Passage

“By liberty, I mean the eager maintenance of that atmosphere in which men have the opportunity to be their best selves.”

QUESTION

CSAT

Easy

Comprehension

Prelims 2015

Which one of the following expresses the view implied in the above statement?

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Explanation

Statement A is incorrect. The passage emphasizes the "maintenance of that atmosphere" for people to be their best selves, which doesn't directly equate to simply the absence of restraint.

Statement B is incorrect. The passage does not refer to law or its permissions. It focuses more on the idea of creating an environment for personal growth.

Statement C is incorrect. The passage talks about liberty as enabling the growth of human personality, not merely the ability to do anything one desires.

Statement D is correct. The passage clearly aligns with this view, stating that liberty involves creating an environment that allows people to be their best selves, which is tied to the growth of human personality.

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