Exp) Option b is the correct answer.

Concept of Positive and Negative Liberty – Historically, Liberty was initially thought to be an outcome of complete absence of restrains. This idea of liberty is known as negative liberty. However, later on political thinkers agreed on the fact that an absolute lack of restraints is neither possible nor desirable. This idea of liberty is known as positive liberty. Philosopher John Locke said “where there is no law, there is no freedom”. He also wrote that the ultimate aim of the laws was not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom.

Option a is incorrect. Because if there are more laws, it may lead to more liberty as well as laws themselves might be enabling more liberty.

Option b is correct. In a society without laws, liberty may come under danger because the consequent lawlessness.

Option c is incorrect. Even a constitutional monarchy like Bhutan can guarantee its people liberty through just laws. On the other hand, even a democracy which has majoritarian politics may deprive certain sections of its minority citizens some of their liberties.

Option d is incorrect. This may or may not be the case. It would depend on the kind of changes being made to the laws. If the changes are towards bringing more transparencies and accountabilities in the system, then such changes may even improve people’s liberties.