On which grounds only can no citizen be denied admission to a State-maintained or State-aided educational institution under Article 29(2)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Religion, race, caste, language
- Step 1: Article 29 of the Constitution is headed 'Protection of interests of minorities'. Answer: Religion, race, caste, language. Clause (2) says 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. Why not the others: The other lists include sex, economic status, domicile or place of birth, which Article 29(2) does not name.
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