According to Article ____, no religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution wholly maintained out of State funds.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Article 28.
Article 28 of the Indian Constitution ensures the secular nature of state-funded education. It clearly states that no religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution wholly maintained out of State funds. This prevents the government from promoting or favoring any religion in public schools, upholding the principle of secularism. However, the article allows religious instruction in private or minority institutions, provided attendance is not compulsory. This balance protects freedom of religion while ensuring that state resources are not used to propagate religious teachings, maintaining neutrality in education funded by public money.
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Article 27 – Prohibits taxes for promoting any religion.
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Article 29 – Protects cultural and educational rights of minorities.
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Article 30 – Grants minorities the right to establish and manage educational institutions.