Consider the following statements 1 In all th...........

Indian Polity Fundamental Rights

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Consider the following statements:

1. In all the institutions recognized and funded by the government, religious instruction is not allowed.

2. Right to freedom of religion is extended to both individuals and denominations.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

As per Article 28 of the Constitution, religious instructions are allowed on a voluntary basis in institutions run by endowments, trusts etc. even though these are recognized and funded by the government. Religious instructions are not allowed in institutions that are wholly run by the state.

Right to freedom of religion guaranteed as a fundamental right contains both rights for individuals and denominations. Article 25 ‘Freedom of Consciousness and Free Profession, Practice and Propagation of Religion is granted to Individuals, while Article 26 guarantees Freedom to manage Religious Affairs to Denominations.