Why is legal protection of rights necessary in a democracy?

Correct answer: So rights are enforceable and not just wishes

Direct answer: A, so that rights are enforceable and not merely wishes. A right becomes meaningful when a citizen can rely on law and seek a remedy if another person or a public authority violates it. Legal protection defines the duty of the state, limits arbitrary action, and provides institutions such as courts to examine complaints. This does not mean that every demand automatically succeeds; it means there is a recognized legal process for defending a protected claim. A is correct because enforceability turns a promise into practical protection. B is wrong: legal rights support citizens' participation rather than preventing voting. C is wrong: protecting rights does not require Parliament to close permanently. D is wrong: courts are needed to interpret law and provide relief, not to stop making decisions. In India, constitutional rights can be supported through constitutional remedies, but the central idea here is the general need for enforceable protection. Memory cue: a right without a remedy is difficult to use in practice.