned in the Constitution. The concept of liberty is not absolute. Absence of laws does not ensure liberty - in fact without laws there would be anarchy and no liberty.