Which of the following Articles contained in Part-III of the constitution, prohibits the State from favouring, patronising and supporting one religion over the other?
(a) Article 25
(b) Article 27
(c) Article 29
(d) Article 14

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Which of the following Articles contained in Part-III of the constitution, prohibits the State from favouring, patronising and supporting one religion over the other?
(a) Article 25
(b) Article 27
(c) Article 29
(d) Article 14

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Article 27 of the Constitution prohibits the State from spending public money collected by way of tax for promotion or maintenance of any particular religion. This provision prohibits the State from favouring, patronising and supporting one religion over the other.

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Which of the following Articles contained in Part-III of the constitution, prohibits the State from favouring, patronising and supporting one religion over the other? (a) Article 25 (b) Article 27 (c) Article 29 (d) Article 14