Consider the following statements with reference to

Solution

● Statement 1 is incorrect: The Preamble mentions “Equality of status and opportunity”. It mentions social, economic and political justice. ● Statement 2 is correct: The term ‘equality’ means the absence of special privileges for any section of the society, and the provision of adequate opportunities for all individuals without any discrimination. ● Statement 3 is correct: The provision of reservation under Article 16 envisages to provide equality of opportunity in matters of public employment and therefore emanates from the term ‘equality’ of the Preamble.