Question

    Consider the following statements:

    (1) Freedom as to payment of taxes for the promotion of any particular religion is given in Article 30 of the Indian Constitution.

    (2) Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions is given in Article 27 of the Indian Constitution.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Article 27 lays down that “no person shall be compelled to pay any taxes for the promotion or maintenance of any particular religion or religious denomination. Article 30 discusses the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions. This right is given to minorities to form and govern their own educational institutions. It is also called the 'Charter of Education Rights'.

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