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Political Theory

Class 11 · Polity

Ch 2 · Freedom

Real UPSC Prelims questions from 2016–2026, linked to this book. Try each one first, then open the answer. 2026 answers follow UPSC's provisional answer key.

Prelims 2019 · Q85

In the context of polity, which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of liberty?

(a)Protection against the tyranny of political rulers
(b)Absence of restraint
(c)Opportunity to do whatever one likes
(d)Opportunity to develop oneself fully

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UPSC's answer: (d)

NCERT answers it: Class 11 Political Theory, Ch 2 (Freedom).

How to solve it with NCERT: Class 11 Political Theory, ch 2, says no one in society can have a total absence of constraints, which rules out (b) and (c). It describes freedom as the condition in which people can develop their creativity and capabilities. Answer (d).

Hindi version: UPSC's official question paper (2019), question 85 ↗

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