Article 28 of the Constitution deals with religious instruction in
AAll government offices
BEducational institutions wholly maintained out of State funds — religious instruction is barred there (with carve-outs for institutions established under endowments / trusts requiring such instruction)
CPrivate homes
DPublic hospitals only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Educational institutions wholly maintained out of State funds — religious instruction is barred there (with carve-outs for institutions established under endowments / trusts requiring such instruction)
Article 28(1) bars religious instruction in fully State-funded institutions. Article 28(2)-(3) carve out endowed institutions (the religious instruction may continue) and aided institutions (instruction only with consent of guardian / pupil).
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