Concept:The key skill required is to evaluate whether existing laws are sufficient, not just describe or justify them.
Explanation:The question asks “Are the existing legal safeguards enough to ensure social equality of women?”
Option A is wrong because it only describes safeguards and their history, not their effectiveness.
Option B is wrong because it defines social equality and gives examples, but does not assess the safeguards.
Option C is wrong because it analyses and justifies the safeguards without questioning their sufficiency.
Option D is correct because it requires you to examine both the reach (how far they go) and the limitations (where they fall short) of legal safeguards in actually achieving social equality.
Social equality means equal rights, liberties and status for all. The Constitution, for example, prohibits discrimination under Article 15. However, the question challenges whether these legal provisions alone are enough. You must critically evaluate their impact and gaps.
Answer:D. examine the reach and limitations of the legal safeguards in attaining equality.