UPSC Prelims 2017 – Question 8

Q8. Which one of the following statements is correct?

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

​The correct answer is Option 3. 

• Citizens’ rights are asserted against the state, and the state is obligated to defend citizens against societal oppression. Hence option 3 is correct. 
• The state cannot claim or demand anything from citizens since it takes away and restrains their rights. Hence option 1 is not correct. 
• The concept of special privileges, which would lead to social inequity, is not present in the constitution. Hence option 2 is not correct. 
• According to article 18, other than military and academic distinctions, no other citizens have titular privileges, except for military and academic distinctions. Hence option 4 is not correct.

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