In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 1 — Rights are correlative with Duties.
In the Indian constitutional framework, Rights and Duties are interdependent and complementary to each other. While Fundamental Rights (Part III) protect individual freedoms and liberties, Fundamental Duties (Article 51A) emphasize the moral and civic responsibilities of citizens toward the nation, society, and fellow citizens. Rights cannot be exercised in a vacuum; they must be balanced with corresponding duties to ensure social harmony and collective welfare. For instance, the Right to Freedom of Speech is balanced by the duty to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood among all people of India.
Evaluation of Options:
✅ Option 1 – Correct: Rights and Duties are correlative and interdependent, as recognized in the Indian Constitution where both Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties coexist to balance individual freedoms with social responsibilities.
❌ Option 2 – Incorrect: Rights are not independent of society and duties; they exist within a social framework and must be exercised responsibly with awareness of corresponding duties toward others.
❌ Option 3 – Incorrect: Both Rights and Duties are important for personality development; duties ensure that individual advancement does not come at the cost of social welfare and harmony.
❌ Option 4 – Incorrect: Both Rights and Duties are essential for state stability; rights ensure legitimacy and consent of citizens, while duties ensure responsible citizenship.
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