GK Question

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Article 28 prohibits religious instruction in educational institutions wholly maintained out of ______ funds.

  1. private
  2. State
  3. foreign
  4. trust

Answer: State

Article 28 has three clauses: (1) No religious instruction in State-funded educational institutions, (2) Institutions established under endowment/trust may impart religious instruction, (3) No person attending State-recognized or State-aided institutions shall be required to attend religious instruction without consent (if minor, guardian's consent).

Topic Fundamental Rights - Religious instruction in educational institutions
Exam Relevance Important for education policy questions in UPSC and SSC
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