Explanation:

Equality o The term ‘equality’ means the absence of special privileges to any section of society and the provision of adequate opportunities for all individuals without any discrimination. The Preamble secures all citizens of India equality of status and opportunity. This provision embraces three dimensions of equality–civic, political, and economic. o There are some provisions in the Constitution that seek to achieve political equality. ? No person is to be declared ineligible for inclusion in electoral rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste, or sex (Article 325). Hence, statement 3 is correct. ? Elections to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies were to be on the basis of adult suffrage (Article 326). Hence, statement 1 is correct. o The following provisions of the chapter on Fundamental Rights ensure civic equality: ? Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth (Article 15). ? Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16). ? Abolition of untouchability (Article 17). ? Abolition of titles (Article 18). Hence, statement 2 is not correct.