On which of the following grounds is discrimination of citizens for admission to educational institutions in India constitutionally prohibited?

1.Religion and race

2.Sex and place of birth

3.Nationality and colour

4.Age and nativity

A1, 2, 3 & 4

B1 & 2 only ✓ Correct

C1, 2 & 3 only

D3 & 4 only

Correct answer: (B) 1 & 2 only

Explanation

For admission to educational institutions, discrimination is barred on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex and place of birth.

Statement 1 is valid, as religion and race are expressly protected grounds.

Statement 2 is valid, since sex and place of birth are also protected grounds.

Statement 3 is not among the listed grounds, as nationality and colour are not named in these provisions.

Statement 4 is not among the listed grounds, since age and nativity are not constitutionally protected here.

These protections flow mainly from Articles 15 and 29(2) of the Constitution.

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