Which of the following types of society is a meritocracy consistent with?

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A meritocracy is consistent with an achievement-based society, where individuals are rewarded based on their accomplishments rather than their social status or background (as opposed to an ascription-based society). A horizontally based society is one in which individuals have similar levels of power and status, and a cyclically based society is characterized by cycles of power and status that change over time, neither of which is particularly related to a meritocracy.

Which of the Following Types of Society Is a Meritocracy