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

• Privileges
• Restraints
• Competition
• Ideology

Answer: (a) Privileges

Notes:

• The term ‘equality’ means the absence of special privileges to any section of the society, and the provision of adequate opportunities for all individuals without any discrimination.
  • Article 18 of the constitution abolishes titular privileges (except military or academic) granted to citizens of India. 
  • By abolishing the institutional system of inequality and privilege, equality in society can be preserved.
• Restraints which is controlling someone or restraining the actions of someone.
  • Thus restraints are contrary to equality which also curtails the liberty of a person.
• Competition occurs for the purpose of progress in an activity/institutions / Business. It is unrelated to equality.
• Ideology is a set of beliefs or principles of an institution/group of people of a society.
  • Ideology is of many types namely political ideologies like Democracy, Communism, and so on.