What does the statement 'All persons are equal before the law' mean? A. All citizens, regardless of socio-economic status, must obey the same law. B. No person can be discriminated against by the law on the grounds of race, religion, caste, or gender. C. Inequalities of all kinds automatically cease to exist in society. D. It aims to ensure fair opportunities and a life of dignity for all citizens. Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements regarding R.H. Tawney's views on equality: (i) He argued that social equality constitutes the practical foundation for a 'common culture', one founded on the unifying force of 'fellowship'. (ii) He castigated equality of outcome as the 'tadpole philosophy'. Choose the correct statement/statements:

Which of the following statements about the concept of equality are correct? (A) Equality is a multidimensional concept (social, economic, political). (B) The liberal theory of equality focuses heavily on equality of opportunities. (C) L.T. Hobhouse argued that liberty and equality are fundamentally complementary, not opposite. (D) According to Ernest Barker, equality is an absolute, unalterable, and immutable idea.