Question

Which among the following statements best describes natural rights?

• A. Rights, freedoms, and privileges granted by a member of a religious organisation.
• B. Rights, freedoms, and privileges that were paid for by taxes.
• C. Rights, freedoms, and privileges guaranteed by nature of existence and being born.
• D. Rights, freedoms, and privileges that were earned by reaching age 18.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Rights, freedoms, and privileges guaranteed by nature of existence and being born.

Rights such as the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, equality before the law, were established as ‘natural and inalienable’ rights, that is, they belonged to each human being by birth and could not be taken away. It was the duty of the state to protect each citizen’s natural rights.