{"id":90512,"date":"2025-06-01T10:30:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=90512"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:30:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:30:07","slug":"the-idea-of-social-justice-requires-that-1-equal-treatment-be-suppl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-idea-of-social-justice-requires-that-1-equal-treatment-be-suppl\/","title":{"rendered":"The idea of social justice requires that\n  1. equal treatment be suppl"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The idea of social justice requires that<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. equal treatment be supplemented with principle of proportionality<\/li>\n<li>2. due and equal consideration is given to all individuals<\/li>\n<li>3. equality of treatment be transcended to recognise special needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below :<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1, 2 and 3&#8243; option2=&#8221;1 and 3 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;2 and 3 only&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CAPF &#8211; 2020<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-capf-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-capf-2020\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nAll three statements correctly describe aspects of social justice. Social justice is not merely formal equality (treating everyone exactly the same regardless of circumstances) but aims for substantive equality. This requires acknowledging historical disadvantages and existing inequalities. Statement 1 suggests supplementing equal treatment with proportionality, meaning treatment should be proportional to needs and circumstances, which aligns with addressing inequalities. Statement 2 is a basic tenet of justice \u2013 every individual deserves due and equal consideration. Statement 3 explicitly states the need to go beyond mere formal equality to recognise special needs, which is the basis for affirmative action or positive discrimination aimed at uplifting disadvantaged groups and achieving a more equitable outcome.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nSocial justice is concerned with the fair distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society. It often involves addressing structural inequalities and ensuring that vulnerable groups are not disadvantaged. Key principles include equity (treating unequals unequally to achieve equality), recognition of rights, and participation.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nConstitutional provisions in India, such as those related to equality (Articles 14, 15, 16) and provisions for reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes, are grounded in the principle of social justice, aiming to create a more equitable society by addressing historical discrimination and social backwardness. 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