Per NCERT, what is the connection between FREEDOM and JUSTICE in liberal political theory?
AJustice and freedom are opposed — justice always restricts freedom
BJustice requires that people be free to make meaningful life choices — so justice secures the basic liberties that make autonomous choice possible
CFreedom is irrelevant to questions of justice
DJustice requires that no one make any free choices
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Justice requires that people be free to make meaningful life choices — so justice secures the basic liberties that make autonomous choice possible
NCERT integrates freedom and justice — basic liberties are part of just social arrangements. The other options misstate the chapter.
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