In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties?
- A.Rights are correlative with Duties.
- B.Rights are personal and hence independent of society and Duties.
- C.Rights, not Duties, are important for the advancement of the personality of the citizen.
- D.Duties, not Rights, are important for the stability of the State.
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. Rights are correlative with Duties.
The Preamble to the Constitution of India declares that justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity are the aims of the Republic. The enjoyment of rights by citizens is intrinsically linked with the performance of their duties towards the state and society. Fundamental rights, as enshrined in Part III of the Constitution, are balanced by fundamental duties outlined in Part IVA. This suggests a correlative relationship where rights and duties are two sides of the same coin, mutually dependent for the healthy functioning of a democratic state and the well-being of its citizens.
Source: UPSC gs1 2017