Which democratic value is strengthened by the Right to Equality among Fundamental Rights?

Correct answer: Equal respect and equal opportunity

Correct answer: A, equal respect and equal opportunity. Democracy is based on the idea that citizens have equal legal status and should not be treated as superior or inferior because of birth, religion, caste, gender, or another irrelevant ground. The Right to Equality supports equality before law and equal protection of laws, and it also opposes unjust discrimination. A is correct because equal respect recognises the dignity of every citizen, while equal opportunity allows people to compete and participate fairly. B is wrong because hereditary privilege gives advantages merely because of family background, which conflicts with democratic equality. C is wrong because democracy does not establish rule based on one religion. D is wrong because secret administration is not a democratic value and reduces accountability. Memory cue: equality means “equal status, equal respect, fair opportunity,” not identical results in every situation.