Passage

In general, religious traditions stress our duty to god, or to some universal ethical principle. Our duties to one another derive from these. The religious concept of rights is primarily derived from our relationship to this divinity or principle and the implication it has on our other relationships. This correspondence between rights and duties is critical to any further understanding of justice. But, for justice to be practiced; virtue, rights and duties cannot remain formal abstractions. They must be grounded in a community (common unity) bound together by a sense of common union (communion). Even as a personal virtue, this solidarity is essential to the practice and understanding of justice.

QUESTION

CSAT

Hard

Comprehension

Prelims 2016

Which one of the following is the crux of this passage?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Option A is incorrect. While the passage states that duties to one another derive from religious traditions, this is not the central theme. The passage moves beyond this idea to discuss justice, rights, and duties.

Option B is incorrect. The passage mentions the importance of a relationship with a divine principle but does not present it as the central message.

Option C is correct. The passage emphasizes that justice requires a balance between rights and duties, and these must be practiced within a community to be meaningful. This highlights the crucial role of balancing rights and duties in delivering justice.

Option D is incorrect. While the passage mentions that the religious concept of rights is derived from a relationship with God, this is only a part of the discussion and not the core message.