Q. With reference to relationship between equality and liberty, which one of the following statements is incorrect?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement a is correct: According to libertarians, if the state tries to provide equality, then it may result in the increased interference in individual liberty. More focus on equality leads to distribution of resources which may result in loss of individual liberty.
Statement b is incorrect: More liberty does not always result in more economic equality as all people does not have same potential and opportunities. This may result in high inequality in society. Example – rising inequality in highly liberal western societies.
Statement c is correct: Liberty and equality are not always opposed to each other. Sometimes liberty opens new avenues of social mobility which eventually helps in bringing more equality in the society. Hence, an ideal society is such where both liberty and equality complement each other.
Statement d is correct: The Constitution of India promotes harmonious relationship between liberty and equality. In India, the fundamental rights enjoy supremacy over the Directive Principles. But the Parliament can amend the fundamental rights for implementing the Directive Principles, so long as the amendment does not damage or destroy the basic structure of the Constitution

