2017 · Q117
Which one of the following statements relating to cultural and educational rights in India is not correct ?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AEvery section of the citizens has the right to conserve its language, script or culture.
- BNo citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State-or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds of religion, race or language.
- CThe State shall, in granting aid to educational institutions, discriminate against any educational institution on the ground that it is under the management of a majority community. Finished Solving the Paper ? Time to evaluate yourself ! SCANTHE CODE SSCCAANN For elaborated Solutions
- DAll minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
Explanation
Article 30(2) bars the State from discriminating in granting aid against minority-managed institutions — so a statement that the State ‘shall… discriminate’ is the incorrect one. A, B, and D correctly reflect Articles 29–30. Hence C.