Question

Which article of the constitution of India states the following
"No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution, maintained by the state or received out of states funds on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them"

• A. Article 29(1)
• B. Article 29(2)
• C. Article 30(1)
• D. Article 30(2)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The given statement is directly taken from Article 29(2) of the Constitution of India. This article is part of the Fundamental Rights and ensures that:

"No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only of religion, race, caste, language or any of them." 

This provision protects citizens from discrimination in educational institutions funded or maintained by the government.

- Article 29(1) protects the cultural and educational rights of minorities to conserve their distinct language, script, or culture.
- Article 30(1) gives minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions.
- Article 30(2) prevents discrimination in giving aid to minority institutions.

Correct Option: Option 2: Article 29(2)