UPSC Prelims Marathon 20 February - Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29–30) and Freedom of Religion (Articles 25–28)

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We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 20 February Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29–30) and Freedom of Religion (Articles 25–28)

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Question No. 1

With reference to Article 25 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1.It covers not only religious beliefs (doctrines) but also religious practices (rituals), and it is available to both citizens and non-citizens.
2.The Article contains two explanations: one stating that the wearing and carrying of kirpans is included in the profession of the Sikh religion, and the other stating that Hindus include Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists.
3.The right is absolute and cannot be restricted by the state under any circumstances related to social reform.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 2

Regarding the rights of religious denominations under Article 26, consider the following statements:
1.Every religious denomination has the right to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes and to manage its own affairs in matters of religion.
2.Unlike Article 25, the rights under Article 26 are not subject to “Health” as a ground for restriction.
3.The Supreme Court held that to qualify as a ‘religious denomination’, a group must have a common faith, a common organization, and a distinctive name.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 3

With reference to Article 27 of the Constitution, consider the following statements:
1.It prohibits the State from compelling any person to pay any taxes, the proceeds of which are specifically appropriated for the promotion or maintenance of any particular religion.
2.This provision prohibits the State from spending public money for the promotion of all religions together on an equitable basis.
3.Article 27 prohibits the levy of a tax but does not prohibit the levy of a ‘fee’ to provide service or regulation to religious institutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements regarding Article 28 of the Indian Constitution:
1.No religious instruction shall be provided in any educational institution wholly maintained out of State funds.
2.In institutions recognized by the State or receiving aid out of State funds, religious instruction is permitted only on a voluntary basis with the consent of the individual or guardian.
3.Article 28 makes a distinction between “religious instruction” and “study of religions,” where the latter is permitted even in state-run institutions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 5

Article 28 distinguishes between four types of educational institutions. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched with its rule regarding religious instruction?

AInstitutions wholly maintained by the State: Religious instruction is completely prohibited.

BInstitutions administered by the State but established under any endowment or trust: Religious instruction is permitted.

CInstitutions recognized by the State: Religious instruction is permitted on a voluntary basis.

DInstitutions receiving aid from the State: Religious instruction is completely prohibited.

Question No. 6

With reference to Article 29, consider the following statements:
1.Article 29(1) protects the right of “any section of citizens” (including both minorities and majorities) to conserve their distinct language, script, or culture.
2.Article 29(2) is a right of a citizen as an individual, prohibiting denial of admission into state-aided educational institutions on grounds only of religion, race, caste, or language.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 7

Regarding the protection of minorities under Article 29, consider the following statements:
1.It grants protection to both religious minorities and linguistic minorities.
2.The right to conserve a language includes the right to agitate for the protection of that language, thus political speeches for language conservation do not necessarily violate the Model Code of Conduct.
3.The scope of Article 29 is restricted only to the preservation of scripts and does not extend to the preservation of oral traditions or dialects.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 8

Consider the following statements regarding Article 30 of the Indian Constitution:
1.It grants all minorities (religious or linguistic) the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
2.If the State compulsorily acquires the property of a minority educational institution, it must ensure that the compensation amount fixed does not abridge the right guaranteed under Article 30.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 9

The right under Article 30 includes the right of a minority to impart education to its children in its own language. Regarding state regulation, consider the following statements:
1.Minority institutions seeking recognition and aid from the State are subject to the regulatory power of the State regarding academic standards, syllabus, and discipline.
2.Minority institutions seeking only recognition (but no aid) are totally free from any State regulation or control over teacher qualifications.
3.Institutions neither seeking recognition nor aid are free to administer their affairs but are still subject to general laws like contract law, labor laws, and taxation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 10

With reference to the rights conferred on minorities under Article 30, consider the following statements:
1.The right to administer a minority educational institution includes the right to “mal-administer,” meaning the State cannot interfere even in cases of financial irregularities.
2.The State cannot discriminate against any educational institution in granting aid on the ground that it is under the management of a minority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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