Which one of the followings is the most appropriate meaning of the concept of of “protective discrimination”.

Which one of the followings is the most appropriate meaning of the concept of of “protective discrimination”.

A. Unequal treatment against the privileged sections of the society
B. Discrimination in favour of the underprivileged to raise them to the level of the other sections of the society
C. Preferential treatment for the weaker sections
D. Discrimination against the privileged sections of the society