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Q73·CSAT · Prelims 2023

Ultimate goal of the state according to text

Reading Comp.Philosophy / Polity passageRC - Central ideaEasy

Question

Based on the above passage, which one of the following terms best expresses the ultimate goal of the state?

Options

a

Personal safety

b

Health of body and mind

c

Communal harmony

d

Liberty

Answer

Explanation

The text systematically describes the purpose of the state by contrasting submission with autonomy[cite: 4352, 4389]. The author writes that the terminal objective is "not to dominate men, nor to restrain them by fear" but instead "to lead men to live by, and to exercise, a free reason"[cite: 4352, 4389]. The systematic preservation of personal autonomy, free reason, and liberation from tyrannical fear is the definition of Liberty. While safety (a) and mental/physical functioning (b) are explicitly listed, they are presented as necessary structural pathways enabling this supreme state of personal liberty[cite: 4352, 4357, 4359, 4363, 4389].

When a political philosophy text repeatedly counters state dominance and fear with an emphasis on preserving "free reason" and autonomous action, the core concept tested is Liberty.

Answer: (d).

Question details

Year

2023

Paper

CSAT

Question

Q73

Section

Reading Comprehension

Sub-topic

Philosophy / Polity passage

Type

RC - Central idea

Difficulty

Easy

Source hint

Passage-based comprehension

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