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Constitution & Amendments
Question No. 33Interactive Test Mode
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Q33. In the context of polity, which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of liberty?

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

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Opportunity to develop oneself fully

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In political philosophy and democratic theory, liberty is best defined as positive liberty—the provision of enabling conditions and opportunities for individuals to fully develop their human personality and potential, balanced by reasonable restrictions.

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Evaluate options based on tone: Negative/extreme notions like 'Absence of restraint' (Option B) or license to 'do whatever one likes' (Option C) imply lawlessness or anarchy. Positive, constructive, and empowering definitions ('Opportunity to develop oneself fully') represent balanced, standard democratic theory.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2019 (Q33)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Opportunity to develop oneself fully

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2019 Q33

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2019 GS Paper I Question 33 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2019 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (D): "Opportunity to develop oneself fully". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2019 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Constitution & Amendments". You can explore all repeated questions from Constitution & Amendments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Constitution & Amendments UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Evaluate options based on tone: Negative/extreme notions like 'Absence of restraint' (Option B) or license to 'do whatever one likes' (Option C) imply lawlessness or anarchy. Positive, constructive, and empowering definitions ('Opportunity to develop oneself fully') represent balanced, standard democratic theory.

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