Who can break this down for me ,it ensured that careers would be open on the basis of merit and not privileges of birth.

So the quote is stating that any career is given because of academic work not because you have the right to one. Its not a privilege to get a job because you just applied, but that its a privilege because you worked hard for that spot you wanted. Noting is given to you, you must earn everything. 

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