Political equality of citizens refers 1 One citizen one vote 2 Right to contest public offices ...........

Indian Polity Fundamental Rights

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Political equality of citizens refers

1) One citizen one vote

2) Right to contest public offices without undue discrimination

3) Right to public employment

4) Equal social status

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1 and 2 only

2, 3 and 4 only

1, 3 and 4 only

1, 2 and 3 only

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Explanation:

A democracy cannot exist without giving some fundamental rights of citizens and to safeguard them via institutional mechanisms.

Statement 1 and 2: Political equality of citizens refers to equal voting rights, equal eligibility for public offices etc. In a sense, it is one man, one vote as per BR Ambedkar. It is the heart of democracy. Some also include freedom of speech as an important political right in a democracy.

Statement 3: Right to contest and right to employment are two different things.