UPSC Prelims 2017 Question:

One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of

Explanation: 

• • Equality can be understood in its negative and positive aspects. Ever since the rise of the idea of equality, it has been engaged in dismantling certain privileges whether they were feudal, social, economic, etc. Thus negatively, equality was associated with ‘the end of such privileges’. Positively, it meant ‘the availability of opportunity’ so that everybody could have equal chance to develop his personality
    
    

• According to Laski, equality means:

• • Absence of special privileges. It means that the will of one is equal to the will of any other. It means equality of rights.
  • That adequate opportunities are laid open to all.
  • All must have access to social benefits and no one should be restricted on any ground
  • Absence of economic and social exploitation
    
    

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Subject: Polity | Fundamental Rights