Question

Q15. Consider the following statements regarding Right to Equality:

i. Socially and Educationally backward citizens or SCs or STs can get special treatment in admission to educational institutions.

ii. Educational institutions cover private, aided, unaided and minority institutions.

Choose the correct option:

• A. a) Only i) is correct
• B. b) Only ii) is correct
• C. c) Both are correct
• D. d) Both are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is A

a) Only i) is correct

Article 15 (5) empowers the State to make special provisions related to admissions in educational institutions including private institutes. It excludes Minority educational institutions, referred to in Article 30