UPSC Polity Question
"It is a minimum area that is sacred and in which whatever the individual does, is not to be interfered with. The existence of the 'minimum area of non-interference' is the recognition that human nature and human dignity need an area where the person can act unobstructed by others." Which of the following ideals is referred to in the above paragraph?
A. Positive liberty
B. Equality
C. Distributive Justice
D. Negative liberty
Correct Answer:
D. Negative liberty
Explanation:
The paragraph describes the core idea of 'Negative Liberty'. It focuses on the absence of external constraints and defines a 'minimum area of non-interference' where an individual is free to act without being obstructed by others.